In the blink of an eye, a month has passed since the army left the city.
In this month, winter turns to spring, the ice and snow melt, and the breath of spring permeates the sky and the earth.
People put away their thick clothes and put on beautiful spring clothes. They were no longer bloated, walked energetically, and even their posture became graceful.
Of course, Mu Siyu's figure could not be graceful for the time being. After all, the goods had not been unloaded yet, and the tenant in her belly was still rolling around in her belly every day.
Mu Siyu came out of the 'Dream Home' and passed by a shop selling roast duck. She felt a little greedy smelling the aroma and said to Shang Zhi, "Let's eat the roast duck before going back."
"Okay." Shang Zhi got off the carriage first and then helped Mu Siyu down.
The master and servant were about to enter the roast duck restaurant when they saw Lu Yi coming out of the teahouse next to them.
"Old..." Shang Zhi was about to call Lu Yi, but was interrupted by Mu Siyu.
There was a woman beside Lu Yi who was pretty, graceful and charming.
The two of them were talking about something, but they still kept their distance, so it seemed like there shouldn't be any problem.
"Madam, the master should be doing business." Shang Zhi was worried about Mu Siyu's mood and carefully reassured her.
"Otherwise?" Mu Siyu glanced at her, "What else can he do?"
A quarter of an hour later, Shang Zhi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Mu Siyu was eating so well and didn't seem to be affected.
"No more." Mu Siyu wiped her hands, "Let's go!"
"Madam, you haven't eaten much."
"I can't eat any more." Mu Siyu pouted, "How long has it been since Mr. Lu went shopping with me? Today I went shopping with a beautiful woman. I'm in the mood."
Shang Zhi was helpless: "Madam, why didn't you ask the master just now? Now that the master is gone, you are starting to get emotional."
At night, Lu Yi returned to his room.
Mu Siyu, who had usually rested, was sitting on the bed reading a book.
"Why haven't you slept today?"
She is now very heavy, and the baby in her belly is very fussy, so she often goes to bed very early.
Mu Siyu put down the book in her hand and looked up at him: "I saw you on the street today. There is a super beautiful girl beside you. Who is that?"
Lu Yi changed his clothes and walked towards her position: "Is this why you don't rest?"
"Half!" Mu Siyu looked at him.
"That's my witness." Lu Yi said, "I mentioned last time that I was investigating the cause of death of my parents. Do you still remember?"
"Remember." Mu Siyu put away the arrogance on her face and looked at him seriously, "Is that woman related to this matter?"
"I have been searching for so long, but there have been no clues. Recently, various clues have surfaced." Lu Yi said, "That woman is one of them."
"Have you found out?"
"All the clues point to one person, the eldest princess' daughter-in-law, Mrs. Yin." Lu Yi said, "Mrs. Yin is also consistent with this matter. She was indeed not in the capital at the time, and her age was also consistent. And she
My physical condition has not been good since that incident. No matter how you look at it, it seems to be her, but I feel that everything went too smoothly, which makes people feel strange."
"Do you think there's something else fishy?"
"I have been searching for so long and can't find anything. It seems that all the clues have been cleared. Now suddenly there are clues, and one after another, all the clues are connected. Don't you think all this is revealed?
Weird?"
"Then let's check again."
"That's what I meant." Lu Yi pinched the corner of the quilt for her, "You, the most important thing now is to take care of yourself, I will take care of the rest."
"Well." Mu Siyu handed him the book, "Then you go wash up and get some rest early."
A few days later, Mu Siyu was looking at her account books when the housekeeper suddenly said, "Mrs. Yin of the eldest princess's residence passed away."
No one else knew about Lu Yi's investigation of Mrs. Yin. As far as the housekeeper was concerned, it was because the eldest princess's daughter-in-law had died. It was impossible for the Dali Temple ministers to not express any concern, and she, Mrs. Lu, could not pretend that she knew nothing.
"Send someone to inquire," Mu Siyu said to the housekeeper, "and see what the government's response is."
She has never dealt with this kind of thing, so it is always a good idea to be careful and refer to the experienced ladies in Beppu.
Not long after, the housekeeper came back and said, "Madam, there is nothing to do for now."
"Why?"
"Because... we adults took away Mrs. Yin's body."
Mu Siyu was surprised: "Did you go to Dali Temple?"
"yes."
"Then what was the eldest princess's reaction?"
