If that were true, then she would truly be a greatly unfilial person. How could she still have the face to return to the Marquis's mansion, or to see her father, mother, and grandmother…
“Why would you think that? If the Madame of Pingyang Marquis knew you were living such a painful life, how could she bear to let you continue in this fiery pit? You must know that seeking a separation is not a shameful thing. To know a marriage is unhappy and to endure it is the true misfortune.”
Feng Jin sat beside Lin Yuwei, speaking earnestly. As a woman herself, she truly couldn't bear to see Lin Yuwei regret her entire life because of an unfortunate marriage.
Fortunately, they did not yet have children. Even if they were to separate, it would be quite simple, and there would be no entanglement over children.
At that point, if children were to exist, seeking a separation would be as difficult as climbing to heaven. When doing anything, one must first consider the existence of children.
“I… I…”
Lin Yuwei twisted her fingers, her heart in a turmoil. She naturally knew these things, but… but seeking a separation was a major event. As a young lady, it was difficult for her to make such a decision.
She had too many worries and concerns. She could never just walk away without a care. Behind her was the Pingyang Mansion, her father, and her mother. She always had to consider them.
“Oh right, Sister Feng Jin, do you know that Young Master Gu was severely beaten by Prince Zhennan because of this matter? He was also ordered not to step out of his residence even a single step before his wedding. He had been severely punished before for similar matters, but this time it seems they were truly serious. I heard he was beaten until his skin was torn and his flesh was bruised; it wasn't just a minor incident.”
Just hearing the description, she felt that Gu Beichen was beaten terribly. It seemed he would have trouble getting out of bed for several days.
“That’s what he deserves. He’s about to get married, yet he still insists on frequenting brothels every day, and even takes others along. If he doesn’t get a good beating, he won’t learn his lesson.”
“That’s true. Who told him to marry the Princess of Xiliang? Even a three-year-old child knows that this marriage alliance between Dongchu and Xiliang is a major event. If this alliance were to be disrupted due to Gu Beichen’s actions, causing discord between the two nations, then the entire Zhennan Marquis’s mansion would be implicated. It seems that’s why Prince Zhennan was so furious.”
These were things she had occasionally overheard while accompanying Chu Chenyi. If it were in the past, she wouldn’t have known anything about these matters, not even heard of them.
Lin Yuwei cupped her cheeks with her hands, looking truly worried about distant troubles. Seeing her pensive expression, Feng Jin couldn't help but chuckle.
“These matters are not for us to worry about. Even if the sky were to fall, there are taller people above to bear it; it won’t fall on us for the time being. What we need to do is enjoy the present, live one day at a time.”
From the moment she arrived in this era, she had understood. What she needed to do was enjoy each day as it came, to live happily, and that would be doing justice to herself.
After Feng Jin’s words, Lin Yuwei seemed to have figured things out. She then slapped the table and said, “That’s true. It’s really not for me to worry about these things. These are all court matters. Since they say women in the inner quarters are not allowed to interfere in politics, why should I worry about these things? I’m just causing myself unnecessary trouble.”
She also needed to emulate Sister Feng Jin and live each day happily. That was the most important thing now. Everything else was unrealistic.
“It’s good that you’ve understood. Alright… stop worrying about these things and let’s go eat lunch first.”
“Okay.” Lin Yuwei nodded with a smile. The moment she stood up, she felt a strong wave of dizziness. She quickly clutched the table to steady herself, preventing herself from falling.
“What’s wrong?”
Feng Jin was also startled by her sudden condition and quickly stepped forward to help Lin Yuwei sit on a chair.
“Let me take a look for you.” After saying that, Feng Jin placed her hand on Lin Yuwei’s wrist to feel her pulse.
As the dizziness subsided slightly, Lin Yuwei supported her head and turned her gaze to Feng Jin, asking in a slightly languid tone, “Sister Feng Jin, what’s wrong with me? For the past two days, I’ve been feeling very weak and always sleepy.”
She had wanted to ask Feng Jin to examine her two days ago, but she had been busy with matters in the mansion and had postponed it.
Feng Jin withdrew her fingers from Lin Yuwei’s wrist. “Has your period been delayed?”
“It is indeed delayed, but mine is usually delayed. Sister Feng Jin, what exactly is wrong with me?”
“It’s nothing much. Looking at your pulse, it seems like you might be pregnant.”
Feng Jin said nonchalantly, but to Lin Yuwei’s ears, it was filled with surprise. She almost jumped up with excitement.
“I’m pregnant… Sister, are you sure you’re not mistaken? How did I suddenly become pregnant? Take a closer look for me…”
For a moment, she found it difficult to accept that she was suddenly pregnant. She had wanted a child some time ago but had never conceived. How could she be pregnant so suddenly?
Feng Jin reached out and clasped Lin Yuwei’s slightly cold hand, gently comforting her. “I’m sure I’m not mistaken. You are indeed pregnant, but you are not yet stable, and your fetus is quite weak. You must rest well and absolutely avoid overexertion.”
It was also because Lin Yuwei was younger and had not rested well recently that she kept experiencing dizziness.
“I…” Lin Yuwei’s lips parted slightly, but the words she was about to say were swallowed back. Her eyes were filled with indecision.
After a long pause, she didn't know what to say next, only looking at Feng Jin with a slightly pitiful gaze.
Feng Jin immediately understood what Lin Yuwei meant and sighed helplessly. “Alright, I know what you mean. I’ll go and tell Chu Chenyi about this and have him come to pick you up as soon as possible, to give you a way out.”
“Sister Feng Jin, you are too good to me. After this child is born, I will definitely let the child recognize you as godmother.”
Lin Yuwei held Feng Jin’s hand, her eyes full of gratitude. She had just run away from home, and Chu Chenyi didn’t even know where she had gone. If she were to return proactively now, wouldn’t that be too embarrassing?
She still had to trouble Sister Feng Jin to help her send word, so she would have a way out.
“I’m really indebted to you. Forget about being a godmother, but if your child is a daughter, you can consider marrying her to my son.”
After all, she had two sons, and she had to secure her future daughters-in-law early. If she were a step slower and they were snatched away by others, wouldn’t that be a great loss?