The pregnant woman pressed down on the wife, and the cousin collapsed into the prince's arms.

The next day, after court, he stopped Pei Jingnian's carriage.

He remained neither humble nor arrogant, simply stating that he had something to say and only wished to speak with the young master.

Although Pei Jingnian had doubts, seeing his dignified demeanor and sincere attitude, he let him get into the carriage directly.

Li Shuo spoke succinctly, presenting the prescription his aunt had been using and a diagnosis slip written by a doctor from the Jishetang pharmacy in the capital. He did not ask the Marquis's mansion to release his cousin, but only that the young master could find out the truth, know the true nature of the person beside him, and save his aunt's life.

"Yan Zhi once said that Zhou Mama, who serves the Crown Prince's wife, is well-versed in medicine. The one who delivered the prescription that day was Zhou Mama's nephew, and the one who delivers the medicinal herbs every month is also Zhou Mama's nephew. My aunt has been ill for a long time and is now almost at the end of her life. Heaven has the virtue of cherishing life. Yan Zhi has already entered the Marquis's mansion. I beg the Crown Prince and Crown Princess to show mercy and spare my aunt's life."

Pei Jingnian's hands trembled slightly as he held the prescription, and his face burned with embarrassment upon hearing what Li Shuo said.

Su Wanrou! She deceived him so badly!

Pei Jingnian never expected that Su Wanrou was such a vicious person.

Looking at Li Shuo in front of her, with his upright posture and open and honest eyes, she realized that he had actually found out about such a shameful matter.

A newly appointed scholar! Someone he couldn't even touch!

Hello, Su Wanrou!

"I know what you're saying, Lord Li. You will get what you want." Pei Jingnian made his decision almost instantly.

He could see the affection in Li Shuo's eyes when he talked about Rouge. In that case, it was worth it to give up Rouge in exchange for him keeping quiet!

However, he still needs to settle this score with Su Wanrou personally.

Pei Jingnian slowly clenched the prescription in his hand, his eyes filled with a chilling, menacing aura.

Upon returning to the manor, Pei Jingnian walked without the slightest hesitation, his aura terrifyingly low.

He first returned to Heyingxuan and asked Moyu to bring Yanzhi over.

Since entering the Marquis's mansion, Rouge's heart had died. She lived like a walking corpse every day. Fortunately, Pei Jingnian didn't treat her well, and with the arrival of Consort Shen, who received all of Pei Jingnian's favor, she was able to live her own life in a secluded corner.

Unexpectedly, today, I was suddenly summoned by Pei Jingnian.

Rouge felt a pang of fear in her heart, and when she saw Pei Jingnian's expression, she turned pale with fright and knelt down tremblingly: "Young Master..."

Pei Jingnian narrowed his eyes. If he hadn't seen her today, he probably would have forgotten what Rouge looked like.

However, he still remembered that Su Wanrou had tried her best to get him to come into the mansion to serve her, but he never expected that it was actually coercion and enticement, forcing him to do something against his will.

Do you know Li Shuo?

Upon hearing this, if Rouge's face was pale just now, it could be said that she was completely ashen-faced.

She looked up abruptly, her lips trembling, but she couldn't utter a word.

Pei Jingnian tapped the table with his finger and said, "Don't be afraid. I want to know some things. If you can tell me everything you know, maybe I can still grant you two lovers your wish."

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For Rouge, such a promise was like a timely rain after a long drought. She had thought she would wither away in this grand mansion, but she never expected that there would be another chance for life.

With this hope in mind, she naturally answered whatever Pei Jingnian asked.

After Yan Zhi left, Pei Jingnian sat alone in his study for a long time.

What Rouge said was almost identical to what Li Shuo said.

It turns out that Su Wanrou's infertility due to cold uterus was known to the Vice Minister's mansion all along, which is why they had Zhou Mama serve her personally.

Mrs. Zhou is well-versed in medicine, especially in treating gynecological ailments.

Pei Jingnian suddenly felt that he was ridiculous.

Previously, when Shuang'er was having trouble with her pregnancy, what did Su Wanrou say when he went to Jinlan Courtyard?

She broke down in tears, saying that she had never been pregnant and was unaware of pregnancy taboos.

Looking back now, it's clear she wasn't ignorant at all! She actually understood everything!

After all, she had Zhou Mama, who was well-versed in medicine, by her side!

He was fooled by her tears, and hesitated and comforted himself, thinking that she really didn't understand.

Thinking of Shen Yunshuang's understanding nature, he felt even more guilty and uneasy. It was his poor judgment that had put her and her child in such a dangerous situation.

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Jinlan Courtyard

Since the lockdown, this place has become unusually quiet, a stark contrast to the previous hustle and bustle of the main courtyard, and far less lively than Ningxiang Pavilion.

Su Wanrou was naturally depressed, but fortunately, Zhou's mother comforted her, preventing her from crying all the time.

Today, upon hearing footsteps outside, Su Wanrou was overjoyed, for she could naturally recognize them as Pei Jingnian's footsteps.

She got up to greet him, but what she saw was that face.

Unlike his previous outburst of rage, this time Pei Jingnian appeared calm, but his eyes held a deep sense of disgust.

Looking at that look of disgust, Su Wanrou felt as if a huge hole had been torn in her heart.

"Young...Young Master?"

Pei Jingnian coldly threw the prescription in his hand onto the ground.

"Take a look for yourself."

Su Wanrou was both apprehensive and puzzled. When she picked up the prescription from the ground, she was shocked. She felt as if she had been struck by lightning. How could this thing be in the young master's hands?

"What is this? I don't know... I don't know." Su Wanrou threw the thing away and shook her head, but judging from her expression, what didn't Pei Jingnian understand?

"Since you don't understand, why don't you let Zhou Mama, who's always with you, take a look? She's an expert in medicine, isn't she?"