The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 213 - 212: Intercepting the Letter

Mrs. Guan came to the main courtyard to pay respects only after two days.

During this time, she didn’t even go to Crane Dance Hall, claiming she was ill and couldn’t go out against the wind.

Princess An He felt a chill in her heart.

She thought Ji Mingzhu hadn’t conceived, and Mrs. Guan dared not come to see her immediately.

Seeing the visitor, she asked irritably, "Is this the excuse you’ve prepared?"

Mrs. Guan wasn’t annoyed.

She said with a smile, "Congratulations, Sister-in-law, you’re going to be a grandmother."

She had already given up hope, but unexpectedly, the good news fell upon her suddenly.

Princess An He felt dizzy.

She wondered if she had heard wrong.

She asked hesitantly, "Ji Mingzhu is pregnant?"

Her eyes were bright, filled with anticipation and undeniable nervousness.

It was evident that Princess An He truly cared about this child.

Mrs. Guan nodded, "Indeed, in a few days it’ll be two months. Considering the timing, the child should be born around the harvest season next year. He really picked the right time. That season is neither too cold nor too hot, and there is plenty of food. Truly a blessed child."

The mansion is full of insidious characters, and to keep this matter a secret, she deliberately waited two days before coming to the main courtyard.

Afraid someone might notice something unusual.

Now that the news spread, Mrs. Guan felt a bit lighter.

With Princess An He watching over Mingzhu, she could be more relaxed.

Princess An He was extremely excited, her mind constantly replaying a single thought.

Ji Mingzhu is pregnant.

Ah Zhen has an heir.

And she, too, is going to be a grandmother!

Grabbing Mrs. Guan’s hand, she chided, "Why didn’t you tell me sooner? I was worrying myself sleepless for two days and even thought of sending someone to inform Ah Zhen, wondering if Ji Mingzhu could be sent to the south."

Mrs. Guan’s smile froze.

First shocked, then indescribably dismayed.

She was very sure, if Mingzhu hadn’t gotten pregnant, Princess An He could truly do such a thing!

With such a mother-in-law, Mingzhu was in dire straits.

She said through gritted teeth, "That place is at war. Why send Mingzhu there? If military operations are delayed, Ah Zhen’s future will be ruined, dragging us all down with it."

Princess An He didn’t argue, "I was just speaking casually, don’t take it seriously, nor mention it to Mingzhu, lest she gets scared and affects the baby."

Mrs. Guan wanted to question Princess An He. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

If she knew the suggestion was frightening, why entertain the notion?

Is Mingzhu’s life not worth anything?

Only by having children is she valued?

She let out a heavy sigh, suppressing the emotions churning in her heart.

Mrs. Guan spoke earnestly, "Mingzhu is a good girl, now she’s also bearing Ah Zhen’s child. Sister-in-law, please don’t always treat her as an outsider. Harmony in the family leads to success!"

People are energized by happy events, and Princess An He listened to whatever Mrs. Guan said.

"She’s my daughter-in-law, the mother of my grandson and granddaughter. How could I treat her as an outsider? The reason I had that thought was also considering the young couple, wanting them to extend their lineage as soon as possible, fulfilling their duty to scatter branches and leaves."

Not wanting to linger on unpleasant topics, Princess An He asked, "How is her health, experiencing any morning sickness?"

Mrs. Guan shook her head, "Eating well, sleeping soundly, looking radiant, better than when she was at the Duke Mansion."

Princess An He felt satisfaction.

"With her good health, the child will be strong, and surely next year she’ll give birth to a healthy baby."

Then she asked, "Is that little girl named Gold still taking care of her? That girl hasn’t married, how can she competently take care of a pregnant woman? No, I must pick a capable maid to send to Mingzhu."

Princess An He was positively enthusiastic.

If not for fearing interference, she would have wanted to personally oversee Ji Mingzhu’s condition.

With such a controlling mother-in-law, Mrs. Guan sympathized with Ji Mingzhu.

"Ah Zhen arranged everything before leaving the capital, Sister-in-law. You mustn’t send anyone there, lest some ill-intentioned people notice and put Mingzhu and the child in danger."

Princess An He finally calmed down.

"You’re right, we can’t make a big deal of sending people over."

She paced a few steps, "But if left unattended, I’m uneasy!"

With Xie Yunzhen away, no one could restrain Princess An He.

If the Commandery Princess insisted on involving herself in Ji Mingzhu’s care, Mrs. Guan couldn’t stop her.

This time, Mrs. Guan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, she hadn’t become overly excited.

She gently comforted, "Sister-in-law, don’t worry. Am I not here for you? If you have any words or want to send anything to Mingzhu, I’ll take it for you."

Princess An He hesitated, "If you go too often, it might attract others’ attention too."

"Then I’ll go fewer times, or let Yun Ling run errands. That mansion lacks nothing, so we need not worry."

Finally going to have grandchildren, Princess An He was delighted and not as difficult to "handle" as before.

After a moment of contemplation, she agreed with Mrs. Guan’s suggestion.

Taking Mrs. Guan’s hand, for the first time she humbled herself, "If there’s anything going on with her, you must tell me, don’t keep it from me to protect her."

Mrs. Guan nodded repeatedly, "If I wanted to hide something, I wouldn’t have come today."

The heavy stone on her heart finally showed signs of shifting, Princess An He prayed silently that Ji Mingzhu would safely deliver the child.

Once there’s a child, she wouldn’t interfere with Ah Zhen and Ji Mingzhu’s affairs anymore.

Whatever chaos they cause.

She wouldn’t care about taking concubines anymore.

She ordered the best bird’s nest from the warehouse and gave it to Mrs. Guan.

"Next time you visit Mingzhu, take this with you. If she lacks anything, come find me, and I’ll definitely get it for her."

Pausing, she added, "If anyone causes trouble for her, you’ll tell me. Don’t let her clash with anyone, lest the child is inadvertently harmed. Leave it to me to handle."

Mrs. Guan nodded.

She sighed inwardly.

The Commandery Princess didn’t only do wicked deeds, so why not simply act as a "good person"?

On one hand, treating others well, while on the other finding faults.

Both paths lead to nothing.

She truly didn’t know what Princess An He aimed for...

After staying at the main courtyard for two quarters of an hour and drinking a cup of tea, Mrs. Guan left.

Princess An He wanted to share the good news but couldn’t find someone she trusted.

In the end, she could only write a letter to her son.

Urging him to quell the rebellion quickly and return soon, or he might miss the child’s birth.

Letters sent to the military camps, unless through special channels, are easily intercepted.

Especially at this critical moment.

Many people watched Duke Mansion and Ji Mansion.

Princess An He’s letter hadn’t traveled far outside the capital when it fell into Minister Xu’s hands.

Upon learning Ji Mingzhu was pregnant, he felt heaven was aiding their plans.

If they seized her, using his wife and child’s lives to force Xie Yunzhen to turn traitor, who knows what decision he might make?

Everyone in the circle of dignitaries knew what Xie Yunzhen had done for Ji Mingzhu previously.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say Ji Mingzhu is his very lifeblood.

Since she is his lifeblood, then for Ji Mingzhu, no matter what conditions they propose, Xie Yunzhen should likely accept, shouldn’t he?