After the male supporting role stopped interfering, the female protagonist suffered

Zhou Hui just smiled and said nothing.

Because, once his mother has made up her mind, it is difficult to change it with just a few words.

Zhou Hui quietly asked about Lin Mo Niang's health and asked her if she was tired.

When Lady Hengguo saw how affectionate the two were, she quickly asked them to go back and also told the others to leave.

That night, Duke Heng returned to the mansion and came to the main courtyard.

He talked about the affairs of Duke Cheng’s Mansion.

Lady Hengguogong was dressing in front of the mirror and said gently, "Duke Cheng used to have some brains, but now that he has a concubine, his brain has become muddled. The emperor wants to collect the money owed by the Ministry of Revenue, and this is his will. He actually refused to cooperate because of a little personal grudge. He is simply brainless."

Duke Heng nodded, agreeing with him deeply. He also thought Duke Cheng was stupid.

"I am going to write a petition to have Hui'er succeed the Duke."

Duke Hengguo was clear-headed and he knew that the Duke Hengguo Mansion could be defended in Zhou Hui's hands.

What he wanted was never a lifetime of prosperity, he wanted to build a family that would last for generations.

Lady Hengguogong turned around, looked at him in confusion, and asked, "Why did you want Hui'er to succeed the throne?"

Duke Heng looked at his wife with some tenderness in his eyes, and said, "At first, you wanted to choose Mo Niang, but I was reluctant in my heart. Later, after hearing what she did, I understood. She is very suitable."

"A Changsheng family is the result of everyone's joint efforts. I am very satisfied with Mo Niang as the eldest daughter-in-law."

Duke Hengguo was indeed satisfied. This daughter-in-law not only had a title in front of the emperor, but also won the honor of a noble lady because of her own ability.

"Yes! I am satisfied too. Master, are you really going to abdicate? Will others have any objections?"

Lady Hengguo asked casually, for she knew in her heart that the other children would not object.

Duke Heng laughed loudly. He looked at his wife and said with a smile, "You still underestimate Hui'er. Who among the younger brothers would not object? In their eyes, Hui'er is the most capable brother and the most suitable heir."

Although Duke Heng was not often at home, he knew in his heart that Zhou Hui was more important to his children than he, their father.

However, he won't be angry and won't care.

He should be happy if his brothers and sisters have a good relationship.

Besides, he was in the barracks all day.

Do you expect the child to have feelings for him just based on blood relationship?

Isn't this the most ridiculous thing in the world?

He also doesn't know how to get along with children, so this kind of distant, respectful and peaceful coexistence is very good.

Lady Heng looked at him for a long time, and finally said, "You decide for yourself. Mo Niang has become a royal consort. We should have a banquet to celebrate, but now Mo Niang is pregnant for six months. I'm afraid..."

Lady Hengguogong originally wanted to hold a banquet, but Mo Niang was already six months pregnant and her belly was still big, so she should be careful.

"Madam, you should ask Mo Niang about this matter instead of deciding it yourself. Once Mo Niang gives birth to the child, I will abdicate."

Duke Hengguo has already decided to abdicate early and go on vacation to the suburbs with his wife and concubines.

"it is good!"

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The next day, Lady Hengguo did ask Lin Mo Niang about the banquet.

"Mo Niang, you should have a banquet when you come back to the capital. You should also have a banquet when you become a royal lady. But you are pregnant, and I am afraid you will be too tired."

Lady Hengguo knew how tiring it was to deal with the ladies and noble ladies in the capital, and she didn't want Mo Niang to waste her energy on it.

"What I mean is, we should wait until the baby is one month old before we have a big celebration."

Lady Hengguogong spoke very carefully, fearing that Mo Niang would think that her family didn't care about her and deliberately didn't hold the banquet.

Lin Mo's mother smiled. She held her mother's hand and said with a smile, "Well! We'll do it later!"

Lady Hengguogong smiled with satisfaction, and she quickly said, "Mother has asked someone from Yuhua Pavilion to come and measure your clothes. You are pregnant now, so you should prepare more clothes."

"Mom, isn't this a waste? Besides, I have clothes to wear."

Lin Mo Niang felt that it was unnecessary since she would only wear it for a few months.

"It's okay! If there's no place to put it, we can prepare a special cloakroom."

Lady Hengguogong smiled and said, it doesn’t matter, the mansion is big anyway, the empty yard can be used to store clothes.

"Mom, no need!"

Lin Mo Niang refused, there is really no need to waste it.

"Don't worry! Mom has money!"

Lady Hengguogong waved her hand and said with a smile.

"Yes! Sister-in-law, don't be polite to mother! Everyone in the house knows that mother is a wealthy woman."

Zhou Fei walked in happily with her group.

She squatted down and saluted, looking at the wife of Duke Hengguo with respect.

"You naughty girl, when have I ever wronged you? It's just right that you're here, so I don't have to send someone to call you. I've called the people from Yuhua Pavilion over, and you call the other sisters over to make a choice."

Lady Hengguo has always been generous to these illegitimate girls.

Why should she damage her reputation just for a little money?

You know, her reputation is more important than money.

Besides, these girls have been raised by her side since they were young, and she sent people to teach them, so they are naturally close to her.

"Yes! I think Lei'er and Mo'er will definitely be happy."

Zhou Fei thought of her two younger sisters and couldn't help but joke.

"Well! Fei'er, this is something your big brother gave you, take a look."

Lady Hengguo took the memorial from the maid and handed it to Zhou Fei.

Zhou Fei took it, opened it, and after reading the contents, her face turned red.

But she still watched it seriously.

After she had read it clearly, she placed the letter on the table and said, "Mother, did Big Brother recommend anyone?"

"Yes, there are. Qin Moyu, the younger brother of Qin Mobai, the Marquis of Yong'an. The second son of the Minister of Personnel. The third son of Grand Tutor Shen."

"They are both excellent in character and personal ethics. However, if you like someone, you still have to get in touch with him/her yourself. Fei'er, your eldest brother said that he doesn't need you to arrange a marriage. So, you have to choose someone who suits your heart."

Lady Hengguo looked at Zhou Fei with a somewhat gentle look.

After all, he is the person who grew up by my side, so I naturally love him a little bit.

"Yes! Thank you, mother, and thank you, big brother."

Zhou Fei was very touched. She also knew how the illegitimate girls in other mansions lived.

There are only a few places like the Duke Heng's Mansion that carefully screen their sons-in-law.

"You're welcome! You can't write two Zhou characters with one stroke. Take a good look. If you want to meet him, you can go find your eldest brother. He is your elder brother, so don't worry about bothering him."

Lady Hengguogong said with a smile that she said so because she knew that the children in the mansion were all well-behaved.

"Well! I will."

Zhou Fei knew what was going on and understood it clearly.

If there are some things you can handle by yourself, then handle them by yourself. If there are things you cannot handle, then ask your big brother for help and he will definitely help you.

The eldest brother once said that he would be their support.

"Well! Go pick out the material you like!"

Lady Hengguogong nodded with satisfaction and called Lin Mo Niang to go and choose as well. Other girls also came over.