Qin Yide was worried. Ruyi didn't want to return to her family or her in-laws. Even though she had maids and servants, Qin Yide was still concerned about her living alone.
So, Qiao Mai invited her to stay in her courtyard, making everyone feel more at ease.
Ruyi spent her days in the courtyard, enjoying the sunshine, doing embroidery, taking walks, tending to the vegetable garden, checking on the poultry, and sometimes visiting the playground to watch the children play.
Compared to her mother's and in-laws' homes, living in Qiao Mai's place was more comfortable, and she had never faced any grievances in terms of food.
There was a variety of delicious and nutritious food served at every meal.
She hadn't shared her pregnancy with Lu Sanniang or her in-laws.
She wanted to wait until a later stage of the pregnancy. She felt that living in Lucky Garden allowed her to maintain her peace and privacy without being disturbed by visitors.
