Chapter 197 Gu Qingning took away everything from her?
"Linlang got pregnant more than two months earlier than I did. It's time for her to go into labor. Go call the midwife and ask the female doctor to come as well."
After Gu Qingning gave the instructions in an orderly manner, he stood up, put on a warm cloak, held the heater in his hands, and walked out.
She is getting heavier now and will give birth in two or three months.
But now that she is the housekeeper, Cuiwei Pavilion has added joy, so she should go and take a look.
When Gu Qingning arrived, Feng and other female relatives had already arrived.
Lu Hangzhi paced back and forth at the door anxiously.
After all, this was Lu Hangzhi's first child born safely, so both Lu Hangzhi and Feng naturally cared more about him.
Seeing that Gu Qingning had just arrived, Feng Shi complained a little, "Qingning, why did you come just now?"
Chen Fenfang said beside her, "It was a little frosty this morning, and the road was slippery. I helped the Madam walk slowly. I'm sure the Duke's wife wouldn't want the Madam to slip, right?"
Why doesn’t Feng hope so?
But she didn't dare admit it.
Feng: "I didn't expect Qing Ning, who comes from an ordinary family, to be so pretentious. Anyone who has given birth knows that brisk walking won't affect the child."
Gu Qingning ignored her and asked about the midwife's situation.
Midwife: "Auntie's fetal position is normal, there will be no problem with the birth, but Auntie is not in a good mood."
Feng was worried about her eldest grandson, so she immediately went in to comfort Linlang.
Gu Qingning didn't go in, as there was no need to. She showed up, had someone arrange for the midwife and female doctor, and then went back.
After returning to Songtao Pavilion, Banxia was still confused.
"Why is Aunt Linlang unhappy? Does she not want to give birth to the Second Young Master's child?"
Granny Liao said from the side: "Don't talk nonsense. The people in Cuiwei Pavilion are all crazy about having children, okay?"
Gu Qingning had already taken off her cloak, leaned back and asked Mo Yu who was squatting beside the stove.
“Are the sweet potatoes ready?”
Mo Yu nodded, picked one from among several black sweet potatoes, wrapped it carefully with cloth, and put his hands in front of Gu Qingning.
“The sweetest!”
Gu Qingning smiled softly.
The people in Cuiwei Pavilion have been in such a mess.
It would be fine if Linlang gave birth to a daughter, but if she gave birth to a son... could she keep him?
But after five hours of hard work, Linlang finally gave birth to a son.
The little boy was wrinkled and not very good-looking, and his cry was very weak when he was born.
Feng was so happy that she immediately took Lu Hangzhi to the ancestral temple.
She said excitedly: "Hangzhi, kneel down and thank our ancestors. You finally have a successor! Our Duke's Mansion also has a successor!"
Lu Hangzhi was also very happy and knelt on the ground to thank his ancestors.
Duke Qin was delighted to have a illegitimate grandson, but when he heard what Feng said, his brows furrowed.
"Ms. Feng, it's inappropriate for you to say that. Qing Ning is also pregnant and will give birth in a few months. And she will give birth to the eldest grandson."
Feng secretly cursed Shen Ruoying for not living up to her expectations, otherwise the one at Cuiwei Pavilion would be the eldest grandson of this generation.
But she knew that Duke Qin attached great importance to the birth of legitimate and illegitimate children, so she could only mutter: "It's not necessarily that Qing Ning's child is a son. Besides, there is Ruoying's child."
Only Lu Hangzhi was kneeling there, looking at the ancestral tablets, a little distracted.
He thought, if this son was born to him by Qing Ning, he would definitely be happier, right?
pity……
Even if it is a bastard's son, it is naturally a good thing to have a new baby in the Duke's mansion.
Feng came to Gu Qingning specifically and said that she would wait until the baby was one month old to hold a full-month banquet.
Gu Qingning: "We can hold a full-moon banquet, but it has to follow the standards of the Duke's Mansion."
All banquets held in the Duke's Mansion have fixed specifications, which also ensures fixed income and expenditure.
If a department wants to do something big, it has to pay for it itself.
Feng has no money.
She invested all her private savings in loan sharking, and even mortgaged some of her private property for silver to lend at high interest rates.
Money makes money, interest makes interest, it's really fascinating.
Thinking that the New Year was coming soon and she would be able to get back a large sum of money, Feng's face suddenly broke into a smile.
"Qing Ning is right. There's no need to make a big deal about it. Lin Lang doesn't have any family members anyway. We can just have a full moon banquet at our house to make it lively."
Gu Qingning knew what she was waiting for. She must be thinking that after Shen Ruoying's legitimate son was born, the money she lent out at that time would be returned, and she would definitely be able to hold a grand wedding.
Better than Songtao Pavilion.
She just smiled and said nothing, looking calm and relaxed.
Feng hated the way she remained calm and composed even under great pressure, and couldn't help but be vicious to her.
"Qing Ning, I see the shape of your belly, it's so round, it looks like you're having a daughter."
Gu Qingning smiled, "Is it a daughter? That's great, I like daughters the most."
Seeing that she was really not angry and didn't mind, Feng angrily said "You're so stubborn" and turned away.
Chen Fenfang spat at her back, "You're so happy about having a bastard son, and you come here to show off. If you have a legitimate son, wouldn't you be so happy that you'll fly to the sky?"
Gu Qingning smiled faintly.
Legitimate son?
Does not exist.
Because Shen Ruoying was not pregnant from the beginning to the end, she contacted Zhao Feiyang, intending to replace the child with someone else's son when the time was right. Although it was kept secret, Gu Qingning had already known about it.
