As Chi Yan's official position rose higher and higher, many people tried to bribe him with gold and silver, but the Chi family was not short of money and refused all the offers. In the future, they might even offer him beautiful women.
This time, Lady Xuanping was testing the waters. She thought that since Madam Chi valued offspring, starting with her might be a breakthrough, but she didn't expect Madam Chi to be so uncooperative.
How many people share the same thoughts as Lady Xuanping?
Xueqing was a little annoyed and carefully observed her expression: "These people just can't stand to see others do well, Miss, please don't take it to heart."
Shen Tangning knew what she was worried about. Perhaps she thought she would be affected by the phrase "no offspring." In fact, Shen Tangning didn't care much about it.
Actually, for her, not being pregnant is a good thing. She still has a lot to do and doesn't want to be tied down by a child too early.
But this idea was not suitable for others to know, not even Xue Qing, so she said nothing.
However, Granny Qin and Xueqing were somewhat anxious in private and had even discussed the matter.
"Miss has always been in good health, so why hasn't she shown any signs of pregnancy in the past six months?"
Granny Qin was more composed than Xueqing, but she couldn't help feeling anxious. She didn't know what Madam Chi was thinking, but since an outsider had brought it up, she couldn't possibly ignore it.
With a sigh, Granny Qin said slowly, "Perhaps it also depends on fate."
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The Ningyuan Marquis's Residence.
The old lady received a distinguished guest.
"May I ask what brings you here, Madam?"
Lady Xuanping smiled and said, "I have some good news to discuss with you, Madam."
The old lady glanced at the gift in the maid's hands, and her smile became more genuine: "You've come all this way, why bring any gifts? It's too formal."
She secretly weighed it in her hand, noting that it was quite heavy. Could it be that it had something to ask of her Jingyu?
Thinking of this, she sat up even straighter, looking quite dignified. She had accepted the gift, but whether or not she should help was something she needed to think about carefully.
When the old lady mentioned the Chi family, her face became less enthusiastic: "I'm sure you know that the second branch of the family has already separated. They always have their own ideas, and I can't make decisions for them."
She originally thought it was for Jing Yu, but she didn't expect it to be for that wretched child. What bad luck!
Madam Bo laughed, her flattery exquisite: "Even though the family has separated, you are still the elder. With you speaking up, Madam Chi will certainly not say anything."
She paused for a moment, then continued, her voice filled with genuine emotion, "My cousin is not only beautiful, but also has a wonderful personality. She also seems to be very fertile. Even if Madam Chi doesn't say it, she will definitely like her! Not to mention Commander Chi!"
The old lady couldn't help but feel a little contemptuous.
Despite being a noble family, they treat their younger generation like commodities with a price tag, even eagerly offering them up to become concubines. It's truly disgraceful.
Unbeknownst to her, the Lady of Xuanping was also forced into a corner. A cousin of hers had committed a crime and gotten into trouble. The matter had not yet been exposed, but it was only a matter of time before it was exposed.
This matter happens to fall under Chi Yan's jurisdiction. Having heard that the other party's interrogation methods are extremely brutal, she must plan ahead.
After her persuasion, the old lady was actually somewhat tempted. It was just a matter of saying a few words, and it could also cause some trouble for the second branch of the family. Why not?
Madam Bo was right. Although the family had separated, she was still the elder in name only. Would Madam Chi dare to disobey her?
As for Shen Tangning, she never considered it from the beginning.
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