Fourth Master returned, and the slaves of the main house came to invite him.

  Fourth Master didn't want to go: "Has the imperial physician been to the Xus' place?"

  "As for the master's words, Madame has already asked the imperial physician to examine Miss Xu and it is indeed confirmed that she is pregnant. The fetus is stable. However, the mistress is a bit weak and needs nourishment. Madame has instructed the kitchen to take care of her and someone will supervise her meals three times a day." Li Daquan smiled apologetically.

  "That's all right, I won't go see Fu Jin today. You can go back." Fourth Master waved his hand.

  Li Daquan understood that Fu Jin had invited Fourth Master to go, also for this matter. Since there was already a result, Fourth Master didn't want to go, then he wouldn't go.

  Li Daquan returned to the main courtyard and replied, "This Yu'ning is indeed not liked by Master, even though she's pregnant, Master hasn't said a word."

  "It's not, is it? Mentioning that Xu family, Master Zhen becomes unhappy, and it's even more so for Master Ye. He hasn't seen him yet." Li Daquan was quite eloquent, he had already turned things upside down, making Madame Fu think that Master Zhen didn't come because he was too lazy to mention Yu'ning.

  "Never mind, after all, they are the master's children. She herself is not good, but the child is always good, tell the people below to take good care of them and don't let Li Shi make trouble. As for Xu Shi's small courtyard, no one else is allowed in." said Fu Jin.

  "Ah, this matter will certainly be handled properly." Li Daquan said with a smile.

  In the main hall, Fourth Master finished what he was doing and had someone bring in Ye Zao.

  Ye Zao wore a pinkish-purple cheongsam, which was brand new since it was just after the New Year. On her head was a golden hairpin with a purple amethyst, one of the four masters gave to her, and the edge material inlaid, that's already very good.

  She wore two pearl flowers and a pair of earrings made of rice pearls. She didn't wear any powder or rouge, just a thin layer of lip balm on her lips.

  The concubine didn't wear a flower pot bottom, she embroidered flower shoes and walked slowly, bringing a smile to ask Fourth Master for peace: "I'm here to pay respects to the master."

  It's been almost a month since Fourth Master saw her alone, and just hearing her soft voice asking for his well-being made him feel... Anyway, Fourth Master's tone also softened: "Get up, you look great today, dress like this from now on."

  Pretty little girl should dress up nicely at home.

  "Isn't Grandfather busy today?" Ye Zao walked over and asked Fourth Master with his head raised.

  Fourth Master was originally standing, but this time he got closer and found that Ye Zhen was really short...

  "When is your birthday?" Fourth Master asked.

  "Good heavens... I've passed the birthday of the 30th, on New Year's Eve... Mother said that when Aunt gave birth to me, it was a rush job, not even a full month, had to be born before the year was out..." Ye Zao laughed.

  "New Year's Eve?" Fourth Master was taken aback.

  New Year's Eve... That is to say... In fact, Ye Zao has passed this year and is only fourteen? Before that... was thirteen?

  Thirteen... That was just a kid, Fourth Master felt like he was somewhat of a beast...

  "Y...," Fourth Master said one word and then didn't know how to continue.

  Although he was young when he got married, his wife was also young.

  But at that time, I didn't understand things either. Now, he's over twenty years old and suddenly realizes that one of his young concubines is so small, and besides, he had slept with her long ago.

  Fourth Master felt a little guilty.

  "Master... is it not good for a slave like me to have a birthday? I didn't even dare mention it when I entered the manor." Generally speaking, only important people can celebrate birthdays on such festivals, right?

  "There's nothing wrong, can a birthday be controlled by others? Don't think nonsense." Fourth Master finally calmed down: "Pour me a cup of tea."

  Ye Zao responded with a sound, this time, she really didn't know what Fourth Master was thinking.

  The tea was poured and Four Master directly accepted it.

  "Grandpa... the years have passed, and you still haven't rested, is New Year's Eve more tiring than usual?" Ye Zao asked softly, looking up with wide eyes, full of curiosity.

  Fourth Master grunted: "The rules are like this, you're comfortable now? Have you gained weight recently?"

  Fourth Master sat down, one hand put down the tea bowl, and the other hand pulled her over, holding her in his lap.

  Yezao, who was short and small in stature, is now being treated like a little girl by Fourth Master.

  "That... that slave is too thin, thinking of eating more and getting fat, so as not to get sick." Ye Zao climbed up the pole.

  "Go on, eat some more and get a bit fatter." But even now there's still no flesh on his waist.

  As soon as he thought of this little girl being so young, Fourth Master felt that it was better to raise her well. When she was at home, although she wasn't living a life of luxury, she had no worries about food and clothing.

  "Grandfather, you should eat more too, you've lost weight over the New Year." As she spoke, she stretched out her hand, carefully and hesitantly, with a hint of hesitation and nervousness, and even intentionally touched Fourth Master's waist.

  Suddenly, as if electrified. Then, with a straight face, he withdrew his hand and lowered his head obediently.

  A guilty look, begging for forgiveness.

  That's indescribably cute, making people feel from the bottom of their heart that what they're holding in their arms is a Moe creature.

  What's more, she is not only a action beauty, but also has a face that can seduce people.

  He's a man... so I have to like him.

  Fourth Master hooked her chin and said, "Go on a blind date," but in his heart, he had some contempt for himself, thinking that she was still just a child.

  But then again, it's all been eaten anyway...

  Fourth Master is now in a state of mind where he wants to eat the fox but also thinks he's too beastly.

  On the contrary, I remembered Ye Zao more and more deeply.

  It's hard to forget.

  It's broad daylight, and Fourth Master hasn't done anything yet. Besides, it's almost time for lunch soon.

  After chatting with He Ye for a few words, Su Peisheng said that it's time to lay out the meal.

  The leaves will naturally be blown back or used in the front yard.

  Also sighed, Fourth Master is too corrupt!

  All delicious.

  She also deliberately followed Fourth Master, whatever Fourth Master ate, she would eat too.

  Fourth Master drank a cup of wine and Ye Zao finally bowed his head to nibble on the cucumber strips.

  Fourth Master couldn't help but smile, he wouldn't ask her to drink again, she's still just a kid after all. Last time she got drunk, it was heart-wrenching. At such a young age, when she gets drunk, all she does is laugh uncontrollably.

  It's also a way of pleasing oneself.

  After lunch, Fourth Master was going out and said: "You go back and rest, Grandfather will come to see you tonight."

  "Yes, I'll withdraw." Ye Zao hastily stood up.

  As soon as she came out of the front yard and turned a corner, Ah Yuan was waiting there: "Miss."

  "How did you end up here? How long have you been waiting? It's so cold." Ye Zao said in surprise.

  "It won't be long, previously it was Ah Ling who kept watch, we estimated that the young lady would return after lunch, so we waited. It's still far to go back, can't let the young lady walk alone." Ah Yuan said with a smile.

  Ye Zao nodded and left the main courtyard, indeed it was a bit far to go back.

  Returned to the Jade Pavilion, changed into a new set of clothes, Ye Zao lay down for an afternoon nap. Before falling asleep, she pondered over Fourth Master's behavior today. She discovered... it was quite beneficial to herself. Hmm, not bad.

  After resting for a while, Fourth Master went out of the mansion and headed to the Ministry of Justice. With the start of the new year, there were bound to be many things to attend to.

  He didn't know that his little concubine was also weighing the pros and cons.