Jiang Yan sat beside her, holding her hand lovingly, with a hint of fear in his tone, "Madam, although we escaped danger this time, you must be extra careful in the future. The conspiracies and intrigues in the palace are hard to guard against, so you must not take them lightly." Jiang Yan knew that Su Jinli was in a dangerous environment and was very worried about her safety.
Su Jinli looked at his nervous expression, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She gently held Jiang Yan's hand and said softly: "Don't worry, I won't let anyone hurt our baby. For the sake of the child and our family, I will protect myself." Su Jinli's eyes were firm and gentle, full of responsibility as a mother.
Upon hearing this, Young Marquis Su, who was standing by, immediately waved the wooden sword in his hand and shouted, "Sister! From now on, I will guard your door every day to see who dares to come! If anyone dares to harm you, I will beat him to a pulp!" Young Marquis Su's face was full of childishness, but he also had the courage of a newborn calf that is not afraid of a tiger.
Su Qingyao rolled her eyes and said disdainfully: "With your limited skills, don't let that happen. Not only will you fail to protect your sister, but you will get beaten down instead." Although Su Qingyao was harsh in her words, her eyes revealed her concern for her sister.
Su Jinli couldn't help but smile as she watched her siblings bicker. In this seemingly trivial scene, she suddenly felt that these little troubles were merely a spice of life. As long as her family was always by her side, supporting and caring for each other, she was not afraid of anything. Even if she faced more challenges and difficulties in the future, as long as her family was there, she would have the courage and strength to face them all. And this warm home would become the most solid safe haven for her, Jiang Yan, and their unborn baby.
In the days that followed, Jiang Yan guarded Su Jinli even more cautiously. He not only strengthened security at the Prime Minister's residence but also kept a close eye on any disturbances within and outside the palace, fearing any further dangers would threaten Su Jinli and the child. Su Jinli, on the other hand, rested peacefully during her pregnancy, spending time with her family and enjoying this rare quiet time. She would discuss various parenting topics with Su Qingyao, who would enthusiastically share interesting prenatal education methods with her. She would also watch Young Marquis Su practice swordplay in the courtyard, always vowing to pass on his martial arts skills to his unborn nephew.
As time went by, Su Jinli's belly grew larger, and her movements became increasingly difficult, but her face remained beaming with joy. The entire Xiangfu residence was immersed in the joy of welcoming a new life, and everyone was preparing for the impending arrival of this little being. The maids busily sewn all sorts of exquisite little clothes for the child, each stitch imbued with their blessings; the servants meticulously decorated the nursery, keeping it spotlessly clean and filled with many lovely little ornaments.
However, Jiang Yan didn't let the peace in the Prime Minister's residence lull him into a state of alert. He knew the Xianfei incident was just the tip of the iceberg, and the undercurrents within the palace might never cease. He secretly maintained close contact with his trusted associates at court, constantly monitoring the movements of the imperial forces. He understood that only by preparing in advance could he protect his family when danger struck.
On a quiet afternoon, Jiang Yan hurried back to the Prime Minister's residence after leaving court as usual. As soon as he entered the gate, he saw Su Jinli strolling in the garden, flanked by Su Qingyao and Lingge. Su Jinli wore a loose, pale pink dress, the hem swaying gently with her steps, like a blooming flower. A faint blush tinged her face, her eyes filled with tenderness and anticipation.
Jiang Yan walked quickly to her side and asked with concern, "Madam, how do you feel today?" Su Jinli smiled and replied, "Everything is fine, and the baby is also very well." Jiang Yan gently placed his hand on Su Jinli's belly, feeling the rhythm of life, his heart filled with joy and emotion.
At this moment, the housekeeper came hurriedly with a slightly solemn expression, "Master, Madam, I just received news that an old minister in the palace seems to be colluding with the remnants of Concubine Shu and is secretly planning something." Jiang Yan frowned when he heard this, and thought to himself: It seems that the trouble is not over yet.
Jiang Yan and Su Jinli looked at each other. Su Jinli saw worry in his eyes. She gently held Jiang Yan's hand and said, "No matter what happens, we will face it together." Jiang Yan nodded, and a warm current surged in his heart. With Su Jinli by his side, he seemed to have infinite strength.
That evening, Jiang Yan conferred with several trusted advisors in his study to discuss countermeasures. They carefully analyzed the current situation and speculated on the likely next move of Concubine Shu's remnants. Jiang Yan knew that this time they faced a more formidable enemy, with deep entrenched ties within the court, making complete eradication a difficult task. However, for the safety of Su Jinli and the child, he had no intention of retreating.
After a heated discussion, they formulated a detailed plan. Jiang Yan decided to start with the old minister who had colluded with the remnants of Concubine Shu's followers, collect evidence of his crimes, and then report everything to the emperor at the right time, using the emperor's power to wipe out the remaining followers of Concubine Shu.
In the days that followed, Jiang Yan and his confidants began to act in secret. They gathered information, searched for witnesses, and tirelessly gathered evidence. Although Su Jinli couldn't directly participate, she kept a close eye on the progress of the matter from the Prime Minister's residence. When Jiang Yan felt tired, she would prepare warm meals for him and offer him encouragement and support.
Finally, after a period of hard work, they collected enough evidence to prove that the old minister and the remnants of Concubine Shu were colluding with each other to disrupt the court and seek personal gain. Jiang Yan brought this evidence to the palace to meet with the emperor.
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