Concubine Mia was one of the new concubines that Concubine Sie brought in after she got the hold of the power inside this residence. Jun Hua knew that Lin Tang was a man who still has some lust but she never expect that there would be a new child this quick.

“I bet Madam Lin will be really angry. When did you found out about it?” Jun Hua asked.

“Just now. My mother told me that this morning the doctor found out about it and told father,” Lin Yuan answered.

“I see,” Jun Hua said, “Don’t forget to send your congratulations to her.”

“Of course I won’t!”

Jun Hua returned to her quarter while thinking about the mess this residence was in. After going for a ‘trip,’ there were already new problems arising. For Jun Hua, it was better for Chun Maora to be busy, but she was worried about that concubine’s sinister ways. In this household, who didn’t know that the woman who holds the highest power was Chun Maora?

Jun Hua was not a cold-hearted person despite the years in the battlefield that had forced her to toughen up her heart and mind.

Madam Xie kept her quarter clean and the servants all respected her. She recounted the things that happened in this residence during the time Jun Hua was away. As she listened to them, Jun Hua wondered how Chun Maora was able to keep her calm and only plan for little things. However, she knew that Madam Lin was not an ordinary person.

“Although those things are just minor, she was able to make Lin Tang’s view of Concubine Sie worsen as time pass by,” Jun Hua arrived at her conclusion, “She seems to be very capable in scheming.”

Xia didn’t know why her Miss was praising her enemy. She then realized that Jun Hua must have realized what Chun Maora plan was. But she never expected that she would praise the enemy instead of help them.

“Miss, why don’t you help them?”

“Help them? She doesn’t require it,” Jun Hua answered. “Since I can figure it out, why can’t Concubine Sie? They are women who have been through many things by staying in this residence and fight to gain favor. It is impossible for them to not realize something so simple.”

Xiao Yun raised her small head. She could not understand what they were talking about.

Jun Hua picked up her embroidery tools. “You don’t have to worry about them. Concubine Sie knows best what she needs to do and she had been planning for it.”

Xia nodded. She may not be as brilliant as her Miss but she noticed a point there. Jun Hua was not someone who was used to the schemes of these women in the residence, but she had a sharp mind. Realizing things like this was still possible for her, but she was not the only one who can see it. The other woman was also able to do so and they would certainly do things they needed to do.

Madam Xie also didn’t say anything more as she continued to teach embroidery to Jun Hua. Studying under Madam Xie was far easier compared with Xiao Yun as Jun Hua learned a lot more techniques.

…

Chun Maora was throwing another fit inside her room. Lin San and Lin Hong didn’t dare to interrupt as they could only see countless porcelain break into pieces and scattered on the floor. It took a long time before Chun Maora gained back her calm.

“That woman dared…!” Chun Maora’s eyes were red from anger. She could not accept seeing another child being born from another woman. Handling Lin Yuan and that kid was already enough of a hassle for her.

Lin Hong cleaned up some of the broken pieces, “Mother, calm yourself down. There’s nothing good can be gained from venting out aimlessly.”

“What do you know?” Chun Maora took a deep breath, “Concubine Sie, just watch how I torture you after this.”

“Mother, do you want father to ground you again?” Lin San furrowed her brows, “If you keep on throwing a fit, father won’t like it.”

“To finish our plan, you need to calm down mother,” Lin Hong added.

Chun Maora could be considered lucky that the children she had given birth to all have high intelligence. Lin San was a fine young lady while Lin Hong was a hardworking young man. Lin Hong was smart, so he knew that his mother’s tantrums would get her on their father’s bad side.

“Knowing that he has another child is definitely good news for father. Mother, you need to put up a happy façade and congratulate Concubine Mia.”

“I have to…” Chun Maora took a deep breath then nodded. She was definitely not happy about it, but she could not allow others to see this side of her. She was the official wife and she needed to act like one. After clearing up her mind, she once again regained her calm and composure.

Lin Hong nodded in satisfaction when he saw that his mother was going to be alright. He was still young, but he knew that there were things he could do. When he grew up, he wouldn’t let his mother down anymore.

Lin San smiled as she looked at her mother. “Mother, this daughter has learned a lot from the palace. When it’s time for school examination, San’er definitely won’t embarrass mother and gain a good place.”

“Good. That’s good,” Chun Maora nodded in satisfaction. If her daughter could become a person who attained great things, she would definitely feel proud.

“Let me help mother to prepare the gifts. Remember you have to put on a smile,” Lin Hong reminded.

“Alright. Mother knows, you both are my good children.”

Lin Hong and Lin San helped their mother to pick the presents to congratulate Concubine Mia. Lin Hong’s eyes were still cold as he browsed through the list. He didn’t want anyone to interfere with his plan. Before he could grow, he won’t let anyone threaten him.