The County Magistrate said, "If you're feeling tired, just rest in your room. Tell me what you wish to eat. If my wife hasn't looked after you well, come to me, and I'll arrange it for you."
"Master, you're so good to me," Aunt Hua felt relieved. With the County Magistrate standing in the way, the wife wouldn't dare to punish her.
The County Magistrate laughed, "You're carrying my child; naturally, I care for you."
Aunt Hua touched her belly, a trace of panic flickering in her eyes.
She dared not raise her head, burying it in the County Magistrate's chest.
The County Magistrate comforted her, and seeing her lying still with even breaths, thought she was asleep. He laid her body flat and then got up to leave.
He stepped into the outer room and instructed the nanny and maid, "Take good care of Aunt, don't let anyone disturb her."
The maid considered Aunt Hua's intentions and said, "What if someone from the Lady's side comes looking for her?"
