d the young lady's arrival, unsure if she would even see him. He couldn't guarantee anything.When he saw the familiar figure appear, the butler felt as if he had seen a savior. His hanging heart final...Meng Jinyang had been closely following what was happening at Qingyu Xuan. Ning Dong often went to inquire about it and then came back to gossip with her, while Yu Chuan also kept an eye on Gu Xiuming. When Gu Jingxi learned anything, she would tell her too.

Meng Jin Yao listened to the man beside her, a knowing smile playing on her lips: "Things are getting more and more interesting."

Gu Jingxi hummed: "It's quite interesting."

Meng Jinyao sighed, "Only children can get into this kind of trouble. We adults wouldn't dare to be so wild, we can only watch them."

Look at her, she's still so young and yet she's putting on airs of an elder, lamenting like this. Gu Jingxi couldn't help but chuckle and remind her, "You're two months younger than Xiu Ming, I think if you really get going, you'd be just as much a handful as him."

Meng Jinyáo glared at him: "Don't talk nonsense, I'm not as good as your son."

Gu Jingxi smiled and said, "Alright, alright, I was just kidding. Ayao is the most well-behaved."

Meng Jin Yao glanced at him lightly, seeing his perfunctory manner, she let out two snorts and turned away directly, not wanting to speak to him anymore.

Gu Jingxi hugged her from behind, enticing her to continue paying attention to him: "Ayao, I have some news. Would you like to hear it"

Meng Jin yao blurted out, "I don't want to listen

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"Don't you really want to hear" After Gu Jingxi finished speaking, she didn't hear her response for a long time. He then said regretfully, "I thought you would be interested, so I made sure to find out more."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jiny Yao's interest was piqued. She turned to look at him and said with a reluctant smile: “Since you’ve gone through so much trouble to find out, it wouldn’t be very kind of me not to let you speak. Go ahead, tell me, I’m listening.”

Gu Jingxi said calmly: "Yue's father sent someone to propose marriage to the Dong family. The earliest marriage would be in May and June, and the latest would be in October. As for not getting married in November and December, I heard that it was because when the second Miss Dong got married for the first time, it was in early December. The weather was cold, and the wedding clothes were thick, making her look bloated and unattractive. Her second marriage wanted to avoid these times."

Meng Jin Yao was surprised: "Can it be like this Making up for the regrets of the first marriage with a second"

Gu Jingxi, upon hearing this, inexplicably felt that something was off about the statement. What did "first marriage regret" and "making up for it in a second marriage" even mean

Soon, Gu Jingxi knew why it felt strange. It reminded him of his marriage to Mrs. Gu. Their wedding was absurd and hasty, becoming the laughing stock of the entire capital. Even today, people occasionally brought it up to ridicule him.

Such a wedding, if it falls on anyone, is a major regret in life. Unless there's an accident, someone might only have one wedding in their lifetime. Who wouldn't want to make their wedding grand and impressive

Gu Jingxi looked at his young wife, lost in thought. He realized he needed to live longer, he couldn't let other men fill this void for her. He would work hard, earn her a title, and prove himself worthy.

Meng Jinyao saw his face suddenly become strange, and she wondered, "Husband, why are you looking at me like that"

Gu Jingxi shook his head. "It's nothing, I just feel sorry for you.

Meng Jinyang's eyebrows furrowed at his words, her eyes narrowed as she stared at him intently: "Did you do something shady outside"

Hearing this, Gu Jingxi's brow furrowed as she retorted, "Is your husband the kind of person to do such a thing"

Meng Jinyao shook her head: "It doesn't seem like it."

Gu Jingxi said, "It wasn't like that originally.

Meng Jinyo didn't dwell on the issue, getting straight to the point: "I feel like this future stepmother of mine will probably be better than Sun Shi."

Gu Jingxi's face changed, and he then asked, "How do you know that"

Meng Jiny Yao replied, “Just from her love of beauty, she seems better than Sun shi. There's a kind of simplicity about her that Sun shi lacks. Of course, that's just my initial intuition. We'll have to see how she behaves after she marries in.”

Gu Jingxi yawned as soon as she finished speaking, and said softly, "Are you tired Let's sleep first. We can think about other things later."

Meng Jin Yao responded and found a comfortable position in his arms before closing her eyes to sleep.

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On this day, Gu Xuming went to Weiruixuan to greet his parents.

Gu Jingxi seldom spoke, and there was nothing to instruct. Besides, he had already given up on this son, so he had nothing more to say.

Meng Jinyao still had the energy to tease him, softly asking, "Xiuming, I heard that Li shi is experiencing morning sickness and has no appetite. Is the baby alright"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiaming replied in a gentle voice: “Son thanks Mother for her concern. The fetus is now safe and sound, with no major issues. The family doctor has gone back home to pay respects to his ancestors and hasn’t returned yet. Seeing that she was feeling unwell due to nausea and barely eating anything, I took her out for a walk a few days ago to change her mood and also saw a doctor. The doctor said it will be fine in a while.”

Meng Jin Yao lightly nodded, softly instructing: "It's good that nothing happened. Sister-in-law Li is carrying our first grandchild, a son or daughter of you and my father. We are all hoping the child will be born safely, there can be no mishap to the baby in her womb. You must treat Sister-in-law Li well, don't fight with her like before. I heard that a pregnant woman's mood can also affect the child."

Gu Xiumin listened, his face visibly stiffening for a moment. "It's my son who is being unreasonable, causing father and mother worry. She is pregnant, and my son will never quarrel with her again in the future. Please rest assured, Mother."

Meng Jin yao smiled with relief: "It's good that you think that way. Although she is a concubine, she carries the blood of the Gu family in her womb. Pregnant women might be a bit strange at times. For the sake of the child, you should give her more leeway."

Gu Xiuming nodded: "Son, I understand."

Meng Jin Yao had been quietly observing his expression, noticing subtle changes every time the topic of children came up. Seeing that he was getting flustered, she said, "Alright, there's nothing else. You go busy yourself first. Mother is also busy and has some accounts to look over."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiuming felt a weight lifted from his shoulders. He bowed to the couple and then left.

Gu Jingxi saw her sly smile and playful eyes watching Xiu Ming's slender back, helplessly chuckled: "What are you teasing him for"

Meng Jin Yao playfully winked and giggled, "Because he has something on his mind, otherwise, what would I tease him for Sure enough, people with secrets are the most fun to tease!"

Gu Jingxi couldn't get through to her. He sighed helplessly, this was probably the way a fake mother and a fake filial son interacted - trying every trick in the book to hit each other's soft spots, yet on the surface, they presented an image of peace, filial piety, and maternal love.

For a moment, Gu Jingxi stood up and reached out to touch her head, saying softly, "I have something else to do, you play by yourself."

Meng Jinyao waved her hand: "Go, go. I still have some things to think about."

Gu Jingxi nodded and stepped out of the room.

Níngdōng stood beside her, watching her mistress with a smile on her lips. She had maintained that pose for quite some time, and the smile was almost unsettling. She couldn't help but ask, "Madam, what are you thinking about"

Meng Jin Yao looked at her, with a meaningful gaze, and said: "Want to plot

Ning Dong asked curiously, "What's the plan"

Meng Jinyao replied: "It's just a preliminary plan, but it hasn't reached the point of implementation."with the expression of someone looking at a mischievous child and smiled, "That depends on the situation, madam. First tell me, is this person deserving of death or not If it's someone who deserves to...