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Chapter 841: Chapter 844: Patrolling the Mountain
Qiao Duo’er had no idea when she had fallen asleep, only that when she woke up, it was already Three Poles Day.
"Baby, let’s get up now!"
Gently touching her belly, Qiao Duo’er only got out of bed after receiving the little thing’s response.
Ever since she could feel the baby’s movements, consulting with him had become Duo’er’s habit.
Most importantly, she could almost always get some feedback from the little guy.
The moment the blanket was lifted, Duo’er’s face turned as red as a shrimp.
Because her chest was covered with dense kiss marks that narrated the passion of the previous night.
She didn’t feel any discomfort, which meant Tan Zhenghong must have cleaned her up after they were done, and the candle would have been lit then... so he saw everything very clearly.
Cough cough, although they were an old married couple, it still made her shy.
Qiao Duo’er covered her face with the blanket, waiting until her emotions settled a bit before getting up.
After getting dressed, she checked herself in the mirror to make sure there were no telltale signs on her neck before opening the door.
In the yard, the sound of their lazy donkey grinding could be heard, and Almond was beside it, turning over dried flowers to dry them out.
Duo’er greeted Almond before leisurely washing up.
Washing her face with well water this morning was exactly what she needed to wake up. 𝚗o𝚟pub.𝚌𝚘𝚖
By the time she finished, Almond had considerately brought over breakfast.
"Madam, this morning Fourth Master specially made fish porridge for you. Eat it while it’s hot," she said.
As she spoke, Almond winked mischievously at Qiao Duo’er, guessing from her lady’s morning expression that she was in a good mood.
It was certain that Fourth Master’s effort last night had taken effect, and Almond felt wise for having stayed away.
Unable to help herself, Qiao Duo’er rolled her eyes, "You little rascal, where did you run off to last night?"
"I went to Sister Lan’s house, and today I even got to eat the love cake Fourth Master made with his own hands, it was sweet to the core!"
Almond clutched at her chest, looking blissfully overjoyed, as that taste was truly unforgettable.
In the past, her wish was to quickly earn money to regain her freedom.
Now, her wish was to find a man who doted on his wife as much as Fourth Master.
Qiao Duo’er silently took a sip of porridge, feeling like a failure that even her maid dared to mock her.
But it was her own doing, wasn’t it?
This was fine too, a homey and harmonious lack of formality was the very feeling of family.
Having eaten her fill, Qiao Duo’er washed the dishes by hand, still not quite comfortable ordering people around.
Almond was moving the dried flowers out of the house when Duo’er finished with the dishes, and she asked anxiously, "Madam, are you thinking of dismissing me?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? I’m not disabled, why wouldn’t I be able to wash a bowl? I’m going to check on the new Embroidery Room later, you be careful at home," Qiao Duo’er instructed, knowing that the people in Big Willow Village were simple but there were a few bad eggs.
Especially since Almond was growing more attractive by the day, attracting quite a bit of attention.
Almond quickly responded, "I’d better go with you. What if we run into that mad woman again?"
Last time, Zheng Shi was truly terrifying in her madness.
Qiao Duo’er glanced at the two big dogs following behind her and said, "If she dares to come again, I’ll set the dogs on her to bite her to death!"
Seeing the two dogs showing their teeth in agreement, Almond felt completely reassured. With these two guards around, most people wouldn’t dare to mess with her lady.
When she had first come to the Tan Family, she had avoided them for days.
Duo’er whistled, and the two dogs followed closely behind her.
One woman and two dogs... indeed, it did give off a bit of a grand king patrolling the mountain vibe, who would dare to provoke her?
