For the next period of time, Ouyang Zhen would always run into Jiang Jiuniang in different places. Jiang Jiuniang would always seem very excited and talk to her endlessly.
Of course, she talked most about her husband and children, and in any case, she couldn't get a single word out of Ouyang Zhen what she wanted to know.
Over time, Ouyang Zhen discovered the problem: how could a remarkable woman who received special treatment from the court be a fool whose mind was only filled with men and children?
Ouyang Zhen realized what was going on and looked at Jiang Jiuniang, who was smiling and talking to her, and asked bluntly, "Did you already know?"
Jiang Jiuniang didn't quite understand, and blinked: "Know what?"
"Of course, it's my identity."
Having dealt with her for so long, Ouyang Zhen had completely lost her patience and looked at her indifferently.
Jiang Jiuniang still looked bewildered: "Zhenzhen, what are you talking about? I already know who you are, you're Mr. Ouyang's granddaughter, you're the one who told me."
That's not what I meant!
Ouyang Zhen couldn't take it anymore and blurted out sharply, "You know I approached you with an ulterior motive, so you've been playing dumb these past few days, managing to get a lot of information out of me, while you yourself haven't said a word."
Jiang Jiuniang looked distressed: "Zhenzhen, you've mistaken me for someone else, haven't you? I'm not the kind of person you're describing..."
"you!"
Ouyang Zhen was furious and said directly, "Alright, stop acting! Let's be frank. I want what you have. If you know what's good for you, hand it over. Otherwise, your whole family of four, plus that dog, won't be able to leave Quanzhou."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Jiang Jiuniang finally revealed a smug smile: "Then let's see what you can do!"
I thought she was a great actress, but I didn't expect her to lose her touch after just a few days.
After returning home, Jiang Jiuniang told Lu Baichuan to be careful recently, as she estimated that those people would make a move.
"Don't worry, I've been keeping an eye on it."
Lu Baichuan patted her hair and said, "You've been running around every day these past few days. Tomorrow is your day off. I'll keep an eye on you, so don't overwork yourself."
"I'm not tired, you're the one who's tired. I just want to help you share some of the burden."
Jiang Jiuniang looked at the man who had recently come out and gotten a tan, and felt a pang of heartache.
Because they sometimes have to travel by plane, stay in tents, and eat convenient hot pot meals, it's inconvenient to bring servants, so Lu Baichuan does all the chores.
He took care of the mother and child, went out to investigate the situation, and came back in the middle of the night to feed his daughter formula and change her diapers. He often had his days and nights reversed and rarely got any sleep.
She has fully recovered and can go out to work as before, but Lu Baichuan is still worried and does everything himself. She really wants to help him lighten his burden.
“I am a man, this is what I should do. I can’t bring a maid to serve you when we’re out, so I have to take good care of you and the child. This has always been my wish, and I am happy to do these things. Don’t overthink it.”
When he was still working in the imperial court, he always thought that when he had the chance in the future, he would definitely treat his wife and children well and make up for all the years he had neglected them.
His current life is the rare opportunity he had imagined before, so why would he find it troublesome?
"Alright, alright, you don't need to tell me all this, I know everything."
Jiang Jiuniang didn't want to listen; she would go out again next time anyway.
Why should a husband and wife fuss over these things?
The two went about their own business: Jiang Jiuniang went to read her son's writings, and Lu Baichuan went to breastfeed his daughter.
Surprisingly, Ouyang Hao, the second son of the Ouyang family, came to visit that very evening.
Just then, Lu Baichuan and his family finished their meal and were about to go out for a walk when the inn's waiter came to report that the second master of the Ouyang family was requesting an audience. The two exchanged a glance and saw a smile in each other's eyes.
Ouyang Hao had already booked a private room and was waiting. The couple went together because they were staying at the same inn, which ensured their safety. Gou'er, along with his sister and calf, did not come along.
"I apologize for disturbing you without asking beforehand. My youngest son has suddenly fallen seriously ill. I learned that General Lu and his wife are currently traveling in Quanzhou, so I have come to ask for your help to treat my son. I am willing to grant you any request."
He is not as capable as his elder brother. He has only gotten to where he is today because he has several sons, which is why the old man is willing to continue to help him.
Especially now that his youngest son is sick, he is the old man's most beloved grandson. If something happens to him, he will definitely be implicated. So no matter what the cost, the youngest son's illness must be cured.
He had wanted to visit the couple when he first heard about them, but the first wife's side kept a close eye on things. He didn't want to have a conflict with them over this, so he held back. But tonight his son's condition worsened, and he really couldn't wait any longer.
Jiang Jiuniang could see the urgency in his eyes, but she deliberately remained calm: "Second Master Ouyang, what do you think you have to exchange with me?"
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