The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 1085 - 1079: Pregnant

Chapter 1085: Chapter 1079: Pregnant

The great army from Lingnan had already marched to the north, and Jin Zijin had set off early to join them. His greatest concern upon leaving was Gu Youyou.

Gu Youyou had planned to go with him, but considering the immense amount of work to be done behind the scenes, she was indispensable. She ultimately decided to stay.

Fortunately, ten days after Jin Zijin’s departure, Gu Youyou found out that she was finally pregnant. This body had been greatly depleted over the years, but after her careful nurturing, she had finally succeeded in conceiving.

Both spouses were getting on in years, so the arrival of this child was undeniably joyous news.

Xiang Chun was so excited she couldn’t stay still, bustling around the room and then saying in a hurry, "I must go back to the Lin Residence and tell the old Madam."

Gu Youyou made a sign for silence and said, "No, we can’t publicize this matter. It’s enough that you know. Keep your composure and make sure no one else finds out."

With Jin Zijin not around, she couldn’t guarantee that the Empress’s party wouldn’t cause trouble.

Now that Prince Qin and the eldest Prince both had offspring, if her King Jin couldn’t produce a child, she’d surely go mad.

Xiang Chun swallowed her words and nodded, "Right, we can’t make a fuss. But once the belly starts to show, we can’t hide it!"

Gu Youyou smiled, touching her stomach, "It doesn’t matter, the weather is turning cooler, I can wear looser clothes to conceal it."

Looks like this season’s outfits from Manxiu Building will have to feature loose babydoll dresses.

Yin Shuang rushed into the courtyard, looking extremely flustered.

"Madam of the eldest Prince, Master Gui urgently requests an audience."

Gui Yunxi was an outsider, so he couldn’t enter Gu Youyou’s inner courtyard; hence, to meet Gu Youyou, he had to send a message.

Xiang Chun asked, "What does he want?"

Xiang Chun thought that after receiving the news of Gu Youyou’s pregnancy, she should rest more and not handle everything personally as before.

Yin Shuang shook her head, "I don’t know, but he seemed very urgent."

Gu Youyou frowned slightly; she had no choice but to stand up and follow her out.

Gui Yunxi waited outside, looking at Gu Youyou and then at Xiang Chun and Yin Shuang, who seemed like they wanted to speak but stopped themselves.

Gu Youyou glanced at him indifferently and said to Xiang Chun and Yin Shuang, "You may leave now."

Yin Shuang promptly retreated after saluting, while Xiang Chun, though reluctant, still followed Yin Shuang upon seeing Gu Youyou’s displeased demeanor.

With no one else around, Gu Youyou asked, "What’s the matter?"

Gui Yunxi lowered his voice, "Miss Du is here, hiding in my stable."

Miss Du?

Hadn’t she gone to Xining?

Gu Youyou had previously instructed Jin Zijin to have people pursue Miss Du, and when the pursuers returned, they reported Miss Du had encountered bandits on her way and was even taken to be the bandit leader’s wife. Fortunately, she was rescued by a passing trade caravan. She was fine except for the shock she had suffered and subsequently made it safely to Xining, where she linked up with the local businesses there. Only then had Gu Youyou been reassured.

But why had Miss Du come here? Why did she avoid the main entrance, not asking to be announced, and not returning to Jinxiu City, but instead, hiding in the stable to see Gui Yunxi?

"What did she say?"

Gui Yunxi shook his head, "Nothing, but both she and Cuiya were wearing veils and bamboo hats; it looked like they didn’t want to be recognized."

Gu Youyou was stunned for a moment and then said softly, "Then let’s go see her."

However, Gu Youyou stopped after only a few steps, looking at the sky and saying, "No, I can’t go. Have them wait a while, and when it gets darker, I’ll have Xiang Chun bring them in."