Granny Qin stared hatefully at Qi Zhenzhen, "Second Miss, you should watch your words. This old servant cannot bear the crime of harming a concubine and the Marquis's offspring."
"Oh? Cannot bear it? Weren't you quite imposing just now, Granny Qin?" Qi Zhenzhen said with a half-smile.
"Say whatever Second Miss wishes, this old servant denies it." Granny Qin's attitude was firm.
"Whether you deny it or not, Father will know when he returns. Erxi, keep an eye on her." Qi Zhenzhen ordered.
Ruyan was in good spirits. When Qi Zhenzhen entered, Shunyi was feeding her soup.
"Second Miss, I owe you so much this time." Seeing Qi Zhenzhen enter, Ruyan signaled Shunyi to withdraw and said with gratitude.
"It is the concubine who is blessed." Qi Zhenzhen smiled, "How are you feeling now? Do you have any discomfort?"
"Apart from feeling weak, everything else is fine. I've seen the child, it's a big healthy boy." Ruyan's face was filled with immense joy, "I thought I wouldn't be able to see him, but unexpectedly..."
"This proves you have a mother-son bond." Qi Zhenzhen said, "Shunyi has told you about Shunxin, hasn't she? Are the others in your courtyard reliable?"
Ruyan shook her head, "I originally thought they were reliable, after all, these people were arranged by the Marquis. I usually valued Shunxin a bit because of her sweet talk, but I never expected..."
It wasn't Ruyan's fault for being careless. Who would have thought that Madam Qin's influence extended so far, even controlling Marquis Tianming's people.
"As you know, although Shunxin insists that Granny Qin instigated it, there is no evidence, so we cannot use it to strike at Jinghua Courtyard. As for your situation, the final outcome is good! Although the midwife and doctor were brought by Granny Qin, they did not receive any instructions. Because I arrived, they didn't have time to implement many things. In fact, they can even claim credit from Father! After all, they are also in labor, and they haven't forgotten about you during their own confinement, how dedicated they are. As for your fall, it was because the people around you were not serving properly, and Granny Qin controlled them immediately. As for Granny Qin wanting to take people away just now, that was also because I intervened, questioning Granny Qin's intention to harm you, and Granny Qin's actions were out of anger."
"The Marquis should believe Second Miss and me, right?" Ruyan asked tentatively.
"Belief is one thing, evidence is another." Qi Zhenzhen said, but with the matter involving her grandmother, even without evidence, Jinghua Courtyard would not fare well. Moreover, her father was currently in high spirits, focused on elevating the Marquis's family's status. When Princess Qin and her people acted arrogantly in the Marquis's backyard, it was clear they didn't respect him. During a confrontation, Princess Qin and Jinghua Courtyard would surely not have an easy time.
"Alright, Concubine, don't worry about these things anymore. It is already very fortunate that the child was born safely." Qi Zhenzhen comforted her.
Ruyan said emotionally, "It truly is fortunate."
"Alright, Concubine, you need to rest well now. I won't disturb you further. If you need anything, just send someone to find me at Longxiang Courtyard. The doctor and midwife are still here. We will make plans after Father returns." Qi Zhenzhen said, "I will take Granny Qin and the others back to Longxiang Courtyard, so that they won't disturb you again if the other side comes to ask for them."
"Second Miss, can you handle them? Why not leave them here with me? I have given birth to the child safely, which is a contribution to the Marquis's estate. Relying on this merit, I can at least contend with them a little." Ruyan hesitated.