"I'll listen to you," Qi Zhenzhen said.
Qi Zhenzhen was still a bit scared now.
The carriage arrived smoothly at the Gu residence. Gu Sinian carried Qi Zhenzhen out of the carriage. Seeing that she walked as usual and showed no signs of discomfort, he was slightly relieved. However, he wouldn't be truly at ease until the physician had examined her.
The physician from Bai Cao Tang arrived quickly, as Luo Wanqing had specifically instructed before her departure that Qi Zhenzhen was the top priority.
The physician, with a goatee, took Qi Zhenzhen's pulse and asked several questions.
"My Lord and Lady, please rest assured, the child is fine," the physician said. "However, during these days, my Lady needs to be extra attentive. It's common for the first birth to be a bit early. The delivery room should be prepared quickly. Also, it's best to have the midwife stay at the residence. The Crown Princess instructed me before she left that I must be present during your delivery. I will be staying at Bai Cao Tang recently. If labor begins at night, just come to the back door and knock."
Gu Sinian saw the physician out and asked him thoroughly again, fearing that the physician had held back while speaking in front of Qi Zhenzhen.
"There's really no problem!" the physician assured him.
"Thank you for your trouble," Gu Sinian said respectfully.
"You are too kind, My Lord. The Crown Princess repeatedly instructed me. I obey the Crown Princess and naturally must do my utmost." the physician replied.
After seeing off the physician, Gu Sinian settled Qi Zhenzhen down to rest. Then, he instructed Feixu to look after Qi Zhenzhen and went back to the Duke's mansion himself.
Moving belongings and people, the commotion was not small.
Old Madam Gu, Gu Changwei, and Gu Siya all received the news.
Old Madam Gu was the first to appear.
"A Nian!" Old Madam Gu's voice was pleading, "Didn't we agree you'd stay here for now? Why are you moving out again?"
"The Gu residence is not far from the Duke's mansion, and your grandson will visit you often!" Gu Sinian said. "If you miss me, just send someone to tell me, and I'll take you to stay with me."
"Can't you stay?" Old Madam Gu asked.
"Earlier, Zhenzhen and I were supposed to return, but we encountered assassins on the way. Zhenzhen was frightened, and that place is closer to the Gu residence, so we went there. The physician examined her and said it's not advisable for her to move around." Gu Sinian said, "Grandmother, your grandson dares not joke about Zhenzhen's and the child's safety."
Old Madam Gu turned pale with shock and asked repeatedly, "Is Zhenzhen alright? Is the child alright? Were the assassins caught? Do you know who ordered them?"
"The physician examined her; she was just frightened," Gu Sinian said. "The assassins are still being pursued."
"Amitabha, Buddha bless us," Old Madam Gu murmured. "It's good that they're alright, it's good that they're alright."
"You don't need to worry. After the baby is born, I will personally come to pick you up," Gu Sinian said. "Please take good care of yourself. If you feel unwell in any way, send someone to inform your grandson immediately."
"I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me. Zhenzhen is close to giving birth, you must take good care of her. If necessary, go and fetch your mother. When a woman gives birth, there should always be an elder present to oversee things. Grandmother knows you are steady, but childbirth is perilous, and no one can predict any sudden complications. Having someone experienced can bring more peace of mind," Old Madam Gu said.
"Alright," Gu Sinian agreed. He had already planned to fetch his mother.
"Is Zhenzhen alone in the residence? Then don't delay, hurry back," Old Madam Gu urged, though reluctant.