Every day, Wen Shuyue cursed Lin Zhi, wishing for her and the brat in her belly to die together. However, Lin Zhi's complexion only grew rosier by the day. The fetus grew healthily, guarded by Chu Jing as fiercely as the apple of his eye.
He invited the Imperial Physician to the mansion every couple of days for check-ups. The entire court knew how deeply he cared for Mrs. Lin.
When friendly officials invited him to gather after court, Chu Jing would simply leave a remark—"I have matters to attend to today; let's gather next time"—and walk away without looking back. Everyone felt helpless. In the past, he would occasionally come out for a drink, but now it was entirely impossible to drag him out.
