Subsequently,

After exchanging a few words with the old lady, Li Zhan came out of her courtyard.

He went straight to the study.

After entering the study, Li Zhan summoned the servants who usually attended to him.

"Go to Yumanlou and buy a few hairpins. Just pick the ones with the most exquisite gold decorations," Li Zhan said to the person standing in front of him.

His face was serious. Even his voice betrayed a hint of impatience.

"Take these silver notes." Then, Li Zhan handed the servant the two hundred taels of silver notes he had taken out.

"Yes, General, I'll take care of it right away." The servant said to Li Zhan after taking the silver notes from him. His voice was serious.

"Okay, go ahead," Li Zhan said after hearing the servant's reply, his face indifferent and his voice carrying a hint of apathy.

"Yes, General." After hearing Li Zhandi's words, the servant put the silver note into his pocket and left.

After the servants left, a look of displeasure flashed across Li Zhan's face.

It's truly unbelievable that a dignified general like him would now have to fawn over a woman!

Thinking of this, Li Zhandi's expression turned even uglier.

After a while, Li Zhan calmed down and continued working.

As for Du Jiaoniang on the other side...

When she learned that the old lady had suggested that Li Zhan buy a hairpin specifically for Mo Qian, she became somewhat displeased.

Afterwards, he forced a smile to prevent others from noticing anything amiss.

However, the shrewd old lady naturally noticed the jealousy in Du Jiaoniang's eyes.

However, it did not waver in the slightest.

After all, in terms of background, Asaniang's status was higher than hers.

In terms of family background and upbringing, Qianniang is far superior to her.

However, she was fortunate enough to give birth to Zhan'er's biological son.

The old lady thought to herself, without showing any emotion on her face.

After serving the old lady, Du Jiaoniang returned to her own room.

With the room now empty, Du Jiaoniang's forced smile vanished abruptly.

It transformed into an ugly appearance.

"Damn it! How awful!" Du Jiaoniang cursed under her breath, her voice tinged with coldness.

She had long regarded Li Zhan as her husband and really didn't want him to spend his attention on someone else.

Besides, Mo Qian has a high status and is quite good-looking. The reason she doesn't look as beautiful as Du Jiaoniang is because Mo Qian likes to wear dark-colored clothes, which makes her look a few years older.

Now that Li Zhan has been spending more time with her, it's inevitable that some unexpected situations will arise.

Thinking of this, Du Jiaoniang's face turned ugly.

However, it would be best to maintain the status quo, otherwise...

A dark glint flashed in Du Jiaoniang's eyes.

After some deliberation, for the sake of Juege's future, Du Jiaoniang decided to keep it to herself this time.

After a while, Du Jiaoniang got up and began to dress up.

Today is the fifth of the month, the day Li Zhan and she had arranged to meet in secret.

Perfect timing! She could use this opportunity to subtly warn Li Zhan, making sure he didn't change his mind and return to Mo Qiandi's camp.

After getting ready, Du Jiaoniang walked towards the abandoned house in the dead of night.

As soon as I entered the abandoned house, I was embraced by a familiar embrace.

"Why are you so late this time? I've been waiting for quite a while," Li Zhan said, his voice tinged with displeasure as he embraced Du Jiaoniang.

"There were so many people around, and I waited until everyone was asleep before leaving the courtyard, so I arrived a little late," Du Jiaoniang said with a wronged expression, her voice soft and delicate.

"Okay, let's go inside first." After hearing Du Jiaoniang's explanation, Li Zhan's expression softened considerably, and he continued.

There was a hint of urgency in his voice.

"Hmm," Du Jiaoniang said in agreement after hearing Li Zhandi's voice.

I'm now in a desolate place, and although I've been here many times, I still feel a little out of place.

Then, Li Zhan led Du Jiaoniang deeper into the area.

Upon arriving at the room, Li Zhan headed straight for the bed.

Du Jiaoniang broke free from Li Zhandi's embrace.

"Zhanlang, I heard that your godmother asked you to buy a hairpin for Madam today?"

"You've never bought me anything special! I'm not having it," Du Jiaoniang said, her voice tinged with sadness.

"It was only because my mother was desperate and tried anything that she came up with this idea."

"Don't be upset, I didn't buy it myself. I instructed one of my men to buy it," Li Zhan explained to Du Jiaoniang, his voice softening as he coaxed her.

“If Madam has it, I want it too.” After hearing Li Zhandi’s words, Du Jiaoniang’s expression softened slightly, and she said sweetly, her voice gentle and coquettish.

"Alright, alright, here you go, all of it." Li Zhan looked at Du Jiaoniang's current expression with amusement.

"You're the mother of my child, yet you're still so charming." Her voice held a hint of doting affection.

"Hmph, even if I am the mother of a child, I am still a beautiful and charming mother of a child," Du Jiaoniang said with a proud expression.

His face showed a hint of dissatisfaction. He clearly disagreed with what Li Zhan had said.

"Yes, yes, you're right." Li Zhan looked at Du Jiaoniang's narcissism with amusement. His voice was tinged with laughter.

“It’s fine if you give the hairpin to the lady, but you can’t get too close to her,” Du Jiaoniang then changed the subject.

Her face still held a hint of jealousy. Her voice betrayed her displeasure.

"How could that be? My heart is with you now, I won't have much contact with Madam," Li Zhan said to Du Jiaoniang with a helpless expression.

There was a hint of seriousness in his voice.

"Well, that's good. Now, Jiao Niang only has Zhan Lang to rely on," Du Jiao Niang said sadly. She then leaned her head on Li Zhan Di's shoulder, a look of melancholy on her face.

"Don't worry, I'll support you and your son." Li Zhan quickly assured her after noticing that Du Jiaoniang's tone was off. His voice was serious.

"Yes, Zhanlang." Du Jiaoniang's face lit up after hearing Li Zhandi's voice, and she replied immediately.

Afterwards, Li Zhan comforted Du Jiaoniang for a while and then made her happy.

After that, the two of them went through thick and thin together and fell in love!