Nanny Cen couldn't sit still, so she excused herself to Xiqiu, saying, "The stewed lily and bird's nest pot is still on the stove, I'll go have a look!" As she spoke, seeing Xiqiu nod, she went out the door.
As Nanny Cen exited, she brushed past Biwu, who lifted the curtain and came in, reporting, "Nanny Wu is here!"
Did the Grand Dowager learn about the Empress Dowager's decree?
"Please invite her in!" Xiqiu replied. Biwu complied, turned around, and called Nanny Wu in. As Nanny Wu entered, she greeted Xiqiu with a bow and smiled, "How has Fourth Madam been these past few days?" Her gaze fell on Xiqiu's swollen belly. "It seems like the belly has grown again, but why does Fourth Madam look a bit thinner?"
"Please have a seat, Nanny Wu." Xiqiu gestured beside her on the edge of the heated brick bed, not moving herself. Nanny Wu sat down beside her, and Xiqiu smiled, "Perhaps because the belly is growing quickly."
