Madam Bai didn't care about her daughter's reputation and planted someone in her daughter's room. Her own son-in-law threw the person out, but now, it was all her daughter's fault. Shameless people were invincible.
Jiujiu didn't continue to argue with Madam Bai. She just casually touched her flat belly and chuckled. "Mother, what are you talking about? I only found out that I was pregnant a few days ago. I didn't even know myself, so how could I tell you?"
Madam Bai was stunned by Jiujiu's words. She was furious, but there was nothing she could do about Jiujiu.
Although Jiujiu was the daughter of the Bai Family, Jiujiu was now the daughter-in-law of the Ling Family. Moreover, she was pregnant with Ling Shuo's child.
Ling Shuo ruled over Nancheng. Even the Bai Family didn't dare to compete with Ling Shuo. Now that Jiujiu was favored, even though she was Jiujiu's mother, she didn't dare to say anything.
Madam Bai couldn't blame Jiujiu, so she could only blame Jiujiu for Xu Jiaojiao's matter. "Although it was wrong of me to plant someone in your room when you were pregnant, no matter what, Jiaojiao is your sister. Ling Shuo shouldn't have sent her back like this."
Jiujiu lowered her eyes to hide the sarcasm in her eyes. "Mother, what should I do?"
When she heard Jiujiu's question, Madam Bai's face immediately lit up. She quickly said, "Jiaojiao was sent back by Ling Shuo and lost face. I'm afraid that she won't be able to find a good family in Nancheng. Why don't you let Ling Shuo take her in?"
After Madam Bai finished speaking, she pretended to be considerate and patted Jiujiu on the back of her hand. "You're pregnant now and can't serve Ling Shuo. Instead of pushing Ling Shuo into another woman's arms, why don't you bring Jiaojiao home? It's better to have her as a sister than an outsider, don't you think?"
Madam Bai's words were simply hilarious.
It was true that Xu Jiaojiao was her biological sister, but the problem was that Xu Jiaojiao had always looked down on her. In the past, Xu Jiaojiao had even bullied her. Later on, because she married Ling Shuo, Xu Jiaojiao saw her as a thorn in her flesh. She wished she could slap Xu Jiaojiao to death, so how could she be willing to help her?
As long as she dared to bring her to the Ling Family's backyard, the first thing Xu Jiaojiao would do was kill her.
In response to Madam Bai's words, Jiujiu only held the cup and drank water. She didn't respond or say anything.
For a moment, the only sound that could be heard in the room was the creaking of the teacup.
Because Jiujiu was no longer the little girl who obeyed Madam Bai, Madam Bai couldn't figure out what Jiujiu was thinking.
His heart was filled with impatience, anger, and even more annoyance.
After a long silence, Jiujiu raised her eyes and looked at Madam Bai. "Although I'm pregnant with Ling Shuo's child, I don't have much say in the family. I can't make the decision to take in a concubine."
When she heard Jiujiu say that she couldn't make the decision, Madam Bai instantly became anxious. She hurriedly said, "You're already pregnant with Ling Shuo's child. Can't you make the decision to take in a concubine for him?"
"Mother, Ling Shuo is not Big Brother."
With just a simple sentence, Madam Bai completely shut her mouth.
Ling Shuo was indeed not Bai Yannan.
Bai Yannan was a playboy through and through. Even ten horses couldn't pull him back.
Ling Shuo was different. Not only was he a politician, but he was also a military strategist and a man of action. Within a few years of his return, he had Nancheng under his control. Even the scheming and astute Lord Bai was like a little bird in front of Ling Shuo, trembling in fear.
Otherwise, the Bai family wouldn't have immediately suggested marrying Jiujiu to Bai Yannan as a remedy after he married Liu Ye.
However, Madam Bai was a little unwilling to let her go back like this. After thinking about it, Madam Bai came up with an idea. "How about this, I'll send Ling Shuo over to take care of you tomorrow. Maybe Ling Shuo will fall in love with Jiaojiao."
Jiujiu sneered. "Mother, do you want Xu Jiaojiao to be thrown out again?"
Ling Shuo wasn't a lecherous person. If he could throw Xu Jiaojiao out once, he could do it again.
The first time could be said to be a coincidence. If she was thrown out again, Xu Jiaojiao would really not be able to get married.
Moreover, the Xu family's reputation would really be thrown to the ground and stepped on.
Obviously, Madam Bai also thought of this and didn't mention Xu Jiaojiao's matter again.
After Madam Bai left, Chun Hua tidied up her things while looking at Jiujiu who was sitting at the side. She asked softly, "Miss, are you really pregnant?"
Her period came a few days ago. How did she suddenly get pregnant?
Chun Hua was extremely puzzled.
Jiujiu said while throwing walnuts into her mouth, "I've asked the doctor. He said that it's normal for some people to have their period in the early stages of pregnancy."
Logically speaking, when Chun Hua heard Jiujiu say that she was pregnant, as Jiujiu's personal maid, Chun Hua should be happy. However, what surprised Jiujiu was that Chun Hua's face didn't have the slightest trace of happiness. Instead, she looked as if she had a lot on her mind.
Chun Hua had always been silly and carefree in front of Jiujiu. This was the first time that Jiujiu saw such a serious expression on Chun Hua's face. Jiujiu's brows instantly furrowed.
After eating the walnuts, Jiujiu was about to take an afternoon nap when she saw Grandmother Ling Shuo's mother supporting her as they walked in.
After entering the house and seeing the furnishings and Jiujiu's leisurely appearance, Grandmother Ling's face instantly darkened. She looked at Jiujiu with eyes that could almost spit fire.
Jiujiu ignored Grandmother Ling's expression. She only smiled and said, "Grandma, you were looking for me?"
Grandmother Ling suppressed the anger in her heart and sat on the seat of honor. She looked at Jiujiu and said, "Since you already have a child, stay at home obediently and take care of the baby. Don't run around outside. It's not good for the child."
On the surface, Grandmother Ling looked as if she was doing what was best for Jiujiu. However, in reality, she wanted to use this matter to ground Jiujiu and help Fang Xiuzhu vent her anger.
Jiujiu didn't think that Grandmother Ling would use her position for personal gain to help Fang Xiuzhu vent her anger. However, she did feel uncomfortable that she wasn't allowed to go out. Jiujiu lowered her eyes and thought about it. Recently, it really wasn't safe outside. Rather than going out, why not call the opera troupe over to the house to perform?
She could listen to the opera without leaving the house. Wouldn't that be perfect?
Thinking of this, Jiujiu nodded obediently, indicating to Grandmother Ling that she would stay at home obediently and not go out.
When the old lady, who had been taught a lesson by Jiujiu before, saw Jiujiu nodding obediently, she began to have some doubts in her heart. However, she could not figure out what Jiujiu was planning at that moment. She could only suppress the doubts in her heart and did not continue to ask.
Very soon.
Grandmother Ling paid the price for her actions.
The next morning, Grandmother Ling was about to take a nap after speaking with the group of women in the Ling Shuo's courtyard when she heard the sound of singing.
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