"The eldest princess must have been very angry at first, but your Excellency has a very good reason. He suspected that Mrs. Yin was killed by someone, not a natural death, so he wants to verify it."
If a person does not die of natural causes but is killed by others, then there is a conspiracy. The eldest princess’s main purpose is to hinder Lu Yi’s work, so we must suspect that there is something wrong with her.
"Then don't worry about it for now." Mu Siyu said, "Send someone to keep an eye on it first, and report back if there is any other progress."
"yes."
When Lu Yi came back, Mu Siyu asked him again about Mrs. Yin's death.
"No signs of poisoning were found. Her body was already weak and it seemed that she had died of illness."
"Is there any problem with her illness?" Mu Siyu rested her head on Lu Yi's chest.
She usually likes to cling to him like this, and as her belly is getting heavier, it is the most comfortable to lean against him this way. If she remembers, Lu Yi is holding her up, and she can get up easily.
"Do you suspect that her illness is man-made?"
"You said it was because of that incident that her health became worse and worse." Mu Siyu said, "I thought that if it was really because of that incident, then her doctor should know her condition best. But it depends on your luck.
Well, if there is really a problem, then the doctor is afraid... If there is no problem, then the doctor is afraid that... regardless of whether there is a problem, the doctor is more likely to be in trouble."
Lu Yi held her body, moved to the side, and sat up: "Madam, you have a rest first. I will be back after I give you a few instructions."
Mu Siyu hummed and closed her eyes.
When Lu Yi came back again, Mu Siyu had already fallen into a deep sleep.
Lu Yi changed his clothes again.
Although it was already the beginning of spring, the chill at night was still very strong. He had to change clothes immediately when he came back every day to avoid passing the coldness on his body to her and the children.
Lu Yi looked at Mu Siyu who was not sleeping peacefully, his eyes full of distress.
This is their last child.
He has taken sterilization pills and will never have any more children.
She had gone through the pain of a woman's ten-month pregnancy three times for him. He was reluctant to let her endure it again.
The child in her belly was kicking her, and when he lowered his head, he saw a small footprint.
He gently stroked her belly and whispered to the child in her belly: "Little naughty boy, don't disturb your mother's sleep."
The child seemed to sense something and kicked him hard.
His hand was placed exactly in that position, and the kick on his hand felt particularly wonderful.
"Well..." Mu Siyu opened her eyes, and when she saw Lu Yi, she said doubtfully, "What are you doing sitting here stupidly? Why don't you sleep?"
"This naughty little kid is still awake." Lu Yi said helplessly, "I see you haven't slept well, and I really want to beat him."
"This is how ten-month pregnancies happen." Mu Siyu touched her belly lovingly, "I think it's almost time. I'm afraid it won't be long before I give birth. Don't mess with him, be careful if he comes out to greet you in advance.
."
Lu Yi raised her pillow higher: "Is this more comfortable?"
"Um."
Lu Yi lay beside her, watching her fall asleep deeply, and then closed his eyes.
Dali Temple. Lu Yi strode in.
Jia Chengping came over and said: "Sir, the matter you asked to be investigated has been cleared up. There is nothing wrong with Mrs. Yin's body. There was no artificial assassination or poisoning. She died of illness."
"What kind of disease? What did the doctor say? Have the medicines she usually taken been tested?"
"Doctor..." Jia Chengping said, "The doctor was not found. However, the girl who was waiting for her interrogated him and found nothing suspicious. Everything is consistent."
Lu Xuan walked in from outside: "Brother."
"Why are you here?"
"I heard that a clue was found, so I came over here to take a look." Lu Xuan looked at the corpse lying there, "She was the one who caused us to lose our parents? And she almost ruined our lives?"
"There is no evidence and no investigation." Lu Yi said, "All the clues point to her, but there is no way to confirm it."
Jia Chengping said: "There should be no problem. First, the age is right. Second, she was indeed not in the capital at the time. As for where she went, no one knows. However, her natal family is in Yecheng, and Yecheng is adjacent to your side.
, she is very likely to go back to her parents' home to visit her parents. Third, the power is appropriate. Only a powerful relative like the eldest princess can have so many people hide the truth with just one order from her."
"What did you just say?"
"I said only the eldest princess..."
"No, you said her natal family is in Yecheng." Lu Yi said, "Why didn't I think of this? If she goes back to visit her natal family, then the people in her natal family must know something. Is it her? Where can I find it?
