They all initially thought they could bring this family to their knees, since they had revealed too many clues and the evidence was conclusive, making it difficult for them to recover.
But unexpectedly, Ma managed to escape unscathed. If Cao Zheng's crimes hadn't been so serious, and his family hadn't been implicated, Ma would have been able to get away unscathed.
Having been at the border for so long, he knew that the things Cao Zheng and Cao Shulan did were all ideas suggested by this Ma woman.
As long as Ma is alive, she is like a venomous snake, lurking in the shadows, waiting for her chance to strike.
If it were before, it wouldn't have mattered, but now that his child is about to be born, he has to ensure that the surrounding environment is safe, so how could he leave such a big hidden danger?
"yes."
The subordinate acknowledged and left. Qin Jian went to court, and on his way back, he brought Peng Yuan some food, which was just in time to be eaten when he arrived home.
Peng Yuan has been sleeping a lot lately, and she had just woken up a little while ago. Qin Jian entered the room and smelled the fragrance before he even saw her.
"What delicious food did you bring me this time?"
Peng Yuan was overjoyed and couldn't resist putting on her shoes to come over and see.
"Don't panic, I won't fight you for it. Take care of yourself."
Qin Jian came forward to help her and led her to sit down at the table. Only then did he open the food box, revealing the fragrant dumplings inside.
“This pan-fried dumpling shop recently opened, and my sister-in-law loves it. Baichuan buys it for her every morning, so I thought I'd bring it for you to try. If you like it, I'll bring it for you every day too.”
At this time, the baby in her belly is developing rapidly, and Peng Yuan often feels hungry. Jiang Jiuniang also said that there is no need to be too restrictive in her diet. As long as she does not eat foods that are too cold, she will be fine. These snacks are okay to eat.
"OK!"
She sat down and tried one; it was fragrant and crispy, and even more delicious with the dipping sauce. She then showed off several more in one go.
"Sister Jiu Niang's favorite things are always good. I like them very much. Bring them for me again tomorrow morning!"
"OK."
Qin Jian rubbed her head and talked about eating, drinking, and having fun, without mentioning Cao Shulan at all. He didn't want her to be troubled by such things.
The Cao family's affairs passed quickly. Many things happened in the capital every day, and the Cao family's affairs were forgotten in a few days. After making sure that Peng Yuan would not hear anything about the Cao family, Qin Jian began to take her out.
It just so happened that Jiang Jiuniang was also out shopping, so the two couples went together.
Seeing that Peng Yuan was well-fed and plump thanks to Qin Jian's care, Jiang Jiuniang was happy for Peng Yuan. Now that Madam Peng had realized her mistakes and Qin Jian loved her dearly, she could finally rest assured and focus on her pregnancy.
"My little sister is turning 100 days old soon, and my parents are planning a 100-day celebration for her. I need to go pick out a gift for her. Shall we go shopping together?"
When Jiang Jiuniang talked about her little sister, her eyes were full of tenderness. She had been visiting her often during this time and had grown to love the little one more and more as she watched her grow up day by day. Naturally, she wanted to give her a nice gift.
"Sure! I want to buy a present for the little girl too!"
They're all so grown up, and now they have a little sister, so naturally they have to cherish her and hold her in their hands.
Qin Jian, however, was a little worried and said, "Then let's browse around the shops nearby. You're so pregnant, it'll be tiring for you."
He had no idea how much women loved shopping. Peng Yuan was unimpressed and said, "It's alright. Of course, you have to look around a lot to find a satisfactory gift! Sister Jiu Niang, let's go!"
As he spoke, he took Jiang Jiuniang's arm and started walking forward. Qin Jian glanced at Lu Baichuan with a helpless expression, but Lu Baichuan ignored him and quickly followed his wife.
Qin Jian rolled his eyes, never expecting Lu Baichuan to be so afraid of his wife!
He then hurriedly followed, worried that something might have happened to his little darling.
A baby who has just turned 100 days old naturally doesn't understand what gifts are. So, you should give her something with collectible value that she can use when she grows up.
Jiang Jiuniang is rather materialistic, so she thought of giving some gold jewelry or jade as gifts, as these things can be used anytime.
Peng Yuan thought so too, but she added, "We could also give some exquisitely crafted porcelain pieces, which are quite valuable!"
"Can!"
After setting their sights on a particular type of shop, they went straight to those shops and found quite a few great items. The two wealthy women bought them all without hesitation.
In addition, Jiang Jiuniang also bought some things for Peng Yuan's unborn child. Since the gender was still unknown, she did not recommend buying jewelry, but rather other small items, such as a gold abacus and jade seals.
In return, Peng Yuan also bought some gifts for the dog. Both sides were very happy at the end of the day and had dinner at a restaurant before going home.
On the day of her little sister Jiang Luo's 100-day celebration, Jiang Jiuniang went to the Marquis's residence early to help with the preparations.
Perhaps because she hadn't gotten up early in a long time, Jiang Jiuniang wasn't in a good state in the morning. She was listless and felt very tired.
However, she didn't seem to mind, and was busy all morning, which showed how much she liked and valued the little girl.
Seeing her like this, Jiang Ruoya felt both happy and heartbroken. She knew that she really liked Xiao Luoluo, but with so many maids and servants at home, there was no need for her to be so busy.
"Take a break, you've been busy all morning and haven't even had a sip of water!"
Jiang Ruoya pulled her along and had someone bring her a bowl of sweet soup.
"Hehe, I'm happy!"
Jiang Jiuniang did not refuse, took the sugar water and drank it all in one gulp. She was not trying to be strong, but just thinking that she would help her little sister make arrangements now so that she would have experience when she made arrangements for her own little girl in the future.
Even if there are many maids and servants in the house, as parents, there are some things that are more meaningful to do personally, so as not to leave regrets for themselves and their children.
Lu Baichuan didn't attend court today; his family arrived early with Jiang Jiuniang. The three Lu brothers were mainly responsible for entertaining the male guests.
People gradually came to visit. As the brother-in-law of the protagonist of the day, he naturally had to entertain the guests well. After all, his father-in-law's status was awkward and not suitable for dealing with these court officials. Otherwise, they would probably have started arguing on this joyous occasion.
Old Man Lu and Madam Sun each found their familiar old friends and buddies to sit down and help entertain them. Madam Yu and Madam Qin were in charge of the kitchen, while Lu Guilan and Madam Shen were in the front hall watching over the banquet, making up for any missing items to avoid any embarrassing situations.
The Marquis's mansion was sparsely populated, and it was rare to see such a well-organized scene. The Lu family had done all the work, so Jiang Ruoya and Mingze had nothing to do and were happily holding the chubby little girl who was babbling away.
"Jiu'er married well. The Lu family is so united and treats Jiu'er well, which makes up for many of my debts."
As she spoke, Jiang Ruoya's eyes welled up with tears. Mingze held his little daughter in one arm and hugged Jiang Ruoya with the other, comforting her, "The future is bright, you should be happy."
"Yes, a bright future."
Once everyone had arrived, the dishes were served. Jiang Jiuniang, Peng Yuan, and several ladies sat at a table. After a busy morning, they should have had a good appetite, but when they saw the oily pork knuckle being served, Jiang Jiuniang felt nauseous.
"vomit!"
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