Song Ruqi still lived in her former Floating Melody Pavilion. As soon as she returned to the pavilion, she changed into comfortable home attire and lay on the bed, daring not to make any big movements.
Madam Song issued several orders consecutively, from food, clothing, and consumables to prescribed soups and medicines, all of which had to be meticulously prepared with not a single oversight.
Song Ruqi sighed as she watched and said, "Mother, only in the maternal home can one feel so at ease. I truly wish to stay until after giving birth before going back."
Today's sudden incident frightened her again. If she returned to the Duke Mansion, she would have to guard against thieves; how could she then peacefully nurture her pregnancy?
