Gu Kaiyuan suddenly recalled the mysterious aspect of Bai Suihe’s space, which indeed was a good idea.

Preparing more dishes can also provide additional nutrition for his wife.

"I will try to prepare more," Gu Kaiyuan agreed, while pondering whether to order several portions of signature dishes from restaurants in the Capital City.

As the couple talked, the carriage returned to the residence. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Gu Kaiyuan helped Bai Suihe down the carriage while Lin Hua hurried inside to arrange a soft sedan chair, and was carried all the way back to the small courtyard.

Bai Suihe instructed Dongmei and Chunxiang to stay outside, leaving them to attend to tasks outside.

At this moment, the two girls were likely already at the estate.

"Third Young Madam, where are Dongmei and Chunxiang?" Second-class maid Taohua asked courageously while helping Bai Suihe change into casual clothes along with two other maids.

"I’ve tasked them with some work outside. You’ve been with me for a long time; you and Li Hua can replace them for now."

Containing her delight, Taohua responded respectfully, serving more attentively.

Sighing inwardly, Bai Suihe felt she must inform the Bai Family to find a way to redeem these maids.

Having changed clothes, Gu Kaiyuan said, "I’ll go to the main courtyard to report, and then need to leave the residence for a while."

Bai Suihe said, "Go ahead, I’ll rest properly at home."

Fortunately, Gu Kaiyuan’s freedom to come and go solved many issues.

In need of rest, Bai Suihe truly felt fatigued, and after eating some fruit, she lay on the bed and quickly fell asleep.

Entering the main courtyard, Gu Kaiyuan saw Xu Huizhen strolling in the yard, "Mother."

"What did the doctor say about Ms. Bai?" Xu Huizhen felt inwardly that Ms. Bai was rather finicky, since isn’t pregnancy common for women?

"The doctor prescribed some fetus-preserving medicine for rest, everything should be fine."

"What about her estates and shops?"

"After a couple of days, I’ll have her accompany me for the handover."

"Can’t those managers be summoned to the residence?" Xu Huizhen felt it unnecessary, thinking the managers could report and solve issues.

"There are numerous estates and shops, and having so many managers entering the residence may have unfavorable effects."

"What’s the issue with that? They’re merely here to report..."

"Mother, with many people come many stories, it’s inevitable some rumors may spread. For my reputation, it’s better if we visit personally."

Xu Huizhen couldn’t argue with this reasoning, upon reflection, it made sense.

With many managers at the residence, if they idly chat while returning, then...

"Ms. Bai shouldn’t rest too long," Xu Huizhen urged, fearing delays, "Take medicine today, and if she’s fine tomorrow, let her accompany you."

Gu Kaiyuan clenched his hands tightly, realizing from the start their family branch was treated differently, though he failed to see it earlier.

"Let’s wait and see, her health is important, especially with our Gu family granddaughter in her womb."

"The doctor diagnosed the pulse?" Xu Huizhen’s expression changed slightly at the mention of granddaughter, as having another girl like Gu Antong was unwanted.

"No, it’s my wish for a daughter," Gu Kaiyuan felt even colder, "You and elder sister-in-law seem to favor the older niece."

"Isn’t that different?" Xu Huizhen frowned, "You should reconsider; without a son, how will you continue the family line?"

"More children can be born later. Mother, you bore three sons, and in any case, whether boy or girl, they are my children."

Xu Huizhen adored her eldest granddaughter due to never having a daughter herself, transferring affection onto Gu Antong.

But truthfully, for him to firmly establish in the Gu family, the reason Gu Baijiang wouldn’t divorce her, his unfavored wife, was the existence of three sons.

Neither the eldest nor the second son was very promising; each only had one son. Frustratingly, the Gu family prohibited concubinage, otherwise she’d insist on providing concubines for her sons to expand the family.

Forget it, the third son wouldn’t achieve much anyway, raising a son might become a burden.

Without a son was actually good, she could support her nephews.

Having understood this, Xu Huizhen calmed, "Let’s talk after the birth, tell Ms. Bai to rest well so it doesn’t hinder business."

Gu Kaiyuan affirmed a few more words before leaving.

Back at his purchased small courtyard, Dongmei and Chunxiang awaited him.

They took Gu Kaiyuan to the estate where constant carts were transporting goods.

"These are all what the miss instructed, Nanny Wu led people to purchase, everything will arrive today." Dongmei led people to the estate, everyone knew they were important maids, granting them unhindered access.

On the estate, Wu Qingshui saw the two maids bring the master and quickly greeted, "Master, you’re here."

"I’m here on behalf of your miss to check the preparation."

"This is the last batch, the inventory is here, please review, Master."

Wu Qingshui internally questioned whether the significant silver spending was truly his intention?

Simultaneously worried if her trust in him was misjudged?

But ultimately, it was the master’s instruction; she dared not question.

Gu Kaiyuan was familiar with Nanny Wu; in the previous life, upon returning to the Capital City, though his mother-in-law resented him, refusing to meet him.

Secretly assisting him against the Third Prince and Gu Antong, Nanny Wu was pivotal in diverting their resources.

By then, Nanny Wu’s hair had grayed, lacking present vigor, yet still led several maids to deflect the Third Prince’s attention.

"Thank you, Nanny Wu," Gu Kaiyuan’s demeanor was respectful, "Please convey my regards to mother-in-law."

"Certainly," Wu Qingshui oversaw the convoy transferring goods to designated spots, coordinating with the manager before departing with her team.

Such efficiency showed little regard for the precious goods.

Gu Kaiyuan knew the Yue Family was affluent, yet even their maids possessed such presence.

No wonder such individuals were his mother-in-law’s trusted aides.

The gratitude from past life could only be repaid when opportunity arises.

Gu Kaiyuan realized how well his wife spent fifty thousand taels; the items were quality and affordable, a bargain from his POV.

After thorough inspection, he instructed Dongmei and Chunxiang to oversee the estate, planning to bring his wife in a few days before leaving.

He wondered whether the room reserved for these items could accommodate them all?

If insufficient, they’d have to stack some outside the courtyard.