Ruining teased Qi Zhenzhen with a smile, "Sister Zhenzhen, Brother Nian is chasing us away. We shouldn't overstay our welcome. We don't want him to dislike us and not let us visit anymore. I'll come with Yan Qi to chat with you another day!"
Qi Zhenzhen was poised and dignified, not feeling shy at all. Her skin had always been thick.
Jin Rong saw Ruining and the others out for Qi Zhenzhen. After returning, she greeted Qi Zhenzhen and quickly went back to her room. No sooner had she left than Gu Sinian returned.
He even brought Qi Zhenzhen's favorite pastries.
Qi Zhenzhen leaned against a soft pillow, eating pastries, while Gu Sinian held her legs and gently massaged them. As her pregnancy progressed, Qi Zhenzhen's legs and feet began to swell. Gu Sinian noticed this, specifically asked Luo Wanqing if it was serious, and upon learning it was a normal reaction, inquired about ways to alleviate the discomfort. Luo Wanqing taught him a set of massage techniques, which he performed for Qi Zhenzhen whenever he had free time.
While eating, Qi Zhenzhen casually recounted to Gu Sinian the things she had heard from Ruining.
"Song Chi is quite decent," Gu Sinian commented after listening.
"Are you well acquainted with Song Chi?" Qi Zhenzhen asked him.
"Not very. Yuanbao is closer to him. He's a bit playful and boisterous, but otherwise has no major flaws. Lord Song's family has a clean and upright tradition, with no sordid affairs," Gu Sinian said.
"So, Sister Ruyi has found a truly suitable husband," Qi Zhenzhen mused.
"And what about you?" Gu Sinian asked abruptly.
Qi Zhenzhen blinked, "What do you think? I'm already having your child."
Gu Sinian gazed intently at Qi Zhenzhen, his eyes unwavering as if he wouldn't blink until she spoke.
His gaze was focused and affectionate, causing Qi Zhenzhen's cheeks to flush.
"Of course, I've also married a suitable husband, a very suitable one," Qi Zhenzhen said slowly.
Gu Sinian's eyes filled with a smile, "Madam Gu, I too have married a wife who is to my liking. This is the greatest fortune of my life."
It was fortunate to have met you, fortunate you fell in love with me, fortunate we didn't miss each other.
Gu Sinian continued to massage Qi Zhenzhen's legs, and while doing so, he told her about Qian Yuanbao's current situation.
"Li An hasn't made things difficult for him, but he can't see his wife recently, which makes him very depressed. Furthermore, he worries he won't be able to accompany her during Li Nuan's labor, and he's concerned about her safety during childbirth."
"Tell him not to worry. I will look after Ah Nuan. I've also prepared the medicinal pills Luo Wanqing gave me for childbirth for Ah Nuan. I hope they won't be needed, but if they are, she won't be caught off guard. Additionally, we should start preparing for the midwives. Nian, I'm worried Li An might try to exploit this aspect," Qi Zhenzhen said.
"Rest assured, I've instructed people to find midwives who are of good character and trustworthy. I will also arrange for physicians. When the time for childbirth approaches, I'll have Madam Li sent over. With her company, even if Yuanbao isn't present, Li Nuan will feel more at ease," Gu Sinian said gently, having considered every aspect.
"I still hope you can resolve Li An's matter quickly so that Yuanbao can be free, and Ah Nuan won't have to worry about Yuanbao constantly," Qi Zhenzhen sighed.
"Don't worry, it will be done as soon as possible. I'll send a message to Yuanjue to help look after things. You can be assured that with Yuanjue there, nothing will go wrong. Moreover, Bai Su is also watching over Li Nuan now, so Li An's specialty inθθ« (gu worms) will be of little use," Gu Sinian comforted Qi Zhenzhen.
Qi Zhenzhen knew she couldn't help much now and could only entrust everything to Gu Sinian.