The husband who forced her to marry her couldn't keep her warm, and she didn't want him to

After lunch, Gu Jinchu took his grandmother and mother along the corridor and slowly walked towards Yuanyuan Hall.

When Madam Zheng passed by Miaoyin Hall, her eyes were filled with emotion: "I have heard for a long time that the Duke built a Suzhou garden for the Duke's wife. Today I see that it is really as the rumor said."

The gardens that were renovated in later generations are far less stunning than what we see now.

After so many years, she still can't help but sigh that whether it is the exquisite craftsmanship or the outstanding design, the wisdom and talent of the ancients are reflected everywhere.

Mother Xu already knew that Madam Zheng and Madam had arrived at the mansion. After lunch, she and her men waited in the courtyard.

After Gu Jinchu, his grandmother, and his mother came in, there was a sudden noise of people kneeling on the ground in the yard.

The voices of greetings came one after another, "Hello, Madam Zheng, Madam Zheng..."

Gu Jinchu invited his grandmother and mother to the west room. Mother Tong, who was beside Zheng Mudan, followed Bai Shao and gave money to the maids and servants.

Everyone was smiling and saying auspicious words.

Bai Shao invited several housekeepers to the back room, where they got to know each other and exchanged greetings. The master's room was served by Bai Zhi and Mother Xu.

Zheng Mudan sat on the big kang by the window, holding her daughter's hand and smiling lovingly.

After being in Duke Dingguo's Mansion for so long, she finally had the chance to take a good look at her younger sister.

Gu Jinchu personally poured tea for her grandmother and mother, her little face full of smiles. She asked softly, "Grandma, how is grandpa these days?"

Questions came one after another. "How are my second aunt and eldest cousin's wife? I remember my mother's last letter saying that the due date is in the next two days."

Old Madam Zheng sat cross-legged on the kang, looking at her daughter and granddaughter snuggling together, her heart filled with relief.

When she saw the tired look on Chu Jie'er's face, she frowned slightly and called Mother Xu over. She asked in a low voice: "Has Chu Jie'er had her period since she got married?"

Mother Xu turned aside, shook her head, and whispered, "The master's menstruation came three days before she got married, and her period hasn't come for a month and a half after she got married..."

As she spoke, she widened her eyes and said with some self-blame: "Old lady, are you suspicious?"

Her mistress was not allowed to have her period before she got married, so she really hadn't thought about it in that regard.

Madam Zheng lowered her eyes and calculated the days. Chu Jie'er would be in her fertility period a few days after her marriage. If she was pregnant, it would not be obvious in her pulse.

Unfortunately, Mr. Wu was not brought here this time.

Gu Jinchu saw that his grandmother's brows were furrowed and Mother Xu looked self-blaming. He smiled and asked, "Grandma, what's wrong with you? If you are tired, Mother Xu has prepared a room."

Madam Zheng was good at playing straight. She raised her head and told Bai Zhi who was standing beside her: "Go and check your wife's pulse."

Hearing this, Gu Jinchu subconsciously covered his lower abdomen.

Madam Zheng understood what was happening and scolded her with a smile, "Did you also notice the changes in your body? Why didn't you inform me and your mother immediately?"

This child caught her off guard.

None of the prepared things were brought with them.

Zheng Mudan looked at her mother, then at her daughter, and lowered her voice: "Mother, are you saying that Chu Jie'er is pregnant?"

Gu Jinchu didn't have the confidence of his grandmother, nor the surprise of his mother. He smiled calmly and said, "Grandma... I think I'll tell you when I have it."

In her previous life, she was indeed pregnant after marriage.

But Jiang Nansheng had drunk the contraceptive soup and had avoided her several times.

Bai Zhi and Mama Xu felt equally guilty, and walked over to Gu Jinchu and whispered, "Madam, let me take your pulse."

Seeing that everyone in the room became on high alert, Gu Jinchu also began to feel nervous for some reason.

She moved to the side of the bed and placed her arms on the table. Her palms felt a little itchy, so she scratched them with her fingers.

Bai Zhi, who was leaning on the edge of the kang, swallowed when she noticed that Old Madam Zheng, Madam Zheng, and Mother Xu were all surrounding her.

