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Chapter 41 Pretending to be Weak

At this time, Madam Song did not take a nap. She had been waking up late these past two days and felt sleepy before her nap time. She dozed off for more than half an hour and woke up just in time for lunch.

She was reclining on the couch, leaning against soft pillows, with Hua Hong fanning her. There were many snacks on a small table next to her.

With an extremely obsequious expression, Granny Yang said to Madam Song in a humble tone, "Our young mistress is so lucky! She deserves to be the nemesis of that Wen woman!"

Now that we have this joyous occasion, the master's heart is naturally entirely with you; he won't be able to spare even a fraction of it from the other side!

"Never mind, perhaps this child came at the wrong time." Madam Song said with a touch of affectation, "It's not anything else, it's just that he's taking up too much of my energy."

“Young Madam, you are overthinking it. We all know how much Master loves the children,” said Granny Yang. “He will naturally dote on you even more.”

"Hmph, if they find out, they'll be furious." Madam Song glanced eastward and said smugly.

"What's the use of getting angry and bursting her belly?! Her belly will never swell up again!" Granny Yang said viciously. "Master has long since completely abandoned her!"

“Don’t be so sure of yourself,” Madam Song shook her head. “Times have changed. Wen Mingqian is very different now than before.”

Besides, men are like that; it's hard for them not to fall in love with one after another. Now that I'm pregnant, I can't serve my master as before, so it's inevitable that some people will try to take advantage of my vulnerability!

As Song spoke, she winked at Granny Yang, who then told Hua Hong to leave.

“What the young lady says is right, we can’t let our guard down,” said Granny Yang. “Speaking of Guiqi, it would be best to get rid of that plague god as soon as possible.”

“I will not have peace of mind until I get rid of that mother and son,” said Madam Song. “But this time we must be more careful and make sure we don’t end up like the last two times, where we were caught by them.”

The master and servant, after talking back and forth, started plotting to harm someone again.

When Gong Xu returned in the afternoon, as soon as he entered the courtyard, Granny Yang rushed up and said, "Congratulations, sir! Congratulations, sir!"

"What good news is there?" Gong Xu asked. "How is the young mistress? Is she feeling better?"

"Indeed, the young mistress is pregnant!" Granny Yang said proudly. "The doctor I called this morning came and said it's a pregnancy pulse, and she's been pregnant for over a month."

Gong Xu was indeed pleased to hear this, and rushed into the room, where Song Shi was just getting up from the couch.

Gong Xu quickly stepped forward and pressed her down: "Sit down, don't get up."

“Master is being too cautious. This isn’t my first pregnancy,” Madam Song said with a smile. “Besides, it’s still early! There’s no need to be so careful.”

"You have to be extra careful during the first three months of pregnancy, you must pay close attention." Gong Xu's face beamed with joy. "That's wonderful!"

"My lord, I don't know why, but I always feel uneasy," Madam Song said to Gong Xu with a worried expression, placing her hand on her lower abdomen.

"Pregnant women are prone to mood swings, don't be afraid." Gong Xu hugged her and comforted her gently.

"My lord, this time you will definitely protect my child and me, won't you?" Song's tears came easily. "I really can't bear the pain of losing my child."

"Don't worry, it won't happen. I will make sure you are all safe and sound," Gong Xu assured him. "Your heartache is my heartache too."

He spoke with heartfelt sincerity, yet he failed to see the utter ruthlessness hidden in Song's tear-filled eyes.

“Master…” Song sobbed, “This concubine… can only… rely on your protection…” Gong Xu was most susceptible to her charms, so Song had mastered the art of acting coquettish and weak.

He once wished that Wen Mingqian could be as delicate and dependent as a little bird, while he could provide her with the protection of a pine tree.

Later, he realized that he could not melt away Wen Mingqian's arrogance and stubbornness. She was like a cat that did not love people, elegant and dignified, but distant and difficult to get close to.

She never asks for help from herself. Even though she could easily get through something by shedding a few tears, softening her stance, or acting cute, she refuses to do it.

Women are considered yin, so they should serve their husbands gently and obediently, instead of clinging to their damned arrogance!
In this respect, Gong Xu felt he had sufficient reason to dislike Wen Mingqian.

Moreover, she did such a vicious thing.

Although Song's tears and sobs did not mention Wen Mingqian at all, every word she uttered clearly pointed to her.

Gong Xu then remembered his original plan: "Don't worry, the old lady will be back in a few days. I will then inform my mother and ask her to leave here as soon as possible."

"Master, won't doing this put you in a difficult position? Won't it be too... too heartless?" Madam Song asked, sobbing.

Gong Xu cupped her face in his hands, as if holding a white lotus flower in his palm, and said with heartache, "You must not have such thoughts. It's all her own fault. Why should I be in a difficult position? I should be protecting you!"

Okay, stop crying. You're pregnant now, so it's best to avoid being sad. Wipe your tears and let's have dinner together!
Bao'er will be back soon. Don't let him see you crying, or he'll worry.

“Yes,” Madam Song nodded obediently while wiping away her tears, “It’s all my fault, I’m always so suspicious.”

"I have a day off tomorrow, so I'll take you out for a walk to clear your head," Gong Xu said. "It's been a long time since I bought you any jewelry. Let's visit a few jewelry shops tomorrow and pick out a few pieces you like."

"My lord, you truly love me." Madam Song was deeply moved. "I often think that if there is an afterlife, I still want to stay by your side. Even if I can't be a human, being a cat or a dog would be fine too."

“Silly girl, we’ll still be husband and wife in our next life, a proper husband and wife,” Gong Xu said. “I don’t want you to turn into some kind of cat or dog.”

"But I have already enjoyed enough blessings in this life. My master treats me so well, I always feel that I am not worthy of it. How could I dare to have such extravagant hopes in the next life?" Madam Song always humbled herself so much while praising Gong Xu so highly, which made it hard for him not to feel pleased.

After all, men are inherently arrogant.

Gong Baoan then returned from the school, and the family of three enjoyed a happy reunion.

"Master, Madam, the Fourth Young Master has come to pay his respects," Liu Yun said as she entered.

Wealthy families valued the custom of paying respects to their ancestors morning and evening, and Gong Chang'an had to greet Gong Xu every morning and evening.

Gong Xu, not wanting to upset Madam Song, instructed, "Tell him not to come to the young mistress's courtyard anymore, and to waive all the formalities of paying respects! There's no need for those empty formalities."

The father-son relationship, which had seemed to be gradually healing, returned to its original state of not seeing each other because of Song's pregnancy.

"Fourth Young Master, the Master said that you no longer need to come to this courtyard, nor do you need to pay your respects morning and evening." Liu Yun went out and relayed Gong Xu's words to Gong Chang'an.

Gong Chang'an didn't really care, but he still had to pretend to be disappointed. He nodded and turned away dejectedly.

(End of this chapter)