Chapter 264: Bishuo’s Chilly Disposition

Chapter 264: Bishuo's Chilly Disposition

Shortly after, Qiu Ling and Ling Long arrived at Lu Lingyun's quarters.

"Where is Concubine Li?"

Bishuo didn't come; instead, her maid, Xiao Ju, came.

"Young mistress, Concubine Li is feeling unwell today and specifically asked me to come and apologize to you, hoping you won't blame her."

"She always has some excuse," Qiu Ling said discontentedly.

"Everyone else can come, but she can't. She usually seems the most well-mannered, but in reality, she's the most pretentious!" Ling Long added.

Hearing their words, Lu Lingyun looked at Xiao Ju, "What's wrong with your mistress?"

"It's her period," Xiao Ju glanced at everyone, "Concubine Li said she has always had a weak constitution since childhood. She caught a chill while serving in the palace, and every time her period comes, she feels terribly cold. She has seen doctors before, and they told her the condition was incurable, and it's also difficult for her to have children."

At the last sentence, Xiao Ju cautiously looked at everyone.

Qiu Ling and Ling Long, who were about to make sarcastic remarks, were stunned and stopped talking, their eyes showing a hint of something unusual.

Bishuo has difficulty having children?

For a moment, everyone fell silent, each with their own thoughts.

"If she has such a chronic condition, why hasn't she mentioned it before?" Lu Lingyun said at this moment.

"Concubine Li was afraid of worrying everyone."

Lu Lingyun took a sip of her tea, "If she can't come, let her rest well. Later, take these things to your mistress and have Doctor Liu examine her properly. Having children is a serious matter; don't delay it."

"Yes."

Lu Lingyun brought out some lesser-quality lynx furs for them to choose from.

She had mentioned before that from now on, the concubines would come to her to pick their share of things to avoid disputes.

Qiu Ling and Ling Long each happily picked a fur in their favorite color. The material they received wasn't abundant, just enough for a fur vest.

But even so, it was more than enough.

How many households allow their concubines to wear furs?

The Marquis's Mansion is a noble and prestigious family, and even inside, there are clear allocations. Things like furs are almost never given to concubines. In other marquis's mansions, favored concubines who please the master might receive furs or jewelry, but that's not common.

Yet, this was given by Lu Lingyun.

Qiu Ling and Ling Long both joyfully thanked Lu Lingyun.

It must be said, having such a generous and kind mistress above them, who doesn't scold or hit them and even remembers to give them good things, truly makes them grateful!

"Thank you, young mistress, for the reward."

"Thank you, young mistress."

Life under Lu Lingyun is a hundred times better than under Cheng Yunshuo!

"Alright, take your rewards and go back," Lu Lingyun nodded to them.

She then looked at Xiao Ju and picked a light yellow piece of lynx fur similar in size to those chosen by Qiu Ling and Ling Long from the remaining pile, "This one is for your Concubine Li."

"Yes, thank you, young mistress!" Xiao Ju bowed and stepped forward to receive the lynx fur.

Just as she was about to leave, Lu Lingyun added, "Since your concubine has a cold constitution, take another small piece for her to make a scarf for the winter."

"Thank you, young mistress!"

Qiu Ling and Ling Long noticed that Bishuo had received an extra small piece of lynx fur tail but said nothing.

The two of them left Lu Lingyun's courtyard together.

"Sister Qiu Ling, do you think Concubine Li really has a cold constitution?" Ling Long whispered.

"It's probably true. The palace is damp and cold, and many maids who leave the palace are infertile," Qiu Ling replied.

This was indeed true. As someone born in the Marquis's Mansion, Qiu Ling had seen some retired old maids, many of whom could not bear children.

Life in the palace was harsh, and conditions were far from favorable.

The lower-ranking maids had to do the hardest work and lived in cold, damp rooms, often falling ill.

Since Bishuo had openly admitted to her infertility, it seemed genuine.

"So she can't have children?" Ling Long couldn't help but ask.

"Most likely. Look at her, she's older, and it's possible she really can't have children," Qiu Ling analyzed.

As they talked, their animosity towards Bishuo waned considerably, and they even felt a bit of sympathy.

In the end, women in the harem rely on their children to secure their position. Qiu Ling already had a child, securing her position, while Ling Long, who had none, came from a humble background and had modest aspirations. Simply having a place at the Marquis's Mansion was sufficient for her.

Seeing that Bishuo might end up like her, unable to have children, Ling Long felt that she wasn't so detestable after all.

Among all the women coming and going in the harem, as concubines, it's best to adhere to their roles and lead a peaceful life!

In Lu Lingyun's courtyard.

After distributing the lynx fur to the concubines, there were a few pieces left. As usual, she arranged for Cheng Hui and Cheng Qi to each receive a vest, and with one piece remaining, she thought for a moment and had it sent to Du Ruo at the mountain temple.

Lu Lingyun kept all the household's allocations for Du Ruo, whether she used them or not was her own business.

After finishing the distribution, Nanny Wan came to her.

"Young mistress."

"You're here," Lu Lingyun said, sitting on the soft chair and nodding at Nanny Wan.

"Just now, Dr. Liu went to see Concubine Li. He told me that her body is indeed cold and prescribed some medicine," Nanny Wan reported. "Concubine Li said she might need to take medicine for a long time."

Lu Lingyun smiled faintly, with an insinuating tone, "Let her go and get the medicine."

"Yes!"

After responding, Nanny Wan addressed Lu Lingyun, seemingly fishing for praise, "These past two days, I've managed the people in her courtyard very well. Those two maids and the old woman dare not show their faces in front of the Crown Prince! Whenever the Crown Prince goes to Concubine Li's place, I serve inside, and Concubine Li dares not make a sound, nor does she dare to allure the Crown Prince!"

Lu Lingyun sipped her hot tea, still smiling, "Alright, Nanny Wan, you've worked hard. You may go back now."

"Yes!"

Having received approval, Nanny Wan left Lu Lingyun's place with a beaming smile.

After she left, the other maids in the courtyard started discussing eagerly.

"Nanny Wan is truly impressive; she went to Bishui Pavilion and had everything there neatly in order!"

"Everyone in Bishui Pavilion needs to be put in their place! Last time when something happened at Concubine Du's place, the news spread everywhere except Bishui Pavilion. If they are not disciplined, they won't know who the master of the Marquis's Mansion is!"

"I really dislike Concubine Li; I always feel she's harboring ill intentions."

"I feel the same way. She's older and quite cunning, and every time she comes here, she pretends to be humble and obedient, just to trick the men into feeling sorry for her!"

"Forget it, didn't you hear Nanny Wan say she's unable to bear children? Without children, she'll remain just as she is in the future!"

"Exactly, she's old and childless. As she ages and loses her looks, the Crown Prince will surely lose interest in her!"

Lu Lingyun listened to the maids talking one after another, calmly sipping her hot tea, smiling silently.

Meanwhile, at Bishui Pavilion.

Bishuo, who had been lying in bed, slowly got up after the doctor finished her pulse diagnosis and Nanny Wan had gone to Lu Lingyun's place.