Chapter 688: Praying (2)

Since they were afraid of any untoward incidents, once August had arrived, Chu Lians close servants had started making preparations.

On the morning of the tenth of August, Xiyan was suddenly overcome with a high fever.

The ones chosen to accompany Chu Lian on this trip were Wenqing and Xiyan. Wenlan had gone to the tea garden and it would take a few days for her to return to the estate.

Since Xiyan wasnt feeling well in the morning, they could only find a replacement for her.

There were only Xiyan, Wenqing, Wenlan and Muxiang serving Chu Lian as her four personal handmaids.

The only one most suitable to take Xiyans place was Muxiang.

Ever since Chu Lian had gotten pregnant and Muxiang had been sent here to serve her by the matriarch, Muxiang had been behaving properly over the past few months. Furthermore, she worked swiftly, and got along well with the other maidservants.

Even Wenqing, Wenlan and Xiyan had stopped guarding against her.

Senior Servants Gui and Zhong were both troubled. The two senior servants were still reluctant to bring Muxiang along. Since they would be travelling out of the estate, they would have to take care of their madam the whole way. As amiable as Muxiang was, she had only been serving for a few months and she was still considered one of Matriarch Hes servants. The two of them hadnt forgotten how Matriarch He had been biased against Chu Lian when they had moved out of the Jingan Estate!

Compared to Muxiang, the two senior servants trusted the second-tier maidservant Baicha more.

Just as Senior Servant Zhong was about to speak, Muxiang stepped up.

She bobbed naturally to Chu Lian, a trace of worry showing in her expression, Since Xiyan isnt well, please let this servant serve Madam today.

When Chu Lian heard that the sick Xiyan had seemingly relaxed upon hearing Muxiang bravely volunteer as her replacement, she bowed her head and pretended to think about it for a long moment. Finally, she said, Fine, you can come along today. Baicha, take care of Xiyan. Get Uncle Miao here to take a look at her. Why did she suddenly fall ill?

Baicha immediately replied in the affirmative and turned to stride towards Xiyans room, where the ill maidservant was resting.

Alright, its getting late. Hurry up and pack these up. When my husband is back from court, well move out.

Chu Lian was helped over to a wooden chair in the outer room by Wenqing. Senior Servant Zhong came out along with them.

Chu Lian glanced over at the senior servant. When she caught sight of the hesitant expression on Senior Servant Zhong, she asked, Momo, is there anything you wish to say?

Senior Servant Zhong was startled by the question, Madam, this servant is afraid it wont be too good to let Muxiang go with us.

Chu Lian had guessed that she would say that. She patted the elderly servants hand to reassure her, Dont worry about it. Even if she has any bad intentions, shes just one person. With my husband nearby, what can she do?

Since her master had already said so, Senior Servant Zhong kept the rest of her worries to herself.

She sighed inwardly. There were some things that Chu Lian still wasnt cautious enough about.

Actually, she found it rather strange. Chu Lian was normally quite prudent and treasured her life very much. Why would she suddenly act so carelessly?

She was carrying two lives now. Even if Muxiang was a weak maidservant, if she really wanted to do anything bad, she might be able to

Perhaps the pregnancy had affected her masters brain? Made her more foolish?

That didnt seem right. Just two days ago, Zhou Wen and Manager Qin had been singing Madams praises in her ear for her marvellous ideas for the northern market and Dejufeng.

Senior Servant Zhong had no choice but to turn back inside and order Wenqing to watch Muxiang carefully.

While Wenqing felt that there wasnt any need to, she still agreed.

Once He Changdi returned from court, he changed into a comfortable set of robes and accompanied Chu Lian out.

Countess Jingan was already waiting in the outer court of the Anyuan Estate. When they neared the entrance of their estate, He Changdi personally helped Chu Lian into the carriage.

Chu Lian and Wenqing were to share a carriage with Countess Jingan, while Muxiang and Countess Jingans handmaid, as well as a female doctor she had brought along, were to share another carriage. He Changdi would be mounted on his horse and lead the guards protecting both sides of the carriage.

However, as they were travelling on the roads and before they had even reached the foot of Mount Lanxiang, a fast horse came chasing after them from behind.