The Mute Wife Who Brings Prosperity

Chapter 856 - 812: Unexpected Turn (3 Updates)

Yun Duo, Song Jiao’s dowry maid, stood to the side listening to these words from Song Qi, her brow furrowed deeply.

But in front of the young lady, Yun Duo didn’t dare say anything, only fuming and fretting inwardly.

Song Jiao did not agree to Song Qi’s request.

Firstly, as a married woman, she shouldn’t meddle in her natal family’s affairs. Besides, this was a decision made by the old lady, who was always unwavering. She knew that even if she returned, it would only be a futile worry, unable to change anything.

Secondly, she felt the old lady’s arrangement wasn’t bad. Song Qi’s temperament was restless; only by going to the Xie Family could she lead a stable life. Otherwise, going elsewhere, the consequences were hard to imagine.

The most important point was that Song Jiao understood Song Qi’s character too well. If she helped plead for her and ruined this marriage, and if the Xie Family truly rose to become important officials, the first thing Song Qi would do if she regretted it would be to blame her.

Song Jiao didn’t want to bear this burden; she wanted to learn from Third Aunt and stay out of it, letting Song Qi’s marriage happen naturally.

But Song Qi wasn’t one to give up easily. Seeing Song Jiao refusing to nod no matter what, she cried even more intensely.

Unable to bear it any longer, Yun Duo spoke up: "Second Miss just knows to cry cry cry from the moment she arrives, not even considering that First Miss is already eight months pregnant, in a critical phase. All the adults and the old lady cherish her dearly, yet you just bring trouble to her."

Song Qi’s crying stopped abruptly. She paused, glanced at Song Jiao’s prominent belly, then glared at Yun Duo, "Big Sister didn’t say anything, so why are you, a lowly maid, interrupting!"

"You!" Yun Duo’s face reddened with anger.

Song Jiao sighed softly, "Yun Duo, please step back for now."

Yun Duo stood still, her face full of worry, "Miss..."

"I’m a bit hungry. Go to the kitchen and bring some food," Song Jiao said, placing her palm on her small abdomen. Her eyes overflowed with maternal kindness and gentleness, as if no matter how big a problem, thinking of the child in her belly would instantly calm her.

Yun Duo had no choice but to step out for now.

Song Qi, too, tired from crying, sat on the embroidered stool beside Song Jiao and clung to Song Jiao’s arm, "Dear sister, please help me. When I find a better match in the future, I definitely won’t forget your great kindness."

Song Jiao was overwhelmed and couldn’t really agree, so she asked her, "When are the elders coming back?"

Song Qi said, "They said it would be more than a month."

"Then there’s still some time," Song Jiao said. "Maybe after a trip to Ningzhou and back, the elders will change their minds. Just wait patiently."

"What if she doesn’t change her mind?" Song Qi pressed on.

"Even if she doesn’t change her mind, she’s not in the Capital now. What can I, a pregnant woman, do even if you plead with me?"

"So, you mean that as long as the old lady returns, you’ll plead for me, right?"

Song Jiao was helpless, "Qi Qi, I’m already married. The one in charge of the Song Mansion is Third Aunt, and I am the daughter of the second household. Do you think if I return, I can make any difference?"

"I don’t care!" Song Qi immediately wailed, "If you don’t agree, I’ll have no choice but to go to Kangding Bo Mansion and ask Sanyang. If she is willing to step in, grandmother definitely won’t force me to marry that rustic Xie Feng!"

"Don’t go to her," Song Jiao’s elegant brows slightly frowned.

The second branch owed Sanyang too much. Now that she has regained her memory and chosen not to return, it’s best to let her live peacefully at Kangding Bo Mansion. If our family goes to seek her help again, it would be too shameless.

"So will you agree or not!" Song Qi shook Song Jiao’s arm.

At this time, Yun Duo brought in some food, two bowls of shredded chicken porridge, and a plate of marinated duck gizzard.

Song Jiao said, "Being pregnant makes me always feel hungry. It’s not mealtime yet, so please have some porridge."

Song Qi glanced over the chicken porridge and duck gizzard, secretly pouting. She’s eaten all sorts of delicacies at home and didn’t care for this. Moreover, she did not come to the Liang Family for food!

Song Jiao was too hungry to wait for Song Qi’s response, so she picked up a small bowl and started sipping the porridge herself.

Soon after Song Qi left, Liang Jun returned from the Hanlin Academy. Hearing from Yun Duo about the day’s events, he stepped towards Song Jiao’s courtyard.

Song Jiao held a small dish, feeding the birds in the cage.

Noticing Liang Jun from the corner of her eye, she smiled, "Husband, you’re back?"

Liang Jun’s gaze fell on his wife’s protruding belly, a gentle smile on his lips.

In just over a month, he would become a father!

"I heard your younger sister came to the mansion during the day." Liang Jun approached Song Jiao, worried she might struggle, and took the dish from her hands to help feed the birds.