Gu Sinian went back and told Qi Zhenzhen.
Qi Zhenzhen nestled in Gu Sinian's arms and said softly, "No matter what decision you make, I will support you."
"I will work very hard to be your and the child's support," Gu Sinian said.
In those days, people without a clan behind them were looked down upon.
"The child and I will also be your support," Qi Zhenzhen said very seriously.
As a family, complete and together, there was nothing they couldn't overcome. Moreover, for Qi Zhenzhen, clans had never been that important.
Qi Tianming, along with Xiao Qin Shi and Yun Shi, rushed over.
Yun Shi, in particular, who was always composed and graceful, with her skirt barely moving when she walked, was now holding up her skirt and running.
"Zhenzhen, tell us, what's going on?"
Qi Tianming asked, as the head of the family.
Good deeds don't go beyond the door, but bad deeds spread like wildfire. It had been less than an hour since Gu Sinian returned from the yamen, and the news had spread incredibly fast.
The Marquis of Changping's mansion was a good fifteen minutes away from the Gu residence by carriage!
Gu Sinian bowed to Qi Tianming, Xiao Qin Shi, and Yun Shi, invited them to sit, and briefly explained the whole story.
"I really didn't expect Gu Changwei to, to..." Qi Tianming couldn't find suitable words to describe it and was momentarily stuck.
"Blind and foolish fools. They are all sons, not only biased but also... Gu Siya is clearly someone with a kind face but a wicked heart, and he couldn't see it." Xiao Qin Shi spoke very frankly now, as if feeling that the past years had been stifling, and now she said whatever came to mind.
Her demeanor, in turn, was very much to Qi Zhenzhen's liking.
"You don't need to be upset. Expelling a son-in-law from the clan is definitely a loss for the Duke's mansion and the Gu clan. Gu Changwei was a capable man in his early years, but now his judgment is poor, and that's that. As for Gu Siya, a grown man resorting to petty tricks like a woman, such a person won't achieve much. In the future, when you, son-in-law, are glorious, they will surely regret it." Xiao Qin Shi chattered on, and finally, pulling Qi Tianming into it, she asked, "Marquis, am I right?"
The words were rough, but the reasoning was sound.
Qi Tianming nodded in agreement. "Zhenzhen, you take good care of yourself during your pregnancy and don't let these matters disturb your mood. Ah Nian, if you need any help, don't hesitate to ask. Although my Marquis of Changping's mansion is not as grand as the Duke's mansion, we are not to be trifled with."
Yun Shi held Qi Zhenzhen's hand. "These are all external matters. You and the child are the most important."
Qi Zhenzhen smiled. "Mother, I've always been someone who can think things through, so don't worry. As Mother said, it's the Duke's mansion and the Gu clan's loss. It's not our loss!"
Seeing that Qi Zhenzhen wasn't forcing a smile, Yun Shi finally felt relieved.
"Ah Nian, Zhenzhen is due to give birth soon. Have all the preparations been made? If your mother-in-law finds it inconvenient, I can stay to accompany Zhenzhen." Yun Shi said.
This was also something she and Qi Tianming had discussed before coming.
While Madam Qin doted on Zhenzhen, her current status presented many inconveniences.
"If Mother can stay to accompany Zhenzhen, it would be wonderful," Gu Sinian said. "My mother will also come then, which will put both me and Zhenzhen at ease."
"Convenient, very convenient. I can even help with postpartum care. If Sister Yun finds it too much to handle alone, I can help too," Xiao Qin Shi said cheerfully. "Besides, Zhenzhen and Mingzhu aren't giving birth at the same time, so their due dates are staggered, and I can take care of either side."