I was so nervous that my heart was pounding and about to jump out of my throat.

Bai Zhi withdrew her fingers from her master's wrist, pressed them against her body to wipe the sweat from her palms, silently recited the medical records Mr. Wu had given her, and put her hand on him again.

It seemed like a long time had passed. The people's breathing was shallow, and it was very obvious in the quiet room.

Bai Zhi raised her head and whispered, "The pulse is a little weak, like a slippery pulse..." She was also a little unsure.

She had no experience, and her pulse condition was similar to what was described in the medical record, but also slightly different.

She looked at Madam Zheng eagerly, "How about I go and fetch Mr. Wu over? I'll do it quietly and not let anyone know!"

Madam Zheng thought for a moment and said, "Let Gao De go and invite them. There is no need to be shy."

This is a happy event, and if it is just a false alarm, it won’t be a big deal.

Gu Jinchu gently stroked her belly, unable to tell what she was feeling for a moment. She just wanted Jiang Nansheng to come back soon.

At this time, Jiang Nansheng came to the Qianqing Palace from the Dali Temple and handed the sorted files to Emperor Jianyuan.

He lowered his eyes and bowed his hands, saying: "Your Majesty, I am an incompetent official. There has been no progress in the case of Prince Cheng's orphan, but it is not that there are no discoveries at all..."

Emperor Jianyuan opened the file, took a look at it, a look of anger flashed across his face, then he closed the file and threw it on the table.

Upon seeing this, the eunuch Wang Xi, who was in charge of the seal, opened the small box and presented it to the emperor with both hands.

Jiang Nansheng looked up and saw a brown pill the size of a fingernail lying at the bottom of the box.

Emperor Jianyuan picked up the teacup and put the pill and tea into his mouth. After a while, he said, "Let the Dali Temple supervise this matter. Only when the evidence is clear can the case be decided."

Jiang Nansheng bowed and took the file handed over by Wang Xi: "The case involves a lot of people. Can you let Mr. Qin assist me?"

As close ministers of the emperor, it would be easier for the Jinyiwei to take action if they walked in the palace, and the emperor would be more assured.

Emperor Jianyuan took two sips of tea before agreeing to Jiang Nansheng's request.

Jiang Nansheng walked out of the Qianqing Gate and met the second prince who was coming towards him.

He bowed, smiled slightly, and continued walking forward.

Zhao Xu called him and said, "Master Jiang, please stay."

Jiang Nansheng handed the file to Jiang Fei beside him, stopped there, turned around and asked, "Second Prince, is there something wrong?"

Zhao Xu changed his usual gentle image and said in a cold voice: "Lord Jiang is so arrogant. In terms of family background, you are just the youngest son of Duke Dingguo. Don't stretch your hands too far in everything, or you may end up losing more than you gain..."

Jiang Nansheng's lips curled up into a smile, his eyes calm, and he said slowly: "Why do you say that, Second Prince?"

"The case of Prince Cheng's orphan has not yet been concluded, and there is no solid evidence that the Zhou family colluded with the governor and the governor of Zhejiang. Why are you threatening me like this?"

Zhao Xu looked around. He didn't expect Jiang Nansheng to dare to say such words in the palace.

He exhaled twice and said, "Jiang Nansheng, I have never had any grudges against the Zhou family or the Jiang family, so why do you have to kill us all?"

Jiang Nansheng put away the smile on his face and said seriously: "I eat the emperor's salary and worry about the emperor. I am just helping His Majesty to solve his worries. If the Second Prince is worried about the Zhou family, why not go to His Majesty and ask for mercy."

If the Zhou family could be saved, would the second prince threaten him?

He was just relying on his highest reputation in the previous dynasty and trying to use the fact that he was very likely to be the future crown prince to achieve his intention of suppression.

He is not worthy of wanting to take advantage of Jin Chu!

When Jiang Nansheng came out of the palace gate, Jiang An strode over.

Apparently he had been waiting for a while, his face was frozen, and he spoke incoherently: "Fifth Master, Madam asked you to go home."