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

Chapter 119 Cuilan's Miscarriage
"An explanation? My son is gone! He was murdered! How can I explain this?" Cuilan's face was contorted with rage, her eyes wide open, as if she wanted to pierce Su Chuan with her gaze. "You'd better be truly innocent, or I will make your whole family pay with their lives!"

Su Chuan didn't continue to pester her. As he went out, he bumped into Qiu Ju, who had come to visit him. He quickly clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Miss Qiu Ju."

"I've heard about what happened, but unfortunately there's nothing I can do to help. How is Cuilan?" Qiuju asked with concern.

Su Chuan shook his head and sighed, feeling very regretful. "She's heartbroken that the child is gone. I want to see a doctor and ask about the situation."

Qiuju nodded in understanding. "The doctor hasn't left yet. I'll take you there."

The two arrived at the doctor's resting room.

Su Chuan introduced himself.

The doctor sighed, "I've already examined the woman. It's likely that she ate something inappropriate that caused the miscarriage. She said she ate a bowl of bird's nest porridge this morning, and some snacks before noon. At noon, she had nourishing chicken soup, which was no different from usual. Since she ate everything, I can't see the remaining food and therefore can't make a diagnosis."

Another point is that the fetus was quite far along, and the miscarriage caused immense harm to the mother. I had to administer strong medication to save her life, and it will likely be difficult for her to conceive again in the future.

He didn't want to say much, but he couldn't hide it from the patient's husband.

Su Chuan put on a sorrowful expression, thanked the doctor repeatedly, paid the money and sent the person away, then immediately went to the kitchen to hold someone accountable.

Seeing Su Chuan's relentless pursuit, the cook also lost her temper. "I understand that you lost your son, but you can't falsely accuse someone for no reason. I have no grudge against your wife, why would I harm her? What good would it do me?"

Su Chuan couldn't reveal those shameful things, so he could only leave the mansion and head to Wanfo Temple in frustration.

They happened to encounter the Bai family's returning troops halfway through their journey.

The coachman and the young master and his wife inside the carriage reported: "Young master, young mistress, Su Chuan has arrived and says he has urgent news to report."

Zhu frowned subconsciously, but said nothing.

Young Master Bai lifted the curtain and asked calmly, "What is it?"

Su Chuan steeled himself and stepped forward, nervously reporting, "Young Master, something terrible has happened, Cuilan has miscarried."

"What?" Young Master Bai's expression changed visibly, and he glared fiercely at Su Chuan.

Su Chuan hurriedly explained, "She was fine when I left this morning. After noon, people from the manor came looking for me, saying that Cuilan had miscarried. I rushed back to the manor, and the doctor was still there. I asked about the situation, and the doctor said that Cuilan had eaten something wrong, but Cuilan said that she ate the same things as usual."

The junior servant went to find the cook, but the cook started arguing with him, saying he was a bully who relied on his master's power, that he was useless and couldn't investigate further, so he had no choice but to come to the eldest young master.

"Useless trash!" Young Master Bai cursed angrily and slammed the carriage curtain shut.

When Madam Zhu heard that Cuilan had miscarried, she wanted to lash out, but she was not as quick to react as Young Master Bai. Now that she saw her husband caring so much about Cuilan, even if she was stupid, she would realize that something was wrong.

Fortunately, she was clever and didn't question him on the spot, but kept the matter to herself, which inadvertently saved Su Chuan from a disaster. The group returned to the mansion.

Enraged, Madam Bai ordered a thorough investigation into Cuilan's miscarriage.

Zhu had already harbored some suspicions, and now seeing her husband and mother-in-law making such a fuss over her dowry maid, she felt not happy, but rather inexplicably angry.

While the young master Bai went to the main courtyard, she secretly followed him. She even had her maids and servants send Li Mama and the others away, while she hid under the window to eavesdrop.

"Mother, was it those three lowly bastards from the Su family who did it?" Young Master Bai gritted his teeth, and Madam Zhu could hear his anger without even looking at him.

Madam Bai sighed and shook her head wearily. "It shouldn't be. I already warned Su Chunsen's family. Ever since that incident in early spring, she hasn't dared to act like a mother-in-law in front of Cuilan. Cuilan isn't stupid either; she never lets them touch her food or belongings."

Today, Su Chunsen and his wife left the mansion very early. Su Chuan only left with your permission. There weren't many people left in the mansion today, mostly servants on duty in various places, unless Su Chunsen's family bribed those servants.

So I just had Granny Li question all the possible people, and none of them were suspects!
In the end, it's all because Cuilan is too stupid! Even pregnant, she doesn't stay quiet, constantly causing trouble. She's not well-liked in the household. I've investigated, and the people below are still angry, saying I misjudged people!

"Insolence! They're nothing but lowly creatures, how dare they talk about their master? Just beat them to death and sell them off!" Young Master Bai angrily smashed his cup.

Madam Bai frowned unhappily. "You may be angry, but why are you taking it out on me like this? It is indeed a pity that the child is gone, but there is plenty of time in the future, and there are many women who can give birth."

Actually, I never thought highly of Cuilan's child. Not only would the birth of the child cause a lot of trouble, but it would also give that bitch an excuse to be arrogant! Now that she's lost the child, she can't cause any more trouble. Just coax her a little more, and from now on, pretend that what happened between you and Cuilan never happened. Your mother will find you a beautiful and considerate woman to serve you.”

If her son had taken a liking to a servant girl in the household, it would have been easier to arrange for her to be placed in Qiufeng Courtyard. However, her son and daughter-in-law's maid had taken a liking to each other, so no matter what she did, she couldn't overstep her daughter-in-law's authority to make the decision.

However, the daughter-in-law is intolerant, and it would be awkward to be rejected by her. Cuilan's presence could also easily damage the relationship between the son and daughter-in-law.

That's why she didn't let her son marry Cuilan, but instead betrothed Cuilan to Su Chuan. Little did she expect that Cuilan would still be restless after getting married, and even seduced her son and got pregnant.

Although it's a pity that her child is gone, she feels mostly relieved.

Young Master Bai stood up angrily, "Mother, you know Zhu Shi's temper. The reason you were able to betroth Su Yu to me before was because Su Yu was a servant born into the family, and Su Chuan was my close follower. Even if Zhu Shi disliked him, she couldn't openly refuse."

But that time it didn't work out, and there aren't any pretty maids in the mansion. If you try to find someone for your son again, it will only be a woman found outside. Madam Zhu will definitely make a big fuss, and she might even hold a grudge against you.

Originally, I thought that even if Cuilan gave birth to a son, the child's identity could not be made public, but he was still my bloodline. Even if Zhu Shi did not agree to me taking a concubine, it would not matter. I could wait until she got pregnant and gave birth.

Now that Su Yu has given birth to a son, her belly shows no sign of pregnancy, and Cuilan lost her baby, aren't you worried?"

Madam Bai coaxed gently, "How could I not be anxious! Look at those illegitimate sons who got married and moved away; they all have children now, and that makes me even more uneasy!"
But what can we do? The Zhu family is more powerful than our Bai family, and the two families have a complicated relationship. You also have to rely on your brother-in-law. Can you turn against the Zhu family?

"Son, listen to your mother. A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan! Cuilan isn't worth your anger. I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If I find out the truth, I will punish those responsible severely. If I don't find out, don't take it too seriously. It wouldn't be good if Zhu Shi noticed anything amiss."