Chapter 104 Cheng Bingan

Chapter 104 Cheng Bingan

Lu Lingyun looked at the woman who had just woken up on the bed, with nothing to say.

She was never a warm-hearted or talkative person, nor was she someone who liked to preach and teach others how to live their lives.

She didn't have that right.

Everyone has their own life, and it's not for others to dictate or criticize.

Whether one lives well or poorly is their own life and their own ability.

People can't be taught by people; they are taught by experiences.

Everyone walks their own path, Xing Dairong does, and so does she.

She had helped Xing Dairong a few times before, mainly because of the child in her womb.

Now that Qiu Ling had given birth to a son, and she still looked lifeless, Lu Lingyun truly had no comforting words to offer.

"Qiu Ling gave birth to a son. If you have any sense, you should live well for the sake of your child. I can provide you with food, but if you continue like this, I won't care whether you live or die."

Lu Lingyun got up and said.

She was a cold-hearted person, but doing this much was already more than enough, leaving her with a clear conscience.

Lu Lingyun left, and Xing Dairong, lying on the bed, slowly turned her dry, lifeless eyes.

The next morning.

Cheng Yunshuo went off to work.

Lu Lingyun was handling miscellaneous matters in the courtyard.

The first thing she did was inform Lord Marquis Qin in another residence about the joyous news of Qiu Ling giving birth to a son last night.

That same morning, a letter from the Qin family arrived.

They were planning to rush back upon hearing the good news, but unfortunately, just as they were about to leave, Lady Qin received a letter from her family.

Her brother, the Prince of Qin, had suddenly passed away.

Lady Qin and Lord Marquis then diverted to another place to pay their respects, entrusting all household affairs and matters concerning the child to Lu Lingyun.

Along with this, they sent generous rewards.

This time, two chests filled with jewelry, jade, accessories, and small decorative items, and three chests of fabrics and tonics were sent.

Lu Lingyun looked at the items sent along with the letter and carefully selected some. She combined them with her private dowry and prepared a chest of jewelry and accessories, five pieces of fine silk, and dozens of tonics, which she sent to the Autumn Fragrance Courtyard.

Qiu Ling deserved a great reward for giving birth to a son.

Moreover, the child was named Cheng Bingan by Lady Qin.

After dealing with Lady Qin's reply, Lu Lingyun still had more tasks to handle, including selecting a wet nurse for the child.

Since Qiu Ling had given birth prematurely, she had been arranging for a wet nurse for a few days. The child was born in a hurry yesterday, and the wet nurse hadn't been officially chosen yet. Little Bingan was currently being fed by a wet nurse who had given birth half a year ago and was about to stop lactating.

"Madam, these are the wet nurses."

Nanny An led in five women around twenty years old.

Lu Lingyun looked at them one by one, asking their ages, family backgrounds, health conditions, number of children, and their genders.

Selecting a wet nurse required great caution.

In wealthy households, children often breastfed until they were three to five years old, making the wet nurse almost like a second mother.

Thus, the background of the wet nurses was crucial. Choosing someone with a troubled family history or personality issues could affect the young masters and mistresses of the household.

Additionally, the children of wet nurses were often selected as personal maids and attendants.

Lu Lingyun carefully questioned each candidate and finally chose a widow named Wen Niang.

Wen Niang's husband was a cart driver who died in an accident while rushing home to see his newborn son three months ago.

Her mother-in-law blamed her for being a jinx and kicked her out with her newborn son.

Wen Niang stayed with her natal family for a few days but faced hostility from her brother and sister-in-law. Her parents also found her a burden, making her stay unbearable.

After learning about her background, Lu Lingyun immediately hired her as Little Bingan's wet nurse and allowed her to bring her child into the Marquisate.

Wen Niang was deeply grateful to Lu Lingyun and signed a contract on the spot.

Most wet nurses signed living contracts, allowing them to leave once the child grew up, unlike servants who signed lifelong contracts and needed special favors to be released.

Wen Niang would receive the salary of a senior maid, four taels of silver per month, or four hundred coins.

With the wet nurse settled, Wen Niang immediately went to feed the child.

Having finished this task, Lu Lingyun finally sorted out Little Bingan's affairs.

She went to the Autumn Fragrance Courtyard to personally check on Qiu Ling.

Qiu Ling, lying on the bed, still looked pale, though better than the day before.

Her face lacked color, and she wore a heavy hat on her head.

Now it was March, and the temperature was still low. Lu Lingyun had some charcoal burned, and Qiu Ling was struggling through her confinement.

When Qiu Ling saw Lu Lingyun come in, she tried to get up, "Young Mistress."

"Don't move."

"How are you today?"

"Thank you for your concern, Young Mistress." After giving birth once, Qiu Ling's gaze towards Lu Lingyun became even warmer.

"I'm much better now."

"You must take good care of yourself during this time. Yesterday, you opened your birth canal; there will likely be many health issues in the future."

Hearing this, Qiu Ling showed no concern in her eyes, "Qiu Ling knows that Young Mistress did her best. Without Young Mistress, Qiu Ling might not have survived."

Lu Lingyun saved her life last night. She was just a concubine in the mansion. During a difficult childbirth, the masters would definitely choose to save the child over her.

Who would care about her well-being?

Lu Lingyun stayed with her throughout the ordeal and didn't give up on her even at the hardest moment. It was only some lingering health issues, which were far less important than her life.

"What I mean is not just any ordinary illness; it may make it difficult for you to serve the Prince in the future."

Qiu Ling remained fearless, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lu Lingyun, "Young Mistress, Qiu Ling will serve you from now on. Please also take care of my child!"

She no longer needed Cheng Yunshuo. From now on, she would follow Lu Lingyun.

And her son would rely on Lu Lingyun's kindness.

Lu Lingyun listened to Qiu Ling's words and smiled faintly, "I will take care of Bingan."

On her way back from Autumn Fragrance Courtyard, she passed by Yuerong Pavilion and stopped to ask, "How is the one inside doing?"

"Reporting to Young Mistress, Aunt Xing seems fine today. She ate all the food sent to her," Shuang Hong said.

Currently, the meals for both Yuerong Pavilion and Autumn Fragrance Courtyard were sent out from Lu Lingyun's courtyard, personally handled by Shuang Hong, so everything was clear.

Lu Lingyun didn't say anything more and continued walking towards her own courtyard.

At this moment, she encountered Cheng Yunshuo returning, accompanied by a laughing young lady.