"What?!"

Mo Qiaoniang had been worried about Li Qingruo's health, wondering if something was wrong. The couple had been married for more than half a year, but there was still no good news. Mo Qiaoniang was very anxious.

She was just about to find a good doctor to see after the New Year when she received this news. She immediately cheered with joy; she was going to be a maternal grandfather.

"I'm going to be a grandfather! My mother is going to have a great-grandson!"

Li Xushi was also overjoyed.

Li Xuming and Liu Yun were so envious they were practically drooling, wishing they could marry Cao Ying as soon as possible.

Li Qingzhang and Cao Ying's marriage had been arranged long ago, and it was scheduled for August of this year. It happened right after the provincial examinations, and the whole family was present.

Gao Chuan was also smiling very happily.

"Because I am newly pregnant, I was worried about the safety of her on the road, so I didn't let Qingruo come today. Please forgive me, elders."

"What are you saying? We would never blame you. Please sit down. This is a joyous occasion. Can your family handle the arrangements?"

If there's anything you don't understand, just ask. We're all family, no need for formalities.

Pan Jinhua was also happy, for a prosperous family naturally requires many descendants.

Fearing that the two young people lacked experience and might not be able to take good care of the pregnant woman, they asked for her advice.

Mo Qiaoniang nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

Does your family know?

"I only told my father and mother, and it's not too early to spread the word since it's not yet three months."

Besides coming to offer New Year's greetings, I also wanted to invite Mother to our home. It feels a little insecure without an elder present.

"That's right, I'll go! I'll go pack my things in a bit."

Upon hearing Gao Chuan's request, Mo Qiaoniang immediately agreed.

Given the Gao family's situation, they can't expect his stepmother to take care of Qingruo, so it's up to her, his biological mother, to step in.

Mo Qiaoniang would never refuse to take care of her own daughter.

The next day, carrying his heavy luggage, he followed Gao Chuan to the prefectural city, intending to return after Li Qingruo gave birth.