Old Mrs. Li didn't know that the Emperor had come. She waited at home for half the afternoon but her children and grandchildren didn't return, so she went out to look for them.
As a result, she hadn't gone far when she ran into the group and asked with a smile, "What kind of guests did the Marquis bring to admire the flowers? I asked Hongying if she was a woman, but she hesitated and wouldn't say."
Li Lao Er stepped forward, took his mother's arm, and whispered a few words.
Old Lady Li was startled and said with annoyance, "Oh dear, why didn't the Marquis say anything? He has truly been disrespectful to such an important person."
Li Lao Er explained with a smile, "I'm afraid this distinguished guest wouldn't dare to disturb too many people; he just wants to relax and enjoy the flowers."
“That’s true,” Grandma Li nodded. “There are only a few people in our family, and sometimes I already have a headache. There’s just so much to worry about. That man, on the other hand, manages the whole world. I’m afraid he’s even more exhausted!”
As they spoke, the group entered the courtyard.
Hearing the commotion, Cui Jinrou from next door came over to chat.
She and Mr. Wen were newlyweds, and they were inseparable, like conjoined twins. After being apart for most of the day, she had already missed him terribly.
At this moment, everyone couldn't help but laugh when they saw the couple sitting together, talking in hushed tones.
The couple looked up and saw the strange expressions on everyone's faces, and couldn't help but blush.
Grandma Li quickly said, "Didn't you say you wanted to ask Doctor Zhang to take your pulse and check your health? We have nothing to do right now, so let's invite Doctor Zhang to take a look and have him stay for dinner tonight."
Cui Jinrou nodded, "Okay, thank you, Auntie."
"There's no need to thank me, we're all family." Old Mrs. Li patted her hand, then called out loudly to Zheng Feng to run an errand.
Doctor Zhang was probably not busy, and he arrived quickly.
Li Lao Er and Li Lao Si couldn't be present, so they made an excuse to leave, leaving only Mr. and Mrs. Wen, the old lady, and Jia Yin, who liked to join in the fun.
Dr. Zhang has a sharp tongue, but his medical skills are superb. Since it was a family member seeking treatment, he took the pulse with extra care this time.
He examined both of Mr. Wen and his wife's wrists.
Mr. and Mrs. Wen were worried, after all, they were not young anymore, and having children wouldn't be so easy...
Even Grandma Li was so nervous that her palms were sweating.
Fortunately, after a moment's thought, Doctor Zhang said, "It's alright. Although there are some problems, they're not serious. After a few months of treatment, you should be able to conceive."
"Uncle Zhang..." Mr. Wen wanted to ask if it was true, but he could only manage to say the title before his lips trembled and he couldn't continue.
Doctor Zhang waved his hand, reassuring the two, "What are you worried about?! With me here, any problem can be solved, especially since you don't have any serious illnesses!"
"Jinrou has a cold uterus. She should take some herbal soup for two months to adjust her condition. As for Mr. Wen, he doesn't even need any medicine. I'll prescribe a dietary supplement for you. Drink more soup to nourish your kidneys, and you'll have good news in a year or two!"
"Oh my, this is wonderful!" Old Mrs. Li clapped her hands with joy. "After hardship comes happiness! This is what it means to have happiness after hardship! You should listen to Doctor Zhang's advice and have a child, regardless of whether it's a boy or a girl. They will be your support for the rest of your lives."
Mr. Wen nodded vigorously, while Cui Jinrou couldn't help but wipe away her tears.
Back then, she and Fu Qingrong had been married for two years without having children, which made her anxious and worried. She consulted many doctors, all of whom said there was nothing wrong with her body, but she just couldn't get pregnant.
Later, after her father passed away, Fu Qingrong, that snobbish man, felt that the Cui family was no longer of any use, and became even more indifferent to her, even starting to take concubines.
In a fit of anger, she went to live alone in a manor outside the city and no longer wanted to get pregnant or have children.
Now that she and her senior brother have finally become a couple, and given the Wen family's current state, she wants to have a child with her senior brother even more.
