With Jiang Huaizhi's wealth, he could easily crush everyone he resented with money.
The reason he was unwilling to do so was that the damage that money could inflict was insufficient to quell the hatred in his heart.
He had a clear goal and had been lying low for many years. The hatred weighing on his heart could not be easily diminished.
Gu Jiangli already knew his determination and suppressed any lingering thoughts of wanting to change him.
“Huaizhi, now that you have made sufficient preparations for our child, I can focus on my pregnancy.”
“Of course.” Jiang Huaizhi said with a relaxed expression.
It was his greatest fortune to gain Gu Jiangli's understanding.
"Jiang Li, you don't need to worry about anything in the City Lord's Mansion. I'll take care of everything."
After receiving these words, Gu Jiangli began to feel at ease giving up and slacking off.
After Sun Chan became pregnant, he did indeed come to her door to show off.
Speaking of this, Gu Jiangli had to admit that Sun Chan's mental fortitude was indeed superior to hers.
If she were to experience a false pregnancy herself, she would definitely take good care of her pregnancy and avoid causing trouble to prevent others from discovering that she was faking it.
But Sun Chan was different. She knew that her pregnancy was fake, but she could still act as if she was really pregnant and show off everywhere without feeling guilty at all.
This kind of mental fortitude is indeed not something that ordinary people possess.
However, Gu Jiangli also had a way of dealing with Sun Chan.
She couldn't afford to have too much conflict with Sun Chan, so she perfectly played the role of a "deaf person".
No matter what Sun Chan said, she pretended not to hear it. She either kept feeding the fish in the lake or chatted intimately with the lotus flowers. In short, Sun Chan's appearance did not disrupt her daily life at all.
With several more caring people around her, Sun Chan couldn't even get close to her.
All she did was stand far away and say some unpleasant things; Gu Jiangli wouldn't even give her a second glance.
Every time Sun Chan came swaggering in, she would eventually leave with gritted teeth.
In addition, the city lord and his wife also visited her.
On the surface, they came to check on her health, but in reality, they were putting pressure on her.
The city lord's wife, in particular, couldn't stop talking about how "Sun Chan is also pregnant."
The implication was a warning to Gu Jiangli not to be arrogant just because she was pregnant or because of Jiang Huai's favor.
The message also subtly reminded her that Sun Chan was carrying a boy, a continuation of the Jiang family line.
The city lord's wife hoped that Gu Jiangli would be carrying a daughter, so that they could have a son and a daughter, making a perfect family.
It's not hard to see from this how obvious the city lord and his wife's favoritism towards Jiang Huaisong is.
Even though they were both pregnant at the same time, they both hoped that Jiang Huaisong would give birth to a son so that he could inherit the position of city lord.
Gu Jiangli felt a lot of sarcasm in his heart as he listened to these words, but he did not show any anger on his face.
Occasionally, one should say a few words of agreement, preferably praising the city lord's wife to the skies.
Perhaps the happier they are now, the more painful they will be later.
Fortunately, these annoying social engagements will soon be over.
Just as Jiang Huaizhi had planned, Sun Chan and Jiang Huaisong indeed started arguing frequently.
Sun Chan was a person who refused to admit defeat. After being humiliated by Gu Jiangli, she could only argue with Jiang Huaisong when she returned to her room.
Jiang Huaisong has always had a bad temper and likes the type of woman who is petite and dependent. They are always at odds, and with Xia Wei stirring things up, the two of them went from arguing every three days to arguing every five days. Gradually, Jiang Huaisong would not even look at Sun Chan for almost half a month.
Sun Chan could only stay in the room, venting her anger by beating and scolding the servants.
The city lord's wife naturally had no interest in caring about Jiang Li anymore. In order to allow Sun Chan to focus on her pregnancy, she took on the role of peacemaker.
Gu Jiangli could easily imagine the consequences—
Jiang Huaisong didn't buy it, because he had his own private world; while Sun Chan pretended to be wronged in front of the city lord's wife all day long, crying and complaining about Jiang Huaisong's mistreatment of her.
When the city lord's wife saw Sun Chan's growing belly, she really wanted to help her, but she was willing but unable to do so. After being turned down several times, she got annoyed before the baby was even full-term.
From a certain day onwards, whenever Sun Chan went to the city lord's wife's room to complain, the city lord's wife would claim to be ill and refuse to see her.
In the city lord's mansion, Sun Chan eventually reached the point where she disliked everyone.
On a rainy night with torrential downpour, Gu Jiangli listened to the sound of rain outside the window while Jiang Huaizhi talked incessantly about what had happened in the mansion.
He was excited and spoke with great enthusiasm.
It's clear he's very happy that the plan has come to this point.
"Jiang Li, in less than two months, Wang Er's child will be born." His eyes were filled with madness, yet also anticipation. "The City Lord's Mansion will be quite interesting then. Don't you also want to see that scene?"
Several images flashed through Gu Jiangli's mind.
She seemed to have already witnessed the chaotic scene at the city lord's mansion.
However, this time, in addition to Wang Er's child, a new life is about to be born in the city lord's mansion.
Gu Jiangli gently stroked her full-term belly and said softly, "I'm also very curious about what the City Lord's Mansion will be like with the cries of two babies in the future."
Jiang Huaizhi sensed the worry in her voice, so he reassured her, "Jiang Li, don't worry. Our child will be safe and sound. With Doctor An taking care of you and so many trusted servants around you, no demons or monsters can get close to you. No one can harm you."
Jiang Huaizhi took it very seriously.
She knew a thing or two about his plans.
This small building can be considered the safest place in the city lord's mansion.
The entire staff consisted of Jiang Huaizhi's own people. Without his permission, not even a fly could get in, let alone try to harm her.
"Of course I believe in Huaizhi..."
As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp pain shot through his abdomen. "Hiss..."
Gu Jiangli frowned, and Jiang Huaizhi's mind immediately tensed up.
"What's wrong?"
Gu Jiangli instinctively grabbed his sleeve; based on her experience—
"Huaizhi, I think I'm going into labor."
Jiang Huai rolled over and got out of bed without even putting on his coat, and ran out the door.
In the blink of an eye, he quickly returned, bringing with him two midwives and several maids.
He whispered a few instructions in their ears and then left.
When he returned, he brought with him a panting An Guangbai.
Jiang Huaizhi seemed to have made preparations well in advance, which is why he was able to respond to the birth of his child so quickly.
He was calm and collected, arranging everything methodically, with astonishing skill.
If Gu Jiangli hadn't seen the fine beads of sweat on Jiang Huaizhi's forehead and his slightly trembling hands under the bright firelight, she would have thought he was extremely calm.
But it was clear that Jiang Huai was very nervous.
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