The emperor just doesn't treat everyone equally, and it's none of my business!

I don’t know if it’s because the people in the imperial kitchen knew that Jin Xiuyi’s mother had entered the palace today, and they all wanted to show off in front of Jin Xiuyi, so today’s mutton soup pot tasted particularly good.

"Mom, Second Sister, eat more." Gu Shijin picked up a piece of food for each of them, "This mutton is different from the mutton outside, it tastes much better."

In Daxia, only the rich and powerful could afford mutton. The mutton in the imperial kitchen was particularly special, as it was raised by the royal family themselves. In order to make the nobles eat comfortably, the feed used to feed the mutton was carefully selected.

"Okay." Mother Gu nodded. "Jin'er, eat by yourself. You're still pregnant, so don't worry about us."

By now, Gu's mother's mood had stabilized. Knowing that Gu Shijin's emotions should not fluctuate too much during her pregnancy, Gu's mother no longer talked about those bad things.

Those things can be dealt with after she leaves the palace. It's not like there's no one left in their family.

After lunch, the three of them were chatting again and Gu Shijin mentioned the matter of the midwife.

"Mom, do you know any reliable midwife?" Gu Shijin asked.

Mother Gu looked at Gu Shijin and asked, "What's wrong? Jin'er, do you want to find a midwife?"

The Emperor should be prepared for such an important person as the midwife.

Gu Shijin knew what his mother was thinking at a glance, and explained it to her.

"The emperor originally prepared a midwife, but I found that one of the midwives was acting suspiciously, so I'm not too sure."

When Gu's mother and Gu Shiyan heard this, their brows immediately frowned. They had both given birth to children, so they naturally knew the importance of a midwife during childbirth.

"That's not credible." Mother Gu nodded seriously.

Suddenly, Mother Gu's eyes lit up and she asked, "Jin'er, do you still remember your wet nurse?"

Gu Shijin recalled his original memory and found that his impression of the wet nurse was not very deep, only a vague shadow.

"Mom, what do you mean?"

"Your wet nurse is now a midwife. I am very confident in her, and her family also lives in our house." said Mother Gu.

Although what Gu's mother said was threatening, it must be said that it did make people feel more at ease. Only by keeping all factors that may threaten oneself in one's own hands can one avoid danger.

Gu Shijin nodded, "Okay, let me ask the emperor, if there is no problem, I will let her enter the palace secretly in a few days."

As for the problematic midwife, Gu Shijin and Lu Junze had previously planned to let her leave Chenhua Palace, but in the end, after discussing it, the two decided not to do so. Lu Junze asked the secret guards to keep an eye on the midwife to see if they could catch the person behind it.

This idea was proposed by Gu Shijin. Lu Junze was very opposed at first, thinking that it was too risky for Gu Shijin, but Gu Shijin was firm in his attitude, so Lu Junze agreed.

"Okay, Yan'er, tell your father and elder brother when you go back and ask them to investigate the wet nurse again." Mother Gu instructed.

Although this wet nurse knows everything about this person, many years have passed and no one can guarantee that this person has not changed at all. We still need to conduct a careful investigation before we can be assured.

Gu Shijin didn't say anything. No matter what, Lu Junze would definitely send someone to check again.

"I understand, mother." Gu Shiyan responded. From today on, Mother Gu could live in the palace, but Gu Shiyan would leave soon. She was only in the palace to visit relatives today, and Mother Gu was the one who came to the palace to accompany the birth.

“By the way, I also prepared some small clothes for the baby in your belly.” Gu Shiyan said.

It was obvious that these clothes were made by Gu Shiyan herself. The fabrics were very comfortable and suitable for children. The stitches were fine and the workmanship was exquisite. It was obvious that a lot of effort had been put into them.

"We didn't know whether it was a boy or a girl, so we just did it." Gu Shiyan glanced at Gu Shijin secretly when she said this. Although her sister was not that kind of person, she was in the royal family, so naturally she hoped that she would give birth to a boy.

Gu Shijin saw Gu Shiyan's eyes and smiled, "Thank you, second sister. I like both boys and girls."

When Gu Shiyan nodded, she knew that her sister was not the kind of person who favored boys over girls.

After chatting for a while, Gu Shiyan was ready to leave.

"Second sister, please have dinner before going back." Gu Shijin tried to persuade her to stay.

"No." Gu Shiyan shook her head, "I'm a little worried about Xi'er being alone at home."

Gu Shiyan's daughter is called Zhao Yixi.

Yes, given the Zhao family’s current situation, it’s really not reassuring to leave Xier alone at home.

"Then go back, second sister. If you have any problem, tell father and eldest brother. If you really can't solve it, write to me." Without waiting for Gu Shiyan to refuse, Gu Shijin continued, "We are a family, and a family should support each other. Second sister can't refuse."

Gu Shiyan's eyes turned red and she swallowed back the words she was about to say.

"Sister is right, we are a family." Gu Shiyan nodded and said solemnly, "Second sister will definitely not be polite when you need your help, don't worry."

"now it's right."

Gu Shiyan, Gu's mother and Gu Shijin hugged each of them and left.

When Gu Shiyan returned to the Zhao family, all the Zhao family members were sitting in the lobby, obviously waiting for her. A hint of sarcasm flashed in Gu Shiyan's eyes, she knew what these people were waiting for.

The one who came back with Gu Shiyan was Xingzhu. She bowed to Gu Shiyan and said, "Second Miss, I'll have someone send these things to the courtyard where you live."

After Gu Shijin knew that Gu Shiyan had entered the palace, he asked Xingzhu to prepare a lot of things for her to take back. Later, when he found out that the Zhao family was not good to her, he doubled the things he prepared.

Moreover, Gu Shijin specially asked Xingzhu to accompany Gu Shiyan back to the Zhao family.

"Okay, thank you Aunt Xingzhu." Gu Shiyan turned sideways and avoided Xingzhu's gift.

After all, she is the senior palace maid beside Gu Shijin. Maybe they don’t care, but Gu Shiyan thinks a lot. In the future, Gu Shijin will need Xingzhu’s help in the palace many times.

"Okay." Xing Zhu nodded, without even looking at the people from the Zhao family.

Gu Shiyan didn't care about the Zhao family and didn't even say hello. He took Xingzhu to his own yard.

The Zhao family members looked very unhappy, but they saw that Xingzhu was a palace maid, so they did not dare to offend her and could only watch Gu Shiyan take her away.

However, Gu Shiyan and Xingzhu had only walked a few steps when they met a woman in a red dress walking towards them.

The woman walked up to Gu Shiyan, bowed very perfunctorily, and said, "Hello, Madam."

After she finished speaking, she was about to leave, but at this moment her eyes caught sight of the cloth held by the servant behind her. She suddenly became very excited, walked over, picked up the cloth and asked, "Is this Yuehua Brocade?"

Gu Shijin prepared all good things for Gu Shiyan, including several pieces of the rare Yuehua brocade.

Aunt Hua handed the Yuehuajin to the maid next to her and said, "Take this to my yard."

Aunt Hua didn't know that Gu Shiyan had entered the palace today. She thought the cloth was brought to her by the Zhao family. After all, she was pregnant with the Zhao family's child.

Before Gu Shiyan could flare up, Xingzhu, who was standing next to her, walked up to Aunt Hua and slapped her twice in the face.