#5 - Is your child a little too energetic?

The voice of the Third Young Master of the Xu Mansion echoed around them. ‘6’ ‘9’ ‘s’ ‘h’ ‘u’ ‘x’ ‘.’ ‘c’ ‘o’ ‘m’

The faces of several maids showed a hint of embarrassment.

Although it was true that Fifth Madam was a concubine and Xu Ming was a son of a concubine, it was still true.

In the Great Wu Kingdom, the status of a son of a concubine was only slightly higher than that of a servant, which was also true.

But, saying it so bluntly still made people feel quite uncomfortable.

Chun Yan, who was standing beside, saw that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, and quickly nudged Qiu Ju gently. Qiu Ju understood and said softly to the Third Young Master Xu Xiang in her arms, "Third Young Master, the osmanthus flowers in Manchun Garden are blooming, they smell so fragrant, let's go and take a look together."

"Okay, let's go and see, let's go and see." Three-year-old Xu Xiang clapped his hands while snot was running down his nose.

Qiu Ju and several maids bowed to Fifth Madam Chen Suya to say goodbye, and then quickly carried Xu Xiang away.

"Fifth Madam, children speak without thinking, please don't take it to heart." Chun Yan stayed behind and apologized to Chen Suya.

"It's okay." Chen Suya shook her head gently, "Third Young Master is so young, how could he have any bad intentions?"

Chun Yan sighed, her tone also carrying a hint of indignation:

"Third Young Master doesn't have any bad intentions, but the First Madam doesn't think so.

As you know, the Eldest Young Master was born to Second Madam, Madam Qian. In our Great Wu Kingdom, although there is a difference in status between the legal wife and the concubine, since a hundred years ago, those born to the legal wife or the concubine are all嫡子 (dí zǐ, sons of the primary wife), and all have the qualifications to inherit the title in perpetuity.

If the First Madam could give birth to a Second Young Master, it wouldn't be a problem, but the Second Young Master was born to Madam Lin.

Although the First Madam gave birth to the Third Young Master two years ago, you also know that there are some problems with the Third Young Master's health, and he can't cultivate at all, as for taking the path of a martial artist...

Even a servant like me knows the suffering of martial arts, how could the First Madam not know?

And even if he embarked on the path of a martial artist, so what?

The Eldest Young Master has an extraordinary talent in符道 (fú dào, the Way of Talismans). At the age of four, he was spotted by the Great Elder of the Tianzhuan Sect. After the Fourth Young Miss's full moon wine, he will go to the Tianzhuan Sect to cultivate.

The Second Young Master has a pure Yang body, and the Sect Master of the Yanyang Sect personally accepted him as a disciple.

How can the Third Young Master compare?

Originally, the First Madam wanted to have another son, but it turned out to be a girl. Instead, Fifth Madam, you gave birth to Young Master Ming'er.

It's infuriating to say, Fifth Madam, you clearly didn't do anything, but the First Madam specifically picks on the weak. This anger is actually shifted to you. It's really bullying the weak and fearing the strong!"

"Girl Chun Yan..." Chen Suya quickly pulled her sleeve, "Girl Chun Yan, you can't say such things anymore. Discussing your masters behind their backs, this is going to be..."

"I know, I know." Chun Yan smiled, "Chun Yan is not a fool. These words are only said to you, Fifth Madam. Moreover, the Old Madam has asked for me to go over. Tomorrow, I will serve the Old Madam."

"That's very good. Girl Chun Yan must serve her old self wholeheartedly."

The master left early, and now the Old Madam is the highest-ranking person in the Qin Mansion. Not everyone can serve the Old Madam. Chen Suya is really happy for Chun Yan.

"That's natural. It's my blessing to be able to serve the Old Madam. But then again, although the First Madam is annoying, she still has a certain bottom line as a person."

As she spoke, Chun Yan looked around, then leaned closer and said to Chen Suya in a low voice.

"Fifth Madam, you don't know, two months ago, Seventh Madam gave birth to a boy."

"Sister Sun also gave birth?" Chen Suya said in surprise, "I have been taking care of Ming'er in the deep courtyard, I really didn't know. I should go and see Sister Sun."

"You can't see her!" Chun Yan sighed, "Seventh Madam has gone mad."

"Ah? ? ?" Chen Suya looked at Chun Yan in astonishment.

"It's like this." Chun Yan looked around and said softly, "The boy born to Seventh Madam, as soon as he was born, had a spiritual light flashing between his eyebrows. It is said that he is a good seedling for cultivation, but who knew that only seven days had passed, Seventh Madam's child... alas."

Chun Yan didn't finish her words, just sighed, but Chen Suya already knew what Chun Yan meant.

Chun Yan continued: "If there is no mastermind behind it, then it can only be said that the child's life is not good, but if it is said that a certain madam deliberately... Seventh Madam's child..."

Chen Suya's face turned pale instantly: "Girl Chun Yan, be careful! Don't say any more... How could such a thing be possible..."

Chun Yan nodded: "I know, in short, the Xu Mansion avoided airing its dirty laundry, so it didn't spread it out. There was no result in the secret investigation. Those servants in the mansion who gossiped and spread rumors were all dealt with by family law. Seventh Madam is really pitiful now..."

"..." Chen Suya subconsciously hugged the child in her arms tightly, "What you told me today, I will pretend I didn't hear it."

"Chun Yan naturally believes in Madam, otherwise I wouldn't have said these things." Chun Yan bowed, "Chun Yan will take her leave first."

"Girl Chun Yan, walk slowly." Chen Suya nodded in return.

After Chun Yan left, Chen Suya took a deep breath while holding the child in her arms: "Child, mother doesn't expect you to have great achievements, nor does she expect you to enter the court like others, or to go to heaven and earth like an immortal. You just need to be safe and sound..."

Chen Suya kissed Xu Ming on the forehead.

"Aww ~"

Xu Ming waved his hand happily, responding to his mother.

However, Xu Ming's mood was a bit heavy.

Good heavens, I was originally thinking of developing for a while, and when I was two or three years old, I would show my amazing talent, to see if my status as a son of a concubine could gain attention by virtue of my talent, and then make my mother's position in the mansion higher.

But now it seems that if I show my talent, I might be nipped in the bud...

If Seventh Madam's child was really murdered, he was a son of a concubine, without even the right to inherit the title. This is really ruthless...

For now, I should still stay put and see how things go.

Xu Ming struggled a few times in his mother's arms, indicating that he wanted to continue walking down.

Chen Suya: "Ming'er, you want to come down?"

Xu Ming nodded.

Chen Suya put the child down, and saw Xu Ming sticking out his little butt, running with his short legs.

Is my child's energy a bit too旺盛 (wàng shèng, exuberant)?

"Excuse me, are you Fifth Madam?"

Just as Xu Ming took advantage of his mother's inattention and did a few high leg lifts, a girl dressed as a maid walked over.

"Yes, I am..." Chen Suya bowed in return.

The maid bowed back: "I am the maid of Qin Da Nǎinai (秦大奶奶, the Eldest Madam of the Qin family). I wonder if Fifth Madam is free. My Da Nǎinai wants to invite you to the Qin Mansion as a guest."