At first, she would argue with those old women, but they all said the same thing on the surface, admitting they were wrong and so on.
But after she turned around and left, those people continued to gossip as they pleased. Although their voices were much quieter, some people from the mansion still went to complain to Zhou Jie.
Later, Zhou Jie simply stopped caring. She did whatever she wanted, regardless of what these people had to do with her, as long as her parents and brother didn't stop her.
But Wang Yan… Thinking about the time Zhou Jie spent with Wang Yan, she didn’t even dare to imagine what would happen if she kept Wang Yan at home and prevented her from going out. The girl would probably go crazy!
Wang Yan's face was deathly pale; clearly, she had never considered this issue before.
Her hands trembled slightly. She liked Zhou Jun, but if she could only stay at home after marriage, and going out to do some business or go shopping would be a luxury, was that the kind of life she wanted?
She wanted to marry up, to marry a better man, so that her family could bring honor to their ancestors. But if that meant being stuck in one place for the rest of her life, Wang Yan suddenly didn't dare to think about it!
"Is...really?"
Wang Yan herself didn't realize that her voice was trembling slightly when she asked the question.
Han Luoxue nodded: "Not necessarily. We're just extrapolating based on Aunt Li's current actions. If you were pregnant when you married Zhou Jun, her attitude towards you would definitely not be good!"
"That's right, Sister Wang Yan, I think you should stand up for yourself. You should talk to them before the wedding, so that they don't trap you at home and use filial piety to pressure you, leaving you with no way to resist!"
"Xue'er is the best! My cousin dotes on her. After the wedding, she can come and go whenever she wants, and he basically doesn't care about her at all!"
Zhou Jie chuckled as she spoke, "You know what? A lot of people want to take a concubine for my cousin, but he doesn't even give them a second glance. In his eyes, there's only my little sister Xue'er!"
Wang Yan found these words a bit strange, as they kept referring to her as "cousin" and "sister Xue'er," leaving her somewhat confused.
However, she was more worried about herself now. After thinking for a moment, she made a decision: "Sister Han, Sister Zhou, then I'll trouble you. I want to go and confirm it first!"
Since they had important business to attend to, the three of them didn't linger there. They went straight back to Han Luoxue's courtyard. Yunniang and Luoyu hadn't returned yet, so Han Luoxue went directly to find Doctor Xu.
"Little Xue, what brings you here again?"
Doctor Xu was still sleeping in when he was suddenly woken up, and he was a little angry.
"Please help me take a look at this; my best friend came all the way here specifically to see you!"
Han Luoxue smiled, and Doctor Xu rolled his eyes at her: "Just let your sister see it!"
"My sister just wants to check if she's pregnant. It's still early in the pregnancy, so my sister probably can't detect it yet!"
Doctor Xu glared at her: "Yu'er's medical skills are not low!"
"That girl was born with talent, and she has been studying and practicing diligently over the years. She works very hard, and she also gained a lot of experience on the battlefield recently. Now her medical skills are very high!"
Han Luoxue nodded: "I know, but she's busy. We're all here, so please help my sister take a look!"
Although Doctor Xu's words were unpleasant, he still sat down: "Come on, come here!"
Wang Yan carefully sat down in front of him, extending her slender arm. Her heart was pounding wildly, and she didn't know whether to hope that something was wrong or not!
When she learned that she might be pregnant, she was a little excited, even a little surprised.
But now things are in complete chaos. Does having a child mean you have to get married? And once you're married, do you just stay home and wait? She'd never thought about these things before.
"Snow Girl, you really know how to find me work!"
Doctor Xu took the pulse very quickly. He put his hand away and said calmly, "Although it has only been a little over ten days, there is no doubt that she is pregnant!"
Wang Yan felt dizzy; she hadn't expected things to be so coincidental. How could she suddenly be pregnant?
In the past, when she was in Yancheng, she had seen many women, some of whom had been married for several years without having children and had no choice but to take concubines for their husbands.
But she herself got pregnant just that one time.
"I...I'm really pregnant?" Wang Yan still couldn't quite believe it.
"Hmph, I've never made a mistake when taking a pulse! But if you go out now, they might not be able to diagnose it. In ten days or half a month, any doctor will be able to diagnose it!"
Wang Yan didn't even know how she left. Zhou Jie was worried and personally took her home.
"Wang Yan, don't worry. I think you should still talk to Zhou Jun about this, after all, it's your first child together!"
"You can also ask him about his plans. If he wants to get married, you can discuss the terms in advance!"
Wang Yan's mind was spinning, and she didn't hear a single word.
Lying in bed, she gently stroked her abdomen, still feeling a bit unreal.
...
"Little Xue, what's wrong with your sister? I get the feeling she's not very happy."
"I'm puzzled," Doctor Xu asked. Han Luoxue shook her head: "She's taken a liking to Zhou Jun. But Zhou Jun's family situation is a bit special. Her mother doesn't think much of Wang Yan, so the two of them aren't engaged or married yet!"
Upon hearing this, Doctor Xu sighed, "Alas, women should be more reserved."
"At the very least, don't blindly follow someone before you're married!"
Han Luoxue's hand tightened slightly as she recalled that day. Back then, because Zhou Jun was poisoned, she only wanted to give the two of them a chance, thinking that if they forced the issue, they could be together.
So even though she had the antidote in her space, she didn't take it out. Little did she know that it might harm her best friend.
Suddenly, Han Luoxue felt a little regretful.
Even after returning to the palace, she still felt uneasy and guilty!
Am I helping or making things worse?
When Ouyang Zhen returned, he saw his wife looking worried. He hugged her from behind, carefully holding her in his arms, resting his chin on her shoulder, and even gently biting her ear.
Han Luoxue felt a shiver run through her body, and her ears turned slightly red.
"Brother Chen..."
Han Luoxue called out softly, her voice sweet and gentle, which made Ouyang Zhen tense up, wishing he could press her onto the bed right now and bully her properly.
"Who angered Her Majesty the Empress today?" Ouyang Zhen suppressed his inner turmoil, his voice slightly hoarse.
"But what kind of clueless person is there at the wedding?"
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