May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

Her words startled Pei Zeyu.

Yes!

Xie Qianjiao has already given birth to the eldest son of their Marquis's family, so why would she resort to such despicable means?

Pei Zeyu couldn't help but curse himself inwardly for being so absent-minded these past few days that he had completely forgotten about Pei Zhicheng!

Thinking of this, Pei Zeyu's tone finally showed some genuine concern: "Jiaojiao, I was out of my mind, I'm so sorry..."

It seems he should also go and talk to the old lady.

After all, the reason he hadn't seen Xie Qianjiao for the past few days was partly due to the old lady's personal intervention a few days prior.

Seeing that Pei Zeyu's attitude had changed, Xie Qianjiao breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a pang of sadness: "Then, cousin, tonight... will you come to my place?"

Pei Zeyu nodded without hesitation: "I'll go! I definitely will! Jiaojiao, you go back and rest first. I'll go see Mother and then come to your place, okay?"

Xie Qianjiao breathed a sigh of relief, obediently got up, and nodded, saying, "Yes, I'll wait for my cousin."

Pei Zeyu took a step and left, and Xie Qianjiao followed him away.

They completely forgot that there was a Bai Tong in the room.

Bai Tong stood by the window in shock, almost wondering if she had just had a fit of hysteria.

What did she hear?!

Pei Zhicheng... is Pei Zeyu and Xie Qianjiao's child?!

Pei Zeyu and Xie Qianjiao left one after the other, and that night, Pei Zeyu went to Xie Qianjiao's room.

Unlike Pei Zeyu, who was surrounded by enchanting women, the old lady was all alone. She had long understood that Xie Qianjiao had been framed and had even considered making amends. She specifically instructed Pei Zeyu to keep Xie Qianjiao company.

After many days, the two finally had some tender moments together again.

-

Outside, before night had fallen, Bai Tong changed into a low-key outfit and went to the main courtyard.

"Why are you here?" Wen Yuanshu asked, somewhat surprised to see her.

"And you're still talking," Bai Tong said, slamming the door shut behind him. "I overheard Madam Xie telling the Marquis today that Pei Zhicheng is their child! Did you know about this?"

"What?!" Before Wen Yuanshu could react, Chunhua burst out in surprise.

Wen Yuanshu was startled by the commotion and after a moment said helplessly, "Chunhua, calm down."

"How can I stay calm!" Chunhua's face flushed red with anger. "Miss! What is this family trying to do! Pei Zhicheng is not young anymore!"

Bai Tong also opened his eyes wide: "So, the two of them have been having an affair for a long time?"

Chunhua mentally calculated Pei Zhicheng's age, clicked her tongue, and said, "That Marquis was having an affair with Madam Xie while simultaneously deceiving you, Madam, into getting married..."

Chunhua couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

This Marquis Anyuan's mansion... is truly remarkable!

"Alright, I already knew about this," Wen Yuanshu said. "It's almost time, Chunhua, you should have Zhang Mama take the medicine to Miss Xie."

"Medicine?" Bai Tong blinked. "What medicine?"

"A medicine to restore the body's original state," Wen Yuanshu said casually.

“…What kind of riddle is this?” Bai Tong muttered as he watched Chunhua’s hurried departure.

After the main hall door closed again, Bai Tong sighed and said, "Madam, what are you thinking? Why are you keeping such a bastard child by your side? Aren't you afraid something will happen?"

Wen Yuanshu sighed. Seeing that her worried expression seemed genuine, she reassured her, "Don't worry, now that I know, I'm bound to be on guard."

Seeing that she didn't want to go into details, Bai Tong could only nod and say, "Then please be careful, Madam, and don't let things go wrong."

Wen Yuanshu nodded.

-

A few days later, news came from Zhang's mother that the medicine had been delivered to Xie Qianjiao and that she had personally watched her drink it.

Wen Yuanshu breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that the weight that had been pressing on her heart since her rebirth had finally been lifted a little.

Chunhua, looking as if she had finally gotten her revenge, said, "Madam..."

Wen Yuanshu curled her lips, but the smile didn't reach her eyes: "It's finally a bit more satisfying."

Taking advantage of this fake pregnancy scandal, she placed another person next to Pei Zeyu, again through the old lady's intervention. Even if Xie Qianjiao wanted to take action, she would have to think twice.