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Chapter 122 Self-Indulgent Feelings

The day after the banquet, Liu Cuiyi sent someone to tell Wen Mingqian that she was indeed pregnant.

Wen Mingqian was naturally happy for her and said, "If she gives birth to a boy this time, she will have someone to rely on for life, and the two sisters, Yan'er and Shu'er, will also have someone to support them in the future."

"I hope God will bless her!" Zhang Ma said. "If she has another daughter this time, her in-laws will probably look down on her even more."

“Women are already at a disadvantage in this world, and if they don’t have their own sons or brothers, they have even less to rely on.” Wen Mingqian sighed helplessly, “Moreover, her family has never been willing to stand up for her.”

"Yes, this person is naturally a bit weak-willed. If everything goes well, it's fine, but once things don't go their way, they suffer a lot from setbacks," said Zhang Ma. "The Zhou family isn't a virtuous family, it's so tough!"

"Make some of your best desserts and send them to her. Tell the messenger to tell her that I'll be visiting her in a few days and would like to eat anything from our household. Just send word over," Wen Mingqian told Zhang Ma.

Previously, it was always Liu Cuiyi who came to the Gong family, but now that she is pregnant, she naturally focuses on taking care of her pregnancy.

Wen Mingqian didn't go to the Zhou family before because of his bad reputation; if he did, the Zhou family would blame Liu Cuiyi because of him.

But things are different now. When Old Madam Gong appeared at her own banquet, she made the Gong family's stance clear to everyone.

The Zhou family would naturally know this as well.

In fact, not only the Zhou family understood this, but everyone who had dealings with the Gong family could see it clearly.

When Wen Mingqian returned to her hometown while pregnant, Song Shi took over the reins of the second branch of the family. Now that Song Shi is dead, Wen Mingqian has taken over the reins again, and Old Madam Gong is protecting her in every way, which is tantamount to announcing to everyone that the Gong family approves of Wen Mingqian.

“I went to deliver some things to the old lady, and she said that with the Ghost Festival over, it’s time for the fourth young master to go back to school.” Sang Er came in with a smile and said, “She also said that the Feng family prepared the school supplies in the spring. This time, we’ve also prepared the supplies for the Feng family’s heir.”

“That’s exactly right, that’s what I was thinking too,” Wen Mingqian said. “And the gifts for the teachers will also be handled by our family.”

"The old lady also said that if the eldest and second young masters also need to have their own affairs, the old lady will pay for it and let the eldest wife handle it," Sang Er said. "You don't need to worry about it at all."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ma said, "The old lady of the Gong family is indeed a hundred times better than before."

“People tend to become more charitable as they get older,” Wen Mingqian said.

“I don’t think so. In the end, it’s because I feel indebted to you for making you suffer so many years of injustice. Anyone with a conscience would feel guilty,” Zhang Ma said. “There’s also the matter of making Yunying keep an eye on Gong Er so that he doesn’t keep coming here to harass us.”

Now, Zhang Ma and Sang Er are treating Gong Xu like a thief, as if he were carrying a plague.

Speaking of Gong Xu, he also had some good colleagues in the government office.

During a casual conversation that day, a superior surnamed Su said, "A few days ago, your household hosted a banquet for the women of the household, and my wife attended as well. When she came back, she praised your wife highly, saying that she was both virtuous and beautiful. It's a pity that your family doesn't have a daughter, otherwise we would definitely want to arrange a marriage between you and your family."

Gong Xu was naturally pleased to hear this, but said modestly, "Madam, you flatter me. My wife is far from being so outstanding; she is merely a woman of small talent and minor virtues."

Another said, "Brother Gong, you are too modest. We have all heard that your wife is a rare and virtuous helper, managing the household perfectly. She is also incredibly kind and capable. Wasn't your new concubine chosen by her personally? What a beautiful woman!"

The others joined in the commotion, and Gong Xu couldn't suppress the smirk on his face. What man wouldn't be happy about this?
Taking advantage of the situation, everyone urged him to treat them to a meal, and Gong Xu readily agreed.

It was dark when he came back, half-drunk.

Wen Mingqian naturally didn't care about him and never asked whether he had returned.

Gong Xu entered the room with slightly unsteady steps. The servant asked, "Is Master still going to see the Old Madam?" "I drank some wine today, so I won't go, lest I offend the Old Madam," Gong Xu replied.

"Shall we go to Aunt Yun's courtyard?" the servant asked.

Gong Xu stopped and thought for a moment before saying, "You go feed the horses, I'll go to the lady's side."

It was already quite late when Zhang Ma led the people to inspect the front and back yards to see if everything was in order.

Sang Er went to the east courtyard to deliver flower patterns to Madam Wei.

Two older maids went to prepare bathwater, while Wen Mingqian only had one younger maid, Mei'er, by his side.

When Gong Xu entered, he saw Wen Mingqian sitting under the lamp reading, dressed in a moon-white gauze robe, his slender hands holding the book. His long black hair cascaded down, making his face appear even smaller and fairer.

She possessed no trace of vulgarity, only understated elegance.

Under the lamplight, with drunken eyes, Gong Xu gazed upon the beauty, his heart filled with longing.

He's been thinking about Wen Mingqian these days, but he can't get close to him, which is making him incredibly frustrated.

Mei called out "Master," and Wen Mingqian raised his head as well.

"Get out!" Gong Xu said to Mei'er in the manner of a master, "Close the door."

How could Mei'er dare disobey? Besides, she had always seen Wen Mingqian treat Gong Xu with great respect, so she hurriedly ran out and closed the door behind her.

“Master is drunk.” Wen Mingqian put down his book and stood up. “I’ll have someone prepare some hangover soup for you.”

"I don't want any hangover soup, I just want you!" Gong Xu grabbed Wen Mingqian. "What do you want me to do for you to accept me?"

Wen Mingqian forcefully pulled his hand back, took a step back, and looked at Gong Xu. Her eyes were so cold, comparable to the lonely moon on a winter night: "Master is drunk. He should go to Yunying's room to rest."

"I don't want to go to her side, I want to stay here with you! We're husband and wife, it's only natural for me to stay with you!" Gong Xu acted like a rogue. "I was sorry for what I did to you before, I promise I'll make it up to you tenfold in the future, treat you well, and never make you sad again, okay? Mingqian."

Gong Xu had kept these words in his heart for a long time, and today, fueled by alcohol, he finally spoke them out, feeling a sense of relief.

"Someone come here and help the master back to rest!" Wen Mingqian shouted towards the outside.

"No one is allowed in!" Gong Xu shouted like a madman, grabbing Wen Mingqian in a tight embrace. "I'm staying here tonight! Not only tonight, but every day from now on!"

Wen Mingqian was in his arms, and he finally pulled her into his embrace again!

Even if she struggles and pushes him away, he will never let go.

Wen Mingqian resisted desperately, but the difference in their physical strength was too great.

The smell of alcohol on Gong Xu and his touch made her extremely irritated and nauseous, making her wish she had a knife in her hand to stab Gong Xu in the heart.

But Gong Xu couldn't sense her disgust. Instead, he said, infatuated, "You smell so good! You're like a fairy! Don't be angry with me anymore. I swear I'll never doubt you again. I know you still have feelings for me; you're just being stubborn!"