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Chapter 277 Du Ruoling regretted it; she was still that crazy woman.

"Could it be that you've grown tired of being a princess and want to go back to your old flame?"

Du Ruoling's face turned pale and then red in an instant, as if she had been slapped hard.

She was breathing rapidly, her chest heaving.

"That's none of your business!"

She forced herself to remain calm, then changed the subject, her sharp gaze sweeping towards Chu Ruohan's lower abdomen.

"The villagers in Niutou Village also said that you are pregnant."

"Whose child is it?"

Upon hearing this, Doctor Qian, who had been standing quietly behind Chu Ruohan, changed his expression slightly.

Only then did he realize that the young mistress was pregnant.

Almost instinctively, Dr. Qian stepped forward, wanting to take Chu Ruohan's pulse to confirm her diagnosis.

Chu Ruohan raised her hand, stopping him without making a sound.

She didn't want to get entangled with Du Ruoling any longer, and simply said...

"I am more than a month pregnant."

"Back then, Gu Cheng'an hadn't broken up with you yet."

"Tell me, whose child is this?"

These words were like a thorn, piercing precisely into Du Ruoling's heart.

Her face turned deathly pale, her lips moved a few times, but she couldn't utter a word in rebuttal.

Yes, a month ago, Gu Cheng'an was still by her side; it was she who chose to give up.

"So you're back, where's Gu Cheng'an?"

Du Ruoling's voice trembled slightly, as if she was still clinging to the last glimmer of hope.

"Where did he go?"

Chu Ruohan slowly stood up, straightened her sleeves, and left behind only a cold sentence.

"He is still a wanted criminal by the imperial court. How would I know where he has gone?"

"Perhaps, only by disappearing completely can I get rid of the entanglement of certain people."

After saying that, she stopped looking at Du Ruoling's distraught appearance and turned to leave.

Gu Cheng'an had finally gotten rid of Du Ruoling, and Chu Ruohan would never let him fall under her control again.

As Chu Ruohan reached the door, she seemed to remember something, stopped, and turned to look at Du Ruoling, who was still sitting stiffly in place.

"Now, can you tell me what the plan you presented to the Emperor was?"

"Are those firearms really as powerful as the rumors say?"

However, Du Ruoling seemed not to have heard her at all.

She just stared blankly at the jade pendant on the table, her eyes empty and her face full of despair.

It was as if all my strength and energy had been drained away in an instant.

Looking at her like this, Chu Ruohan felt a headache coming on.

She was the one who betrayed Gu Cheng'an, choosing wealth and luxury over his inability to provide her with a stable life.

Now, after going to great lengths to climb to a high position by stepping on Vice Minister Liu, he puts on a show of regret and reluctance. Who is he trying to impress?

Nothing could be more complex than this.

Chu Ruohan didn't linger and left the inn with Doctor Qian.

Inside the private room, only Du Ruoling remained, silently shedding tears as she faced the cold jade pendant.

I returned to Hongmeng Academy.

Pushing open the courtyard gate, it creaked open, startling a few fallen, withered leaves.

The courtyard is still the same courtyard, with winding bluestone paths and a few sparse plum trees still retaining their fragrance.

The air was filled with a faint scent of dust mixed with the aroma of grass and trees.

Everything was almost exactly the same as when she left.

But Chu Ruohan stood there, feeling only a sense of unfamiliarity.

Things change, people change; this is generally true.

She raised her hand, her fingertips unconsciously landing on her still flat stomach.

It's warm there.

A new life is being conceived, a bond of blood between her and Gu Junze.

Dr. Qian followed behind her, looking at the empty courtyard, and sighed softly in his heart.

Upon entering the house, the simple furnishings remained the same, only now covered in some dust.

Chu Ruohan found a chair and sat down, feeling slightly tired.

Dr. Qian stepped forward, his expression somewhat solemn.

"Young Madam, please extend your hand."

Chu Ruohan did as she was told, extending her fair wrist and placing it on the edge of the table.

Dr. Qian held his breath and gently placed three fingers on her pulse.

After a long while, he withdrew his hand, his brows furrowing slightly.

"The young mistress had previously shown signs of miscarriage, and her pregnancy was unstable."

"Perhaps the journey was tiring, and he was also distracted."

Chu Ruohan's heart tightened slightly, and her fingertips curled up slightly.

"How is it now?"

"Fortunately, the fetal development has stabilized somewhat now."

Dr. Qian's tone softened slightly, but he was not completely relaxed.

"It's just that your health is still a bit weak, and you can't withstand too much exertion."

"You must rest and recuperate from now on. You must not exert yourself or your emotions.

Chu Ruohan lowered her eyes, looked at her belly which was not yet showing, and nodded.

"I see."

She needs this child.

She must protect this child.

My gaze swept across the familiar room, but I could no longer find a trace of belonging.

This once grand Anyang Marquis's mansion is now just an empty shell.

Gu Junze is not here.

This is no longer home.

She needs a truly safe place where she can focus on her pregnancy.

Chu Ruohan slowly exhaled, having already made up her mind.

It's time to go back to the Chu family.

The study is simply furnished yet elegant.

Seeing his daughter enter, Chu's father put down the account book in his hand and asked with concern, "What did the Emperor say?"

Chu Ruohan told her father the whole story.

After listening, Chu's father pondered and said, "His Majesty is hedging his bets."

"Why did father say this?"

"On the one hand, Gu Junze was sent to Pingzhou with troops, and on the other hand, Du Ruoling was used to prepare the so-called great weapon."

Father Chu stood up and paced around the study. "If Gu Junze wins, the Emperor will naturally be overjoyed; if Gu Junze loses..."

“Then Du Ruoling’s ultimate weapon will be used.” Chu Ruohan continued her father’s words, her heart turning cold.

"Indeed," sighed Chu's father. "In this world, the most ruthless thing is the heart of an emperor."

"Father, I want to know what method Du Ruoling offered."

Father Chu: "Don't worry, I will send someone to find out. However, Han'er, your priority now is to take care of yourself and the baby in your womb."

Chu Ruohan nodded.

As dusk fell, Yuling brought in dinner. Seeing Chu Ruohan standing by the window in a daze, she said softly, "Young Madam, please have some food."

Chu Ruohan came to her senses and sat down at the table, only to find that she had no appetite.

"Young Madam, you must take care of yourself for the sake of the little master in your womb," Yu Ling said with concern.

Only after mentioning the child did Chu Ruohan manage to eat a few bites.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside, followed by Chu Yueshu's voice: "Sister, may I come in?"

"come in."

Chu Yueshu pushed open the door and entered. Seeing her sister's haggard face, she felt a pang of heartache: "Sister, did you see the Emperor? Was the letter left by the Princess useful?"

Chu Ruohan gave a wry smile: "His Majesty said he has his own reasons."

“This…” Chu Yueshu bit her lip, “Then what about my brother-in-law…”

“The Emperor will not let him off easily.” Chu Ruohan’s voice was frighteningly calm. “Unless Duan Qingye surrenders, or something else changes.”

Chu Yueshu held her sister's hand tightly: "Sister, don't worry, brother-in-law is so capable, he will definitely come back safely."

Yingqing will definitely return safely...