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Although Gu Wanning was aware of the risks of childbirth, she optimistically thought that she shouldn't be that unlucky.

Moreover, the medical care she has access to is already the best.

What worries her more is the unresolved issue of her official status.

She had already declared that she wouldn't marry Xu Weibei, so is she going to be proven wrong now?

Maybe we should just forget about it.

She and Xu Weibei lived together every day; what proof did their child need?

They would secretly go and "register" so that after having a child, they would have legal recognition.

But after thinking it over, I still feel that this is somewhat unfair to the child.

Gu Wanning was at her wit's end and couldn't find a better solution.

Xu Weibei stroked her flat stomach and said, "Don't overthink it. My child will be recognized and respected."

He was more worried about Gu Wanning's health.

At present, it seems that there is no other way but to pray to God to help the child be born safely.

Gu Wanning quickly stopped worrying about it.

Because dwelling on it is pointless.

There's always a way out.

Xu Weibei said that regardless of whether it was a boy or a girl, after the child was born, he would go to the emperor to ask for a favor and a reward for the child.

If even the Emperor approves, who would dare to gossip behind our backs?

Gu Wanning is also quite carefree.

She and Xu Weibei both thick-skinned; they shouldn't be so easily hurt.

Even if someone makes a nasty remark in the future, kid, please ignore them. If you're really bored, just count your money for fun.

Your father may not have much else, but he has more money than he can count.

So, Gu Wanning began to focus on her pregnancy.

She didn't make a big fuss about her pregnancy, and she seemed to be doing well, eating and drinking as usual.

Xu Weibei even suspected that she wasn't pregnant at all.

Even when her pregnancy became apparent at the end of the year, she continued to do what she always had before, without feeling any inconvenience whatsoever.

However, due to her pregnancy, she was unable to attend her Third Concubine's and Gu Anfang's wedding.

In the Capital, many families are superstitious about pregnant women attending weddings, believing that they will take away the newlyweds' good fortune.

Moreover, with so many people around, Gu Wanning was afraid of being bumped into or causing trouble for others.

So she told her Third Concubine about it.

Gu Anfang, on the other hand, has been away from the Capital for the past six months due to business trips.

When he returned, travel-worn and weary, the wedding date was fast approaching.

His Third Concubine then told him that Gu Wanning could not attend the wedding.

Gu Anfang became anxious upon hearing this.

I'm going to find her!

Then he turned and walked out, completely ignoring his Third Concubine calling him.

Gu Anfang felt that his home was already quite quiet, since his father and brothers were both honest officials and were very wary of using such things to make money.

If Gu Wanning doesn't come soon, it will be even less lively.

"Third Master, you're back." Er Ya was carrying some snacks towards the house when she saw Gu Anfang rushing in, and she couldn't help but smile.

Gu Anfang hummed in agreement, then called out to the room, "I'm here," before lifting the curtain and going inside.

Gu Wanning was sitting at the table, waiting to have some snacks.

She gets hungry very easily now; three meals and two snacks aren't enough for her.

Although she tries to control her weight, sometimes she can't resist and eats a couple more snacks.

The snacks didn't arrive, but the people who don't like them arrived first.

Moreover, Gu Anfang entered the door with an accusatory look on his face, which displeased the pregnant woman.

Gu Anfang didn't even wait for Gu Wanning to greet her before launching into a barrage of words.

However, Gu Wanning was completely bewildered.

She couldn't even tell whether Gu Anfang had come to confront her or to apologize.

Gu Anfang said, "I know I was wrong before, and my attitude towards you was bad, but think about it, you're not exactly a saint either, we're both pretty much the same..."

Gu Wanning: "Hmm?"

"It's alright if I'm more wrong," Gu Anfang said through gritted teeth, bowing to her with his hands clasped in respect. "Please, don't hold it against me."

Gu Wanning was delighted.

"Did the sun rise in the west?" she said, stroking her chin. "You actually apologized to me?"

Gu Anfang's toughest trait is probably his mouth.

This sudden apology is truly baffling.

"Yes, I apologize to you," Gu Anfang said. "It's all my fault, no matter how many mistakes I made. Even if you don't care about me, please forgive me for Hua Ying's sake."

Fun.

Gu Wanning said slowly and deliberately, "That's not necessarily a bad thing... but were you threatened by the Marquis?"

Apart from Xu Weibei, she didn't think anyone else could make Gu Anfang give in.

She even suspected that Xu Weibei had beaten up Gu Anfang.

Gu Anfang bright red. "No. It's Hua Ying. She doesn't have any family members of her own. She considers you her family. If you don't go, she'll be heartbroken."

Gu Wanning:???

What is she sad about?

Gu Wanning thought to herself, "I clearly already made arrangements with Third Concubine."

Gu Anfang, that simpleton, blurted out, "She cares about you."

Gu Wanning chuckled and teased him deliberately, "So, do you care more about me or me?"

Gu Anfang: "..."

After a long pause, he gritted his teeth and said, "I still care about you more."

"Oh." Gu Wanning was in a great mood. "Then I'll go to the wedding. You don't need to go, right?"

Gu Anfang: "Don't be ridiculous!"

"I'm not going. Your tone was rude," Gu Wanning said, resting her chin on her hand.

Gu Anfang a deep breath and said in a humble voice, "I was speaking too loudly. Just tell me what you want me to do."

It doesn't matter if he suffers some injustice.

On the most important day, he didn't want the woman he loved to have any regrets.

Gu Wanning burst into laughter.