Clues may lead to other gains.”
"Yecheng is not close to here, and it will take some time to check." Lu Xuan said.
"I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry." Lu Yi said, "What we are looking for is the real murderer, not the suspected murderer. You can go back first and wait for my news."
Lu Xuan said: "I have other things to ask my eldest brother."
"Then let's go to the study and talk."
The investigation of Mrs. Yin's death is unclear, so the body is of no use and can only be returned to the eldest princess' mansion.
The princess's mansion quickly held a funeral for her.
On the day of the funeral, Mu Siyu did not go. After all, she was pregnant and no one would let a pregnant woman go to such a place.
After that, Mu Siyu put the matter behind her. When she was ready, her stomach finally started to move.
"Madam is about to give birth..." Shang Zhi ran outside, "Who's here, call Po Wen and the doctor quickly."
Chanyi was waiting on Mu Siyu at the side: "Madam, don't be nervous, the doctor and Po Wen will be here soon. I even sent someone to call the master. The doctor will come back to see you soon."
Mu Siyu's face was grim in pain: "Chanyi, although it's not my first time to give birth, I'm not afraid of your jokes. I'm really nervous. It's not easy for a woman to give birth... ah..."
"Madam, this slave understands."
"Shaoyu...Has Shaoyu entered the examination room?"
"Yes." Chanyi said, "Madam, have you forgotten? The young master entered the examination room yesterday."
Mu Siyu took a deep breath.
There was only slight pain at first, but soon the pain became more and more intensive, and the feeling became more and more uncomfortable.
Po Wen and the doctor rushed over.
Under Wen Po's orderly command, everyone was making preparations.
Su Zhiliu was the first to arrive from the whole family.
She went directly into the delivery room.
Mu Siyu bit her handkerchief and whispered, her hands held tightly by the two girls.
"Second Madam, you haven't given birth to a child yet. It's better not to watch this scene, so as not to scare you." Po Wen has been staying in the Lu Mansion for half a month and has already gotten to know several of the masters in the mansion.
Su Zhiliu wanted to stay with Mu Siyu, even if he couldn't help, he could stay by her side and cheer her up, but seeing this scene, he was really a little frightened, and he could neither advance nor retreat for a while.
Mu Siyu said weakly: "Zhiliu, please go out. It's too messy here. Don't come in."
"Are you okay?"
"It's not my first time to have a baby, it's okay..."
Su Zhiliu went out.
Lu Xuan saw Su Zhiliu coming out and took her hand to the corner next to her: "I heard them say that those who have never given birth are best not to go to the delivery room, otherwise it will easily leave a shadow."
"You say it as if you know what's going on inside. You men have never been in the delivery room, right?"
"I have never been in, but my eldest brother..." Lu Xuan glanced at Lu Yi, "When he gave birth to Xiao Yun'er and Shao Yu, he stayed in it, and his feet were soft when he came out. If it weren't for
I was holding on, but I was afraid it would have fallen to the ground."
When Lu Yi arrived, he happened to hear Lu Xuan talking about the embarrassing things he had done back then.
"How's the situation inside?"
"I just had an attack," Su Zhiliu said, "Po Wen asked me to come out."
"You and Brother Xuan should go to the guest room next to you, so as not to scare you." Lu Yi said, "I will guard here."
He was not there when Xiao Qing'er was born, so he couldn't be absent this time.
He opened the door and walked in.
Lu Xuan said: "My eldest brother is inside, let's go to the next room and wait. Giving birth does not happen so quickly. Sometimes it takes several hours."
Lu Zhiyun arrived and asked Lu Xuan a few questions. He learned that her mother had just had a stomach attack and wanted to rush in, but Su Zhiliu stopped her.
Lu Xuan and his wife pulled Lu Zhiyun towards the guest room next to them.
"Ah..." A scream came from the next room.
Even though the voice was very forbearing, it still frightened the two women.
The atmosphere in the entire Lu Mansion became tense.
Whether they are masters or slaves, they are all waiting for the next news about Mu Siyu's stomach.
This battle lasted for an hour, and the cry of "wow" came from the main courtyard. The sound was as loud as thunder, which showed how healthy the child was.
Su Zhiliu and his wife and Lu Zhiyun rushed outside the main room.
Shang Zhi came out to announce the good news: "I've given birth to a young master. His voice is very loud."
