Help! The cunning and treacherous minister and I were reborn together!

Chu Jiuchuan sat at the head of the table, looking at the two men with gloomy faces below, and suspected that they were not there to propose marriage, but to cause trouble.

"Your Highness, Lord Xiao, please sit down and let's talk."

He ordered his maid to serve tea to the two of them and sent someone to invite his son and granddaughter.

A short while later, Chu Xia brought his daughter over, greeted the two of them, and found a place to sit down.

Li Xin spoke first: "Uncle Chu, I admire your daughter and wish to bring her into my household. I beg you to grant my request!"

Xiao Zong exchanged a glance with Su Zhi, then solemnly said, "Uncle, I was young and impetuous in the past, and I hurt Zhi'er's feelings, which led to the estrangement between my husband and me. I have already repented and am begging you to give me another chance. I will definitely not let her suffer the slightest grievance again!"

Because of his daughter, Chu Xia favored Xiao Zong.

However, this guy went too far, causing his daughter to become pregnant with a child of the Xiao family after their divorce, forcing him to marry his daughter to him.

Even though Xiao Zong has feelings for Zhi'er, as a father, he needs to give him a talking-to for the sake of his daughter's happiness in the future!

"Both are handsome and promising young men, both excellent sons-in-law, which puts me in a difficult position. My son, between Prince Jin and Lord Xiao, who do you prefer?"

Remembering her father's instructions, Su Zhi replied vaguely, "I had a past relationship with Lord Xiao, and I know his character. Your Highness... I have little contact with you, and I don't know if we are compatible in temperament or disposition?"

Xiao Zong's brow twitched, and he looked at the woman with a scrutinizing gaze.

Did she get his consent to marry another man while pregnant with his child?

Su Zhi looked down at her toes, a faint blush rising on her fair face.

Don't blame her, it was all Father's idea!

The Prince of Jin chuckled, “That’s easy. I will visit you often in my spare time. In time, you will surely realize that my heart is as clear as the sun and the moon!”

Su Zhi didn't know what to say, so she could only respond with a faint smile.

Chu Xia's expression turned solemn, and he thought to himself: You can wait, but my daughter can't!

Oh dear, why did I get pregnant at this time?

Sorry!

"As far as I know, His Highness only has a few concubines in his household and has not yet married a principal wife or a secondary wife. I wonder, under what status should my daughter enter the Prince of Jin's residence?"

Li Xin stammered, "To be honest, my father has already chosen my principal wife, Ye Qingzi, the daughter of the Right Chancellor. The only position I can offer your daughter is that of a concubine."

ridiculous!

A withered flower and a fallen willow, how could he possibly be worthy of being a principal wife!

Chu Xia's face immediately fell. "Your Highness is of noble birth and is also the heir apparent. Entering the palace is like entering a deep sea. I really don't want to suffer the pain of separation from my family again. I can only decline Your Highness's offer!"

Chu Jiuchuan coughed twice. "Xia'er, the selection of the crown prince shall be decided by His Majesty and shall not be discussed in private!"

"Yes!"

Li Xin was unwilling to give up, but could not say it outright, so he said tactfully, "As long as the rank is high enough, seeing my father and brothers is not difficult. I guarantee that as long as Miss Zhi'er marries into the family, I will give her the highest honor and protect her for the rest of her life!"

Chu Xia scoffed, saying that if vows were reliable, where would there be so many devoted women and heartless men in the world?

In his youth, he indulged in both officialdom and romance, and had seen all sorts of people. A few words might fool a naive young woman, but trying to fool him? You're still too green!

"temple……"

“Your Highness,” Su Zhi interrupted her father, speaking solemnly, “I am jealous and cannot accept sharing my husband with other women. I am truly unfit for the position of concubine. Please choose another worthy woman!”

Xiao Zong lowered his head, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips; he was clearly appeased.

The Prince of Jin pursed his lips. He didn't mind that she wasn't a virgin, but she put on airs.

Don't know how to appreciate it!

