Chapter 336 Prenatal Education

Jiang Huan: ……

Well, this person's sweet talk skills are sometimes off-key, sometimes hitting the bullseye, with amazing destructive power.

She cleared her throat, trying to suppress the upturned corners of her mouth, and decided to take advantage of his improved mood to steer the conversation in a more relaxed direction.

She raised her hand and touched his forehead, feigning seriousness: "Hey, Your Majesty Huo, please watch your expression. You're not alone anymore; you need to pay attention to prenatal education!"

Huo Lin was taken aback by her sudden reprimand and subconsciously asked, "Prenatal education?"

[They're all Chinese characters, but why can't I recognize them when they're put together?]

“Yes, that’s right.” Jiang Huan began to explain in a serious tone, or rather, to popularize science.

"When a baby is still in the womb, it can sense the sounds from outside. If you're always frowning, sighing, and in a bad mood, the baby in the womb can feel it and will feel uneasy. What if it affects the baby's personality and they end up being a quiet, withdrawn child or a crybaby?"

As she spoke, she observed Huo Lin's reaction and saw that his brows indeed furrowed again, as if he was really thinking about the seriousness of the problem.

Will it affect the baby?

My child should naturally be cheerful and lively, just like her.

[A person who keeps everything bottled up won't do; if she keeps everything inside, both of us will suffer internal injuries from worry.]

[A little crybaby is even worse; she's always wailing and crying. I'll never get any peace and quiet, or I'll suffer a nervous breakdown.]

Jiang Huan suppressed a laugh and continued, "So, for our baby to grow up healthy and happy, you, as the father, must set an example by keeping a cheerful mood and not always having a sullen face. Speak gently and don't always be cold and intimidating. It would be best to talk to the baby more so that he can get used to your voice and become closer to you in the future."

Listening to her twisted logic and looking into her bright, expectant eyes, Huo Lin found it somewhat unbelievable, but since it involved the child, he dared not completely disbelieve her.

"Should I find some ancient books and poems to read to him every night before bed?"

Talking to your stomach? That seems a bit silly.

[However, my voice is deep and pleasant to the ear. The baby should listen to it often; if he is born with a voice like mine, it will surely be very beautiful!]

Jiang Huan clearly caught the little bit of pride in his heart, and almost burst out laughing.

She nodded vigorously, her face showing an expression that said, "You finally get it."

"Reciting poetry is great, it's perfect for cultivating one's character! Look at you, your voice is so beautiful, it would be such a waste not to make use of it! The baby will definitely love listening to it, who knows, maybe he'll be a little prodigy someday!"

Huo Lin's lips curved upwards slightly at her praise, but he quickly suppressed it and coughed pretentiously.

"Since you said so, I will reluctantly give it a try."

The tone of his voice made it sound as if he had made a great sacrifice.

[Okay, I'll try to be in a better mood in front of her in the future, and I'll also try to spend more time telling her stories in the evenings.]

[Make sure to choose something grand and imposing, so your child can experience the grandeur of an emperor from a young age.]

Meanwhile, in the fields behind Weiyang Palace, a completely different scene unfolded.

He Ling, with her sleeves rolled up and her trouser legs splattered with mud, squatted by the edge of the field, carefully examining the growth of her crops.

The afternoon sun shines on the lush green leaves, giving them a healthy sheen.

"Hmm, this batch of seedlings is growing well, with well-developed root systems and thick leaves. They are much stronger than the last batch."

She nodded in satisfaction and wiped the fine sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand.

Since Jiang Huan became pregnant, she has been entrusted with the management of this experimental field.

He Ling poured her heart and soul into it, taking care of it every day without fail, watering, fertilizing, weeding, and catching insects, doing everything herself. The level of care she showed was a hundred times more than she cared for herself.

"Host, the current crop health is 95%, and the yield is expected to exceed expectations by 15%. A friendly reminder: you have been working continuously for two hours. We recommend that you take a break."

Hearing the system's cold, impersonal prompts, she skillfully gave it a slap on the wrist.

[Okay, okay, this is just the last bit of work. We'll rest once it's done. This is a task assigned by the Empress; we can't be careless.]

Besides, watching these seedlings grow day by day gives me a great sense of accomplishment, much better than being idle in the palace.

He Ling pulled out the weeds next to the last seedling, checked the soil moisture, and then straightened up, rubbing her aching back.

As she swept across the vibrant field, a sense of peace and contentment welled up within her.

In this deep palace, having such a small world of her own was a rare source of solace for her.

After finishing her work in the fields, He Ling washed her hands and changed into clean clothes.

She sat on a small stool by the field to rest, looking in the direction of the main hall of Weiyang Palace in the distance, and began to mutter to herself like a worried old woman.

"Alas, my lady is pregnant now. Although the palace has everything one could want, the diet of ancient times is not scientific!"

She counted on her fingers, "All you know is how to replenish qi and blood, ginseng and bird's nest, but what about vitamins? What about trace elements? Especially that acid, yes, folic acid, I heard it's very important for the baby's brain development, just eating and drinking soup isn't enough."

As she was pondering this, a familiar voice rang in her mind: "The host's concerns are justified. According to data analysis, there are indeed shortcomings in prenatal nutrition in this era, especially in the general lack of vitamin intake."

Upon hearing this, He Ling became even more worried: "Right, right, I knew it! But there's nothing I can do. I can't just go and tell the imperial physicians, 'Hey, prescribe some vitamins A, B, C, D, and E for Her Majesty,' can I? They'd think I'm crazy."

The system seemed to sense her anxiety and said in an almost sales-like tone, "Why worry, host? Have you forgotten the powerful functions of this system's shop?"

"Pregnancy Gold Multivitamin Tablets are scientifically formulated and specially designed for pregnant and postpartum women. Rich in various essential nutrients, they are safe and have no side effects, making them an essential product for maintaining a healthy pregnancy!"

He Ling's eyes lit up immediately, and she slapped her thigh: "That's right! How could I forget about you, my cheat code? System, give me a bottle!"

The system's electronic voice announced: "Exchange confirmed. Items have been sent to your system space. Please check."

A faint light flashed, and a simple white porcelain bottle appeared in He Ling's hand.

The bottle wasn't large, and the stopper was sealed very well; it looked like the kind of bottle commonly found in the palace that held delicate pills.

He Ling quickly clutched the small bottle tightly in her hand, patted the dust off her clothes, and got up to walk towards the main hall of Weiyang Palace.

She walked briskly, her heart leaping with joy at the thought of being able to do something practical for the Empress.

Upon reaching the palace gate, because Jiang Huan had always been extremely kind and friendly to her, she instinctively wanted to go straight in.

However, just as he reached the corner of the palace gate, before he could even see what was inside, he bumped into a figure stepping out from inside.

"Ouch!"

He Ling was startled and subconsciously took a step back to steady herself. When she looked up, she saw Huo Lin coming out of the hall.

Their eyes met.

He Ling: !!!

Huo Lin: ?

He Ling's mind went blank for a moment, and she was instantly terrified.

Feeling guilty, the small medicine bottle she clutched in her hand, whose origin was impossible to explain, now felt like a burning ember, making her panic and disoriented.

Her first instinct was to hide the bottle deep in her sleeve pocket, but the more panicked she became, the more confused she became.

With a tremor, the small white porcelain bottle slipped from her sweaty palm and fell to the floor.

The stopper popped open from the impact, and dozens of small, round pills inside tumbled out and rolled all over the floor.