As it was nearing June, the weather in the Capital was hotter than ever. Many commoners who feared the heat donned straw hats and rolled up their sleeves when they ventured outdoors. The higher-class citizens took cover under parasols and changed into thin muslin clothing.
Since becoming pregnant, Lady Du did not experience any symptoms such as vomiting or nausea. However, she was extremely susceptible to heat. Barely setting foot outside in the family's horse carriage, she was already sweating heavily and fanning herself without pause.
"Mother, are you feeling too hot?"
Cai Fei used a handkerchief to wipe off the beads of sweat from her mother's forehead and considerately took the fan from her, fanning her personally.
Lady Du chuckled, "It must be due to the pregnancy. It feels like summer came earlier this year. This weather is almost unbearable."