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How is she doing today?

Old Madam Lu then inquired about Ge Bao'er.

Nanny Yan went to check on him and said, "He's much better; he's not coughing as badly as he did last night."

It just so happens that Zhang Feng'an also took a day off today.

Old Madam Lu then instructed, "Bring Qing over to see his mother. Have someone help Concubine Ge wash and groom herself."

Nanny Yan turned and went out, pointing to a maid to help Ge Bao'er wash and dress. Then she went to the Second Gate to find someone to pass on a message, calling Qing over.

"I can really see my mother?!"

Qing almost jumped up from his chair. He had lost a lot of weight these days, and his eyes weren't as bright as they were when he first came to the manor.

The servant said, "Second Young Master, hurry! Nanny Yan is waiting in the Through Hall inside the Second Gate. Don't keep her waiting too long."

"I'll go right now!"

Qing dropped what he was holding and ran off.

During this time, he realized what it meant to be worse than a dog. Although he sometimes resented his mother for causing so much trouble and making him feel neglected everywhere, he still cared about his birth mother in his heart.

I ran up to the Second Gate and almost tripped and fell.

"Nanny Yan!"

Before they even entered the Through Hall, Qing started shouting at the top of his lungs.

Nanny Yan stood up and waved, saying, "Young master, come with me. Your Concubine is waiting for you."

Qing took her hand and went there.

Upon arriving at Hall of Longevity, Nanny Yan said, "Young master, go see the Old Madam first and pay your respects to your grandmother."

Qing nodded.

When Old Madam Lu saw him, she still loved him dearly, hugging him and saying, "My good child, you've gotten so thin from all that work!"

Qingge felt very wronged, but he kept his head down and said, "Elder Brother has also lost weight. You have to lose weight to study."

That's more like a sensible statement.

Old Madam Lu felt that Ge Bao'er's absence from the mansion was actually a good thing for Qing.

But...

If Ge Bao'er is truly the legitimate Di Daughter, it would be even better if she returned.

Zhu Qing is also pregnant, and many more members of the Lu family will be born in the future. It doesn't matter who gives birth to them; what matters is that Ge Bao'er's family can help the Lu family's children in the future.

She patted Qing's head and said, "Go see your Concubine. She must miss you after all this time."

Qing cried, wiping his tears as he ran into the Side Room.

Old Madam Lu quietly followed them.

She saw the mother and child hugging and crying together under the eaves; their cries were so loud they seemed to shake the heavens.

Nanny Yan chimed in, "Concubine still can't bear to Young Master Qing."

Old Madam Lu was very satisfied. "It's good that you're reluctant to part with it."

Seeing Ge Bao'er crying like that, she laughed and said, "Don't even mention the legitimate Di Daughter, even if she were Nine Heavens Immortal Maiden, once she becomes a mother, wouldn't she still fall into the hands of our Wuding Marquis Residence's family!"

"Let's go."

Old Madam Lu and Nanny Yan went back to the main room to talk.

The Old Madam, "The daughter of the Duke Xingguo's Residence has been missing for twenty years, and the Duchess Xingguo is still depressed about it. It's clear that the Chen family also loves their daughter dearly."

Nanny Yan said, "Even if it doesn't hurt, after all these years, we have to find a way to make it up to this Di Daughter."

Old Madam Lu smiled and said, "That's exactly right."

"Besides, our Lu family is of good standing. It would be a blessing for the Chen family's daughter to have fallen so low as to work as a maid and then become our granddaughter-in-law."

"They'll definitely help their son-in -Zhengliu properly from now on!"

Nanny Yan said worriedly, "But what about our relationship with the Lin Family..."

The matter of the two families divorcing has become too big a fuss. If the people of the Duke Xingguo's Residence find out, they might be wary and might not be willing to go through with the marriage.

Old Madam Lu sneered, "Isn't that all for their daughter's sake! If anyone in their family had any sense, they would know how to do things so as not to wrong their daughter and also to save face for the Lu family."

Nanny Yan didn't say anything to spoil the Old Madam's mood.

It's still too early to tell; we need to confirm Concubine Ge's identity first.

Old Madam Lu took a short nap in her room and asked Nanny Yan, "Have they finished talking?"

Nanny Yan glanced outside and said, "That's about it."

