Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Is my kid’s energy a bit too excessive?

The voice of the third young master of the Xu Mansion echoed around them.

The faces of several maidservants showed signs of embarrassment.

While it’s true that Fifth Lady is a concubine and Ming is an illegitimate son, this is indeed correct.

In the great Wu Kingdom, the status of an illegitimate son is only slightly higher than that of a servant—this is also correct.

But still, saying this outright makes people quite uncomfortable.

Standing beside Chun Yan noticed the slightly awkward atmosphere, so she quickly nudged Qiu Ju lightly. Qiu Ju understood and gently said to the third young master, Xiao Xiang, in her arms: “Third Young Master, the osmanthus flowers in the Manchun Garden have bloomed—they smell absolutely wonderful! Let’s go take a look.”

“Alright, let’s go see, let’s go see!” Three-year-old Xiao Xiang clapped his hands while wiping his nose.

“Fifth Lady, children speak without taboo, please do not take it to heart.” Chun Yan stayed behind and apologized to Suyan.

“…Suyan instinctively tightened her grip on her child in her arms. ‘What the young lady said today, I will pretend I didn’t hear it.'”

“Aowoo~”

If First Lady could give birth to a second young master, there would be nothing wrong with that, but the second young master was born to Lin Lady.

Even though two years ago First Lady gave birth to Third Young Master, you know, Third Young Master has some issues with his body, unable to practice cultivation, as for the path of martial arts…

The bitterness of martial arts is something even I, a lowly maid, understand. How could First Lady not know?

Suyan nodded politely.

Second Young Master possesses a Pure Yang constitution and was personally taken as a disciple by the Sect Leader of the Yan Yang Sect.

“Fifth Lady, you may not know, but two months ago, Seventh Lady gave birth to a boy.”

Is my kid’s energy a bit too excessive?

“Excuse me, are you Fifth Lady?”

Chun Yan nodded: “I am aware. In summary, to avoid family shame, Xu Mansion hasn’t spread it outside. The secret investigation bore no results. Those gossipy servants in the mansion who spread rumors were dealt with by house rules. Seventh Lady…she is truly pitiable now.”

“Can’t bear to see anymore!” Chun Yan sighed. “Seventh Lady has gone mad.”

Xu Ming happily waved at his mother in response.

“Did Sister Sun also give birth?” Suyan exclaimed in surprise. “I’ve been in the inner chambers taking care of Ming’er, I really didn’t know. I should go visit Sister Sun.”

“Chun Yan…” Suyan quickly pulled on her sleeve, “Chun Yan, you mustn’t say such things again. Discussing masters behind their backs, this is…”

It’s infuriating. Clearly, Fifth Lady, you did nothing, yet First Lady specifically picks on soft targets. This anger, directed at you, is truly bullying the weak and fearing the strong!”

How can Third Young Master possibly compare?

Originally, First Lady wanted to give birth to another son, but it turned out to be a girl. Instead, Fifth Lady gave birth to Master Ming.

“Ah???” Suyan looked at Chun Yan in astonishment.

“It’s like this,” Chun Yan glanced around and whispered, “The boy born to Seventh Lady, right after birth, had a shimmering light on his forehead. It’s said he was a promising candidate for cultivation. But who knew, within seven days, Seventh Lady’s child…”

“This is natural. To be able to serve Lǎotàitai is my good fortune. However, speaking of which, although First Lady is detestable, she does have certain limits when it comes to being a person.”

Qiu Ju and a few other maidservants bowed respectfully to bid farewell to Fifth Lady, Chen Suyan, then quickly carried Xiao Xiang away.

After Chun Yan left, Suyan hugged her child tightly and exhaled deeply. “Child, your mother doesn’t expect much from you, nor does she hope you will enter the imperial court or become a celestial immortal flying through heaven and earth. All I wish is for you to live peacefully.”

As she spoke, Chun Yan glanced around and leaned closer, whispering softly to Suyan.

Xu Ming struggled in his mother’s embrace, indicating he wanted to continue walking.

Chun Yan sighed, her tone carrying a hint of indignation:

“Third Young Master has no ill intentions, but First Lady thought otherwise.

And even if one walks the path of martial arts, what difference does it make?

Eldest Young Master excels in talismanic arts; at four years old, he was chosen by the Grand Elder of Tianzuan Sect. After Fourth Miss’s full moon celebration, he will begin his cultivation at Tianzuan Sect.”

“That’s wonderful, Chun Yan must wholeheartedly serve her.”

Suyan: “Ming’er, you want to get down?”

“Of course, Chun Yan trusts the lady, otherwise she wouldn’t say these things.” Chun Yan bowed and took her leave. “Chun Yan will take her leave first.”

You know, Eldest Young Master is the son of Second Lady Qian. In our Great Wu Kingdom, although there is a distinction between the main wife and concubines, since a hundred years ago, whether born to the main wife or a concubine, all are legitimate sons and have the qualification to inherit the title.

Goodness, I originally planned to develop for a while, and when I reached two or three years old, display my astonishing talent, hoping that despite my status as an illegitimate son, I might gain importance through talent, thereby raising my mother’s status in the mansion.

Chun Yan didn’t finish her sentence, but Suyan already understood her meaning.

Just as Xu Ming took advantage of his mother’s distraction and performed a few high leg lifts, a woman dressed as a maid approached.

“Take your time leaving, Chun Yan.”

Xu Ming nodded.

Suyan kissed Xu Ming on the forehead.

Suyan’s face instantly paled: “Chun Yan, be careful what you say! Don’t say it anymore… Such a thing could never happen…”

The master left early, and now Lǎotàitai holds the highest position in Qin Manor. Not everyone can serve Lǎotàitai. Suyan is genuinely happy for Chun Yan.

Chun Yan continued: “If there was no hidden hand, then it can only be said that the child had bad luck. But if it was deliberately done by a certain lady to Seventh Lady’s child…”

But looking at it now, if I show my talent, I might be killed in the cradle.

If Seventh Lady’s child was indeed cruelly murdered, the other party is just an illegitimate son, without any inheritance rights to titles. This is truly ruthless.

For now, I’ll just stay steady and see how things develop.

However, Xu Ming’s mood was a bit heavy.

When Suyan put the child down, she saw Xu Ming sticking out his little bottom, his short legs running pat-pat-pat.

“I know, I know.” Chun Yan smiled, “Chun Yan isn’t stupid. These words are only spoken to Fifth Lady. Moreover, Lǎotàitai has summoned me. Tomorrow, I will serve her.”

“It’s fine.” Suyan shook her head gently, “Third Young Master is so young, how could he have any ill intentions?”

“Yes, you are…” Suyan bowed.

The maid returned the bow: “I am the maid of Qin’s senior madam. Does Fifth Lady have free time? Our senior madam wishes to invite you to visit Qin Manor.”