Forcing me to raise a concubine? The mistress of the Marquisate has gone mad

"Madam, what should we do? The Marquis is not at home, but Aunt Zhuhong is pregnant... If this gets out, how can the women in the Marquis's mansion live!"

Even someone as carefree as Qiu Ye knew that such things must be kept to oneself and must not be spread out!

Otherwise, all the women in the Marquis’ Mansion will have no chance to live!

Not to mention the Marquis' Mansion, even the in-laws involved, if there is a girl who wants to discuss marriage, even the marriage can't be discussed!

For girls in Shengjing, appearance is the most important thing.

Especially in these high-ranking families, if such an indecent thing happened, several generations would be criticized. It is no joke!

"Don't panic. The more you panic, the more mistakes you're likely to make."

Zhuhong is not a brainless person. She knows better than anyone how serious the consequences will be if this matter is exposed.

The reason I told her at this time was because I was afraid I couldn't keep it secret anymore.

Shen Ruoyan's guess was correct. Due to the recent martial law in the city, all pharmacies were under control. Ordinary people had to be questioned and checked before getting medicine, and the nobles were also subject to the same punishment.

In the past, Zhuhong would secretly send people out to get medicine, but since the city was under martial law, there was no other way.

Her people didn't dare to mention the name of the Marquis' Mansion, and naturally, they didn't dare to go to get the medicine.

Therefore, Zhuhong came to find Shen Ruoyan because there was no other way.

If possible, she didn't want to announce this matter so early - after all, the Marquis was not in the mansion, and there were too many variables.

"Send someone to invite the old lady, and call the other concubines as well. This is a big matter, everyone must understand the seriousness of the matter!"

After Shen Ruoyan gave the order, he immediately sent for a doctor, and specifically told him not to make it public, but to say that the concubine in the mansion was not feeling well.

The servants acted quickly, and it was Chunxi who reported the news to the old lady. Shen Ruoyan was afraid that Qiuye would be too straightforward and scare the old lady.

The sun outside was setting, but guards with swords could be seen everywhere on the streets.

Every household kept their doors closed, for fear that they would accidentally bump into someone and get into trouble.

At this time, at the Changning Marquis' Mansion, every corner gate was guarded by someone, guarding the mansion, and no one was allowed to enter or leave.

At this moment, there were a lot of people sitting in the room.

Old Madam Lu sat high up in the seat, Shen Ruoyan sat beside her, and Chunxi and Qiuye stood on either side.

Fang Rou and Liu Lu stood below, while Zhu Hong held her stomach and knelt in the middle.

"Tell me, who is this bastard's?!"

Madam Lu's cane slammed hard on the ground. Everyone in the room felt their hearts tighten and subconsciously looked at Zhuhong, thinking they would see her panic-stricken expression, but unexpectedly, her face was calm.

"Replying to the old lady, my child is the Marquis's."

"Nonsense! Jing'er isn't even in the house, how could she possibly get you pregnant?"

Moreover, Lu Jing's body made it difficult for someone to conceive. This was why Madam Lu, who always valued offspring, was so angry.

There is no way this child could be Lu Jing's!

"Grandma, please don't get angry yet. Let's listen to what Aunt Zhu has to say first."

Shen Ruoyan's words slowly brought back Madam Lu's sanity.

Yes, the women here don’t know Jing’er’s situation, so they are just hoping for the best.

She had seen a lot of tricks in the harem. These concubines wanted to gain status by relying on their sons, so they would use any tricks. It was impossible to defend against them!

"Forget it, you said this child is Jing'er's, do you have any evidence?"

Madam Lu looked at her coldly, and her words were particularly cold: "I remember that Jing'er didn't sleep with you before she left."

As a grandmother, it is inappropriate to be so concerned about your grandson's bedroom affairs.

But Madam Lu was mainly thinking that Lu Jing's situation was special. If she didn't keep an eye on it, she was afraid that someone would use his offspring to make trouble.

No, it comes in handy.

Zhu Hongfu knelt down, bowed deeply to Old Madam Lu, and slowly said:

"Madam, the child between me and the Marquis was born a few days before he left."

Lu Jing left so suddenly that Zhu Hong couldn't find a chance to do anything. Fortunately, she had prepared a plan beforehand, so she wasn't afraid even if Madam Lu came to investigate.

There is a dedicated person in the mansion who is responsible for the Marquis's life records.

Even Madam Lu had a special booklet that recorded the number of times Lu Jing stayed overnight in each room.

After a while, someone brought it up. Madam Lu looked through it herself and actually found it!

Could it be?

No, no, even if there really is one, the doctor said that Jing'er will never have any children in this life.

How much she had expected before, how disappointed she was now!

"The Marquis stayed at your place so many times before, but there was no news. Now that he's gone, you're pregnant. How could such a coincidence happen in the world?"

Liu Lu looked at her sister worriedly. What was going on with this old woman?

Didn't she always hope that the Marquis's Mansion would be prosperous? Why did she not look happy at all after hearing the news of her sister's pregnancy, but instead questioned everything?

Does she really not hope that this child is the Marquis's? !

Madam Lu clearly didn't believe it, and Shen Ruoyan couldn't expose her, so she pretended to be ignorant of the inside story and persuaded her:

"Grandmother, it's hard to predict what will happen to the child. Maybe Aunt Zhu is in good health these days, so it's a coincidence that she met him."

She smiled and looked at Zhu Hong, and ordered nonchalantly, "Hurry up and help Auntie up, be careful with your movements, and be careful of the baby in her belly."

Shen Ruoyan hinted, "This is the Marquis's child, there can be no mistakes!"

Old Madam Lu looked at her in confusion. After all, she was the mistress of the house. In other mansions, if a concubine became pregnant, it would be considered good if the mistress did not blame her.

Why does Shen Ruoyan look somewhat happy?

"Grandmother, the Marquis is not here, this scandal must not be spread. No matter whose child this is, it must be the Marquis's!"

While passing tea to Madam Lu, Shen Ruoyan lowered his voice and spoke in her ear.

The Lu family has caused such a scandal, and the entire family will be disgraced!

The child is still in Zhuhong's belly. It is not clear or proven whether it is the Marquis's.

However, at this time, the news that my aunt is having an affair with someone else must not be spread under any circumstances!

Otherwise, all the women in the marquis’ mansion don’t need to go out!

Old Madam Lu understood what Shen Ruoyan meant. She was very thoughtful.

Jing'er is away fighting. If his aunt spreads such dirty rumors, he will not be able to hold his head up in front of outsiders when he comes back.

For now, I can only admit what happened!

"Since there is a record, I think it is your blessing. During this time, you should rest assured to take care of your pregnancy in the mansion and don't go anywhere."

This is a disguised form of house arrest. Liu Lu almost couldn't sit still. This is different from what they thought!

Zhu Hong was also surprised, but she quickly reacted, "Thank you, Madam, thank you for your understanding."

No matter what, as long as the child is saved.

As for the future...

If the enemy comes, we will fight back; if the water comes, we will block it with earth. Now that she has taken this step, she will never retreat!