If that were truly the case, then she would indeed be an unfilial person, and how could she ever return to the Marquis's mansion with any face, or how could she face her father, mother, and grandmother…
"Why would you think that? If the Madame of Pingyang Marquis knew you were suffering so much, how could she bear to keep you in this pit of fire? You must know that divorce is not something shameful. To know that a marriage is unhappy and still force yourself to endure, that is true misfortune."
Feng Jin sat beside Lin Yuwei, speaking earnestly. As a woman herself, she truly could not bear to see Lin Yuwei regret her entire life due to an unfortunate marriage.
Fortunately, the two did not have children yet, so divorce would be very simple, and there would be no repercussions regarding children.
If they had children then, wanting a divorce would be as difficult as ascending to heaven. Anything done must consider the existence of children first.
"I… I…"
Lin Yuwei twisted her fingers in distress. She naturally knew these things, but… but divorce was a major affair. As a young girl, she found it difficult to make a decision.
She had too many concerns and worries in her heart. She could not just leave without a second thought. Behind her was the Pingyang Residence, her father, and her mother. She always had to consider them.
"Oh, right, Sister Feng Jin, do you know that Duke Gu was severely beaten by Prince Zhennan for this matter? He was also ordered not to leave his residence a single step before his wedding. He had been punished severely for similar matters before, but this time it seemed serious. I heard he was beaten until his skin was torn and flesh was exposed, not a minor punishment."
Just hearing the description, she felt that Gu Beichen had been beaten terribly. It seemed he would have trouble getting out of bed for days.
"He deserves it. He's about to get married, yet he still insists on frequenting brothels every day and even taking others along. If he doesn't get a beating, he won't learn his lesson."
"That's true. Who asked him to marry a princess from Xiliang? Even a three-year-old child knows that the alliance between Dongchu and Xiliang this time is a major event. If this alliance is disrupted due to Gu Beichen's actions, causing discord in diplomatic relations between the two countries, then the entire Zhennan Prince's mansion will not escape blame. I suppose that's why Prince Zhennan was so enraged."
These things, she had occasionally overheard while following Chu Chenyi. If it were in the past, how would she have known about such matters? She hadn't even heard of them.
Lin Yuwei propped her chin with both hands, looking truly like a worrier. Seeing her preoccupied expression, Feng Jin couldn't help but laugh.
"These matters are not for us to worry about. Even if the sky falls, there are those taller than us to deal with it, and it won't fall on us for a while. 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 already understood. What she needed to do was to enjoy each day and live happily. Only then could she be true to herself.
After Feng Jin said this, Lin Yuwei instantly seemed to have figured it out. She then slapped the table and said, "That's right. It's really not my place to worry about these things. These are all matters of the imperial court. Since they say that women in the inner chambers are not allowed to meddle in politics, why should I worry about these things? I'm just making myself tired for nothing."
She also had to look up to Sister Feng Jin. Living each day happily was the most important thing right 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 smiled and agreed. As soon as she stood up, she felt a strong wave of dizziness. She quickly grabbed the table to steady herself, thus avoiding falling to the ground.
"What's wrong?"
Feng Jin was also startled by her sudden condition and quickly stepped forward to help Lin Yuwei sit on the chair.
"Let me take a look for you." After speaking, Feng Jin placed her hand on Lin Yuwei's wrist and took her pulse.
As the dizziness lessened, Lin Yuwei held her head and shifted 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 felt very weak and have been very sleepy."
She had wanted to ask Feng Jin to examine her a couple of days ago but had been delayed by the affairs of the mansion.
Feng Jin withdrew her fingers from Lin Yuwei's wrist. "Has your menstruation been delayed?"
"It has indeed been delayed, but mine is usually delayed. Sister Feng Jin, what exactly is wrong with me?"
"It's nothing much. Judging by your pulse, it looks like you're pregnant."
Feng Jin said it casually, but to Lin Yuwei, it was an overwhelming surprise. She almost jumped up in excitement.
"I'm pregnant… Sister, could you be mistaken… How can I suddenly be pregnant? Please examine me carefully again…"
For a moment, she found it hard to accept that she was suddenly pregnant. She had wanted a child for a while but hadn't conceived, and now she was pregnant just like that.
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 haven't stabilized yet, and the fetus is very weak. You must rest well and absolutely cannot overwork yourself."
It was also because Lin Yuwei was younger and had not rested well recently that she had been experiencing constant dizziness.
"I…" Lin Yuwei's mouth opened slightly, but she swallowed the words that were about to be spoken, her eyes filled with hesitation.
After a long pause, she didn't know what else to say, only looking at Feng Jin with a slightly pitiful expression.
Feng Jin immediately understood what Lin Yuwei meant. She 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 an out."
"Sister Feng Jin, you are too good to me. When this child is born, I will definitely let the child recognize you as her godmother."
Lin Yuwei held Feng Jin's hand, her eyes full of gratitude. She had only just run away, and besides, Chu Chenyi didn't know where she had gone. If she were to return now, wouldn't it be too embarrassing?
She had to trouble Sister Feng Jin to help her send word so that she would have a way to save face.
"I really owe you. Forget the godmother thing, but if the child in your belly turns out to be a daughter, you can say she'll be my daughter-in-law."
After all, she had two sons. She had to secure future daughters-in-law early. If she was a step late and someone else snatched them away, wouldn't that be a loss?