Old Madam Lu nodded. "Go and call Concubine Ge over to give an answer, and also call Zhengliu over."

Ge Bao'er arrived first, leading Qing by the hand.

After some time had passed, she returned to the Wuding Marquis Residence, no longer as flamboyant as before. She knelt obediently on the ground and said, "This humble servant greets the Old Madam."

She kept her head down, not daring to look up.

Old Madam Lu was very easy to talk to. "You're sick, get up and sit down to talk."

Ge Bao'er was flattered and speechless. Looking at Old Madam Lu, she hesitated, then said, "This concubine... this concubine should..."

"Sit down when I tell you to!"

Ge Bao'er nervously led Qing to sit down.

She had so few opportunities to see Qing -Qing that she clung to him tightly, refusing to let go.

Qing was also afraid that he would never see his mother again, so he leaned against her and held onto her sleeve.

Nanny Yan came over and said, "Young master is all grown up now; it's not appropriate for him to hug his Concubine like that anymore."

Old Madam Lu said gently, "Let it go this time. It's been too long since they've seen each other."

"Yes." Nanny Yan stepped aside.

Old Madam Lu asked Ge Bao'er directly, "The Matron in the manor said that you pawned a Jade Pendant before you went to the estate? Is that true?"

What happened to the Jade Pendant?

Ge Bao'er's eyes widened, and she said, "Yes, yes! That's the Jade Pendant I've worn since I was little! Old Madam, was it my master... he helped me find out..."

Old Madam Lu raised her hand to stop her, saying, "Don't ask so many questions yet. First, tell me clearly, is the Jade Pendant yours?"

"Yes!"

Ge Bao'er nodded emphatically, afraid of missing this opportunity.

She thought she would never return once she arrived at the estate, but the Old Madam sent someone to bring her back—all because of the Jade Pendant! Something serious must have happened.

Old Madam Lu scrutinized Ge Bao'er: "You're not lying?"

Ge Bao'er burst into tears. "This is something I've worn for over twenty years, something I've worn since I was born and could eat. How could I lie!"

It certainly doesn't seem like he's lying.

Old Madam Lu felt much more at ease.

"Grandmother."

Lu Zhengliu, his face still bearing the marks of his injuries.

Old Madam Lu frowned, feeling a pang of heartache. Forgetting about scolding him for the moment, she said, "Come here, I have something to ask you."

Lu Zhengliu glanced at Ge Bao'er, his expression complex.

Finally, she pursed her lips and asked Old Madam Lu, "Grandmother, what is she doing here?"

Old Madam Lu looked at him and asked, "She has a Jade Pendant, have you seen it?"

Lu Zhengliu nodded. "I've seen it. It's a piece of excellent Hetian jade."

Because of its excellent quality and creamy white color, it is also called Mutton-Fat Jade.

What's wrong with that jade?

Old Madam Lu almost burst out laughing. With a smile on her face, she said, "Nanny Yan, please take Concubine and Qing downstairs first."

Nanny Yan walked over to Ge Bao'er and said, "Concubine, Young Master Qing, come with me."

The mother and son went out first, and Nanny Yan closed the door behind them.

Finally, Old Madam Lu asked Lu Zhengliu, "You met her in the countryside of Liyang. When did you see this Jade Pendant?"

Lu Zhengliu recalled his childhood, saying, "I've seen her since I first met her."

But she also treasured that Jade Pendant very much, and before they were officially engaged, she only let him see it a few times.

It wasn't until they became intimate that she told him that she had worn the jade since she was a child, and that she had managed to keep it even after working as a maid for several years.

Old Madam Lu laughed heartily.

"Grandmother, what's wrong?"

Lu Zhengliu frowned.

Old Madam Lu said nothing, but took a pen and ink to Lu Zhengliu and gave him an order, "Write Divorce Deed. You and Yun Wan will divorce immediately."

"What?"

Lu Zhengliu stood up, much taller than the Old Madam. He walked to the side, his back to Old Madam, and angrily declared, "I disagree! I will not divorce Yun Wan!"

Old Madam Lu snorted coldly, calmly sat down, and said indifferently, "You must divorce her."

She was quite certain that her grandson wouldn't last long.

He said he didn't want to marry the Di Daughter of the Lin Family, but he still did.