"Thank you, Grand Duchess. I'll help myself." Chu Jiu was pleasantly surprised.
"I'd really like to hear you call me 'Mother'," Ling Lihua mumbled. "I hope that rascal Lu Tingchen can be more efficient and marry you soon."
Her mumble was quite audible and Chu Jiu heard every word. She was unsure whether she should laugh or cry. She could only pretend that she did not hear anything.
"Jiu, this roast goose is pretty good. And the steamed fish. Also, this soup… You have to bulk up a little so you can have a healthy pregnancy in the future," Ling Lihua said offhandedly.
Chu Jiu's face burned red as she lowered her head to eat. She did not dare to continue the conversation.
