Xu Youran looked at her and stroked her face. "Look, you've lost weight after all this time... Today and tomorrow, I'll allow you to indulge yourself for once. I won't restrict you and ask your eldest brother to cook you a few more meals."
Hearing the second half of the sentence, Jiang Zhiyu swallowed the words on the tip of her tongue and continued, "It's still mother who cares about me."
Xu Youran smiled.
Jiang Zhaorong, who was silently watching the interaction between mother and daughter from behind, was stunned for a moment.
He didn't know how long it had been since he saw Xu Youran smile so easily.
Everything around him seemed to have stopped, and at that moment, he seemed to understand what it meant to be in another world.
The once carefree girl overlapped again with the woman in front of him with a peaceful and gentle smile. The scenes of the past surged towards him like a flood. The strange yet familiar feeling was so strange that even a hundred claws of anxiety could not express his emotions at the moment.
His lips moved slightly, as if he was whispering something.
"Madam," He Yanting took a few steps forward and bowed, just blocking Jiang Zhaorong's sight.
Jiang Zhaorong: “…”
Xu Youran looked at He Yanting who was walking over, with a look of confusion and vigilance in her eyes: "Mr. He?" The man in front of her was wearing a long robe with golden cloud patterns. He was tall and slender, with clear and deep facial features. He was handsome and heroic.
But she had read Xu Yaowen's letter home, and the man in front of her had evil intentions towards her daughter Zhiyu.
"I wonder where General Jiang is now? I have something important to discuss with him."
[The important thing is to join forces with my second brother to attack Mobei.]
Hearing that it was serious business, Xu Youran breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Don't worry, Mr. He. I'll have him visit you in person tomorrow."
"Then please tell General Jiang that I have official business to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
He Yanting bowed and turned to leave.
After he left, Jiang Zhaorong was just about to go up to him and chat with him like he would, but just as he took a step, Xu Youran took Jiang Zhiyu and went straight back to the carriage.
Jiang Zhaorong retracted his feet that were hanging in the air.
Jiang Zhiyu also saw this scene and couldn't help but complain in his heart.
[You deserve it. Now you feel bad about it? ]
[Go back and guard your former dynasty treasure and live a good life. Now go searching for it on Song Shiwei. You're looking for death!]
Xu Youran: “!!!”
What previous dynasty?!
Treasures from the previous dynasty?!
Song Shiwei has treasures from the previous dynasty?!
Xu Youran's pupils shrank, as if she could hear her own heartbeat.
If this is the case, then everything Jiang Zhaorong did before makes sense.
No wonder he could give up his own children so easily. Compared with the treasures of the previous dynasty, what are his own flesh and blood?
But what does the sentence after Zhiyu mean?
…
Inside the prime minister's residence, everyone was trembling with fear. They saw how miserable Jiang Zhaorong looked when he returned. The servants were worried that he would vent his anger on their master when he returned, so they served their master even more wholeheartedly, fearing that they would be the first to stand out and lose their lives.
Jiang Zhaorong came back in a hurry and left in a hurry. Du Yuelan and Taohong tried their best to catch up with him but still couldn't see him.
The two women chose to wait in the lobby without any prior agreement.
"Sister, you're pregnant, so you better be careful. I'll just wait here. Sister, you should just focus on taking care of the baby, that's the important thing."
Du Yuelan's eyes swept across Taohong's belly, and the jealousy deep in her eyes could hardly be concealed.
Why!
My belly is not doing well, but this little bitch took advantage of it!
Taohong could naturally see her jealousy. She placed her hand on her stomach and the maid beside her helped her sit down. Then she spoke, "Forget it. I'm not very mobile right now. Since I'm here, I'll just wait. Sister, on the other hand, is in good health and doesn't have to wait with me..."
She paused, her tone full of sarcasm: "Why don't you go back to your courtyard and take your medicine? Look at the time, it's almost time. Don't miss the auspicious time specially chosen by your sister."
The corners of her lips curled up, and her eyes were full of provocation.
Du Yuelan didn't say anything, but her face suddenly turned gloomy.
It would have been fine if she'd been hinting at her childlessness, but when it came to taking the medicine, she was on high alert, fearing someone would tell anyone. She used both kindness and force, punishing and rewarding them, but couldn't that shut them up?!
Who leaked it? Who did this little bitch bribe?!
Du Yuelan looked at Taohong, whose eyes were filled with gloom.
Tao Hong, however, was not afraid of her at all. She glanced at Du Yuelan and sneered, "If you ask me, sister, don't ask for trouble. Medicine is three-quarters poison. We have to accept our lives. After all, not every doctor has the ability of a young fish."
Although her words were contemptuous, they touched Du Yuelan's heart.
Indeed, I have been to many doctors in the past few years, and I have tried many prescriptions, big and small. It would be fine if there is no effect, but if I drink myself into a state of exhaustion...
Du Yuelan's eyes flickered repeatedly.
Jiang Zhiyu, do you want to take a gamble?
If I think about it carefully, I just said a few disrespectful words to her before. It can't be said that I have offended her seriously.
What's more, now that they have drawn a clear line with the Prime Minister's Mansion, he and Xu Youran are no longer enemies. If he treats her with generous gifts and money, Jiang Zhiyu should look after him.
Du Yuelan thought about this and felt confused.
While he was hesitating, he heard the servant outside say, "The Prime Minister is back!"
Suddenly, the two women's expressions changed and they were all smiling.
As soon as Jiang Zhaorong stepped into the hall, Du Yuelan came up to him. She smelled the pungent fragrance on his body without blinking, "Your Majesty, you must have been exhausted from the journey. I have prepared some dishes. Please see..."
"Prime Minister..."
Before Du Yuelan could finish her words, the maid came over with Taohong. Although she was not pregnant yet, she was already stroking her belly with her hands and never put them down for a moment.
Even though Jiang Zhaorong was full of impatience, he couldn't say anything harsh when he saw her posture.
"Master, I have been very worried these past few days. The doctor said that I need someone to accompany me all the time. It will be good for me and the baby in my belly."
She raised her eyes, her eyes full of disappointment: "But if the Prime Minister wants to go and accompany my sister, it doesn't matter to me."
The smile on Du Yuelan's face gradually disappeared. Jiang Zhaorong didn't take their coming and going to heart. Hearing this, he said, "Forget it, let's go to your yard. The weather is getting colder now. If you have nothing to do, just stay in the yard and take care of your pregnancy. You don't have to come out. I'll be there as soon as I rest."
Du Yuelan's silver teeth were almost broken.
Jiang Zhaorong seemed to think that this was not enough to stimulate her, and said softly: "Since you are pregnant, you can't be without a name and status. After the child is born, I will give you a concubine gift."
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