epeatedly. For the sake of reputation, Hu Ai-lan went all out.Sometimes Fong Kim-sau can't understand, for a man whose heart isn't on her, she went to such lengths, is it really worth itOr perhaps Hu...Fang Jinshi originally intended to sleep for an hour and then get up, but unexpectedly, she slept straight until dawn.

As she got up, she looked at the somewhat unfamiliar room in front of her. She instantly came to her senses and turned over to get out of bed. After putting on her shoes, she searched around the room.

Jade Lotus sat outside and upon hearing the commotion inside, immediately asked.

"Sister-in-law, are you awake"

When Fang Jinshi heard Yulian's voice, she felt much better. She tidied up her clothes and walked out.

"You still have wounds, how did you get up so early"

Yu Lian sat upright at the table, gesturing towards the breakfast with her finger and beckoning Fang Jinshi to sit down.

"When I'm at home, I'm used to waking up early. Even if I could sleep in, I wouldn't be able to."

"But sister-in-law is pregnant now, you should sleep more. It's probably just me making too much noise outside that woke you up"

Fang Jinshu shook her head and took the bowl of congee that Yu Lian had prepared.

"I'll come myself, you sit tight."

Jade Lotus chuckled softly, "Sister-in-law is worried about me and feels bad that I'm still injured. She doesn't want me to overwork myself."

"It's nothing, just wash the bowls and chopsticks and make some porridge. I'm not tired."

"Sister-in-law, when did you get pregnant"

Zong Yulian was naturally happy that her older brother and sister-in-law had a child, but the sister-in-law who had disappeared for several months suddenly stood in front of her with a big belly, which was still a shock.

"Only you and Xiaocao know about my pregnancy. When I left, Mother was still unconscious, but she's fine. I left her medicine."

"When you get back, don't tell Mother first. I'm afraid she'll worry about your brother and me both."

Yulian nodded obediently, agreeing.

"Understood."

"So, big brother, do you know"

Fang Jinshui had a meal, shook his head.

Yulian felt a little uncomfortable. Her sister-in-law was so far along in her pregnancy, yet her brother was completely oblivious.

It should have been a joyous occasion for the family when my sister-in-law became pregnant. If we hadn't encountered so many misfortunes, and if my elder brother and his wife hadn't disappeared, their whole family would surely be overjoyed right now.

Happily gathered together, every day making tiny clothes and shoes for the baby in my sister-in-law's belly, eagerly awaiting his birth.

Now, they don't even know where their elder brother is. The family has vanished—some missing, some injured, completely shattered.

As soon as Zong Yulian thought of these things, she felt nauseated and lost her appetite. What about her sister-in-law who was going through all this

She cheered him up.

"Actually, Big Brother doesn't know yet, either. When Sister-in-law finds him, she might even give him a surprise."

Fang Jinshi managed a strained smile, Zong Yulian scratched her head, knowing that her comfort wasn't very effective.

"Have breakfast."

Just as the two of them had only just begun to eat, Su Yusheng appeared in a flurry.

As soon as he entered, he stared intently at Fang Jinshu, his expression rather odd.

"You said yesterday that you'd know where Zong Gege was after a day, but weren't you already aware the court's signing of the cede-west-zhou treaty would cause trouble"

Just a little while ago, Su Yusheng heard someone report that the imperial court had recalled the document ceding Xizhou and even came to blows with the peace delegation from Wumeng.

Everyone is saying that Xi Zhou is about to be engulfed in war again.

Although Xizhou managed to retain its territory, the news of continued warfare left the people feeling abandoned by their nation. There was little difference between this and being completely forsaken.

Su Yusheng was only surprised how Fang Jinshu knew about this.

Could she still have precognitive abilities

Upon hearing Su Yusheng's question, Fang Jinshi knew her guess was right.

Though shocked, she was still going to look for Gu Feng. Who forced others onto the battlefield!

I wonder how Zongyu's injury is doing.

What qualifications does the family brother have to do this.'ll be back soon.""Buy whatever you want, don't hold back, okay"Fang Jinshu nodded. "I know, you go quickly."As soon as Zhao Xingzhou left, the smile on her face vanished. She no longer walked with th...