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

Huang Tong followed Jiang Nansheng out of the flower hall, smelling slightly of alcohol, and burped as he walked out. "The family dinner that Fifth Master talked about is really such a simple family dinner."

There were only three or five tables with younger generations in the family, and it looked like a simple meal in an ordinary wealthy family.

Jiang Nansheng heard this and replied slowly, "The three old ladies are my mother's partners. There is no reason to turn them away when they come to our house."

"It was thanks to Madam Zheng and my mother-in-law that I learned that my wife was pregnant. This is the best gift for my mother."

In the courtyard, the eunuchs and guards who came out of the palace stood there, breathing out clouds of mist from their mouths, but their faces were full of joy.

At the birthday banquet of the Duke's wife, they not only ate a table full of food, but also gave generous rewards. There was no reason for them to be unhappy.

When they reached Miaoyin Hall, the people who had come out of the palace together were about to disappear around the corner ahead.

Huang Tong paused and looked at Jiang Nansheng beside him and said, "It is a great joy that Princess Anping is pregnant. I have heard the good news in the palace.

Why didn't Fifth Master tell the master of Yikun Palace about the good news? Otherwise, I would have congratulated the old lady on her double happiness today."

He came today to give a gift to Madam Jiang.

The Mansion of Duke Dingguo is the maiden home of Concubine Shu, and the Duke is an old minister who accompanied the late emperor in conquering the world. He is truly a noble man.

Among these were rewards from the Emperor and from the Empress of Kunning Palace. Since both the Emperor and the Empress had rewards, naturally there were also things that Concubine Shu of Yikun Palace had asked to be brought back.

He did the work of three masters alone and was therefore treated with courtesy in the Jiang family. The emperor's instructions were clearly seen by him.

Jiang Nansheng smiled calmly and replied, "Marriage is for the purpose of procreation. It is not a big event. I would like to trouble you, eunuch, to tell Concubine Shu about this news."

As he was talking, Huang Tong had already been escorted to the main gate by Master Jiang Wu. He bowed and said, "Master Wu, please go back."

Jiang Nansheng watched the carriage disappear around the corner, turned around, and the vermilion door slowly closed behind him.

The sunlight then disappeared little by little through the gap, blocking passers-by outside the door from imagining the glory and honor of this family.

He walked down the smooth bluestone steps, from the shadow of the building to the light. It was only a few short steps, but he could feel two different temperatures.

He You followed his master and whispered, "Fifth Master, you said that the emperor knew that the lady was pregnant, and the secret decree given to General Zheng, is there any connection between the two?"

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After coming out of the banquet hall, Wang went straight back to Songtao Garden.

Leaning on the cot in her main room, Dai Qiao, the head maid, massaged her calves. She had been busy for the whole morning, but it seemed that in the end there were still many things that were not satisfactory.

Wang felt better after taking a sip of tea. Looking at the blue and white porcelain cup in her hand, she felt that this was the standard style that a lady of a noble family should have.

"That milk tea, the milk tea cup, it's really not presentable."

When she said this, the gentleness between Wang's eyebrows disappeared, her almond-shaped eyes slightly raised, she was like a completely different person in her usual state, with a majestic aura without even getting angry.

The prince, Jiang Nanhuai, walked in, sat in the official hat chair opposite her, and asked casually, "What do you mean by unpresentable?"

Wang put away her legs, adjusted the hem of her dress, sat upright on the Luohan bed, and smiled gently, "My Lord, I'm afraid you heard it wrong. I was talking about the eunuch Huang Tong who came to the palace today to announce the imperial decree. He was so grand and ostentatious."

Jiang Nanhuai snorted when he heard this, "It's because my fifth brother gave him face that he didn't need to personally escort a eunuch out."

The Duke of Dingguo's Mansion is of such a high status that he will inherit the title in the future. With this in mind, it is most appropriate for my fifth brother to see him off.

As soon as he said this, Wang swallowed what she was about to say.

