The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits
Chapter 274 - 278: The Struggle for the Inner House (Part 4)

Chapter 274: Chapter 278: The Struggle for the Inner House (Part 4)

Hehua bowed her head respectfully and said, "Miss has been unwell due to catching a cold recently, and today she has been incessantly crying. Madam is worried about her health and is not prepared to move her for the time being."

Upon hearing this was the reason, and not that Gai Yinyin was unwilling to return due to harboring resentment towards the Su Family, Old Madam immediately felt an immense relief.

She glared at her son, expressing her concern, "At this time of year, spring is chilly, and the child is still young, indeed not suitable to be moved... Is the child alright now?"

Hehua replied, "Judging from Madam’s expression afterwards, Miss’s condition should be alright."

Su Shi scoffed disdainfully, "She’s just a sickly little girl, not worth the anxiety and effort on your part, mother."

Su Shi said so coldly, seemingly oblivious to the fact that the child he deemed unworthy was of his own flesh and blood.

Or perhaps, he has never considered Su Li, who crawled out of Gai Yinyin’s belly, as his own child.

Su Shi, filled with joy, stared at Zhu Liusha’s protruding belly, "Mother, if you like children, once Liusha gives birth to a son, we can bring the child to you to be close to you and for you to enjoy."

Upon hearing Su Shi’s words, Zhu Liusha stiffened, suppressing her reluctance and managed a gentle smile towards Su Shi.

This endeared Su Shi even more to her, his gaze filled with happiness deepening.

Despite dissatisfaction with her husband for making a unilateral decision to place the child with his mother without consulting her, Zhu Liusha did not show any sign of it on her face.

Seeing that Old Madam’s anger had subsided a bit and her demeanor had become calmer, she smartly decided not to say anything disheartening.

She only planned to whisper into her husband’s ear later on.

Old Madam said, "Alright, seeing as you are inexperienced in these matters, bring the child to me when the time comes, and I will properly educate."

As soon as the soon-to-be-born grandson was mentioned, Old Madam’s interest in Gai Yinyin and her little granddaughter greatly diminished, her full attention attracted to Zhu Liusha’s belly.

Old Madam sipped her tea, pondered a bit more, and then lightly instructed Hehua, "Later you take my keys and open my private storehouse, find some nourishing items to send to Yinyin and my little granddaughter."

Su Shi, with a petulant pout, grumbled, "It’s just a little girl, a waste of good things. Mother, better to reward Liusha instead, for in her belly is your true grandson."

The off-key remarks of Su Shi frustrated and made Old Madam feel helpless. With impatience, she waved him away, "Go, go, go... Don’t stand in front of me, you just irritate me."

Su Shi immediately cracked a big smile, took Zhu Liusha’s hand, and hurriedly headed for the outside, "Alright then, I shall take Liusha back first, let’s not tire out your beloved grandson."

Once her son and the woman she disliked had left her sight, Old Madam gathered up her thoughts and commanded Hehua, "Seeing my son’s attitude, he seems to deeply loathe Yinyin, and now with a child from that woman in her belly, nothing much can be done at this moment."

"Ah... It’s all my fault. A son’s not under mother’s control after he grows up, it seems Yinyin will have to suffer this injustice."

"Hehua, later on send another one thousand taels to Yinyin, and tell her that we will bring her into the mansion after some time."

No matter how dissatisfied Old Madam was with Zhu Liusha, she had to consider her son’s attitude.

Mothers know their children best, and although her son was all smiles and seemingly filial to her now, it was all because she had not yet crossed his bottom line.

Su Shi led Zhu Liusha by the hand all the way to the small courtyard, the two of them silent the entire journey.

When they reached the courtyard entrance, Su Shi gently soothed her with a soft tone and patted the back of her hand, "I have wronged you."

Zhu Liusha felt a warmth in her chest, and all her grievances melted into a gentle stream of emotion swirling within, "I’m not aggrieved."

She knew her presence had harmed another innocent woman, yet she was not prepared to give up Su Shi’s love.

It was fate that brought her through the agony of a failed romance, leaving her heartbroken with a one-year-old daughter, and then to Su Shi.

This man, because of his love for his home, treated her daughter as his own, which was enough to move her deeply.

The more this was so, the harder it was for her to let go.

At the entrance of the small courtyard, a little girl just over a year old, led by a maid, wore a pink dress and eagerly stretched her neck, looking out.

Upon seeing Su Shi and Zhu Liusha approaching, she immediately let go of the maid’s hand and stumbled towards them in a toddling run.

The adorable little girl, her face breaking into a smile, threw her arms open and plunged into Su Shi’s embrace, rubbing her little head against him a couple of times, prompting a burst of hearty laughter from Su Shi.

Watching this affectionate father-daughter scene before her, Zhu Liusha, caressing her visibly pregnant belly, felt both joy and guilt.

She felt guilty that her child was depriving another little girl of a father’s love.

"When you give birth, and we open the ancestral shrine, we’ll record the names of both children in the family register."

Lost in her thoughts, Zhu Liusha’s face involuntarily revealed a touch of sorrow; suddenly hearing such a statement near her ear, she, despite trying to remain calm, couldn’t help her fingers from trembling.

"Sir," she said, "do you understand what you are saying?"

Su Shi, stroking his daughter’s braided pigtails, looked intently at Zhu Liusha, "Of course, Ah Yin is your child and naturally my child as well."

"I’ve told you before, I will provide a protective sky for you two. I know you say you believe, but in your heart, you’ve always been distrustful."

"Don’t be afraid, I will prove my promise to you through my actions."

"Once the child in your womb is born, our family of four will live a good life together."

"From now on, Ah Yin will be the young lady of Duke Ying Mansion, and I will plan her future for you to rest assured."

With one arm around his little daughter and the other around Zhu Liusha, the three enjoyed a moment of tender affection, causing any onlooker to remark upon a deeply loving family trio.

Meanwhile, Hehua, following Old Madam’s orders, had brought many things over to the inn again.

Even though the doctor at the medical hall had assured her that Madam Gai Yinyin was unhurt, she still couldn’t settle down.

Her eyes red, she sat on the bed crying, tears flowing as her child wept.

Su Li had been through many lifetimes, but this was truly the first time she deeply felt that women were made of water, especially her mother in this lifetime.

She dared not cry anymore; Gai Yinyin clutched her handkerchief, a pitiable sight that inexplicably guilt-tripped Su Li’s heart.

Hehua’s arrival with the items was a relief to Su Li.

Gai Yinyin maintained her dignity in a way that truly worried her she might faint.

When Gai Yinyin saw her guest, she carefully placed the child in her arms onto the bed before tidying her hair and approaching to greet them.

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