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On the way back, Mo Hua couldn't help but ask, "Miss, who is that person? Why did we save him?"

Su Li was resting with her eyes closed. Upon hearing the question, she replied, "He's a money bag."

Mo Hua exchanged a look with Si Qin, both of them confused.

Su Li still had her eyes closed, "He might need a few more days to recover. Mo Hua, go check on him occasionally."

"Yes, Miss."

After returning to the manor, Su Li cleaned herself up and headed to the main hall.

"You, girl, I haven't seen you all day. Where have you been?" Su's mother said while instructing the servants to prepare dinner.

Su Li walked over and helped her mother to the table.

"Mother, I was feeling a bit stifled in the manor, so I went out for a walk to relax."

Su's mother sent a servant to the study to call Su's father for dinner and then took Su Li's hand. "Recently, you should stay indoors more. The Crown Prince's wedding is approaching, and ambassadors from various countries are arriving. It's a chaotic time, and there may be trouble."

Su Li nodded, "I understand, Mother. You don't need to worry."

At this point, Su's father entered and said, "If she wants to go out for a walk, let her. Just bring more servants with her."

It was good that his daughter was becoming more optimistic and cheerful, which made him happy.

Furthermore, although Tianqi wasn't the strongest, it had some power. With the ambassadors coming, they wouldn't dare to be too arrogant.

Su's mother scolded her husband lightly, "You spoil her too much!"

Su Li smiled and personally served soup to her parents. "I understand, Mother. I won't go out for the next few days."

Seeing her daughter's scars fading day by day, Su's mother was filled with joy.

"Li'er, your scar seems to have faded again."

Su Li touched her face and said, "Yes, it'll almost be gone in a few days."

With makeup, it was nearly undetectable now.

Su's father looked at his increasingly beautiful daughter, then glanced at his lovely and virtuous wife, smiling until his wrinkles deepened.

"Let's eat before it gets cold."

The family smiled and chatted about the day's events, occasionally laughing.

The maids and servants stood by, attending to their needs.

Su Li watched this warm scene, her eyes secretly becoming moist.

Suddenly, Su's mother frowned, covering her mouth and turning to the side, looking slightly uncomfortable.

Su's father was startled and immediately supported her.

"Madam, what's wrong? Did you catch a chill?"

"Mother, drink some water."

Seeing her father and daughter both anxiously watching her, Su's mother weakly waved her hand and said, "I don't know why, but I've been feeling nauseous these past few days. I think I might have caught a chill."

Upon hearing this, Su Li's eyes lit up.

"Mother, let me take your pulse."

Su's mother suddenly remembered that her daughter had medical skills.

Su Li checked her mother's pulse.

Su's father anxiously asked, "How is it? Should I call someone from the palace to fetch Dr. Qiu?"

Su Li smiled, "There's no need to trouble Dr. Qiu, Mother is fine."

Su's father urgently said, "Your mother's face is so pale. How could she be fine?"

Su Li's face was full of smiles, her eyes sparkling.

"It's really nothing, but congratulations, Father and Mother."

Su's father and mother looked at each other in confusion.

Su Li looked at her mother and smiled, "Mother, when was your last cycle?"

Su's mother was a little shy to speak on such a private matter, but seeing her daughter's smile, her eyes suddenly brightened.

"Li'er, do you mean..."

"Yes, Mother."

Su's father was anxious and said, "What are you two whispering about?"

Su Li smiled and said, "Congratulations, Father. You're going to be a father again!"

"What? Again? You mean... she's pregnant?" Su's father finally realized, his scholarly face breaking into an expression of wild joy that didn't match his usual temperament.

Su Li nodded, "Yes, I'm sure, but it's still early, not even two months yet."

Su's father excitedly said, "Really? You're not mistaken?"

Su's mother was also a little nervous. Although her symptoms were obvious, she still couldn't believe it. After so many years with no news, she hadn't dared to think that way.

Su Li reassured, "Really! If Father doesn't believe me, we can find another doctor to verify it."

Su's father immediately called a servant, "Quickly, go fetch a doctor."

The servant quickly turned and left.

Su's father couldn't suppress his smile.

"This is wonderful! Madam, please sit down. Wuxia, go tell the kitchen to prepare some light food."

Su's mother smiled through her tears.

How many years had it been? Finally, it had come!

Su Li stepped forward to comfort her mother, "Mother, why are you crying? This is a joyous occasion."

"Mother is just so happy!"

Su Li smiled, "Li'er is happy too. Li'er is going to be an older sister. When the baby comes, I'll teach him to read and write, supervise him in archery and martial arts, and buy him lots of toys..."

In the joyful atmosphere, Su Li's heart swelled with happiness.

She also remembered the brother who had been stillborn in her previous life due to the harm from Xiyuan. This time, she was determined that this child would be born safely. She would make up for the regrets of her past life!

Su's father laughed, "How do you know it's a boy and not a girl?"

Su Li replied, "I just know. The gods told me."

Su's father laughed, and the whole room was filled with joy.

Meanwhile, in the Western Courtyard of the Su Manor...

"Mother, Father hasn't come to eat with us in a long time. Every time he comes back, he goes straight to the main hall. This can't go on."

Xia Shi, while eating, remained indifferent.

"Mother, are you even listening?" Su Yue said impatiently.

She fought for her reputation outside, but as a concubine's daughter, she couldn't do much. Meanwhile, her mother was so complacent.

Xia Shi raised her eyes and said blandly, "Don't worry, Su Li won't enjoy this for long."

Su Yue curiously asked, "Mother, what do you mean?"

Just then, Liu'er rushed in hurriedly.

"Aunt, Second Miss, there's news from the main hall..."

"Don't be rude! Are you asking for punishment?" Su Yue interrupted.

Liu'er kneeled in apology.

Xia Shi asked, "What happened?"

Liu'er replied, "It's from the main hall. They said Madam is pregnant!"

Xia Shi's eyebrows furrowed. "Pregnant? What do you mean?"

"She's expecting."

Xia Shi stood up abruptly, her voice sharp. "What! How could that be? Did you hear that right?"

Liu'er quickly replied, "I'm sure, Madam is pregnant. The master is overjoyed. Everyone in the manor has received a silver reward."

Xia Shi was furious, and she turned to knock the cups and dishes off the table.

"Bitch!"

Su Yue, with a dark face, yelled at Liu'er, "Get out!"

Liu'er hurriedly left the room.

"Mother, we need to act quickly. If she gives birth to an heir, what will be left for us?"

Xia Shi clenched her fists.

"Who would've thought that this lowly woman could still have a child? After so many years with no news, why now?"

Su Yue sneered, "She's only in her thirties, a pregnancy is normal, but being pregnant doesn't mean she'll give birth!"