Chapter 37 Shut up, this secret can't be told
When Mother Gu heard the news that the princess was pregnant, she was overjoyed and couldn't hide the smile between her eyebrows.
Unable to wait a moment, he hurried towards Lin Xingyao's yard.
"Oh my, you're pregnant, why didn't you report it earlier?"
As soon as Mother Gu entered the room, she stared at Lin Xingyao's belly, which had not yet shown any sign of pregnancy, and scolded her, but there was no trace of blame in her tone.
"It's only been a month or so. I think it's still early, so I'll tell my mother when the baby is firmly seated, so as not to cause false joy and worry."
"Yes, yes, you've thought it through! You have to be extremely careful during these first three months. Any mistakes will be disastrous."
Mother Gu nodded repeatedly. As she spoke, she took Lin Xingyao's hand and carefully helped her sit down on the chair. Her movements were so gentle as if she was afraid of disturbing anything.
Turning around, she yelled at the maids, "All of you, be alert and make sure the princess's food and drink expenses are properly arranged. If anything goes wrong, you'll be in big trouble!"
Mother Gu was so happy that she didn't know what to do. She was about to hold her eldest grandson in her arms.
Du Ruoling stood aside, looking at Gu's mother's happy face coldly, and felt as if her heart was soaked in a jar of vinegar, sour and bitter.
She was going crazy with jealousy.
When she was pregnant, Gu Cheng'an's mother had never been so caring and thoughtful.
She lost her child, but Gu Cheng'an had a child with another woman.
In an instant, jealousy and hatred surged in her chest, her heart filled with the pain of betrayal.
"I can't give birth to the baby, I can't..." Du Ruoling's voice was very low, her nails dug deep into her palms, but she was completely unaware.
Mother Gu's ears were sharp and her face suddenly changed, becoming as gloomy as ink in an instant. She quickly protected Lin Xingyao behind her.
He pointed his finger at Du Ruoling and shouted, "What nonsense are you talking about! You little bitch, how dare you think of harming the mistress? You're so bold! Come on, take her down for me!"
Gu Cheng'an's heart suddenly tightened, and he rushed over without thinking, holding Du Ruoling in his arms.
"Mom!" There was a hint of pleading and helplessness in the voice.
Seeing her son defending Du Ruoling like this, Mother Gu became even more furious and pointed at the two of them with trembling fingers.
He cursed loudly: "You are really crazy! The child in Yao'er's belly is your legitimate son."
Gu Cheng'an opened his mouth and wanted to defend himself, but any words would only add fuel to the fire, and he stammered and couldn't utter a word.
"Take her away from here!" Mother Gu's eyes were wide open and she ordered them to leave without mercy.
After everyone left, Mother Gu raised her hand and gently patted the back of her hand, looking at Lin Xingyao with pity on her face, "That bastard Cheng'an, when the Marquis comes back, I will definitely deal with him."
"This useless and rebellious son..."
Lin Xingyao lowered her eyes, her hand subconsciously stroking her belly which had not yet bulged. The corners of her mouth rose slightly, and a trace of barely perceptible pride flashed across her face.
Her goal has been achieved, so she doesn't care about Gu Cheng'an.
She had long seen that Du Ruoling was a straightforward person and would not bother to use those shameful and shady tricks in secret.
Besides, even if Du Ruoling was confused for a moment and had bad intentions, her yard was full of servants brought from Prince Yong's Mansion. How could they be afraid of her?
The good news that the princess was pregnant spread throughout the Anyang Marquis's Mansion. Mother Gu was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She immediately summoned all the maids and servants in the mansion.
"The princess is pregnant. This is a great joyous occasion, and a matter of the utmost importance! Everyone, please be extremely alert..."
For a time, Lin Xingyao became the number one protected person in the Marquis' Mansion.
Naturally, she no longer needs to worry about being the head of the household, she just needs to take good care of the pregnancy.
"puff"
Song Ruyan was so shocked that her eyes almost popped out of her head. She instantly spat out a mouthful of tea and almost choked herself.
"Ahem... then this child..." She was about to blurt out the second half of the sentence, but Chu Ruohan was quick to cover her mouth with her hand, fearing that she would speak without restraint.
The wet nurse and Yuling were looking at them in confusion. The young lady was fine, so why did she cover Song Ruyan's mouth?
Chu Ruohan realized that she had lost her composure and smiled awkwardly, trying to hide her inner panic with a smile.
She turned around and glared at Song Ruyan fiercely, her eyes full of warning.
After Gu Cheng'an stayed at Lin Xingyao's place on his wedding night, he stayed with Du Ruoling the rest of the time.
The two of them have never slept together, so how could this child be Gu Chengan's?
Chu Ruohan guessed that Lin Xingyao must have had an affair with a man before entering the mansion and was secretly pregnant.
No wonder she was so anxious to marry in, even enduring Du Ruoling's repeated provocations.
How can such a big secret not be made public?
"Wuwu..." Song Ruyan's face flushed red, and she said half of her words because she felt so uncomfortable.
Seeing that she still wanted to speak, Chu Ruohan increased the strength of her hands and signaled her to shut up with a stern look.
Song Ruyan swallowed her saliva and shut up. If she didn't want to talk, she wouldn't say it...
Baoling had a very miserable life recently. Gu's mother found all kinds of ways to torture her, and her methods were endless. She would set rules for her before dawn every day.
She had to stand straight in the corridor, not allowed to move at all. If she made a mistake, the old woman beside her would use a ruler to whip her calves. The pain made her eyes red, but she dared not say a word.
Not only that, she also had to serve him when he ate and washed, which was even more tiring than when she was a maid beside Chu Ruohan.
Whenever Mother Gu was dissatisfied, she would beat and scold her son, treating him like an animal.
Her fingers had just healed and the scabs had not yet fallen off, but she soaked them in cold water and had to wash the pile of dirty clothes.
It was said that they were the Marquis's clothes, but the Marquis didn't have so many clothes. It was obvious that he took off people's clothes and tortured her on purpose.
If she doesn't find a way out, she might lose her life in this deep courtyard.
Baoling hardened her heart and pulled out the hairpin from her head. She quietly put it into the hands of the servant who was in charge of guarding her.
"Sister, I really can't hold on any longer. Please accept this little token of my gratitude. I only hope I can find some time to go out and take a breath and relax."
The servant could not bear Baoling's pleading, and finally nodded and took the hairpin.
Baoling got the hard-earned opportunity and did not dare to delay for a moment. She lifted her skirt and ran to the front yard.
She didn't care that her hair was messed up, she just wanted to stop Marquis Anyang on his way back home.
Finally, I saw that familiar and slightly majestic figure around the corner.
"My Lord..." Baoling immediately pinched her throat, her voice gentle, her eyes full of pitiful look.
Marquis Anyang stopped and looked her up and down with a frown on his face. It had only been a few days since they last met, how could she have become like this?
She looked pale and thin, no longer the bright and charming, lovely girl she once was. I felt annoyed and lost all interest.
"Why are you here?" His tone was cold and a bit impatient.
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