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After they left, Old Madam Chi returned to Huafangzhai. Naturally, she would properly enshrine the newly acquired Maitreya Buddha. Meanwhile, Chi Yunjing lay back down on the stretcher and had the servants carry him into Linglong Courtyard.

He's been through a lot these past few days; his tailbone hasn't healed at all.

But one thing after another kept happening, and he had to keep up entertaining this person and that person. When he finally got a break, of course he wanted to go back to his comfortable home and enjoy some peace and quiet.

I took three months off, and only one month has passed so far. There's still a long way to go.

Since he didn't have to personally arrange his eldest daughter's marriage, this was the most free period he had since becoming an official. He couldn't go out, but he could stay at home to recuperate and had a beautiful concubine to serve him, which was quite a pleasure.

Just thinking about it makes me smile.

As soon as he entered, he saw Aunt Zhao secretly weeping. When he came in, Aunt Zhao quickly wiped away her tears to hide her sadness.

Chi Yunjing now regards Aunt Zhao as his closest confidante, so how could he not be anxious when he saw the beauty shedding tears? He then stepped forward and asked her what was wrong.

"What's wrong? Who upset you?"

"No, sir, you've mistaken me."

"With me here, what are you afraid of? Speak! Is it some blind servant who's spouting nonsense again? I'll teach them a lesson this time!"

After saying that, he hugged her tightly and showed her tenderness. Aunt Zhao nestled against him, but her eyes were filled with calculating tears.

"No, sir, you've misunderstood. It's... I'm pregnant."

pregnant?

Chi Yunjing didn't understand what it meant at first. After all, it had been more than ten years since the last time his family had a new member. Hearing this news suddenly, he was naturally surprised and taken aback.

"You're pregnant? When did this happen? How come I didn't know?"

"I haven't been feeling well these past two days. After the doctor came to see me, I found out I'm pregnant. I'm almost two months along, and I estimate it will be around March or April next year. Then you'll be a father again, sir."

"That's great news! This is fantastic news! So why are you crying? We should set off firecrackers to celebrate!"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhao showed a sorrowful expression.

“This child came at the wrong time. Everyone says that Madam won’t last much longer. If this child were born during a time of mourning in the family, who knows how many people would criticize him? Even if they don’t say anything today, they will still gossip about him in the future. I am a lowly person and I am used to being scolded, but the child is innocent. Whether it is a son or a daughter, he is the master’s own flesh and blood, so I dare not keep him.”

"Afraid to stay? What's there to be afraid of!"

Chi Yunjing patted his chest and said something.

"My child's birth is a matter of course, why would I need these things? Now that you are pregnant, then Guo Shi really cannot die! At the very least, she must live until the child is born, be recognized as the legitimate son, and then die! Don't worry, I'll arrange it. You just need to focus on your pregnancy and don't need to worry about the rest!"

He had few children. After his two daughters got married, he only had one son, Chi Guizhao. However, he did not like this son, so he hoped that Aunt Zhao could give him a big, healthy boy. This time, he would definitely teach him carefully from a young age so that he would have a bright future!

"Master is thinking too soon. The child hasn't even been born yet, how can he be the legitimate son?"

"Don't worry, I know it."

Since Aunt Zhao's status was not high enough, Chi Yunjing never even considered making a concubine his wife. As for the child, it would be best to register him under Guo's name and make him the legitimate son.

Arrangements can be made at the ancestral hall, but right now, saving Guo's life is the top priority.

I can't help but think of my daughter and son-in-law's request today. If I were to grant it, it wouldn't be impossible.

Firstly, they will definitely take better care of her, so there is no need to worry about Guo's safety in the short term. Secondly, with Guo being taken away, the family will be free of bad luck, and the eldest daughter's marriage will be more impressive. Thirdly, even if Guo wakes up in the future, it won't matter, as long as Zhao Yiniang's children are taken care of. If Guo comes to her senses, it's not impossible to let her continue to be a clay sculpture of a vice minister's wife!

Having this idea, he immediately reassured Aunt Zhao.

"Just rest assured and take care of yourself. I will give you and the child the proper status. Guo will not get in your way. Just now, my second sister came back and suggested taking Guo to the estate to recuperate. I was reluctant to agree at first, but now it seems to be the best. This way, it won't interfere with my eldest sister's wedding celebration or affect your pregnancy. It's a win-win situation, very good, very good!"

"Really? Second Miss, do you really say that?"

"Why would I lie to you?" Chi Yunjing gently kissed Aunt Zhao's forehead. She was old, but suddenly she developed feelings for her. She was completely absorbed in the moment and had no sense of the shrewdness she had when she was an official in the court.

Nestled in his arms, Aunt Zhao felt a triumphant excitement.

Oh child, you've come at just the right time! She was just wondering where to get rid of that eyesore, Guo Shi, and this has paved a good way for her!

She reached out and touched her still-flat belly, and after thinking it over, she felt that she needed to see the important person again. She needed to ask carefully about the next steps.

Haibo Marquis's Mansion.

He Lingyi was feeding the fish when she received the message from Aunt Zhao.

The koi in the pond opened their mouths and came close to the surface of the water in front of her. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight... Okay, they're all here. I'll feed them one by one, no rush."

After saying that, he turned to the old woman who had brought the message behind him and said something.

"Go tell Aunt Zhao that I will be at the banquet on time."

"Yes."

The next day, He Lingyi went out.

As she was leaving, Chi Guiwan asked her where she was going, but He Lingyi replied mysteriously that she was going to punish evil and promote good. Chi Guiwan was so amused that she wished she could grow wings and go with her, but unfortunately, she had to go to the Qiao family banquet.

It was already arranged, so we can't break our promise.

Therefore, he could only sigh and instruct, "When you come back, you must tell me what exactly happened!"

He Lingyi smiled and nodded, then put on a veiled hat and got into an ordinary carriage parked outside the Marquis's residence. She was going to run errands, so there was no need to make a fuss. This was for the best!

The carriage drove around Bianzhou for a long time. He Lingyi bought a lot of things. At first glance, it looked like a young lady from a wealthy family taking people out to shop, so it did not attract much attention.

She finally met Aunt Zhao, whom she was supposed to see that day, after slowly entering a dried fruit shop.

Unlike He Lingyi's normal attire, she was afraid of being discovered, so she deliberately dressed up as a maid. She also applied some rouge to her face, making her look completely different from her original delicate and fair complexion. In addition, she was wearing a light green silk robe. Unless you were very familiar with Aunt Zhao, you really wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

She didn't make any significant moves when she saw He Lingyi.

The two pretended to be buying the same dried fruit, and they huddled together, packing it into bags while whispering to each other.

"I followed your advice and persuaded the master. Now the mistress has no hope of becoming the mistress. I am also pregnant with the master's child. Dear sir, do you have a way to help me become the mistress? I will definitely repay your kindness and treat the young lady well!"