After he finished speaking, Qi Che smiled gently and reached out to lift a strand of hair beside her ear.

"With your words, I feel relieved."

Gu Yanran leaned against his chest and put her arms around Qi Che's waist.

"Husband, after this matter is over, let's have a child..."

Qi Che's body stiffened for a moment, then he raised his hand and gently stroked her head, letting out a doting laugh from his throat:

"Okay! It's up to you."

However, where Gu Yanran couldn't see, his fingers slowly slid down her back, and his five fingers slightly closed together, as if he wanted to pinch something, and finally restrained himself and let go.

"However... the political situation is turbulent right now. I have just entered the Imperial Academy, so it would be more appropriate to wait until I have established a firm foothold before discussing the issue of offspring."

Gu Yanran heard what he said and it made sense.

She immediately nodded with a smile, a blush on her pretty face, "My husband is right, it is Yanran who is anxious."

Thinking of something, Gu Yanran said, "Husband, about Nanny Li..."

Nanny Li was an old lady she brought from the Gu Mansion. She knew a lot about her. She was worried that she would not be able to withstand the torture in prison and might let slip something that she shouldn't.

Gu Yanran paused, looking worried: "Madame Li was bitten back by Zhixia and is now locked up in the government office. If she makes a fuss about it then..."

Qi Che's eyes were slightly cold, but his tone was still gentle.

"It's okay. I've already made arrangements. The government won't torture her."

"However, if this matter gets out of hand, it will be bad for your reputation. You need to go to Yilan Garden in person and apologize to Qingniang."

Gu Yanran's face changed, and she said aggrievedly: "But it was obviously that slave girl——"

"Yanran, the overall situation is more important." Qi Che interrupted her.

"You are my legal wife, so you should show your dignity as the mistress of the house and go through the motions. This matter will be over."

Seeing that Gu Yanran still had concerns, "Don't worry, I'll go with you later."

Gu Yanran hesitated again and again, but finally had to bite her lip and nodded in agreement.

"...Okay, Yanran will listen to your husband."

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