Noble Lady

"Who are you saying is pregnant?" Xue Chenyu's eyes lit up when she heard it.

"Ji Minrou, Ji Minrou is pregnant."

"Is this true?"

Little Grass: "Real, more real than pearls!"

She said excitedly, "I thought she would calm down, but I didn't expect that she would hold it in for such a long time."

"Madam, do you know? During the time she was locked up, Ji Minrou has been lying in wait. This morning, she suddenly stopped the maid who was delivering food, stuffed some silver into her, and asked the maid to pass on a message to the old lady on her behalf."

"The maid was reluctant at first, but Ji Minrou said it in the morning and again in the afternoon. It was really because of the temptation of money that the maid could not resist and finally agreed. She went to tell the old lady."

"The old lady didn't believe her at first, but she still called a doctor. I rushed over after hearing the news, and the doctor said in person that Ji Minrou was more than a month pregnant. The doctor just left now."

As soon as the doctor left, she rushed to Furongju, fearing that she would miss the opportunity if she was late.

"Pregnancy is a good thing." Xue Chenyu's mouth curled up.

Xiaocao: "Huh?" She didn't quite understand what the lady said.

It would be fine if outsiders didn't know that Ji Minrou and He Minzhi were having an affair and were secretly pregnant.

Madam knows all these things, and there is no way she would think it is a good thing.

"The good news spreads, and the Dan cave gives birth to a phoenix. What a great thing." Xue Chenyu recited the poem leisurely, stood up and took a sip of tea, feeling extremely happy. "Especially since Ji Minrou is pregnant, it is a great thing."

She was just waiting for a legitimate opportunity to file for divorce, but she didn't expect that someone would give her such an opportunity so soon.

I'm really sleepy, someone sent me a pillow.

"Madam, why do I become more confused the more you talk?" Xiaocao looked bewildered.

Although she knew that Xue Chenyu was smart, from her point of view, she couldn't see that Ji Minrou's pregnancy would be a good thing for the lady?

Could it be that Madam wants to have a child through surrogacy?

Xiaocao was frightened by her own thoughts, "Madam, you..."

"Don't let your imagination run wild." Xue Chenyu met her gaze, as if seeing through her thoughts. "Thank you for telling me this. Even if I want my concubine to give birth to a child under my name, don't I still have you, my legitimate concubine, here?"

When will it be the turn of Ji Minrou, the illegitimate widow?

She still thinks it's unlucky.

Xiao Cao understood after a moment's delay, "So, what does Madam mean?"

"Master He is about to have his own child. This is a great joyous event. I should prepare a small gift and go to congratulate him."

Xiao Cao couldn't help but frown and said, "But I just followed quietly. The old lady didn't want anyone to know about this."

"I'm afraid the old lady won't let you see Ji Minrou."

When the doctor confirmed that Ji Minrou was pregnant, the old lady didn't seem happy.

"You don't have to worry about these. We will prepare gifts later and go to congratulate the old lady." Xue Chenyu smiled nonchalantly.

Although Xiaocao had some doubts, she obeyed Xue Chenyu's decision unconditionally.

Soon, Xue Chenyu asked Yuzhu and the others to prepare two gifts, and gave one to Xiaocao, asking her to take it back first.

"Go back and wait for my news. I'll have my servants inform you once I've made all the arrangements."

"Then there's Mrs. Law."

Xiaocao has always been sensible. After taking the things and receiving instructions, he left.

"Yumei, come here." After pondering for a moment, Xue Chenyu waved his hand and called Yumei over.

Yumei couldn't help but step forward happily, "What do you want, young lady?"

Recently, the girl rarely assigned her tasks alone, and basically kept her under her nose.

"I have two things for you to do."

"Girl, please tell me."

Xue Chenyu signaled everyone else to leave. Seeing this, Yuzhu also took Qiuhua and left first.

When no one was around, Xue Chenyu said, "I know you are someone sent by Prince Cheng. There is something I need you to pass on for me. I want to see him tonight, at the old place."

Xue Chenyu's words shocked Yumei three times.

The girl had vaguely guessed that she was Junior Master's woman since last time, but this time not only did she take the initiative to ask to meet Junior Master, she also made an appointment at the old place.

Has their relationship developed to this point?

However, she didn't care about being surprised and nodded quickly: "I, I will pass on the message, but the young... the prince may not be able to make it."

"Just help me pass the message."

Yumei nodded.

Xue Chenyu continued, "The second thing is easy. Later, go to the Hanlin Academy. My cousin has been diagnosed with pregnancy. Go and give He Minzhi a message."

His beloved cousin is pregnant, and the child is his. This is such a great joyous event, how could he not know?

"Yes." Yumei's eyes lit up and she managed to hold back her laughter with great difficulty.

After arranging everything, Xue Chenyu regained her appetite and had a simple lunch.

After taking a break from the hottest part of the midday sun, she took the gifts, along with Yuzhu and Qiuhua, and leisurely walked towards Ciwenyuan, holding an umbrella and waving a silk fan.

……

at that time.

After Doctor Chen asserted that Ji Minrou was indeed more than a month pregnant, Liu was instantly overwhelmed by anger.

She didn't know that Ji Minrou and He Minzhi had something going on. She could only think that Ji Minrou was not a chaste woman while living in their He family and was pregnant.

If this gets out, the He family will lose the little face they have just saved.

So, Liu calmly asked Huang Madam to send Doctor Chen away, and also instructed, "Give him plenty of money, and make sure that Doctor Chen keeps his mouth shut. Not a single word can be spread outside."

"I understand." Mother Huang retreated respectfully, but there was still some contempt in her eyes when she looked at Ji Minrou.

Unexpectedly, she finally waited for the day when she became pregnant openly.

Next, Liu asked Camellia and Lihua to leave as well.

As soon as the door closes.

"Pa!" The slap landed on Ji Minrou's face, so loud.

"Bitch, you're a widow whose husband died less than a year ago! You live in my He family, yet you actually do such a fickle and unchaste thing. Where do you want to put the reputation of my He family? Where do you want to put the reputation of my He family?"

Before Ji Minrou could react, she was slapped and fell to the ground.

When she raised her head again, she said pitifully, "Aunt, things are not what you think. Please listen to my explanation..."

"Pa!" Before she could finish her words, another slap was waiting for her.

"What else can you say? You grew up in my He family. Now you have done such a shameful thing. This is a disgrace to my He family and it ruins my He family's reputation!"

"If I had known your mother would come that day, I should have asked her to take you back! It would be better than letting you dirty my He family's place."

"Who is the adulterer? Tell me now. Otherwise, I will send you all to the police!"

Liu was filled with rage. When she thought that the reputation of the He family's three generations of Hanlin scholars was about to be ruined by her, she was simply furious.

"This child is my cousin's!" Ji Minrou shouted at the top of her lungs.

If she doesn't say anything, Liu will definitely beat her to death!

Liu's actions were successfully paused because of her words.

After a few long breaths, it felt like a year had passed.