The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 60 Personal care
When Pei Qing came to inform that the young master was infected with water boils and no one in the mansion was allowed to go out, Liu Huining realized that this was the reason why Meng Tingzhou had left in a hurry in the morning.

She was secretly happy in her heart, but pretended to be worried: "Sister must be very worried, I guess she must be accompanying the young master."

"Yes, in addition to the madam, the governor also accompanied the young master."

"My husband is accompanying me too?" Liu Huining was shocked. "But...but this boil is contagious."

She looked at Pei Qing, and the harsh words turned into soft blades at her lips.

"Originally, as a newly married lady, I shouldn't say anything. But what happened today was really a bit too much. The young master is the governor's legitimate son, so the governor naturally values ​​him. If necessary, you can ask your wife or me to help take care of the young master."

"But the governor holds an important position and is a senior official of the court. If anything happens to him, no one can bear the responsibility."

"As a capable general beside the governor, don't you even understand this?"

Pei Qing looked like he had made a mistake: "I admit my guilt."

"Next time something like this happens, if you can't stop it, you can come to me." Liu Huining smiled and motioned for him to stand up. "If more people comfort you, I'm sure your husband will listen."

Pei Qing cupped his hands and said, "According to Doctor Mei's instructions, the whole house will be fumigated with mugwort. Madam Ning, please do not leave your residence for the next few days."

He didn't know how to address her just now, perhaps because he was not used to having another lady in the mansion.

Liu Huining waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, Master Pei. I usually practice calligraphy and play the piano, and I don't go out."

Back in the house, Shuang'er, who was beside Liu Huining, stepped forward and said, "Miss, this Jiang is too reckless. She actually let the governor take the risk of being infected to take care of the young master with her."

Mother Qin snorted coldly: "Maybe she is taking this opportunity to win some favor from the governor, and who knows what she is doing behind his back to seduce him."

Liu Huining naturally resented Jiang Shiwan for tricking Meng Tingzhou away from her on the first day she married into the Governor's Mansion.

But she told herself that the most important thing now was to find the case file of the Ministry of War. Only by finding this thing could she save her father.

"Even if my husband wanted to go and accompany her and their son, she should stop him. If the emperor and the queen knew about this..." She suddenly thought of how to avoid Jiang Shiwan and find what she wanted.

He couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a sly smile.

Ah You had slept for less than half an hour when he started crying again. Jiang Shiwan quickly went over and picked him up: "Ah You, be good. Mother is here."

Meng Tingzhou walked over to the child and put his hand over him: "He has a fever." Then he shouted, "Go and get Doctor Mei over here."

Jiang Shiwan saw that the sores on Ah You's body were becoming more and more obvious. Ah You couldn't help but scratch them, crying while scratching.

She was so distressed that she choked up and said, "Don't cry, Ah You, let your mother comfort you."

Doctor Mei hurried over and was stunned when he saw Meng Tingzhou.

He let Ah You lie down, took a closer look, and then probed his forehead: "The young master's symptoms are getting worse."

"Is it serious?"

"You must not leave someone by your side for the next two days." Doctor Mei sighed, "The young master is born weak. Although Madam has been taking good care of him, he is prone to being infected when the weather changes or when the poison is strong."

Seeing Meng Tingzhou winking at him, Doctor Mei comforted him again: "Madam, don't worry too much. Every child is free from illness and disaster. Just relax. I will not leave in the next few days. If you have any problems, you and the governor can call me directly."

Jiang Shiwan didn't want to listen to this. She asked someone to bring warm water to gently wipe Ah You, and then put a towel on his forehead to relieve his fever.

Meng Tingzhou wanted to comfort her, but he thought that he loved his son dearly and that keeping her busy and doing something would only ease her anxiety.

He sat at the table and began to handle official business, occasionally paying attention to the mother and son. In the evening, Ah You ate a few spoonfuls of porridge, drank a few mouthfuls of mung bean soup, and finally fell asleep in Jiang Shiwan's arms.

Jiang Shiwan fanned him gently.

When Meng Tingzhou looked up again, she had fallen asleep beside Ayou.

He stood up and gently pulled the curtain, and the room suddenly became dim. He took a thin blanket and draped it over Jiang Shiwan.

As if sensing something, Jiang Shiwan suddenly became alert: "Ayou!"

"Shh..." Meng Tingzhou motioned her to be quiet, "I saw that you fell asleep, so I decided to take your place and fan him."

After just one day, Jiang Shiwan's eyes were already covered with a faint blue shadow. She rubbed her eyes and said, "I'm fine. I'm worried about others accompanying me."

Meng Tingzhou refused to give her the fan: "You have taken care of him for a whole day. I will accompany him at night. We can take turns, okay?"

"You?" Jiang Shiwan was a little skeptical, "Can you take good care of it?"

Seeing that she didn't believe him, Meng Tingzhou puffed out his chest and said, "It's no problem for me to stay up late while marching and fighting. Besides, don't I have other servants?"

"Go eat something, wash up and take a nap first. I'll call you if there's anything." Meng Tingzhou's tone was unquestionable.

Although Jiang Shiwan was reluctant to leave, he knew that what he said was the truth, so he had to muster up some strength to continue taking care of the child.

She nodded and walked out.

Meng Tingzhou did not dare to slack off and waved the fan again and again, imitating Jiang Shiwan's gestures.

Looking at Ayou calmly, he found that his brow bones were very similar to his own. This was his legitimate son, with his blood flowing in his veins. He became even more delighted.

Not long after, Jiang Shiwan returned again.

Meng Tingzhou frowned: "Didn't I ask you to go and rest..."

"You haven't eaten for most of the day." Jiang Shiwan waved at her, "I found some food, come over and have some."

Meng Tingzhou was naturally happy and stopped fanning himself, but he saw Ayou calling out in his dream. Fearing to disturb him, he waved his hand to indicate that he didn't want to eat anymore.

Jiang Shiwan thought for a moment and walked over with the bowl in hand.

Soon, the scene turned into her feeding him mouthful by mouthful, and he fanning Ayou, while the naive Ayou slept quite soundly.

This was the first time she had given me such a nice look and fed me food one bite at a time.

"Is the food to your taste?"

"Very good."

After the meal, Jiang Shiwan ordered people to take the things away, and ordered Yun Shang Xueying to bring quilts and screens.

Seeing Meng Tingzhou was a little surprised, she gently explained: "I will rest on the soft couch next to me. If you are tired, call me. We can take turns."

"Meimei." Meng Tingzhou said distressedly, "You don't have to work so hard, the servants in the mansion can do it..."

Jiang Shiwan shook his head, his eyes full of misery: "Ayou is my only flesh and blood relative in this world. I can't bear to let him leave my sight, so I would rather do it myself even if it's a bit hard."

How could he not understand her worries and her suffering?
(End of this chapter)