In this way, the children can make up for the lost family ties, and the senior brother will not be so heartbroken.
Unfortunately, she was getting old and worried that her health wouldn't allow it.
Now that she had received Dr. Zhang's affirmation, she felt a great weight lifted from her shoulders, and she couldn't hold back her tears.
Mr. Wen understood his wife's mixed feelings, and took her hand, kneeling down with her before Dr. Zhang, saying, "Thank you, Uncle Zhang."
"Get up!" Doctor Zhang helped them up, then impatiently shouted, "We're family, why are you kneeling like that?! Even if you've had a child, you should still call me grandpa! Isn't it only right that I help you out?!"
Mr. and Mrs. Wen then got up and sat down again, still holding hands, extremely excited.
Just then, Li Zhensheng returned from the city and led Li Lao Er and Li Lao Si, who were talking in the courtyard, into the house. Upon hearing the good news, they also congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Wen, and the house became very lively.
Grandma Li hurriedly prepared dinner, saying, "Tomorrow, Fourth Brother will also be going back to the dock with the Marquis. Let's have something good to eat tonight and make it lively."
Li Zhensheng laughed and said, "It's just a coincidence. I brought back some fish and shrimp. Please cook them for us to enjoy with our drinks."
While everyone chatted, the kitchen was bustling with cooking and frying. As night fell, it was time to eat.
Uncle Zhao and the others said they were going to patrol the melon field that night and didn't come over for drinks.
So, I sent them food.
Hui Niang and Sister Liu also received a plate of braised shrimp.
They are both breastfeeding and need to replenish their bodies.
Jiayin sat beside her grandmother, eating her meal obediently, listening to the adults talk, and occasionally smiling, looking no different from usual.
But after finishing her meal, she said she was sleepy and wanted to go to bed.
Grandma Li quickly called for Granny He to take her granddaughter back to the backyard. Finally, she asked everyone, "Was Fu Niu'er naughty today? She seems a little listless."
Everyone was puzzled, but Li Lao Er replied, "No, this child is very clever. She made that nobleman very happy today and even gave Fu Niu'er a pastry shop."
“Yes,” Li Laosi said, “I carried it on my shoulders both up and down the mountain, and I never encountered any insects or snakes, so it’s impossible for me to be scared.”
Seeing that she couldn't get any information out of him, Old Mrs. Li waved her hand and said, "Eat up, he's probably just tired from playing. This child doesn't keep things to himself; if he's unhappy about something, he'll definitely say it."
Everyone laughed and chatted about other trivial matters. Finally, after they had eaten and drunk their fill, they dispersed.
Although Grandma Li said not to worry about it, she didn't waste a single moment and went straight to the backyard.
Granny He was doing needlework by the light of an oil lamp in the living room when she saw the old lady coming over. She whispered, "Madam, Miss is asleep."
"Is she really asleep?" Old Mrs. Li became increasingly worried and quietly opened the door to peek into the inner room.
With the help of the faint moonlight streaming through the window, she could see quite clearly.
The little granddaughter was sleeping soundly, her arms and legs stretched out.
She was somewhat relieved and whispered to Granny He, "You should go to sleep early too, and be more alert at night."
"Yes, Madam." Granny He replied, escorted the old lady to the next room, then tidied up her sewing basket and quietly went to sleep.
Unbeknownst to her, Jiayin, who had been fast asleep in the inner room, slowly opened her eyes, and in the next instant, she vanished.
In the small courtyard, the chickens, ducks, geese, fat pigs, and rabbits, who had been hungry all day, finally saw their owner appear and began to squawk and protest incessantly.
Jiayin tossed a few cabbages to this person and prepared food for that person. After finally finishing her work, she went to the nursery.
Inside the cage hanging in the tree, the little green snake had already given up hope of life.
Even when the "little devil" walked right up to them, they wouldn't even lift their heads.
Unexpectedly, the little devil had a change of heart and suddenly gave it two eggs!
The little green snake was overjoyed, fearing the little devil would change his mind, so it swallowed one whole, choking terribly, but dared not spit it out.
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