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

Chapter 178 The Threat of the Zhu Family

Looking at Zhu Yixuan, who was squatting in front of her and only a fist's distance away, Zhu burst into tears. "I don't know anything. My husband saw Su Chuan go to the pharmacy to buy medicine and then enter the villa in Yong'an Lane. He inquired around and said that a woman who had just given birth lived in that villa, and that the three members of the Su family were servants of that family."

My husband said, "You've been keeping a mistress, but I know nothing about it, I didn't ask anything, I promise!"

Zhu Yixuan's face was as black as the bottom of a pot as he stared dangerously at the Zhu family member in front of him. "Besides you and Bai Feng, who else knows about this?"

Madam Zhu wanted to say Rulan, but fearing that Zhu Yixuan would kill Rulan, she hurriedly shook her head frantically, "No, no."

Zhu Yixuan stared intently at Zhu Shi for a long while, then suddenly laughed, "Very well! Tell me, how should I deal with the two of you?"

Madam Zhu was terrified. "Big brother, I've already warned my husband that he would never tell anyone. Look, I haven't told anyone about this since I returned to the Zhu family. I won't tell anyone now, and I swear I won't tell anyone in the future!"

Zhu Yixuan took a deep breath, seemingly pondering how to deal with the Zhu couple.

Zhu begged for mercy desperately.

After a long while, Zhu Yixuan slowly said, "Your sister-in-law suffered a miscarriage and hemorrhage. The doctor said that she can never get pregnant again. This has been a huge blow to her. Just now, she kept shouting in the mansion that she wanted to kill you and that the Zhu family should sever ties with you."

I came here to give her an explanation. What are your plans for this?

Zhu was dumbfounded. Fortunately, since her life was at stake, she wasn't about to do anything foolish. She immediately said urgently, "Brother, I clearly didn't do anything. It was her, she was the one who mocked me first and stole my ginseng. I was just returning what she said to me. She's just narrow-minded and got herself into this mess. It has nothing to do with me!"

"But the Cui family won't care about these things; they'll just blame everything on you."

Zhu fell silent immediately, not uttering a word.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Yixuan said, "From now on, you should not go back to your parents' home."

Zhu was greatly alarmed.

Zhu Yixuan added, "Of course, this is also to prevent you from having another conflict with your sister-in-law. As for my business with Bai Feng, it will continue as usual. But if I hear any rumors that shouldn't be circulating, I will have no choice but to stand with the Cui family, understand?"

Madam Zhu nodded hurriedly, "I understand, I understand, I understand everything."

Seeing that Madam Zhu was so obedient, Zhu Yixuan's expression finally softened a lot. He took out a few silver notes from his pocket, placed them on the table, and left.

After leaving the Bai family, he went straight back to the Zhu family. He first comforted the emotionally unstable Cui Shi, and then went to the Cui family with gifts.

They went to the villa in Yong'an Lane only after everything outside was resolved.

As soon as Zhu Yixuan reached the door, he heard faint cries of a baby coming from the courtyard, and a strange feeling suddenly arose in his heart.

As soon as the courtyard gate opened, Zhu Yixuan eagerly asked Su Chunsen, "Yunyun gave birth, right? Boy or girl?"

Su Chunsen was angry with Zhu Yixuan, but dared not show it. He only replied respectfully and distantly, "It's a boy."

Zhu Yixuan was overjoyed and, without even glancing at Su Chunsen, strode off to the backyard.

As soon as he entered the house, he saw Ke Yunyun sitting on the soft couch, holding her child and coaxing her to sleep. Her face was adorned with a gentle smile. Zhu Yixuan unconsciously slowed his pace and spoke softly, "Good Yun'er, I've come to see you."

"Young Master?" Ke Yunyun stood up, holding the child.

Zhu Yixuan quickly went over and hugged her and the child, then sat down. His gaze fell on the child and he couldn't look away. "This is...my son?"

Ke Yunyun smiled gently and nodded slightly, "Yes, Young Master has been too busy to come, so I gave the child a nickname, Ankang, and I'm waiting for Young Master to give him a formal name."

A pang of guilt welled up in Zhu Yixuan's heart. She dared not look Ke Yunyun in the eye and stared intently at the child.

The baby in Ke Yunyun's arms seemed to sense something, slowly opened its eyes, looked at Zhu Yixuan, and after a moment its little mouth suddenly pursed up and cried out loudly and forcefully, clearly a healthy baby.

Thinking of his sickly eldest son, Zhu Yixuan grew even more fond of the child in Ke Yunyun's arms, and said, "The nickname you chose is very good. His formal name will be Zhu Kangcheng. I hope he will be healthy and have all his wishes fulfilled."

Ke Yunyun was overjoyed, "Thank you, Young Master, for bestowing this name upon him. Our Kangcheng will surely be healthy and strong."

After Xiaoxi changed the baby's diaper, the crying baby immediately quieted down and even winked at Xiaoxi.

That little face is just so adorable.

Zhu Yixuan's heart melted instantly, and he eagerly asked Xiao Xi to give him the child.

Zhu Yixuan, who had never even held his eldest son, looked at his son in his arms with eyes full of loving tenderness. He unconsciously shook his legs and feet to soothe the baby, and soon the baby was lulled to sleep.

Zhu Yixuan was extremely proud, even more excited than closing a big deal. "Yunyun, look, our son is asleep! He's so easy to take care of!"

When his eldest son was born, his cries were so weak they sounded like a cat's meow. He didn't dare touch him, fearing he might accidentally kill the child. Ever since the child was born, there has been no peace in Cui's courtyard. Day and night, there were the baby's cries. The maids and servants who served him were exhausted, and they were also terrified.

He had always thought that babies were troublesome and difficult to care for, but only today did he realize that he had misunderstood.

Ke Yunyun laughed and said, "He is not fussy at all. He only cries when he is hungry, wet, or has pooped. Otherwise, he is very well-behaved. He eats and sleeps, and after waking up, he can play for a while. I don't feel tired even when I take care of him myself."

Zhu Yixuan frowned with worry when she remembered Su Chuan going to the pharmacy. "How are you feeling? Have you seen a doctor? I've been too busy lately and haven't been able to take care of you. I'm sorry you've suffered. Don't worry, I'll make it up to you."

Ke Yunyun shook her head understandingly, "I know you're busy, young master, and I didn't dare let my cousin and the others bother you. Fortunately, before I gave birth, my cousin-in-law brought over a doctor from Moshi Town, and the midwife was also an experienced doctor from outside the city. With them by my side, my delivery of Ankang went quite smoothly."

However, I'm still recovering and need to take some tonics regularly. Also, some people in the neighborhood occasionally ask my uncle about me; perhaps because you don't come around often, they find it strange.

Zhu Yixuan's expression changed slightly as he recalled what Zhu Shi had said when she threatened him, and he couldn't help but worry.

This county town is neither small nor large. Ke Yunyun's existence will be discovered sooner or later. If Cui gives birth to another healthy son for him, he won't care if Ke Yunyun and her son are exposed. He can continue to keep them in Yong'an Lane.

But now it is clear that Cui can no longer give him a healthy son. In order to appease Cui and the Cui family, he cannot allow his concubine to give birth to a son. Therefore, Ke Yunyun's child is especially precious and absolutely cannot be harmed.

(End of this chapter)