After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

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Madam Wan sneered, "What are you afraid of! Your father and I aren't in the manor. You're out with your brother-in-law, so we won't have a chance to harm her!"

Su Chuan couldn't understand Wan Shi's plan, and Wan Shi had no intention of explaining it to him. She simply gave him some instructions and left.

The next day, Madam Wan brought some things to Qiufeng Courtyard. As soon as she entered, she saw Qiuju carrying a tray and hurriedly went up to greet her politely, "Miss Qiuju, is our Achuan here?"

Qiuju's gaze fell on the food box in Wan's hand. She shook her head and spoke softly, her voice as gentle as a feather tickling the hearts of those around her, "Auntie, you've come at an inopportune time. Su Chuan has gone out to run errands for the eldest young master. Do you have anything for him?"

Madam Wan sat down under the eaves with a cheerful smile and took a breather. She said, "It's nothing important. My daughter just gave birth to a big, healthy boy. My son-in-law's family is overjoyed. They treat her like royalty, giving her whatever she wants. My son-in-law even came over to tell us the good news. I was thinking that the masters of the manor will all be going to the temple to worship Buddha tomorrow."

The young master doesn't need Ah Chuan to serve him. It's a good opportunity to let him take his brother-in-law out for a stroll, buy some snacks that Xiao Yu likes, and then send him away. This will take up most of the day. I don't know if the young master can agree to this.

Sigh! We servants have no freedom at all. If only we could be like Miss Qiuju, at least we wouldn't have to be so mindful of others' feelings. I'm not going to say anymore. I still have to go and deliver some nourishing soup to my precious daughter-in-law. I need to let the young mistress and young master know that I care about my daughter-in-law too, otherwise the young mistress will scold me again.

You have no idea, even the madam gave me a hard time because I neglected Cuilan. Perhaps only after Cuilan's son is born will the masters treat me better. Being a mother-in-law like this is truly too difficult!

Wan successfully saw the undisguised jealousy in Qiu Ju's eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. Seeing that it was about time, he bid farewell to Qiu Ju.

After Wan left, Qiuju carried the tray to the study, glanced at the man on the desk, and lowered her eyes. "Young Master, Su Chuan's mother just came by and said that she wants Su Chuan to take Su Yu's husband out shopping tomorrow."

Young Master Bai's expression was tense. He finished writing the last stroke of his pen without even glancing at Qiu Ju, his attitude dismissive. "Let him go if he wants. He's just a nobody, only they treat him like a proper relative. It's laughable!"

Qiu Ju silently put down the tray and respectfully stepped aside, without responding to Young Master Bai's words.

Young Master Bai received no agreement, so he frowned slightly and glanced impatiently at Qiu Ju. "She really is a blockhead! The only thing that's passable is her body. She's not as good as her at all!"

Qiu Ju's face turned pale, and her whole body trembled slightly, but she dared not show it.

Young Master Bai seemed to think it wasn't enough, and after a while, he instructed, "Didn't you and Cuilan have a good relationship before? She's about to give birth, so take good care of her and have someone to talk to, so she doesn't become a block of wood from being locked up in the courtyard."

Qiuju couldn't believe she had heard it. She bit down hard on her lip and answered in a trembling voice, "Yes, sir."

After noon, Qiuju saw that Su Chuan was about to go out with Young Master Bai, so she secretly approached him and pleaded, "I haven't been feeling well lately and need to buy some medicine, but I don't want Young Master Bai to know. Could you please run the errand for me?"

After a brief moment of surprise, Su Chuan suppressed the turmoil in his heart and said, "I'm not sure where the young master is going either. If it's really inconvenient for you, you can write a note and give it to the little beggar at the back door, and have them run the errand for you."

It was Awang who told him about this. The lowly maids and servants in the mansion all knew about it, but the maids and servants with status were unaware of it, and their masters were even less aware of it.

Qiu Ju was dissatisfied with Su Chuan's evasive answer, but she had no time left and could only force a smile and thank him.

Su Chuan watched her departing figure, his eyes deep and unfathomable. The next morning, Su Chunsen led the masters and some servants of the manor to Wanfo Temple. Su Chuan also left the manor early, behaving as usual.

The streets were bustling with people early in the morning, and the aroma of various foods wafted through the air.

Su Chuan took Su Sheng to a time-honored pastry shop and said, "This shop only does business for half a day. Their mung bean cake and five-nut cake are very good. They have thin crusts and generous fillings. The mung bean cake, in particular, is smooth and delicate with a sweet taste. Women especially like it."

However, mung bean cakes don't keep very long. I've brought you here to familiarize yourself with the area, so you can buy some to try. You can come back early tomorrow morning to buy some before heading back.”

Su Sheng looked at the shop carefully and nodded repeatedly. "I'll remember it. I'll come over tomorrow."

Su Sheng bought some food for Su Chuan. The two ate a couple of bites and then went to the next restaurant. They ran around like this for a whole morning, visiting almost all the good restaurants in the county.

Around noon, Su Chuan took Su Sheng to a restaurant. The two ordered several dishes and a small pot of wine, and ate for half an hour in a pleasant manner. Afterwards, they went to a teahouse to sober up and listen to music, which was quite enjoyable.

Su Sheng's eyes were opened to new possibilities.

As the two were talking, Awang suddenly rushed in, panting, and grabbed Su Chuan, "I've finally found you! Hurry back, something's happened!"

Su Chuan's expression changed, and he quickly stood up. "What's going on? Master returned early?"

"Oh dear! What master? It's Cuilan, your wife! She...she...she miscarried!" Awang slapped his thigh, feeling sorry for Su Chuan. "I heard it was a boy, how could things have turned out like this?"

Su Chuan was momentarily dazed.

Su Sheng turned pale with fright and was at a loss for what to do. "Brother-in-law, you should go back and check on things. Do you want me to come with you?"

Su Chuan snapped out of his daze, patted Su Sheng on the shoulder, and smiled reassuringly, "It's alright, you go back to the inn and rest first. Buy the pastries first thing tomorrow morning and then head back. I probably won't be able to see you off."

Su Sheng was terrified and his mind was in a mess, so he could only listen to Su Chuan.

As soon as Su Chuan returned to the mansion, he was dragged by a group of old women to see Cui Lan. The courtyard outside the house was in a mess, filled with gossipy servants. They dispersed when they saw Su Chuan return.

As soon as Su Chuan entered the room, he saw Cui Lan lying on the bed with a pale face and bloodshot eyes. He walked over and asked the person taking care of Cui Lan to leave, then asked, "What happened?"

Cuilan angrily threw the medicine bowl at him, "You still dare to talk! Was it you? Was it you who harmed my son?"

Su Chuan frowned, standing still, speaking calmly, "I understand you're upset, but that's no reason to make baseless accusations! You know whether we've tried to harm you or not! Even if the young master investigates us, we're not afraid."

"But you, ever since you became pregnant, the master hasn't let you serve him. You've been given the best food and things, and the servants all say you're practically half a master. Under these circumstances, you still couldn't protect the child in your womb. Have you even thought about how you're going to explain this to the master?"