"This is your father's intention, and your eldest brother seems to be..." Old Madam Chen hesitated before continuing.

"Let me talk to my elder brother. However, if he insists, I think we should respect his decision." The officialdom is in chaos right now, and entering it at this time might not be a good thing.

What should I do if I get scammed?

Besides, the Chen family has never been officials for generations, and they have no foundation or connections. If they start from scratch at this time, wouldn't they suffer a loss?

At this time, many people are busy looking for someone to take the blame. If the "big brother" is chosen, wouldn't he be in trouble?

Chen Siyuan thought to herself but didn't say it out loud.

My grandmother has just arrived and doesn't fully understand the current situation in the capital. Saying too much would only increase her mental burden.

The two talked for a long time, while Qiao Yuchen watched from afar until Butler Cheng arrived with a plate of Su Ji pastries and first bowed to Qiao Yuchen, who was standing at the door.

"This old servant greets the young general."

Chen Siyuan and Madam Chen looked over. Madam Chen was about to bow to Qiao Yuchen when Chen Siyuan stopped her.

"Grandmother, he is your grandson-in-law, how can you bow to him?"

"Nonsense, that's the young general."

Qiao Yuchen was extremely pleased with the term "grandson-in-law" and quickly went to Chen Siyuan's side, speaking to Old Madam Chen.

"Grandmother, we're all family, there's no need for so much formality."

“Grandmother, listen, he said the same thing.” Chen Siyuan added.

"Alright, alright, we'll do as you say." Madam Chen knew in her heart that if they insisted on bowing, it would be a bit embarrassing. She was happy to see this scene and immediately felt that the two of them were a perfect match standing together.

The three of them ate Su Ji cakes and pastries while chatting about some funny things that had happened since they separated. Qiao Yuchen, being a man, listened with great interest.

Later, Lin's mother arrived and invited them into the house.

Upon entering, Madam Chen saw a familiar home.

He immediately looked at Chen Siyuan with excitement.

"Yuan'er—"

"As long as Grandmother is happy." Chen Siyuan knew that her grandmother was a sentimental person. Coming to the unfamiliar capital city, there were many things that her grandmother could not adapt to. Having a familiar place would help her adapt to everything around her quickly.

Madam Chen had been traveling for several days and was soon tired.

After Chen Siyuan and her grandmother lay down, she gave Lin Ma and Butler Cheng a few words of advice. She originally wanted to find her eldest brother, but then she learned that he was drunk and there were some things that were inconvenient to say. She could only wait until tomorrow to talk to him.

Seeing that it was getting late, Chen Siyuan and Qiao Yuchen decided to leave first.

Just as they were about to leave the Chen family's house, they saw Wang Yuyan waiting at the gate.

Upon seeing her, especially with her large belly, I felt that as a woman, I should lend her a hand. I had promised my grandmother that I wouldn't get involved in my elder brother's affairs.

She knew in her heart that if her older brother couldn't accept this woman, even if they forced themselves to be together, they wouldn't be happy.

Thinking it over to herself, she still walked over quickly.

"This humble woman greets the First-Rank Lady and the Young General." Seeing how well she had married, she sighed inwardly. She herself was heavily pregnant and had come along without any official status, so she probably wouldn't be well received.

She was heartbroken, but this was the path she had chosen.

Chen Siyuan reached out to help Wang Yuyan up, then turned to Qiao Yuchen and said, "I have something to say to her."

"Okay." Qiao Yuchen said without any temper, and then quickly walked out.

Wang Yuyan watched Qiao Yuchen leave, then looked at Chen Siyuan in front of her. Back then, when Chen Siyuan caused a commotion in Nancheng, everyone thought that Chen Siyuan was doomed. Who would have thought that she would be cherished by someone?

Compared to that, I feel even sadder.

Chen Siyuan held Wang Yuyan's hand, smiled slightly, and looked at her belly. "It's only been a short time since we last met, and you're about to become a mother."

"I......"

"Yu Yan, have you figured it out? Do you know when this child will be born?"

"Not yet." She hadn't had time to think about it.

“You’re about to become a mother, so you need to prepare a lot of things, like baby clothes and shoes, so you won’t be caught off guard when the baby is born… I know that many people will be by your side soon, but no matter how good they are, they are not your mother, and you, as the mother, will still need to take care of many things yourself.”

Chen Siyuan tried to persuade her, hoping that she would not focus too much on her older brother and would pay more attention to the children, which might have a better effect.

She was her elder brother, and he had been kind to her.

At the same time, he is also a man. Sometimes, it is not necessarily a good thing for a man to be constantly pursued and fawned over.

Grandmother was unwilling to say much about her eldest brother and Wang Yuyan. It must be that Wang Yuyan did something wrong, which is why she still can't truly accept it.

Like this child who has arrived, it may not be a very honorable thing.

She knew about women's methods, but unfortunately, how could someone as intelligent as Wang Yuyan have chosen the most foolish path?

"Do you really think so?"

Wang Yuyan was viewed negatively by too many people, and upon hearing this, she could no longer remain calm.

I thought I would be ridiculed or given the cold shoulder, but I never expected to hear these words.

It seems that the child in her womb, like herself now, is looked down upon by too many people. It is unexpected that this woman, who was once dazzling at the poetry gathering, has come this far after experiencing all kinds of criticism, and still has such a heart.

"You!" Chen Siyuan said, touching Wang Yuyan's belly, "I like this child."

Wang Yuhan looked at Chen Siyuan and saw that she didn't seem to be faking it. She glanced at the man waiting by the carriage and said, "If you like, you can have your own child."

Chen Siyuan seemed to have never thought about this question before. Upon hearing this, she felt a moment of confusion. Looking at Wang Yuyan, she said, "Our destiny hasn't arrived yet. When our destiny arrives, the child will come to me on its own."

She had no children in her previous life, and she didn't know if she would be so fortunate in this life.

"Yes, there will definitely be. Someone as good as you will not be let down by God." Wang Yuhan took Chen Siyuan's hand and placed it on her forehead and abdomen.

Chen Siyuan smiled and looked at her swollen belly, imagining a little life growing inside. She hoped that the arrival of this child would break the awkwardness between them, and that this woman could be brave for the sake of the child.

Thinking of this, she subconsciously wanted to do something for this woman.

She had promised her grandmother that she wouldn't interfere in the matters between her and her older brother, but she also hoped that the child could grow up in a normal environment.

"Who are you and my older brother?"