Chapter 71: The Third Wife Returns and Xiao Wang Is Pregnant with Twins

When Xu Nian brought the lunch box to Shousongyuan, Old Man Xu and his wife had already had lunch. However, Wang said happily, "I really want this. Take Dongmei away and add it to the dish in the evening."

Xu Nian saw the letter in Old Man Xu's hand and asked curiously, "Who is this letter from?"

Old Man Xu handed the letter to Xu Nian.

"Your uncle and aunt have returned from Lingshan County. We just received the letter they wrote before they set out. If we calculate the date, they will arrive at noon tomorrow."

Xu Nian read the letter and said happily, "Then I'll go clean up the yard for Uncle San and Aunt San."

Wang grabbed Xu Nian who was about to leave.

"You are not needed to do these rough jobs. Your mother has given you instructions. Go back to your room and have a rest. You must be tired after taking those two monkeys out."

"Grandma, I'm not tired. They are all very well behaved."

Wang nodded with satisfaction. The eldest girl was really good to her younger brothers and sisters.

Xu Nian took Xiu'er out of Shousongyuan and did not go directly back to Qingtengyuan, but went to Tian's place.

"Mom, I heard that my uncle and aunt are coming back soon. Is the yard ready?"

Tian said helplessly, "I have already sorted it out. Why do you worry so much every day? Go back and have a rest. I still have to settle the accounts."

After Xu Nian learned that everything was ready, he did not disturb Tian anymore and returned to his own room to rest.

Before noon the next day, Xu Youliang and Xiao Wang arrived at the county government office. Tian and Zheng brought Xu Nian and Xu Ling to greet them into the courtyard.

Tian was a little worried when she saw her third brother's wife's big belly.

"I remember my sister-in-law's belly was only about five months pregnant, why does it feel a little big?"

Zheng also looked over. It was true. It was not a good thing for a pregnant woman to have a big belly. Childbirth was a hurdle for women. Normal childbirth was full of dangers, not to mention...

Xiao Wang knew that her two sisters-in-law were worried about her, but this baby might be eating too well and was indeed growing too fast.

"Don't worry, my two sisters-in-law. I have been restraining my diet recently. I think it will be fine after a while."

Although Xu Nian had never given birth, she knew the seriousness of the matter, so she planned to ask a doctor to come to the house tomorrow to check on her aunt.

When the group arrived at Shousongyuan, Wang was already standing at the gate waiting for them. After not seeing them for such a long time, she was still worried about her daughter-in-law and the grandchildren in her belly. As for her son, he was thick-skinned and strong, so she didn't need to worry.

Seeing his mother smiling innocently, Xu Youliang said: "..."

Little Wang hurriedly took a few steps to pay her respects, but was lifted up by Aunt Zhang. Wang also said anxiously, "Don't be so polite. I am frightened by such a big belly. Dongmei, help the third daughter-in-law to sit over there."

Xu Youliang stepped forward and kowtowed three times to Old Man Xu and Wang, before he told them the situation in Lingshan County.

"All the fields in Zhuangzili and the village have been planted. I planted them according to the method Nian'er told me. The county magistrate also attaches great importance to this batch of new grain seeds and has sent many yamen runners and village militia to inspect the wasteland in Zhuangzili and Wanying Village."

In fact, if it weren't for County Magistrate Wu's arrangement, Xu Youliang would have planned to come to Wansheng County after the autumn harvest.

Old Man Xu praised:

"The county magistrate is very thoughtful."

Wang didn't care about the fields. She was only concerned about her third daughter-in-law's belly. She noticed something was wrong. The baby was too big.

"Dongmei, go ask someone to invite the doctor into the mansion."

Xu Youliang paused in excitement and asked worriedly, "Mom, what's wrong with you?"

Wang glared at him unhappily.

"Foolish boy, you are already a father, but you can't tell that your wife is feeling uncomfortable."

Xu Youliang looked at the rosy-faced Xiao Wang and was puzzled. Isn't this good?

Wang didn't want to look at her silly son again, so she turned around and talked to her daughters-in-law.

Xiao Wang touched her belly and felt a little worried. Could there really be any problem?

Aunt Zhang brought the doctor into Shousong Hall, and Wang told him about her concerns.

The doctor stroked his beard and scanned Xiao Wang's belly before saying, "Madam, please stretch out your hand. I will feel your pulse first."

Little Wang stretched out her hand as she was told. After an incense stick of time, the Xu family members became a little worried when they saw the doctor remaining silent for a long time. Even Xu Nian became nervous.

After another quarter of an hour, the doctor withdrew his hand and said with a smile: "Madam's pulse is stable, there is nothing serious. As for the enlarged belly, it is because of the twins."

The people in the hall were stunned when they heard this, and then they were delighted, especially Wang. Her three sons had few children, and now she knew that her third daughter-in-law was pregnant. She was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling, but she still asked with some concern:

"My daughter-in-law has just arrived here after a few days of riding in a carriage. Doctor, please take a look and see if you need to prescribe some pregnancy-maintaining medicine or something."

"Don't worry, old lady. Medicine is poisonous. Madam, the pregnancy is stable. As long as you eat normally and move around more, there will be no problem..."

Only after hearing what the doctor said did Wang feel relieved.

After sending the doctor away, Wang did not let Xu Youliang and his wife stay here for long.

"Third brother, take your wife back to rest quickly. You heard what the doctor just told you to do. Be alert when you go to bed at night."

Xu Youliang bared his big white teeth as he carefully helped his wife back to his own yard. Tian and Zheng also went over to help.

After everyone left, Wang looked worried, and Xu Nian consoled her, "Don't worry, grandma. The doctor also said that Third Aunt is in good condition. We should take good care of her in the next few days. She will be fine."

And ever since Xu Nian heard that Xiao Wang was pregnant with twins, she decided to turn the things in the space into meals for Xiao Wang every day, hoping that with the help of these things, her third aunt would have a smoother delivery.

Wang sighed. She had given birth to five sons and one daughter, but only four survived. The one that was lost was the twins, the dragon and the phoenix.

Later, the second daughter-in-law gave birth to twins. Although they survived, they were always weak. When they were young, the brothers had to drink a lot of bitter medicine. Now the third daughter-in-law is also pregnant with twins. She is happy and worried.

Xu Nian was a little surprised to hear Wang talking about the pair of children who were not kept. She only found out today that her uncle and aunt who did not survive were actually a pair of dragon and phoenix twins. It seems that the Xu family has the gene for twins.

"Grandma, you forgot that I am blessed by the Mountain Goddess. I will definitely ensure that Third Aunt gives birth safely."

After comforting Wang, Xu Nian took Xiu'er back to Qingteng Courtyard. After sending Xiu'er away, Xu Nian entered the space.

A batch of herbs had already grown in the space, and now the second batch was growing on the ground. She took out a few small ginseng roots and some astragalus and took them out of the space.

"Show"

Xiu'er heard her mistress's call and pushed the door open and walked in.

"Miss, you called me."

"Send these herbs to the kitchen and tell them to add one tablet to the soup for the Third Madam every day."

"yes"

Xiu'er bowed and went to the small kitchen with the herbs.