You're the one who wants to marry a mistress, and I'm marrying someone else, yet you still

"Alright, I'll have someone prepare a generous gift immediately and try to get it done in your father's name. Hopefully, the Imperial Hospital will give us that favor."

Madam Shen's tone carried a hint of helplessness and compromise. For the sake of this child, this step had to be taken. She didn't know if she could get help, but she had to try.

At that moment, Madam Shen suddenly realized how important it was to have a connection with a renowned doctor.

Shen Nian'an felt somewhat relieved and immediately instructed his servants to prepare a carriage. At the same time, he personally selected several precious medicinal herbs in case of emergency.

He was prepared to save Aunt Liu's unborn child, no matter the cost.

"It seems you should die with your child. I will not allow anyone to escape Nianlang's love."

Fu Rou muttered to herself from the shadows, a ruthless glint in her eyes.

The people in the mansion went to the Imperial Hospital, but Shen Nian'an came to Fu Rou's courtyard.

He looked at her with a complicated expression, as if trying to see through her heart.

Fu Rou met his gaze, feeling a little uneasy but still remaining calm.

"Second Master, you've come so late at night, is there something important you need?" Fu Rou asked softly.

Shen Nian'an did not answer directly, but slowly walked to the table and sat down, staring at her with piercing eyes: "Fu Rou, you know why I came."

Those pearls were clearly part of Xie Wanru's dowry, something he had secretly given to Fu Rou over the past two years to please her.

He gave her countless gifts, including countless pearls, which he couldn't remember. However, Xie Wanru remembered the list of gifts she received during their divorce.

It was only then that he realized he had taken so many things from Xie Wanru.

Fu Rou's heart tightened, but she remained calm on the surface, pretending to be nonchalant. "Second Master, I don't know what you mean."

Shen Nian'an sneered after hearing this: "You really don't know? That Aunt Liu suddenly went through a miscarriage, and it has nothing to do with you?"

Fu Rou's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly regained her composure and vehemently denied it: "Second Master, I'm innocent! Aunt Liu was only startled because she slipped and fell."

Shen Nian'an looked at her, and the image of Fu Rou in his heart was almost completely destroyed at this moment.

He himself is ugly, but he doesn't think he is ugly, and he won't allow his woman to be ugly either.

"You'd better give me a reasonable explanation." Shen Nian'an's tone was icy, as if she might explode at any moment.

He could drug Shen Cong'an so that she would never wake up again, and he would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, but he would not allow his woman to do such a thing.

Fu Rou looked away, trying to calm herself down: "Second Master, I really don't know anything about this. There are more than a dozen people coming and going in this courtyard..."

Upon hearing this, Shen Nian'an's eyes flickered slightly.

He knew that such a possibility existed, after all, in this Shen family mansion, his elder brother did not want his child to be born smoothly, and might even do such a thing.

"Then you'd better explain clearly where these pearls came from."

Shen Nian'an took out a pearl from her bosom. "This is a gift from me. It's part of Xie Wanru's dowry. Besides you, who else in this mansion has one? Who else would want to harm Consort Liu? Do you hate me that much? Consort Liu is carrying my child! My child!"

At this moment, Shen Nian'an actually lost control of her emotions.

Fu Rou was surprised that Shen Nian'an would present evidence so directly, and she was even more surprised that he would be so angry.

Her lips trembled as she tried to explain, "Second Master, I...I..."

Fu Rou's voice was choked with sobs. She suddenly knelt down and tears streamed down her face. "I'm innocent! I really didn't harm Aunt Liu. These pearls aren't just for me. You said they were Xie Wanru's dowry, weren't they?"

Shen Nian'an looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He had to admit that Fu Rou's words made a lot of sense.

Xie Wanru's things are not only owned by Fu Rou in this mansion.

"You should get up first."

Shen Nian'an took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. "I will have someone investigate this matter thoroughly. If it really was you, I will not tolerate it. But if it wasn't you, I will find the real culprit. I, Shen Nian'an, will never allow anyone to harm my child!"

Fu Rou knew that as long as Shen Nian'an was willing to investigate, even in this tiny Shen mansion, the investigation would eventually lead back to her.

This wasn't as complicated as Shen Yanzhi being instigated to investigate the entire gambling den; in fact, no matter how much they investigated that matter, they couldn't find the person who gambled with Shen Nian'an.

In the end nothing is left.

But she had to find a way to shift the blame and extricate herself. She wiped away her tears, stood up, and said, "Second Master, I believe you can find out the truth and clear my name."

When it comes to acting, Shen Yanzhi is really not as good as his mother.

Seeing that she showed no sign of guilt, Shen Nian'an's initial resolve wavered. He nodded and turned to leave.

However, just as he was about to step out the door, Fu Rou suddenly called out to him again: "Second Master, I have thought of something."

Shen Nian'an stopped and turned to look at her: "What is it?"

Fu Rou bit her lip, looking very troubled: "Second Master, Plum Garden used to belong to Xie Wanru. She was in the manor for two years. Was there no one in the manor who was loyal to her? Aunt Liu and I are both your women and belong to the Shen family. Only with the Shen family can we all be well. Others may not think the same way."

After Fu Rou finished speaking, she looked aggrieved, as if Shen Nian'an's questioning had wronged her.

She didn't imply that Xie Wanru was the murderer, but rather that it was done by someone loyal to Xie Wanru. This wasn't impossible, since it would kill two birds with one stone: harming Aunt Liu and framing her at the same time.

After listening, Shen Nian'an pondered for a while and also felt that there was some truth to it.

He had done those things to Xie Wanru, and Xie Wanru had never retaliated against him after their divorce. Could this be Xie Wanru's revenge this time?

"Whether it is true or not, I will find out."

Shen Nian'an wasn't sure who it was, so she could only leave.

After he left, Fu Rou realized that her palms were bleeding from pinching.

She hated Aunt Liu for not fighting or competing, and for always being content and happy in front of her. She also hated Xie Wanru for always having such a haughty attitude.

"Xie Wanru, aren't you so high and mighty? Heh, let's see how you get out of here unscathed this time."

Fu Rou sneered, but as soon as she looked down, she saw Shen Yu'er's tender face appear below the door frame, holding pastries she had brought back from Beiyuan.

She quickly walked over and was relieved when she didn't see Shen Yanzhi.

"Is Mother looking for my brother? He saw me to the gate and then left with Father. Who did Mother just mention? What are you thanking me for?"

Shen Yu'er is still young and her voice is still childish. She didn't hear what Fu Rou said clearly.