Huang Tong came to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, representing the emperor and empress, and the Imperial Concubine Shu came to give a birthday gift to her mother. How could the majesty of the royal family be disrespected and neglected?

Thinking of what her father and mother had said to her, Wang now only hoped that her eldest son could return to Shengjing and not be sent out again.

Jiang Nanli thought of the purpose of his visit, his expression became a little uneasy, and he asked her:

"Why didn't Madam send an invitation to my father-in-law and mother-in-law? If Huang Tong tells His Majesty what he saw today, wouldn't he misunderstand that I, the prince, don't value my mother's birthday!"

Wang took another sip of tea and said, "The news that the eldest prince went to the palace for recuperation was only spread early this morning. The Duke and the Duchess agreed not to hold a grand celebration for Mother's 50th birthday... There is no reason for them to go back on their word."

Jiang Nanhuai was still not satisfied after hearing her explanation, and asked aggressively:

"Then why did the Zheng family come? They are also in-laws. Aren't I being severely suppressed by my fifth brother? What will those old ladies who are on good terms with my mother think of me? What will His Majesty think of me if he hears about it! Have you ever thought about me?"

Wang sighed, but did not order the servants to serve him tea. She did not want anyone to laugh at her again.

I patiently asked him, "Did your Highness encounter any troubles? Or is there something unsatisfactory at work?"

After he entered the room, he repeatedly mentioned Uncle Jiang Wu and his father. What happened must have been related to one of them.

Jiang Nanhuai looked at her and asked tentatively, "Didn't your father-in-law tell you?" Seeing that she didn't look like she was lying, he continued:

"Marquis Xuanping got into some trouble. I heard that he offended Lord Qin Lang of the Jinyiwei. Although Bo Ge'er's marriage was cancelled, we are somewhat closer to the Xie family... The one in Kunning Palace is not in good health. Qin Lang has a deep connection with the Zheng family and is a close minister to the emperor..."

What he said was a little disorganized, but Wang finally understood. What he was afraid of was the downfall of the Xie family and the loss of power of the Queen's lineage, which would affect his future inheritance of the title.

Gu Jinchu saw his mother and grandmother off and returned to the study to check the things sent by the Zheng family.

The two women followed Mother Xu and knelt down and kowtowed to her after entering the room.

They are the nutritionists and nannies that Mrs. Zheng mentioned.

The nutritionist's name is Sun Dinglan, she is about 30 years old, her facial features are ordinary when viewed separately, but when put together, they are very attractive. She has a petite figure and speaks in a low voice.

Dai Pan is a nanny. He is sturdy and looks healthy and full of energy. He has a cheerful personality and speaks in a straightforward manner.

Not only did my grandmother send the person over, she also brought the indentures of her entire family.

In terms of food, clothing and daily necessities, Madam Zheng and Zheng Mudan prepared everything that could be thought of, and they were all of top quality.

Mother Xu looked at the list and asked the servants to pack up the things by category. It took half a day to finish moving everything.

Jin and Sun worked together to prepare dinner. Jiang Nansheng looked at the dazzling array of food plates on the kang table. After a while, he smiled and said:

"I have now seen that Jin Chu is indeed the apple of the Zheng family's eye."

Gu Jinchu smiled and nodded, "When I was a child, I was domineering and naughty. At that time, I was at my grandparents' house in Baodi. Several cousins ​​were much older than me, and whoever had time would take me out to play..."

"...I like going to my second uncle's martial arts school. I'm not very good at whipping, but my doting grandmother praised me to the sky..."

Later, when she returned to the Gu family, she no longer had such happiness.

She went from being a little girl raised in the palm of her grandparents' and uncles' hands to a vulgar person who was inferior to her half sister in everything.

In the entire Gu family, only her mother likes her.

Jiang Nansheng naturally knew how much Madam Zheng doted on Jin Chu.

When she talked about her childhood memories, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, and he pulled her into his arms, speaking in a gentle tone:

"Jin Chu...there is something I want to tell you about the Gu family."