"What's wrong?"
Seeing how happy she was, Madam Chu understood what was going on.
But not wanting to spoil her mood, he pretended not to know and asked.
"This morning, Dr. Qian came over as usual to check my pulse, and guess what happened?"
Ms. Ma became pregnant with her first child when she was in her thirties, and her husband's family took it very seriously.
Therefore, a famous doctor from the capital was invited to come and check Ma's pulse every day to ensure her well-being.
"Oh? What's wrong?" Madam Chu chuckled, feigning ignorance...
"Dr. Qian actually diagnosed that I'm having twins! And Dr. Qian said that, based on his experience, there's a high chance that I'm having a boy and a girl twins!"
When Ma said this, her eyebrows danced with excitement, her face flushed, and her eyes sparkled!
"congratulations!"
The Chu family smiled and offered their heartfelt blessings.
"Hahaha... Congratulations to you too! By the way, where's Wanwan? I really need to thank her! My husband gave me this and asked me to give it to Wanwan! Where is she?"
As Ma spoke, she took out a wooden box and handed it to Chu, asking her questions.
"She's been going to her older brother's yard a lot lately, and I don't know what they're up to! Aside from coming over for meals, I hardly ever see her all day!"
As she spoke, Madam Chu took the wooden box from Madam Ma and opened it to take a look.
"Oh my! Isn't this your family's most profitable shop in Kyoto?"
The Chu family was shocked; this gift was far too extravagant!
"Yes! My husband wanted to come and thank Wanwan in person, but I felt it was best not to make a fuss about it, so I stopped him!"
You keep this shop for Wanwan! It'll be useful for her dowry in the future!
Mrs. Ma said with a smile!
"That won't do! This is far too valuable. If you give this shop to Wanwan, won't your in-laws make a scene?"
Chu hurriedly declined!
"Make trouble for me? They wouldn't dare now! The child in my belly isn't just a baby, it's their family's gold nugget! Even if I gave Wanwan a shop, or even several more, they wouldn't dare to cause me any trouble!"
Mrs. Ma, with her pregnant belly sticking out, said with a proud look!
"Hehehe... Okay! Stop pretending, it's like you're afraid people won't know you're pregnant with twins!"
Seeing Madam Ma's unwavering attitude over the past twenty years, Madam Chu couldn't help but feel happy for her.
Lord Liu also came from a poor family and always remembered the fact that Lady Ma did not mind his poverty when she married him.
He doted on Ma.
Looking at Sheng Lingtian again, she wondered once more how the differences between people could be so great.
However, by this time, the Chu family had completely let go of Sheng Lingtian.
To be precise, ever since Sheng Wanwan woke her up, her inexplicable and mindless infatuation with Sheng Lingtian gradually disappeared.
Now she has no feelings for Sheng Lingtian at all, and even wonders how she could have been so blind to fall in love with such a person.
Logically speaking, a man like Sheng Lingtian shouldn't be her type at all!
And how did someone as proud as myself gradually become so weak and easily bullied?
This puzzled her...
"Hehe! I finally got pregnant with twins, so of course I have to show off!"
Mrs. Ma touched her swollen belly and said contentedly.
"Stop showing off! You shouldn't have come out in this snowy weather. Aren't you afraid of slipping and falling? You're so precious! If you come here and hurt yourself, your husband will come after me!"
Chu laughed and joked.
"I was so excited! I wanted to come and share this great news with you as soon as possible!"
Ma chuckled awkwardly, then changed the subject:
"By the way, I heard things are going quite well at the West Garden lately! Has that concubine come to cause you any trouble?"
Looking at Chu's expression, Ma asked with concern.
"It's nothing, she just comes over to show off from time to time. I usually don't let her in! Dongyuan doesn't rely on the General's Mansion for a living, so she can't control me!"
Chu said calmly.
"That's good!"
Seeing that Chu's expression didn't seem sorrowful, Madam Ma felt slightly relieved. However, she still frowned and asked:
"Lan'er, is it really true, as rumored, that Sheng Lingtian no longer steps into your room?"
"Hmm!" Madam Chu looked at Madam Ma and said with a faint smile, "However, it's better that he doesn't come, so I won't get annoyed by him."
"You! Just focus on taking care of yourself, don't worry too much about me! I'm no longer obsessed with Sheng Lingtian! In fact..."
Chu smiled and whispered in Ma's ear, "I even think that guy is a complete scumbag! I must have been blind to have fallen for him!"
After finishing her speech, Madam Chu stepped back, slowly poured herself and Madam Ma a cup of tea, and sipped it casually.
Ma was stunned for a moment, then realized who Chu was referring to as "scum".
She immediately covered her mouth and chuckled to herself.
"You!" Madam Ma poked Madam Chu's forehead and scolded her with a laugh.
"I feel like you're getting younger and more playful as you get older! Just like when you were young!"
"Alright! Since you're alright, I'll head back now!"
As she spoke, Ma stood up and walked outside. She had come today partly because she was too excited and wanted to share her joy with her best friend. On the other hand, she was afraid that Chu would be hiding at home, feeling melancholy, because Sheng Lingtian was neglecting her more and more as Mu Rou'er was becoming more and more successful.
Today's trip has put her mind at ease.
Her best friend seems to have really changed.
She's become more like the free-spirited, intelligent, and resilient woman she was in her youth.
Ma left in a pleasant mood, but as soon as she opened the curtain, she saw Sheng Lingtian standing outside the door with a gloomy expression.
"Oh ho! I never expected that a dignified general would have the habit of eavesdropping!"
Because of the Chu family, the Ma family disliked Sheng Lingtian very much.
She felt that Sheng Lingtian was incredibly lucky to marry Chu Lan!
Moreover, Sheng Lingtian's current status is inseparable from the Chu family.
But Sheng Lingtian not only didn't treat Chu Lan well, he also let other women bully her. He was simply an ungrateful wretch.
Sheng Lingtian glanced at Madam Ma but ignored her.
Instead, he said coldly:
"Steward Xu, escort Madam Liu out of the mansion!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Sheng Lingtian strode into the Chu family's house.
"Lan'er, do you need my help?"
Seeing that Sheng Lingtian ignored him, Madam Ma barged into Chu Lan's room. Fearing that Chu Lan would be bullied, she hurriedly asked loudly.
"No need! What help can you be with your big belly? You should go first!"
"Don't worry, he can't beat me!"
Chu's voice was confident and assertive, which made Ma laugh out loud and put her mind at ease.
"Okay! I'll be going now. I'll come see you again when I have time!"
As she spoke, Madam Ma, supported by her maid, turned and left the East Garden.
As soon as Sheng Lingtian entered the room, he sat down opposite Chu Shi, watching her slowly sip her tea with a gloomy expression.
Madam Chu raised her eyes and glanced at him, then chuckled softly and said:
"General, is there something you need?"
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