But Maternal Aunt Liu was different. She was anxiously hoping for Ye Hongyang to return so that she could go to the Duchess's courtyard and thoroughly inquire whether Maternal Aunt Zhao was truly pregnant.
Today, nearing noon, just as Maternal Aunt Zhao had returned to her room, Nanny Qian led two physicians over. After a round of examination, no news was disseminated; one merely saw Nanny Qian escorting the physicians out, leaving behind two servant women to guard the door of Maternal Aunt Zhao's room.
When Nanny Qian came again, it was to lead people: a group of servant women and maids gathered Maternal Aunt Zhao's belongings, leaving nothing behind. The crowd then accompanied Maternal Aunt Zhao, who just up and left like that.
When the two physicians had entered, Maternal Aunt Liu had already felt a bad premonition. She cautiously stepped forward to inquire twice. Although the old woman servant conversed with her politely, she said nothing of substance.
