and establish him as the new heir.” After she said it, she herself found it laughable that she would even come up with such an absurd idea.Grandmother Gu was taken aback by his words and couldn't help...In a carriage.

Qingqiu and Ningdong, almost sleepless all night, sat together, dozing off.

Meng Jin Yao, having just recovered from her illness, felt sluggish and groggy. She lacked her usual vigor, leaning against the carriage wall with her eyes closed as she rested.

Suddenly, the carriage lurched, and she bumped her head. She quickly straightened up to avoid hitting her head again later.

Gu Jingxi saw the little girl frowning, so he braced himself, sat up straight, hesitated for a moment, and reached out to pull her into his arms, letting her lean against his chest. Looking into her astonished eyes, he said softly, "If Madam is tired, just lean on me and sleep."

Meng Jin Yao was now listless, her mind still fuzzy. She didn't bother being polite and leaned against him comfortably.

Don't look at Jing Xi, he may not seem big, but his chest is broad. Leaning against him feels warm and comfortable. Smelling the faint orchid scent on him, I inexplicably feel a sense of security, but my sleepiness has vanished.

Perhaps being held like this by a man felt a little awkward.

Perhaps it was the sound of his heart beating, a steady thump in her ear, that consumed all her attention.

Gu Jingxi lowered his head and glanced, the little girl's petite body nestled in his arms, motionless, as if she had fallen asleep again. It seemed that she was truly exhausted.

Qīngqiū and Níngdōng, because the carriage had been bumpy just now, had already woken up. They quietly glanced at their two masters. It could be seen that Madam was leaning in the arms of the Marquis, her eyes closed, seemingly asleep.

It's unclear if it's just their imagination, but they feel like something has changed between the mistress and the Marquis since last night. It feels like both something happened and nothing happened at all. This subtle feeling is hard to grasp.

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Changxing Houfu.

As soon as she returned to the Marquis's mansion, Gu Jingxi instructed Ningdong to call for the family doctor.

On her way back to Wei Ruixuan, Meng Jinyang ran into Zhang and Chen. The two were smiling, saying things that pierced each other's hearts. These two sisters-in-law seemed to be inherently incompatible, and whenever they met, there was bound to be a dispute.

Zhang shi saw them first and smiled, greeting them with a chirp: "Third brother, Third sister-in-law"

As soon as she finished speaking, Chen shi turned her head and saw the third couple walking side by side.

Gu Jingxi nodded politely at the two sisters-in-law.

Meng Jin Yao also smiled and greeted: “Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law”

Seeing that Meng Jingyao's complexion was not good, Chen asked: "Sister-in-law three, your face doesn't look well. Are you feeling unwell"

Meng Jinyáo lightly replied, "Thank you for your concern, sister-in-law. I'm fine, just a fever last night, but it's gone now. I'm just a little tired."

Chen nodded: "That's fine, although it is summer, but don't overdo the coolness. Getting chilled will also lead to catching a cold and fever."

Zhang also agreed, "That's right, Third Sister-in-law, you have to take care of your body." She said that, and the next moment she saw Meng Jin Yao's hands wrapped in bandages, she was surprised and asked, "Third Sister-in-law, what's wrong with your hands Are you injured It looks quite serious.

Meng Jinyao softly replied, "I accidentally tripped last night and scraped my skin. It looks serious, but it's actually not a big deal."

When Zhang and Chen heard this, they didn't think much of it. They just thought that she had accidentally tripped because she was not feeling well after having a high fever last night, so they advised her to rest well and recover.

Meng Jiny Yao and Gu Jingxi returned to Wei Rui Xuan. They had just sat down for a while when Ning Dong came with the imperial physician to check on Meng Jiny Yao's condition.

On the road, the imperial physician had already heard Ningdong's account, but Ningdong concealed some important matters, only saying that she had suddenly developed a high fever last night, but it subsided, and now her head felt groggy.

Meng Jin yao softly asked, "Doctor, how is it"

The imperial physician withdrew his three fingers from Meng Jin Yao's wrist and replied, "Madam, you are suffering from a mental anguish compounded by excessive fright. This is why your fever suddenly flared up. Just a dose of calming medicine will suffice."

Meng Jinyao nodded. "Thank you, doctor."

"The imperial physician shook his head and said, 'I won't bother you. But Ma'am, your constitution is weak, so you should take good care of yourself while you are young.'"

Meng Jinyao, upon hearing this, was not at all surprised. She had always known that her body was weak and prone to illness, especially when the weather turned cold. Even a slight chill could make her sick. When she was still living with her parents, she lacked the resources to take care of herself properly. Now that she was married, she paid close attention to her diet, making sure to drink nourishing soups every few days. These days, she felt much better and her complexion had improved considerably.

She softly said, "I usually take care of my body. It would be enough if the doctor could prescribe a calming medicine for me."

The imperial physician, after hearing this, readily prescribed calming medicine for her and instructed a maid to fetch it and boil it.

After the Imperial Physician left, Gu Jingxi frowned and asked, "Madam, are you feeling unwell"

Meng Jin Yao nodded honestly: "My body is a bit weak, just compared to Qing Qiu and Ning Dong, I get sick more easily. It's not a big deal, recently I have also been drinking tonic soups to nourish myself."

Gu Jingxi, upon hearing this, remembered how she often drank soup. She had previously thought it was simply because she liked it, but now she realized there was another reason. So she said, "Then have the kitchen cook more nourishing soups to help her recover."

He spoke, eyeing the young girl. Now recovering from illness, her face was pale and haggard, but before she fell ill, she looked quite normal. When she first came to live here, she was a bit thin, but not excessively so; she just seemed delicate. Over these past few months, she had gained some weight and her complexion improved considerably.

It seems the Meng family hasn't been providing enough nourishment for their young daughter, which is why she looks so frail.

Meng Jinyao nodded again and said, "Husband, why don't you rest for a while I heard from Ningdong that you didn't sleep well last night."

"No need to rush, I have one more question for you," Gu Jingxi stared at her and continued, "Why did you hurt your hand yesterday What exactly happened"

Meng Jinyao's expression faltered, remembering the truth she had heard yesterday afternoon. Her eyes darkened, a flash of hostility appeared, and she replied: "Nothing happened, I just suddenly learned some things."

Gu Jingxi, looking at those eyes filled with hatred, guessed: "Related to the Meng family"

Meng Jin Yao's face was full of astonishment: "How did you know, husband"

Apart from the Meng family, I truly can't think of anyone else, a young lady raised in seclusion like you, who would have such a deep hatred. Gu Jingxi's voice was gentle, with a hint of coaxing as he said, "Tell your husband, what exactly happened"

Meng Jin Yao thought of her mother she had never met, her eyes welled up with tears, and she choked out: “My mother didn't die from a simple childbirth complication. It was Sun Shi who had an affair with my father, and my mother caught them. Sun Shi was furious and pushed my mother, causing her to give birth prematurely, and ultimately died from complications during childbirth. My good father knew the truth but stood idly by while grandmother called me a jinx, scolding me for over ten years.”

Gu Jingxi was shocked upon hearing this, deeply shaken. He had not expected that his mother-in-law's death held a secret. No wonder the young girl was so emotionally distraught and even injured herself. He then asked, "How did Madam come to learn of this"nto his hands in the future and is ruined, the ancestral fortune built up over generations will be destroyed. What face will you have to see your ancestors'"Gu Jingxi replied, "If mother is worried ab...