My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

Could it be that, as the old saying goes, enemies often meet in a narrow road?

I don't want to get angry with him. I'm just afraid that the smell of blood will stain the bird's nest cup.

Du Jingyi picked it up and smelled it, then said with a smile.

I'm overthinking it. It's nothing. If you don't believe me, just take a look and see?

He took the cherry and sniffed it twice. It really had no smell. Then he put down his mind and said to Du Jingyi.

On a cold day, several people were shirtless and covered in blood. It was really scary.

Okay, when the general comes back, I'll tell him and ask Vice General Luo to pay attention next time, okay?

Cherry didn't say anything, she just felt that she looked a little like her old self now.

Why do I have to worry about everything, so I took two deep breaths and suppressed my annoyance.

Then he spoke.

Young lady, just drink from the bird's nest cup. I have no more words to say.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi picked up the bird's nest and ate it slowly.

When they were almost done eating, they saw Shang Ji walking in.

As soon as he came back, he went to Mrs. Gu's place, mainly to see if she was still used to it, so he didn't come to see Du Jingyi immediately.

I also thought that she might still be talking to her family, so I didn't rush here in a hurry.

The general is back.

When he saw Du Jingyi, he said with a gentle expression.

I thought you would stay at Sister's place to talk more today.

I also wanted to stay, but Brother Yun needed to go to bed, and Sister A also needed more rest, so I had no choice but to come back.

Are you feeling well?

It's okay.

That's right, you are particularly happy every time you see your family.

Isn't it the same when the general sees someone coming from the Gu family?

The couple spoke simple words, but they felt very comfortable in their hearts. It was not easy to live like this, so they cherished it.

After Yingtao served Shang Ji tea, she withdrew.

When there were only two people in the room, Shang Ji suddenly talked about Shang Zhiping.

This kid Ping'er is still a little too weak. He's just a wild deer and he can't even touch it. What if it's a human in the future?

Don't worry, General. You eat food one bite at a time. This man also learned it day by day. It's a good thing for Ping'er to be kind-hearted, but we have to teach him how to preserve his kindness while also protecting himself and those around him. People are.”

What you said is, teach slowly.

Du Jingyi reached out and patted the back of Shang Ji's hand, which was very comforting.

Shang Ji also took advantage of the opportunity to hold the soft little hand, looked at Du Jingyi with a more dignified and serious expression, and then spoke.

There is something in my heart that has been suppressed for many years. I didn't have the chance earlier, and now I don't know how to talk about it. But I think since you are my wife, I should discuss it with you first.

Although the words were directed at Du Jingyi, his eyes never left her belly.

Du Jingyi is not stupid either, and Empress Guo once told her secretly, so she already knew it.

So, after thinking deeply, he asked softly.

General, do you want this child to be named Gu?

Shang Ji looked at Du Jingyi in shock, as if he didn't know.

Looking at his expression, Du Jingyi knew that he was right.

The Gu family is already in its last struggle before defeat. If there is no one to inherit it, then Marshal Gu's mantle and the glory of the Gu family will all be in vain.

After this generation or two pass away, there will be no such thing as family care in the world.

Therefore, Du Jingyi understood her husband's thoughts, but she only guessed one of them correctly, not the second.

Shang Ji took a breath and said solemnly.

It's not just a child. I want to ask Your Majesty to change my surname to Gu and join the Gu family, and become a member of the Gu family from now on.

Hearing this, the shock on Du Jingyi's face was no less than the one shown by Shang Ji just now.

She found it a bit difficult to change the surname of the child in her belly, but now she wanted to change it directly to her own, and she was afraid there would be more obstacles.

The first person to bear the brunt is Shang Yukuan, the Duke of the country. He will definitely not agree.

Secondly, in the Daxing Dynasty, there was no precedent for a grandson to enter the mother's family, so I was afraid that there would be no legal support.

The most important thing is that if he enters the Gu family, everything that once belonged to the Gu family in Jinling City will fall on him.

Du Jingyi believes that there are always some troublesome relatives in the Gu family, who will definitely cause trouble.

Therefore, this road looks like a road of thorns, and I am afraid it will not be easy.

But facing her husband's sincere expression, Du Jingyi couldn't say a word no.

After a long silence, Du Jingyi asked sincerely.

General, is this something you personally think about, or are grandma and the others already aware of it?

Shang Ji shook his head and then explained.

Grandma and the others don't know about it. It's just my personal opinion. I also know that it would be more legitimate for Cousin Lang to recruit a son-in-law, but the Gu family left behind like that will not be the Gu family it used to be.

After recruiting a son-in-law, the child will naturally be named Gu.

Speaking of which, there is also a chance to inherit the mantle of Marshal Gu.

But it must be more than twenty years later, and regardless of whether Mrs. Gu can survive until then, even if she can, she may not be able to support the Gu family.

Others, such as his four aunts, are not as good as Mrs. Gu in terms of courage, wisdom, and ability to manage the family home.

Therefore, Shang Ji was afraid that the Gu family would disappear before the child could grow up.

This is what he least wants to see.

But if he were to inherit the Gu family now, with his current status and abilities, it would only be a matter of time before the Gu family could return to its past glory.

Moreover, he and Du Jingyi are also a loving couple, and they will have many children.

In less than ten years, the excitement of the Gu family will be back again.

These words didn't need to be spoken by Shang Ji, Du Jingyi understood them after thinking about them.

So, he chuckled and said.

General, since you have already thought about it, let's do it. The person I marry will be the same regardless of whether my surname is Shang or Gu.

After hearing this, Shang Ji stood up and hugged her. Feeling the warmth of his wife, he felt a little more at ease in his heart.

He had no intention of inheriting the Duke's mansion, so if he changed his surname to Gu, he would naturally be able to return his identity as the young prince.

But what makes him embarrassed now is that Ping'er's growth rate is too slow.

And he was eager to achieve the goal of inheriting the Gu family, so the two things came together, one urgently and the other slowly, but there was always something wrong.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh.

Du Jingyi understood his difficulty and said comfortingly.

If the general wants to accomplish this, I think you can go to the palace to discuss something with the Queen. When the Queen knew I was pregnant a few days ago, she hinted that this child will be the hope of the Gu family in the future, so I can be with you. I guessed this before I spoke.