Jiang Yichun rushed to the Guest Palace but couldn't find Gao Zhou. After asking around, he realized Gao Zhou hadn't been there, so Jiang Yichun had to order Jing Lei to take people and look for him.

By the afternoon, Gao Zhou was brought back to the Bai Residence by Jing Lei. Of course, Jing Lei couldn't capture Gao Zhou, so he had to plead with him persistently to come along, and eventually, even the blockhead Jing Lei had to resort to inventing stories.

"Senior, the lady has been complaining of dizziness recently. She was so anxious just now and said that if we still didn't find you, she would go out to look for you herself."

Gao Zhou was so angry that his beard blew and his eyes widened, "Nonsense, what can a heavily pregnant woman do? What is she looking for?"

"But the lady is worried, you shouldn't be stubborn with her. We really can't persuade her otherwise, we're all afraid that if she gets mad, it could affect the fetal Qi." Jing Lei continued to fabricate stubbornly.

Gao Zhou was also frustrated. It wasn't that he was being difficult; he just didn't have the face to see the younger generation. He thought it would be better to hide for a few days until the thing on his neck disappeared. Who knew Achun's subordinate could find him anyway?

"Senior, I've noticed the lady doesn't look well these days, with dark circles under her eyes. She can't sleep every night, all because she's worried about you. As her godfather, do you want to risk her having complications during childbirth?" Jing Lei, usually a man of few words, found it quite difficult to say this much.

Gao Zhou sighed, thinking about how he had been missing for a few days, and in the end, he had no choice but to swallow his pride and return to the Bai Residence with Jing Lei.

Jing Lei sent a message to Jiang Yichun saying that Gao Zhou had been brought to the Bai Family.

Bai Ruozhu saw Gao Zhou and said quite exasperatedly, "You left so quickly. Achun has been giving me quite the tantrum."

"The kid's acting up? I'll help you teach him a lesson!" Gao Zhou said with an apologetic smile.

"Senior, what's really going on? Is there something you can't tell us?" Bai Ruozhu winked at him, "You might want to consider Achun's feelings, but we're fellow townspeople, I'm more open-minded, can't you tell me? So I don't keep worrying. You see, I'm so big with this belly I can't walk, yet I still worry about you, I'm so tired."

Gao Zhou blushed, "I didn't go looking for women, don't think nonsense, this is just an accident!"

"Could an accident leave marks on your neck? If you genuinely have someone you like, don't hide it. I support you. After all, you've been single for over twenty years, you need a companion, too." Bai Ruozhu silently apologized to her mother-in-law whom she'd never met. She was also concerned about Gao Zhou; he had been alone for too long without anyone to care for him, and it seemed quite pitiful.

"No! My heart only has Achun's mother, so just stop." Gao Zhou said angrily, "I'll stay at your place temporarily, but don't press me on this matter!"

At this moment, Jiang Yichun came in, blocking him and asked, "Why do you keep wandering around? You're so grown-up yet still make us younger ones worry?"

"Didn't I come to stay at your place? How am I wandering?" Gao Zhou retorted, sticking his neck out.

Seeing the two about to argue, Bai Ruozhu quickly stepped in to mediate and called Jianqi in to personally escort Gao Zhou to his arranged guest room.

Once they were gone, Bai Ruozhu held Jiang Yichun back and said, "Don't go asking anymore. I asked him and he wouldn't say, it would be even harder for him to tell you. But he claims it was an accident, and he only has your mom in his heart, not considering other women."

Jiang Yichun seemed somewhat relieved, his expression softening a bit.

"Let him be, then, as long as he doesn't disappear again." He said.

Bai Ruozhu, cooped up and restless, had nothing to do but conjecture about Gao Zhou's situation. Could it be that some female hooligan had harassed him?

But given his inner strength, there wouldn't be many who could get the better of him, right?

Fortunately, she had other matters to tend to, so she temporarily set the problem aside.

She went to Big Brother's yard to find Bai Zehao, thinking it wasn't good to discuss this with sister-in-law. Saying too much might make sister-in-law more dissatisfied with the matter, better to quietly remind big brother.

"Ruozhu, if you have something to say, just send someone to message me, I'll come to you. Why come here in your condition?" Bai Zehao said, a bit reproachfully.

Bai Ruozhu sighed, "I'm just a worrywart by nature. If you were more thoughtful, I wouldn't have to be so concerned."

"Huh? Have I done something wrong in the business?" Bai Zehao nervously asked.

Bai Ruozhu glanced at sister-in-law playing with Little Chenxi in the yard and lowered her voice, "Big Brother, I saw Ruolan being very intimate with you the other day, but since we are all adults, some things still need more attention."

Bai Zehao laughed, "Ruolan is my cousin, so what? And she needs care with her condition. You're busy with Zepei every day, so your sister-in-law and I have to pay a bit more attention."

Bai Ruozhu was speechless at her brother's obliviousness; she reached out to poke at Big Brother's head. Bai Zehao, afraid to dodge for fear of bumping her belly, let her poke him a couple of times.

"Big Brother, we might be siblings by blood, but as we grow up, could I still run into your arms? Not to mention any rules, what would it look like if the servants saw and spread rumors?" Bai Ruozhu sighed, "It may not matter with the household staff, but it's still inappropriate. Don't forget, Ruolan isn't actually related by blood to us."

Bai Zehao was taken aback, right, he hadn't thought Ruolan wasn't his blood cousin.

"She has the mind of a child. I never thought much of it. But you're right, it's somewhat inappropriate." Bai Zehao nodded in shame.

This was one good thing about Big Brother; he could clearly recognize mistakes and was willing to correct them.

Bai Ruozhu nodded in satisfaction, "I'm not saying you shouldn't care for Ruolan, but you should keep some distance. Let reliable women from the house look after her more often. Once Ruolan recovers, she's going to get married. If she always hugs and cuddles with you, and all these servants see it, how will she ever marry?"

"This, this is really my oversight. Honestly, I've been avoiding her, thinking it's awkward." Bai Zehao murmured.

"And what will sister-in-law think if she sees it? No woman would like such a thing, right?"

Bai Ruozhu thought for a moment, deciding not to voice her suspicions about Ruolan. She had no evidence, just a gut feeling over these days, and she couldn't stir trouble without proof. Plus, she feared her brother might give something away if he knew, alerting Ruolan too soon.

Bai Zehao was getting nervous, "Huh? Is that why Caiyue has been ignoring me lately? It might just be because of this!"

His frustration grew, "I always thought I should look after my younger siblings well, completely unaware of the implications. I'm really thick-headed!"

As he spoke, he even knocked his own head.

"Don't blame yourself, big brother. Most men are careless, not thinking so deeply. Sister-in-law would find it hard to bring up, lest she appears petty. I'm just reminding you now. You don't have to deliberately avoid Ruolan, but keep busy with shop affairs, too occupied to spend time with her." Bai Ruozhu advised.

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