After being forced into a marriage with a wealthy family, the virtuous wife caused a huge uproar.

Upon hearing this question, Ke Miaoran was taken aback and met Rong Yingluo's eyes.

"Normally, my period should have started seven days ago, but my periods have always been irregular. I thought it might be irregular this time too, so I didn't think much of it," Ke Miaoran said truthfully.

"Sister Ke, I'm so sad. How could you look down on my medical skills like this? It's been two months since I first gave you acupuncture, and you've already recovered." Rong Yingluo deliberately pretended to be unhappy, on the verge of crying.

"You mean I might be pregnant?" Ke Miaoran asked excitedly.

"What's possible? You're already pregnant. How could you be so careless, playing shuttlecock with me? Luckily, nothing serious happened. Aren't you afraid your husband will come after me?" Rong Yingluo continued to complain.

"Mrs. Gu, is this true?" Qi Zishuo was even more excited than Ke Miaoran.

"Of course, if you don't believe me, you can find another doctor to take your pulse. Your period is seven days late, and a skilled doctor can usually tell the difference," Rong Yingluo said with a smile.

"Thank you, Madam Gu." Qi Zishuo took a step back and bowed deeply to Rong Yingluo.

Then he sat down on the couch and pulled Ke Miaoran into his arms: "Miaoran, it's wonderful, we have a child, we really have a child."

Ignoring the couple watching nearby, Ke Miaoran hugged her husband tightly, tears streaming down her face: "We're having a baby."

She had been married into the Qi family for five years, a full five years.

In the first two years, there wasn't much pressure, but as the years went by, the way the Qi family looked at her changed.

Even the servants gossiped behind her back, saying that she was a barren hen and wouldn't let the third young master take a concubine.

Over the years, who can understand the bitterness in her heart?

If she can't have children, she's a useless person.

But she and her husband were in love and married because of their mutual affection. She couldn't bear to let her husband enter another woman's room, and her husband couldn't bear to let her down.

The two of them have persevered through pressure from all sides until now.

She finally ushered in her spring.

"Miaoran, you've suffered so much." Qi Zishuo's voice choked with emotion.

Gu Ce was also a little stunned. The fact that a couple had a child could make people so excited.

He didn't know what that feeling was like. He was the same age as Qi Zishuo, both twenty-three years old.

Judging from their excitement, Qi Zishuo must be really looking forward to having a child of his own.

As for him, he married his first wife when he was eighteen, and he has never consummated his marriage with a woman, let alone had children.

At this moment, Gu Ce began to feel anticipation.

Once he's cured of the poison, perhaps we can start thinking about it.

Seeing the couple so excited and immersed in their joy, Rong Yingluo was happy for them as well; she had once again created a good connection. Because of her medical skills, soon there would be another life in the world.

Rong Yingluo tugged at Gu Ce's sleeve, indicating that they should leave some space for the couple who were crying tears of joy.

Before the two could take a step, two people hurriedly walked in from outside the door. It was Madam Qi, Ke Miaoran's mother-in-law, accompanied by her maid.

She was extremely anxious when she learned that her third daughter-in-law had an accident.

"What's wrong with Miao Ran?" Zhao was startled when she first saw Ke Miao Ran facing her and her face covered in tears.

The couple then let go.

"Mother, great news! Miaoran is pregnant!" Qi Zishuo wiped his eyes, revealing a comical expression of both crying and laughing.

"What did you say?" Lady Qi thought she had misheard.

"Mother, Rong-mei just took my pulse and said I'm pregnant." Ke Miaoran's tears were still flowing, and her voice was thick with nasal tone.

"That's wonderful! I've been waiting for this for so many years, and it's finally here!" Lady Qi was also extremely excited.

"It doesn't hurt anymore." Ke Miaoran felt it and realized that the pain she had felt earlier was gone.

"She was just startled for a moment, and I pulled her back in time, so there's nothing wrong with her. But she can't exercise like she did today in the future. After three months, when the pregnancy is more stable, she should still exercise appropriately to keep her body healthy so that she can have a smooth delivery," Rong Yingluo instructed.