"In that case, I will not disturb you any longer. Farewell!"

Everyone stood up and said in unison, "Respectfully seeing off Your Highness!"

Xiao Zong was in a great mood and took out the gift list, handing it to Chu Xia.

"Father-in-law, please take a look."

"Ah."

Chu Xia didn't pay attention to his address. He took the red booklet in his hand and suddenly heard the matchmaker's laughter, and realized what was going on.

"What did you call me?"

Xiao Zong dared not be cheeky anymore and greeted him politely, "Uncle."

Su Zhi glared at him. This man is so shameless!

The betrothal gifts were very generous, and Chu Xia nodded in satisfaction. Xiao Zong had not been impolite in this matter.

"Let's get married as soon as possible before the baby's belly shows!"

Chu Jiuchuan looked bewildered. "What do you mean, not showing?"

Chu Xia and Su Zhi then realized that they had forgotten to tell the old man about this.

Who was the Marquis of Changping?

Back then, a great general, who charged into battle alone on horseback, sword in hand, amidst thousands of troops, not only emerged unscathed but also beheaded the enemy's commander-in-chief!

When he gets angry, the consequences are severe.

Chu Xia and Xiao Zong were forced to kneel for two hours as punishment. Su Zhi pleaded for them, but was scolded by her grandfather for a long time. In the end, she slunk back to her room.

However, the Marquis, still doting on his granddaughter, specially summoned his second son's wife and subtly revealed that Su Zhi was pregnant. He instructed her to keep an eye on the kitchen and prepare some appetizing dishes suitable for pregnant women.

At the dinner table, a maid brought out a nourishing soup, and Su Zhi looked at her grandfather gratefully.

The old man, instead of feeling embarrassed, said in a deep voice, "Eat! Eat!"

The wedding date was set for July 13th, and Xiao Zong busied himself with preparations, even finding time in the evenings to visit his bride.

Su Zhi has been suffering from severe morning sickness for the past few days, vomiting everything she eats, to the point that she feels nauseous just hearing the word "food".

Seeing her getting thinner and thinner, Xiao Zong became anxious and even suggested that they not have the child.

Su Zhi didn't want him to worry, so every day when he came, she would eat a few sour plums in front of him and comfort him that he would be fine after a while.

As night fell, Xiao Zong climbed in through the window again and saw the woman lying on the bed, fast asleep.

He tiptoed over, placed the things in his hands on the incense table, sat down quietly, and gazed down at her sweet, sleeping face.

Half an hour later, the woman grumbled. Xiao Zong thought she was hot, so he moved the thin quilt covering her stomach to the side.

Su Zhi woke up at this moment, her dark eyes slowly rolling around as she returned from her dream to reality.

She stretched out her arms, her commanding tone laced with a hint of seduction, and said in a hoarse voice, "Pick me up."

Xiao Zong smiled indulgently, grabbed her arm with one hand, and put the other hand under her armpit to support her lower back, bringing her in front of him.

"Did you sleep well?"

Su Zhi rested her head on his shoulder and mumbled an "Mmm," before finally saying something after a long pause.

"I was waiting for you to come over, but I ended up falling asleep. I've been feeling sleepy a lot lately, it must be the little one in my belly causing this!"

Xiao Zong stroked her lower abdomen, "Sleep if you're sleepy, don't wait for me. If the little one misbehaves, I'll discipline him for you after he's born!"

Su Zhi recalled his ruler, her index finger poking his chest, and accused him, "Brutal!"

The man pressed down on her spine, gently stroking it, his smile growing wider.

"Don't worry, I've already thrown away that ruler."

Su Zhi's eyes suddenly lit up, and she pulled away from his embrace. "Really?"

As the beauty faded away, Xiao Zong murmured, "It's fake."

Su Zhi snorted, then suddenly smelled a sweet fragrance. "Are your clothes scented?"

“You’re pregnant now, how could I dare to use incense?” He bent down and picked up a round, plump object. “It’s this thing that smells good.”

"what is this?"

"Pineapple."