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Chapter 913 A soft, cuddly child

"That's more like it, but it seems like you really like An'an."

"I really like her. She's such a soft and cuddly child, who wouldn't like her?"

Seeing her daughter like this, Granny Dong didn't bring up the topic again. "How can the Second Madam treat An'an like the apple of her eye? Anyone who doesn't know the situation would think An'an is her own child."

"Mother, we all know that Young Master An'an was born to Madam. Please don't say such things carelessly. Now that we're in the capital, there will likely be more and more servants in our household in the future, so you must be careful what you say."

Hongtao had previously worked at the prefect's residence and knew the rules, so she suppressed even the slightest bit of fantasy in her heart.

Granny Dong didn't say anything more.

That night, Hongtao slept in the same room as Granny Dong, while Dong Chengbao, being a bit older, slept with a servant from the manor. The servant liked Hongtao and pursued her quite aggressively.

Granny Dong lay down, not asleep, and said in a low voice, "Hongtao, tell your mother the truth, do you like adults?"

Hongtao was startled. She had concealed it so well, how could her mother have seen through it?

"Mother, what nonsense are you talking about? How could I like the Master? The Master and the Madam have such a good relationship."

“What’s wrong with that? Which official doesn’t have a few women around him? Haven’t I had my share of men? I’ve been through a lot. You’re my own flesh and blood. Others might not notice something’s wrong with you, but your mother certainly can.”

Hearts remained silent.

In the darkness, Granny Dong spoke again, "Tell me, when did you start liking the adults?"

"Well... I don't know when."

She had no feelings for the man before, but after traveling from Ping County to his hometown, she saw his ordinary side and was deeply attracted to him, and saw how considerate he was to his wife.

Seeing how the master always puts his wife first, I gradually grew to enjoy watching the master and his wife interact. Many times, I would fantasize about how wonderful it would be if I were the wife.

A while ago, before I was in high school, my wife and I came back home. She had caught a cold the night before, and the next day, after cooking, she didn't have enough strength in her hands to carry the dishes and dropped the plate.

The soup in the plate spilled onto the lady's skirt.

The master was extremely nervous and gently asked his wife if she had burned herself. The wife reassured him that she was fine, but the master was still worried and pulled his wife back to the room to change her clothes.

She was terrified and immediately knelt down, waiting to be punished.

Soon the adults and the lady came out. The lady asked her what was wrong, and she said she wasn't feeling well, so she hadn't served properly.

The lady was very kind and didn't blame her. She just said that if she was sick or unwell in the future, she could ask for leave directly and wouldn't have to be on duty.

Then an adult took her pulse and prescribed her medicine.

At that time, she felt that the adult was a god descended from heaven. He was handsome and gentle. All the beautiful words seemed insufficient to describe how good he was.

After the lady asked the master to examine her, she realized that something was wrong with her.

She used to fantasize about being the madam, but later she found the madam's presence irritating.

She thought, how wonderful it would be if there were no Madam. Without Madam, there would be no woman by the master's side. She was a cook and could make the dishes that the master liked to eat, which Young Master An'an also liked.

Is it possible for me to also gain a place among the adults?

Later, she couldn't control her jealousy, and then... the lady disappeared, and the master tormented himself every day. She really felt sorry for him, and she wanted to ask the master about it.

What kind of food can make adults happy, even if they can't eat it?

It was only after the second madam personally prepared food and, together with the old madam, persuaded the master that he was willing to eat something.

"Mother, please don't ask anymore."

Old Mrs. Dong was exasperated. "You silly girl, if you like something, go for it. Now that Madam isn't here, you have a chance."

"Mother, the master and the lady have a very good relationship, I cannot do this."

"You can't control feelings. You should go for it if you like him. You're a great man, and the fact that you're attracted to him proves you have good taste."

Granny Dong began to earnestly advise, "Let me tell you, since the lady has disappeared and the master can't find her now, his feelings for her will gradually fade. A man's feelings for a woman can't last long."

“Men have needs. If that woman isn’t around, he can’t just suffocate on his own. That’s when your opportunity comes.”

Hongtao shook her head, "Mother, what if... what if Madam comes back?"

"The lady is back. You just wait and see if any other maids climb into the bed or any other woman gets close to the master. If so, then you can have her."

"However... I hope that Madam will not come back. We are all maids that Madam brought back personally. As the manor expands and the master becomes busier, An'an is currently being cared for by the Second Madam, but it is impossible for the Second Madam to continue to care for her in the future."

"Your chance has come. You are most familiar with An'an. Even if you sleep with the adults, they will compromise for the sake of their son because An'an likes you."

"Even if you can't become the lady of the house, being a concubine and managing the affairs of the household will still be the best status we can achieve in our lives."

"If you have another son or daughter, you can establish yourself in the household. Once your son is born, there will be adults to arrange his early education."

"Your Excellency has a relationship with the Crown Prince. You know that when I came out from the capital city that day... the Crown Prince took me out first and handed me over to you."

"The Crown Prince must have made a special trip, which shows how much he values ​​you, sir."

"The Crown Prince is about to become the Emperor. With the future Emperor's favor, your future is very bright."

"If you have a son, he will have a bright future."

Having a high-status aunt means her grandson will have a good future.

Things will get better and better at home.

Granny Dong's promises to Hongtao made her increasingly entangled, to the point that she even considered climbing into Ling Silang's bed as soon as possible.

"Mother, why should I wait until another woman has successfully slept with me, or another woman has successfully gotten close to an adult, before I make my move?"

"You idiot, the master and his wife have a good relationship. If the master insists on it and you fail to get into bed with her, we will all be kicked out."

"You can work as a cook in the manor now. He can eat your cooking every day and he has feelings for you. Once we're sure he can interact with other women, we can take action. That way, the chances of success are higher and we're less likely to make a mistake."

Hongtao was extremely impressed. "Mother, you are really amazing. Your analysis is so logical and insightful."

Granny Dong gently patted Hongtao's quilt, "In doing anything, you must be patient. Only by being patient can you have a chance."

"Okay, I understand." Hongtao was very happy. "Mother, it's a good thing you came back. If you were still in the Sun family, I don't know how long I would have to suppress my feelings."

Granny Dong felt distressed thinking about what happened at the Sun residence. "I still don't understand why Madam sent me there, and what she asked me to do after I got there. Isn't she just making things difficult for me?"

Hongtao advised her, "Madam was indeed very busy during that period and may not have had time. Before, Madam and the others lived outside and rarely came back to see Young Master An'an."

"Fortunately, Mother is back now. If nothing had happened at the Sun family, Mother might not have been able to come back for a long time."