Gu Tingye answered anxiously in no time as if he was about to jump, “How can she compare to my mother!”

Bai shi had been from a rich family and lived an extravagant life. She had brought the money which could save the Gu family when she had got married, which meant that she had made a great contribution to the Gu"s but never been treated fairly. However, Manniang… she had irritated Old Master and disturbed the family for so many times, not to mention other things she had done.

As he remembered that, Gu Tingye couldn"t help pinch Minglan and said in a half-joking half-serious tone, “What nonsense are you talking about? After our child is born, I"ll definitely deal with you!” His voice sounded very breezy and not that sad anymore.

That want Minglan wanted to see. She chuckled adorably and apologized sincerely that she wouldn"t say that again. After they chatted for a long time, they both fell into asleep in great mood.

Before Minglan had fallen asleep, Minglan suddenly gave out a wry smile. Mr. Gu, the returned prodigal, had just made a touching emotional statement once in a blue moon. Unfortunately, the only thing an ordinary person like her had been thinking was creating a better living condition for her own child.

Before dawn, everyone in Marquis Ningyuan"s mansion knew that an imperial doctor had gone to the Cheng Manor.

“She"s pregnant?” Old Madam Qin had just got up and was eating breakfast on the arhat bed. Hearing the news, she put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth with her handkerchief gracefully, “What a coincidence. She learned about her pregnancy right after Old Madam Yang had criticized her about that. Perhaps she was incited by those words. We should let another imperial doctor to have a check. I don"t want her to act rashly in a rage.”

Shao shi who was eating with her said with a smile, “That result is definite. She has been pregnant for two months.”

Old Madam Qin blew the cubilose porridge in her bowl gently and said with a soft voice, “Then it must be real. I feel kind of sad. Since she knew about it long ago, why did she hide it from us. Is she afraid of anything? If she told us yesterday, Old Madam Yang would at least be happy.”

Shao shi said smilingly, “It was said that she had just known it yesterday too.” Old Madam Qin snorted without saying anything.

Zhu shi who was eating by the round table smiled and said, “Mother, after you finished eating, let"s visit second sister-in-law. I heard that the servants in our mansion were about to go over to give congratulations.”

Gu Tingcan who sat beside Zhu shi put on a sullen look while fiddling with the food in her bowl with her chopsticks quickly, “Huh, I hate all the pomp and circ.u.mstances. Mom, sisters-in-law, I won"t go there with you.” The n.o.ble lady said that in a proud and disdainful tone.

“Innocent girl!” Old Madam Qin reproached, “It"s inappropriate for your eldest sister-in-law to show in public, your third sister-in-law is showing now. I was expecting your second sister-in-law to help organize your wedding, how can you refuse to go!”

Gu Tingcan said to her mother with an adorable voice, “Mom, don"t be in hurry to scold me. Do you think second sister-in-law still able to do that?”

“I guess I can"t do it now.” Minglan who had lay on the side with a smile got up lazily and sat upright.

Old Madam Qin got angry inwardly at once. She knew that she couldn"t ask a pregnant woman to organize the wedding but still got sulky after hearing Minglan pa.s.sing the buck so quickly, “Unlucky for your sister-in-law, it"s so hard for her to find a great family to marry into, but now there"s no one who could help organize her wedding. Alas, I have three daughters-in-law, but none of you can be of help when I need you.” Shao shi lowered her head without saying a word. Zhu shi didn"t come today, so Shao shi seemed like an extra one here.

“Why would no one help with the wedding? Don"t worry.” Minglan pretended to get surprised and then said with a smile, “I"ve already considered about it. What about my other sisters-in-law in the other families? Sister-in-law Xuan is the most warmhearted person. As long as you give the order, the fourth and the fifth family would all agree to help. They might even rush to organize the wedding.”

“Well… they have separated from this family after all.” Old Madam Qin said hesitantly.

“Even so, we are still families.” Minglan said the speech that she had prepared long ago, “You know that Sister-in-law Xuan is a thoughtful woman. By then, she can do the organization and my other sisters-in-law, and I will chat with the guests, let alone that you will be there to command. Everything will be fine. The guests would feel that the three families of the Gu"s are still close to each other while enjoying the lively wedding. How"s it sound?"

After a deliberation, Old Madam Qin admitted that Minglan was right. Minglan was a clever person who only did the things that benefitted herself and never took rash actions. Thinking of that, Old Madam Qin agreed with a smile. Then the room was filled with pleasant talks and laughter again. Shao shi could only lowered her head and sighed secretly. As a dull person, Shao shi could neither see Old Madam Qin through, or figure out what Minglan was thinking.