Since that night after hearing about the Rain Pavilion affair, it seems that things have returned to normal between Master Hou and his wife.

  Xie Xuan went back to the Chao Ru Yuan as if nothing had happened, and also mostly stayed overnight at Qin Miao's place. On the other hand, that pregnant one, who had previously been so proud in front of the servants, was now secretly whispering among themselves after seeing that the Lord had never set foot in the Yu Su Ge again. They said that the lady was still the lady, and being young and beautiful with a good reputation naturally made her more loved by the Lord.

  Snap!

  This is already the third time today. Lao Lai gave a signal to the maid beside her, and the maid quickly came forward to clean up, and after finishing, she slipped away, not daring to stay for a moment.

  Qin Xiang sat at the table with a dejected face, looking extremely unwell. She had thought that after becoming pregnant, she would gain Xie Yun's attention, but instead, even basic sympathy was gone. Although she had entered the mansion, why was she being treated worse than when she was in Ziwei Lane?

  Today, she again heard the little maids in the courtyard gathering together talking about Qin Miao and Xie Yan, which made her so angry that she couldn't bear it.

  "That woman is really capable! Previously, she was thinking of getting rid of me and marrying me off casually, now she doesn't even take me seriously, directly intercepting the person. How detestable!"

  If things go on like this, even if I get pregnant in the future, I'll still be at a disadvantage. For now, the most important thing is to grasp onto Xie Yan's heart.

  Thinking of this, she became even more despondent. When she had just entered the mansion, they would occasionally come to her room and sit with her because she had sent someone to invite them. Now, it's good that not a single person is seen.

  "Auntie, what should I do? This belly is taking so long to conceive, and as the months go by, it'll only get easier for something to go wrong. I can't just wait around..."

  She didn't hide those things with that man from Liao Yanyan, who had always been loyal and devoted by her side. And Liao Yanyan also knew what the noises in the house at night were all about. But she really felt that doing so would ultimately harm the young lady.

  "Girl, you'd better not let that person come. If someone finds out, it's not just a matter of being driven away. You'll regret it later!" Borrowing a child to give birth to such an absurd thing, saying it out loud is a frightening business. Is this still the girl she knew back then?

  Liao's mother saw that Xiangxiang had already fallen into a state of madness, and she couldn't help but sigh in her heart. The obsession was too deep, it was destined to be an eternal regret.

  The last wave of high temperature has passed, and Pingyang City has thoroughly welcomed autumn. The needle-like leaves on the street have turned from green to yellow, and the chrysanthemums in the Qinglu Courtyard have finally reached their peak blooming season.

  These days, Qin Miao has been thinking about the Qin family's shop besides the things in the mansion. Because last time she let Qin Lang find the embroiderer from the Miao family, this time the embroiderer came to her directly!

  In front of the Qingfeng Building, they got off the horse carriage. Qin Miao directly rushed into the hall. As soon as she lifted the curtain, she saw a delicate woman gazing at Qin Lang with her chin in her hands.

  "Second Brother!"

  Qin Lang was being scorched by that scorching gaze, and as soon as he heard Qin Miao's voice, he immediately got up and came over, his appearance somewhat flustered and fleeing.

  That girl saw Qin Miao and also happily came up to carefully size her up from head to toe.

  "My goodness, you're really beautiful... No wonder you always looked down on me." The woman pinched her own chin with two fingers and shook her head at Qin Lang.

  Qin Lang's face was stuck for a moment, and he wished he could cover her mouth immediately. It's really true that a dog can't spit out ivory, and she's just blindly joining in the excitement.

  Taking advantage of the two people's eye contact, Qin Miao also took a closer look at the woman in front of her. Although she was petite, her proportions were perfect. Her waist was slender, her legs were long, and her chest was full, plus her deep and mysterious facial features had an exotic flavor, her whole face radiated a lively spirit. Even if she wasn't as fair-skinned as a Jiangnan woman, her skin was fine and delicate. How to describe it? Ah! She looked just like a forest sprite, lively and agile, charming and lovely.

  Before Qin Lang could introduce her, Qin Miao couldn't help but ask: "Miss, are you the embroidery girl from Miaozhou that my second brother often praises?"

  Embroiderer's eyebrows lit up, jumped to Qin Lang's side, and asked with her head tilted: "Ha! So you often praise me, it seems you're not a wooden head after all! Hehe..."

  Qin Lang awkwardly cleared his throat and said, "Ah Nuan, this is the Miao embroidery girl I told you about. Her name is..."

  "My name is Yiyue, just call me Moon Girl!" Yiyue jumped in front of Qin Miao again and directly reported her own name.

  Qin Miao saw that the girl's thinking was agile, and her actions were very unconventional, which suited her own taste. Moreover, she had such a good skill, and soon she pulled Yueliang down to sit, curiously asking this and that.

  Two young girls of similar age, both fond of embroidery, chatted and chatted, leaving Qin Lang aside.

  "Yue Niang, are you willing to stay at Qingfeng Pu? You know, I really love your craftsmanship. If you're willing to stay, the price is up to you." Qin Miao had been excited ever since she saw a few pieces of Miao embroidery brought back by Qin Lang. The embroidery method was completely different from the usual Su and Shu embroidery, with a unique charm. She was actually a very greedy person, hoping to make Qingfeng Pu stand out from other similar shops, incorporating multiple styles, even setting trends. So, since the person had delivered herself to their doorstep, no matter what the cost, they had to keep her.

  Upon hearing this, Yueniang's eyes lit up. She swallowed hard and suppressed her previous smile, looking at Qin Miao very seriously: "You want me to stay behind, does that mean I can always be in this shop?"

  Qin Miao thought she wanted to discuss the monthly expenses with him, but unexpectedly, the other party did not play by the usual rules, and for a moment, he was at a loss. "Uh... you stay behind, of course, staying in the shop. I don't know what the young lady means?"

  "Then... will I be able to see him often?" Yuenniang pointed with her small hand, asking for confirmation once again.

  It was unclear just now, but now Moon Lady is so direct, even if she's stupid, she'll understand. Ah, it turns out that Moon Lady came for her own second brother after all. No wonder when she entered the door just now, Moon Lady stared at Qin Lang in a daze.

  Qin Miao glanced at Qin Erge, holding the tea cup dryly, unable to put it down or pick it up, feeling extremely awkward. Normally, she would scold him with ease, but now she was tongue-tied.

  Yuèniáng was waiting with eager eyes for a response, her little eyes sparkling as if they could see right through him.

  "My second brother is in charge of this shop, if you stay... you will naturally see him often. And..." Qin Miao pretended to be mysterious and pulled Yueliang closer to her, almost whispering in her ear: "And before the patterns are put on the shelves, he has to review them in advance and discuss them carefully. It's just that later on, you might find him too clingy, asking you for samples."

  "Really!" Moon Lady's eyes sparkled like shining lights.

  Qin Miao looked at Qin Erge sitting next to him with a helpless expression, raising an eyebrow with deep meaning. It's all for the sake of the Qin family, Second Brother, just make a small sacrifice in terms of appearance.

  Qin Lang silently watched the two people in front of him who were chatting happily, and suddenly felt that the world was so big that there was no place for this seven-foot-tall man to stand. His own sister had slyly sold him out, and thinking about having to spend every day with this thick-skinned Miao Jiang in the future made his whole body feel itchy.