Congratulations Lady Zhao

As soon as the two samples of blood were mixed, the Paternity Stone quickly turned a deep blue!

"It changed color! Why did it change?" Lady Zhao reacted as if burned, flinging the Paternity Stone away.

The Paternity Stone rolled and tumbled, coming to a stop right at the Royal Physician's feet.

The Royal Physician picked it up, examined it, and said, "A pregnant woman's vital blood contains the essence of her child. When mixed with the father's blood, this stone changes color. Blue means a boy, red means a girl. Congratulations, Lady Zhao! You have an Heir Apparent!"

The final "congratulations" was dripping with sarcasm.

Lady Zhao nearly fainted. She glanced at Bella Wan, then at her son, and finally at all those mocking faces. She didn't even have the energy to curse, just waved her hand and shouted, "Let's go!"

Watching her flee in disgrace, Grace's lips curled into a faint smile. She turned and bowed to the Royal Physician, saying, "Thank you, Royal Physician. If I've offended you, please forgive me!"

The Royal Physician waved his hand and said, "You were just being cautious, it's nothing!"

Then, under Nanny's direction, the servants led Bella Wan away for some "special care."

......

Aside from that incident, the wedding went fairly smoothly.

That evening, back at Serenity Pavilion, Grace summoned her Nanny.

"...Nanny, arrange for a few trustworthy people to serve my eldest brother, and have them keep a close eye on Princess Olivia.

"Keep watch on the young madam? Are you worried about..."

Grace nodded. "Have Tenner take some people to keep an eye on Dowager Lady Blue Moon as well. Better safe than sorry."

Nanny nodded. "Miss, what was up with the Paternity Stone today? Why did it change color? The child is clearly our Second Young Master's, isn't it?"

Grace smiled. "Everyone thinks the Paternity Stone is just for testing father-son relationships. But actually, it's a Bloodline Stone! It can verify any blood relation within three generations."

"You mean..." Nanny still didn't quite get it.

"When the Paternity Stone was tested, I slipped some of my own blood in," Grace said. "I'm the child's biological aunt, so of course it changed color."

"So that's how it works!" Nanny suddenly understood. "But if it was your blood, why was the color so deep?"

"I just added a little color-deepening agent to it."

Nanny laughed, "Miss, you really are amazing!"

Grace sneered, "Has Wan Baolu woken up yet?"

"She's awake. What do you want to do with her?" Nanny asked.

Grace thought for a moment, then said, "She's carrying Kevin Zhuo's child, after all. Let the elders decide! Hand her over to my father."

Nanny nodded and left.

The result of handing Wan Baolu over to Minister Zhuo was... she hanged herself that very night at the gate of Duke Zhao Mansion.

Minister Zhuo despised the Wan family and would never allow Wan Baolu to enter his household.

Such a tragedy sparked endless gossip throughout the city about Duke Zhao Mansion.

Meanwhile, Grace and General Evan Xiao were widely praised for taking down Andrew Zhao.

Rumor had it that Lady Zhao was so furious she fell ill...

The next morning, Princess Olivia prepared to serve tea as the new bride.

Grace, as the younger sister-in-law, attended as well.

Looking at her dignified and beautiful sister-in-law, Grace sincerely hoped the two of them would grow old together.

"...Grace, have some tea too." Princess Olivia offered Grace a cup of tea.

Grace accepted the tea and said, "Sister-in-law, I truly believe you're a woman of great integrity, and you're also my dear friend. I wish you and my brother a lifetime of happiness together."