Jiang Qi felt much better and more relaxed after returning from her second brother's house.

Jiang Qi didn't tell her mother much about her husband's senior brothers, nor did she talk much with her second sister-in-law.

Looking at her second sister-in-law, whose belly was already quite large, Jiang Qi knew the exhaustion of pregnancy, especially with twins.

On the third day after they arrived in the prefectural city, their home was ready. The master's wife suggested that they all go to their place for dinner that evening, so that Jiang Qi could meet his fellow disciples and their wives and children.

"Husband, this is my first time meeting my sisters-in-law. What gifts should I prepare? And what about the children?"

"I've already had the butler prepare the gift, so you don't need to worry. This is your first time meeting them, so I had the butler prepare a gift. Once you're more familiar with them, you can decide how to present the gift."

Doctor Chu took out a gift list, clearly indicating the gifts prepared for each family.

"You've worked so hard, my husband. This is something I should be worrying about, but now you're the one doing it."

Jiang Qi looked at the gift list. Although the items weren't very expensive, the sentiment behind them was what mattered.

“We are husband and wife as one. Besides, you came here with me and have to adapt to an unfamiliar environment, which is already very hard for you.”

It's already quite difficult to get along with my senior classmates' families. To me, they are brothers who grew up and studied together, and they are family.

But they're all strangers to you. So don't feel pressured, and don't force yourself to get along with them. If you get along, then interact more; if not, then forget it.

Dr. Chu explained his thoughts to Jiang Qi, telling her not to feel pressured.

In his heart, Jiang Qi and the two children were his family, people he wanted to protect.

"Okay, I understand, my husband. It's so good to have you here!"

Jiang Qi had lived with her second sister-in-law for so long that she had gradually learned many ways to praise her, not only to her children but also to her husband.

"Because of you, I feel like there's something to look forward to in life."

It was rare for Chu Nansheng to say something sentimental.

That evening, Doctor Chu, carrying his youngest son, Jiang Qi, holding An Ran's hand, and the maids and servants carrying gifts, went to their master's house.

My master's house is a spacious four-courtyard house with an adjacent courtyard.

There were no gardens or pavilions in the courtyard, but instead, many medicinal herbs were planted there.

My master rarely sees patients anymore; he spends all his free time tending to herbs and drinking tea in the courtyard. Occasionally, he'll discuss medical cases with his colleagues and exchange medical tips.

"Nan Sheng and An Ran's mother are here, come in quickly."

The teacher's wife happily greeted Doctor Chu and Jiang Qi, and reached out to hug Ankang.

"Oh my, this little guy isn't shy at all. I held him and he didn't cry."

"Hello, Master's wife. Kang Kang has been like this since he was little, so he's easy to take care of. Anyone can hold him."

Jiang Qi smiled as she spoke with her teacher's wife, who also felt that Kang Kang had come to repay a debt of gratitude. Her pregnancy had been smooth sailing from the beginning.

Unlike others, she didn't vomit terribly. She had almost no pregnancy symptoms, ate everything with gusto, and wasn't picky about food at all.

After Kang Kang was born, he was a well-behaved child and didn't cry much.

When it's hungry, needs to pee, or needs to poop, it just whimpers a couple of times and never cries loudly, as if it understands everything.

“This is your good fortune; this child has come to repay a debt of gratitude. Let’s go and do this. The Jingmo family and the Baishu family will be here soon. When they arrive, you can get to know your two sisters-in-law. Since you live nearby, you can visit each other more often.”

"I understand, Master's wife. My husband also told me about my two senior brothers and their wives, and said I shouldn't feel burdened, as they are all easy to get along with."

Jiang Qi had already heard from his doctor, Dr. Chu, that he had three senior brothers.

The eldest brother worked at the Imperial Medical Academy in the capital, while the second and third brothers practiced medicine at Master's clinic. All the brothers were married and had children.

Jiang Qi was both curious and uneasy about the wives of his fellow disciples.

She was divorced, that much is undeniable. Although my second sister-in-law always said that the divorce wasn't her fault, deep down, I still felt somewhat inferior.

The teacher's wife patted Jiang Qi's hand, "Yes, they are all easy-going people, don't worry. You'll know as you get to know them better."

"Master, Mistress, we've arrived."

Greetings came from the doorway; there were men, women, and children's voices.

"Let's go, it's your senior brother Jingmo and sister-in-law Ruoyun who are coming."

The master's wife could tell who it was just by hearing their voice; she didn't even need to see them.

"Master's wife, you must have missed us after not seeing us for a day?"

Jiang Qi looked at the person speaking; she recognized them. She had attended their wedding.

"Greetings, senior brother! Greetings, sister-in-law!"

"Sister-in-law, you're too kind. This is your sister-in-law, An Ruoyun. If you need anything in the future, just ask your sister-in-law."

Senior Brother Fang introduced himself with a smile. He was quite cheerful and, although he was a few years older than Chu Nansheng, he was quite talkative when he wasn't seeing patients.

"Hello, sister-in-law. Your senior brother Fang talks a lot, which makes people feel a little uncomfortable. It will get a little better as you get to know him better."

An Ruoyun was in her thirties, rather plump, and looked very amiable.

"Okay, sister-in-law."

Jiang Qi was slightly nervous, and although she kept smiling, it looked a little unnatural.

"Come on, let's go sit down. Don't stand there and talk."

The teacher's wife invited everyone to sit down, and the children from both families greeted each other.

The eldest son of the Fang family is twelve years old this year, a young boy. The second son is nine years old, and the youngest daughter is seven years old.

On our first meeting, we exchanged gifts, both of which were prepared.

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