"Sister Rong, thank you so much." Ke Miaoran didn't know what to say, so she could only express her gratitude.

"What's our relationship? Why are you thanking me? You shouldn't take any pregnancy-preserving medication unless absolutely necessary." Rong Yingluo rarely had a close friend in the capital.

After her initial excitement subsided, Lady Qi took Rong Yingluo's hand and slipped a jade bracelet from her wrist onto Rong Yingluo's hand.

"Mrs. Gu, you are our family's benefactor. After Miaoran's baby is born, we will ask you to be our godmother." Madam Qi was the most direct.

"Madam Qi, you mustn't," Rong Yingluo tried to refuse.

This jade bracelet is clearly a fine piece, and it was even taken off from Lady Qi's right hand.

When wealthy women go out, the bracelet they wear on their left wrist is always ready to be given away, while the one they wear on their right wrist is what they truly like and cherish.

"Don't call me Madam Qi, just call me Auntie. Keep this safe." Madam Qi naturally wanted to help her daughter-in-law build a closer relationship with such a friend.

These are the friends who are true friends.

Moreover, with such excellent medical skills, we can ask her for help again if we encounter any problems in the future.

"Auntie." Rong Yingluo smiled sweetly and had no choice but to accept Madam Qi's gift.

This is the normal mother-in-law. Although she wants her son to take a concubine, it is only so that her son can have an heir. But she truly loves Ke Miaoran.

"That's more like it." Madam Qi held Rong Yingluo's hand tightly. "Miaoran, you should rest well here. Zishuo, take good care of your wife."

The group left the room, leaving the couple, who were still not quite excited, alone.

"Lord Gu, Madam Gu, most of the guests have arrived. My second uncle should be free by now. I'll take you to his study to see him." Madam Qi was looking for an opportunity to take them there, and this was a perfect opportunity.

At the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet at the Gu residence, Madam Qi made an appointment with Rong Yingluo to take this opportunity to examine the feng shui of the Zhao residence.

Lady Qi was the Empress's cousin and the daughter of the Empress's uncle.

Back then, the Empress's grandfather was the Emperor's mentor. The Emperor, who was still a prince at the time, would visit the Zhao family from time to time. He and the Empress fell in love and later married the Empress as his princess.

At that time, the emperor was not the crown prince. He was only made crown prince after the death of the first crown prince. During this period, Old Master Zhao helped the emperor a lot, which is why the Imperial Tutor's Mansion had a prominent position in the capital.

"Please!" Gu Ce let Madam Qi go first.

Rong Yingluo took the initiative to link arms with Madam Qi.

The three arrived outside Lord Zhao's study and learned that he was entertaining Prince An.

"Prince An is so old, yet he still comes out to attend a banquet. He must be in good health," Rong Yingluo said with a smile.

She prescribed a medicine and gave me pills, so I can go out and play again soon.

"Prince An and my second uncle are the same age. When they were young, they often played together. They were friends who grew up together," Madam Qi explained.

At this moment, the servant came out of the study and said, "The master invites the three of you in."

The three entered the study and found two elderly people inside.

"Greetings, Lord Gu." Old Master Zhao rose and bowed.

Old Master Zhao, whose full name was Zhao Xianshan, was sixty-two years old and his hair was nearly half white. As a third-rank scholar of the Hanlin Academy, he was obliged to pay his respects to Gu Ce.

"Old Master Zhao, this is impolite. You are the Emperor's father-in-law. There is no Lord Gu here today, only junior Gu Ce." Gu Ce quickly stopped him and gave a junior's bow.

"Gu Rongshi greets Old Master Zhao and Prince An." Rong Yingluo also performed a junior's greeting.

"Haha, sit down and let's talk." Zhao Xianshan invited the three of them to sit down.

"Madam Gu, I heard from my eldest niece that you are good at feng shui. How could a young girl like you know something that only hermits would know?" Zhao Xianshan asked bluntly.