Chapter 377 Win Him Back by Any Means
She endured it for half a month, pretending to be gentle and virtuous every day, but she was in great torment inside.
"Gu Cheng'an!" Du Ruoling gnashed her teeth as she repeated the name in her heart, "Your heart has already been filled with Chu Ruohan, right?"
She wiped away her tears fiercely, but couldn't help thinking of Chu Ruohan's bulging belly.
That is Gu Junze’s child. The couple loves each other so much. Doesn’t Gu Cheng’an know?
How could he not know?
The carriage was shaking, and Du Ruoling's thoughts became confused.
She had abandoned Gu Cheng'an, who had been truly devoted to her, for the sake of fame and wealth. Now she had status, but her heart was empty. She regretted it endlessly, but there was no medicine for regret.
"If you really change your mind and don't look back, what should I do?"
Du Ruoling murmured softly, her fingertips unconsciously stroking her flat abdomen.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through her mind.
Du Ruoling sat up straight abruptly, her hands on her stomach, a gleam in her eyes.
If she got pregnant, would he change his mind?
After all, they had two children, but they were unable to keep them...
"Yes, child."
Du Ruoling's eyes were still wet with tears, but a hint of determination had already emerged, "As long as we have a child, Cheng'an will definitely come back."
"Gu Cheng'an did love me," Du Ruoling whispered to herself, "If we have another child, he will definitely take into account the affection between us."
The carriage stopped in front of the mansion. Du Ruoling wiped away her tears, straightened her clothes, and restored her dignity as a princess.
After returning to her own courtyard, Du Ruoling dismissed everyone and sat alone in front of the dressing table.
The self in the mirror looked pale, with red eyes. Where was the grace of a princess?
"I must win him back." Du Ruoling clenched her fists. "I will win him back no matter what."
As night fell, the General's Mansion was completely quiet. Chu Ruohan leaned on the bed, holding a medical book in her hands.
Since she became pregnant, she began to study various medical books, hoping to better take care of herself and the baby in her belly. Gu Junze pushed the door open and saw her still reading, and he couldn't help shaking his head.
"It's so late, why don't you rest?"
He walked to the bed and gently took the book from her hand, "It's not good for your eyes."
Chu Ruohan looked up at him and smiled, "I saw a record about the diet of pregnant women. It's very interesting."
Gu Junze sat down beside the bed and held her hand: "What record is so interesting? Tell me about it."
"The book says that whatever a pregnant woman eats, her baby will like it."
Chu Ruohan gently stroked her belly, her eyes full of anticipation, "If you eat more fish, the baby you give birth to will be smart."
Gu Junze laughed: "In that case, I will order the kitchen to prepare more fish tomorrow."
As they were talking, Haitang's voice came from outside the door: "Young Madam, General, the Second Young Master wants to see you."
Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze looked at each other in surprise.
Gu Cheng'an came to see them at this time, probably for something important.
"Let him in." Gu Junze replied.
Not long after, Gu Cheng'an walked in. He was dressed in a plain robe and looked much better than a few days ago.
"Brother, sister-in-law."
Gu Chengan bowed and said, "Excuse me."
"Is there something?" Gu Junze asked directly.
Gu Chengan nodded: "My injury has almost healed, and I want to return to the barracks tomorrow."
"So urgent?" Chu Ruohan frowned, a little surprised, but still said politely, "It won't hurt to rest it for a few more days."
Gu Chengan shook his head: "I have troubled you two for a long time. Besides..."
He paused for a moment, "Du Ruoling has been visiting frequently recently, and I'm afraid it might disturb my sister-in-law's rest."
"Thank you, brother and sister-in-law, for taking care of me during this time. Cheng'an will always remember this."
Gu Junze looked at him scrutinizingly, as if he saw something, and nodded, "Since you have made up your mind, then it's up to you. Tomorrow I will have someone pack up and send someone to take you back."
Gu Cheng'an hesitated to speak, looked at Chu Ruohan, and then turned to Gu Junze.
"Brother, I have something else to discuss with you."
Gu Junze noticed his gaze and nodded slightly, understanding that there was something he was not convenient to say in front of Chu Ruohan.
"Han'er, you take a rest first. Cheng'an and I will go to the study to talk." Gu Junze patted Chu Ruohan's hand gently.
Although Chu Ruohan was confused, she didn't ask any more questions. She nodded and said, "You guys go, don't be too late."
Gu Junze gently kissed her forehead, then left with Gu Chengan.
Arriving at the study, Gu Junze closed the door, turned around and asked, "What's the important matter?"
Gu Cheng'an looked solemn and lowered his voice, "Brother, during the time I was kidnapped by bandits, I discovered something strange."
Gu Junze frowned slightly: "What's the matter?"
"There's a flag in the bandit camp, and the pattern on it looks very familiar to me." Gu Cheng'an said with a focused expression, "After thinking about it, I think I've seen that pattern before in the Anyang Marquis' Mansion."
Gu Junze's fingers tapped unconsciously on the desk, and his eyes gradually became sharp.
"The Marquis of Anyang is dead, and his mansion has long since fallen into disrepair and been sealed off by the imperial court. How could he be involved with bandits?"
"I find it strange, too, but the pattern is indeed similar." Gu Cheng'an said firmly, "If we can go back, maybe we can find some clues."
Gu Junze pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Let's go to the Marquis' Mansion tomorrow to look for him."
"Why wait until tomorrow?" Gu Cheng'an asked anxiously, "Wouldn't it be more convenient to go tonight? The darkness can cover our movements."
Gu Junze shook his head: "If we are discovered by others when we break into the sealed-off Marquis' Mansion at night, it will only cause more trouble. Besides, it is too dark at night, and many details will be unclear."
"But wouldn't it be easier to expose your identity during the day?" Gu Cheng'an was puzzled.
"I have my own way."
The next morning, as the sun began to shine, Gu Junze and Gu Cheng'an were already standing in front of the gate of Anyang Marquis' Mansion.
The door was closed tightly, with a bright red seal on it.
Gu Cheng'an looked at the seal and hesitated: "Brother, are we going to go in openly like this?"
Gu Junze took out a document with a seal on it from his arms and handed it to Gu Cheng'an.
"The Jingzhao prefect has approved it."
Gu Cheng'an took it and looked at it carefully. It was indeed an official document, which clearly stated that General Gu was allowed to enter the Anyang Marquis Mansion to inspect the items.
"How did you convince the prefect?" Gu Cheng'an asked in surprise.
"They just said they were investigating some suspicious military matters," Gu Junze said calmly. "Although the Marquis' Mansion has been sealed, it may involve matters concerning the safety of the court, so the prefect will naturally cooperate."
Gu Chengan looked at Gu Junze with admiration: "Brother, you are indeed as good as a god."
"Let's go." Gu Junze didn't say much. He walked forward, removed the seal, and pushed open the door of the marquis' mansion.
A stale smell hit me in the face.
The once prosperous Anyang Marquis Mansion is now deserted and desolate, with weeds growing in the courtyard and the once exquisite rockery and flowers and trees having lost their former glory.
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