The reason why we don't expose her now is simply because it's not the best time yet.
Just wait until she is ready.
Chen Fenfang suddenly brought up something, "It's strange, why is Aunt Linlang not happy after giving birth to a son?"
Even though he is a bastard's son, he is still the eldest son of the Duke's Mansion.
Gu Qingning always felt that Linlang was extraordinary, even though someone had been watching her for half a year.
This person lives a reclusive life, is extremely low-key, and doesn't interact with anyone.
Gu Qingning: "Keep having people stare at her. It's obviously a happy occasion but she's not happy. This abnormality is a demon. There must be some reason."
Chen Fenfang: “Yes.”
The end of the year is approaching, and the Duke's Mansion needs to settle the year-end accounts and prepare for the New Year's Eve banquet.
Gu Qingning remembered that Lu Jingyu came back on New Year’s Eve last year.
Time flies so fast, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
In the evening, Lu Jingyu came back from work. He said solemnly, "After the New Year, Chen Ya will enter the palace as the legitimate daughter of the Chen family's side branch and be named Concubine Chen."
Gu Qingning: "So fast?"
Lu Jingyu: "Your Majesty originally wanted to wait a little longer, but Concubine Su attacked Concubine Zuo who was pregnant. Fortunately, Chen Shu sent the news in advance, otherwise Concubine Zuo's child would be gone."
Gu Qingning understood, "The previous beauty's child was not saved, and now only Concubine Zuo's child is left. Your Majesty certainly doesn't want any more accidents to happen."
The purpose of letting Chen Ya enter the palace was to check and balance Concubine Su.
Before, they replaced Qiongzhi and made her disappear, but Concubine Su was surprisingly calm...
Later, they tortured Qiongzhi and found out that Concubine Su had given Qiongzhi a lot of silver and asked her to convey all kinds of information about Concubine Rou at all times.
As for the incident of child exchange that year, Qiongzhi was not aware of it.
No wonder Concubine Su was able to keep her composure and keep silent at that time.
But now, seeing that the emperor cared so much about Concubine Zuo's child, she couldn't hold back.
Gu Qingning frowned: "Your Majesty likes Concubine Su so much, it's like this, why don't you punish me?"
Lu Jingyu: "I like her a little bit. They all say that Concubine Su looks very much like the late queen. In addition, the Su family behind Concubine Su is a veteran of three dynasties. The emperor's tutor, many civil officials in the court, are students of Mr. Su."
There were many taboos in the previous dynasty and the harem. No wonder the emperor did not punish Concubine Su even though she acted like a demon.
Gu Qingning: "If Your Majesty knew that she had replaced Concubine Rou's son, I wonder if he would still remain indifferent?"
Lu Jingyu: "I don't know either, so we have to give Concubine Su some more chips."
The two looked at each other and understood each other.
There is no crime that an emperor would fear more than treason.
At this moment, Mo Yu, who was standing outside, suddenly shouted happily: "Xue!"
Gu Qingning and Lu Jingyu stood in front of the window, watching the snowflakes falling slowly outside.
Because it dances with the wind, it is so beautiful.
Songtao Pavilion was bustling with activity. After all, the first snow was beautiful and could easily put people in a good mood.
But the same beautiful scenery looks different in the eyes of different people.
The main courtyard of Cuiwei Pavilion.
The heating in the house was very hot, and the incense made people dizzy.
Chen Ruoying ordered someone to secretly deal with the menstrual belt and then wrap the fake belly.
She leaned against the soft pillow, looking listless.
"Aunt Li, has Hangzhi been visiting Linlang and that bastard recently?"
Aunt Li: "Miss, you have to think about the long term. He is just a bastard after all. He can never surpass you. You can't do anything unexpected now, otherwise you will have endured for so long in vain."
"Bear, bear, bear. Why do I have to be so miserable and bear it all the time?"
Shen Ruoying was so angry that she smashed the teacup beside her to the ground.
Her father, mother and even grandmother blamed Shen Yanran for being sent to a nunnery.
I haven't come to visit her in more than a month.
She had to tolerate a prostitute giving birth to Hangzhi's son, and she also had to tolerate that bitch Gu Qingning, who was about to give birth to the young master's child!
Shen Ruoying tightly grasped Aunt Li's hand, "Aunt Li, what if Gu Qingning gave birth to a son for the young master?"
Aunt Li was in a bitter mood.
Because if that were the case, Songtao Pavilion's position in the Duke's Mansion would be completely secure.
Gu Qingning is a lady of honor, Her Royal Highness the Princess, and will be the legitimate wife of the Duke's Mansion in the future.
Her son is the next crown prince...
"My poor girl."
Shen Ruoying wanted to cry.
Gu Qingning took away everything that should have belonged to her.
She hugged Aunt Li and whispered, "Aunt Li, do you think I will have a chance to surpass Gu Qingning after I give birth to a son?"
Aunt Li was stunned.
How could it be possible to surpass him? After all, the two of them were no longer on the same level.
However, she still faithfully comforted her master, "Don't worry, young lady, it will be better than it is now."
Shen Ruoying nodded.
No matter what, she must first secure her position as the mistress of Cuiwei Pavilion.
As for Gu Qingning, maybe she will only give birth to a daughter?
Or maybe she was unlucky and had two children die when giving birth?
Thinking of this, Shen Ruoying's mood suddenly improved.
But at this moment, Aunt Yue's voice came from outside.
"Madam, Madam, do you know? Madam Yuan is pregnant!"
Shen Ruoying: “!!!!”
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