The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 336 - 202:

"Yu’er, your pregnancy is advanced now, so don’t tire yourself too much, come over and sit for a while."

Mrs. Xia said to Xiao Chunyu, "You don’t need to worry about me here, Panpan will keep me company, right Panpan?"

"Yes, I will play chess with Grandmother," Panpan replied.

Xiao Chunyu’s heart twitched a bit; clearly it was the old lady accompanying her and guiding her, but with a change of tone, the old lady made Panpan feel accomplished.

Truly, only the old lady knows how to handle Panpan.

"Yu’er, I’ve arranged for a midwife and a wet nurse to come by in the afternoon, you should see if you find them agreeable, and if not, we’ll change them."

"Thank you, Mother."

This is what sets apart genuine care for you.

Back in the Wu family, when I was about to give birth, that Mrs. Wu didn’t care at all.

I was foolish too, Nanny Zhou advised me to find a wet nurse, but I insisted on nursing myself.

"This is what I’m supposed to do."

The old lady said to Xiao Chunyu, "You are ensuring the Xia family’s lineage, giving birth and raising children, you are a credit to the Xia family."

Xiao Chunyu... felt a bit overwhelmed by the unexpected praise.

"Moreover, feel free to tell me if you need anything else, I’m getting old and sometimes consider things inadequately, don’t be shy."

"Mother, everything is really fine, truly fine."

Nothing was considered inadequately.

Especially since the old lady refused all visitors, not allowing her to exert herself, it was especially good.

Indeed, Xiao Chunyu has always been gentle-natured, not fond of crowded gatherings.

Of course, as the General’s wife, she was not daunted by necessary social engagements.

Even if her heart felt a bit uneasy, thinking of herself representing the face of the General Mansion when going out, Xiao Chunyu always stood tall.

No matter what others said, Xiao Chunyu treated it as envy and jealousy, never taking it to heart.

Yes, she was no longer the Xiao Chunyu spoken of by others.

During the Xiao family’s troubles, only Mrs. Qiu and Miss Qiu extended help to her.

Now, she only acknowledges Mrs. Qiu and Miss Qiu.

Of course, she wouldn’t offend any lady, since her identity was different, she wouldn’t make the General enemies when out.

Having gone through so much, Xiao Chunyu was well aware that some people should not be offended, otherwise one day they’ll kick you when you’re down.

What Xiao Chunyu didn’t know was that in the Capital, she was also someone others dared not offend.

Firstly, Xiao Chunyu was the first woman since the founding of Great Xia to file a complaint with the emperor, and the downfall of the Wu family made everyone wary of her.

Secondly, Mrs. Xia was famous for protecting her own, when a lady spoke ill of Panpan, she got publicly reprimanded by Mrs. Xia.

The third reason was Xia Guangcheng, a general highly favored by the current emperor, young, promising, and commanding a powerful army.

Who would dare provoke someone like that?

As the conversation went on, a servant reported that Miss Qiu had come to visit.

"Please invite her in quickly."

Xiao Chunyu hurriedly said, "Bring her to my courtyard, Jian Lan, please go and get her."

"Yes, Miss."

Jian Lan led Miss Qiu into the inner courtyard.

"Sister Yu, your belly has gotten so big?"

Unmarried Qiu Yan looked at Xiao Chunyu’s belly with concern.

"Isn’t it hard like this?"

A woman becoming a mother, ten months of pregnancy, giving birth is said easily, but she never took it seriously before; now seeing Xiao Chunyu’s large belly made her feel tired.

"Only by raising a child can one understand a parent’s kindness." Xiao Chunyu smiled and said, "When you become a mother one day, you’ll understand your mother’s hardships."

Xiao Chunyu knew Qiu Yan was having conflicts with Mrs. Qiu over marriage matters.

Judging by her look, she must have had another argument with Mrs. Qiu before she ran out.

"When you raise a child to a hundred years, you’ll worry for ninety-nine of those years. A mother’s heart is always more considerate for her children," Xiao Chunyu feigned ignorance and chatted casually, "Look at Panpan, I’m always worried about her in various ways, afraid she’ll catch a cold or get too hot, truly fretting over her life."

"Sister Yu, I understand what you mean, but my mother nags me every day till I get a headache."

Mrs. Qiu now has even more reasons to nag her daughter.

Chun Nuan is already married; you’re still her good friend, why aren’t you worried yet?

It seems unusual for a girl to not marry by eighteen, people will talk, and she might not find a good match.

"I can understand Mrs. Qiu’s feelings."

Xiao Chunyu said, "Actually, I think you should consider it, look more, after all, girls ultimately are meant to marry."