Another month passed and it was almost the end of the year. Xiao Hechuan and Cheng Moyang finally rushed back from Huizhou before the New Year.
Jiang Sui has been pregnant for more than six months. She has taken good care of herself and has gained a little weight, but it is not a big deal. Her belly is already noticeable.
There are already obvious fetal movements. The little guy is very naughty and likes to move around. He will definitely be a troublesome guy when he is born and grows up.
The first thing Xiao Hechuan and Cheng Moyang did after returning was to go to the palace to meet the emperor and report on their work.
This time, the earthquake in Huizhou reduced the losses greatly due to Xiao Hechuan's strategy. Under his leadership, the reconstruction was also very fast and all tasks were completed perfectly.
The governor of Huizhou also praised Xiao Hechuan generously in his memorial.
The mission was completed successfully, and the emperor was very pleased. Xiao Hechuan's official position changed again.
The emperor transferred Xiao Hechuan to the Ministry of Revenue and appointed him as a fifth-rank doctor of the Ministry of Revenue.
The Langzhong of the Ministry of Revenue was in charge of household registration, land, taxes and labor service, exemptions, and marriage.
The Ministry of Revenue is a lucrative place. Xiao Hechuan was promoted to the Ministry of Revenue in just one year. Although it is only a fifth-rank position, it is believed that it will not take long for him to rise to higher positions.
In addition, the emperor also rewarded Cheng Moyang. He is no longer the lieutenant general of the city defense camp, but has been transferred to the Yulin Army. He can mobilize a hundred people under his command to protect the safety of the imperial city on weekdays. He is considered a third-class guard and his official position is also the fifth rank.
When Xiao Hechuan came back, Jiang Sui was learning needlework with Jiang and Xiao's mother, making small clothes and shoes for the babies.
Her needlework was still as terrible as ever, and the things she sewed were all crooked and twisted.
She herself found it funny, but Jiang and Xiao's mother just smiled indulgently.
"Okay, if you can't do it well, just let us do it. We have prepared enough clothes for the baby. Doctor Lou said that you should walk around more now, which will be beneficial for the future delivery."
In the past few months, Jiang has been doing almost nothing but making small clothes, socks, shoes and so on for the child with Xiao's mother. As soon as the baby is born, there will be no shortage of clothes to wear.
These two people are not from the same class at all, but they can still chat with each other.
Xiao's mother is older than Jiang. In Jiang's eyes, she is like an experienced older sister who has experienced the vicissitudes of life, is hard-working, but also understands the ways of the world.
She often told her stories about the people, the good and bad of the Zhang family, the bad and bad of the Li family, all kinds of weird things. Jiang listened with great interest, as these were the lives of ordinary people that she had never seen.
Xiao's mother would also talk about how she raised three children when she was young. At that time, the house was small, the land was small, and there was no help from her parents-in-law. Life was very difficult. During the most difficult times, they ate sweet potatoes and potatoes for the entire winter.
But despite this, she still gritted her teeth and sent every child to school, and did not let them become illiterate people.
She said that this was the most meaningful thing she had ever done in her life, so Jiang really admired her.
She was born into a privileged family and was the eldest daughter in the family. She had never suffered any hardship. Her daily worries were learning all kinds of rules and etiquette, playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and living a well-behaved life. The only lucky thing for her was that she found a good husband.
The mother and her two daughters were talking and laughing, when the maid ran in excitedly and told Jiang Sui:
"Madam, the master is back, and the prince is back too."
After more than four months, their return date finally arrived. Jiang Sui's eyes lit up and she struggled to get up. Jiang Shi hurriedly supported her.
"Oh, be careful. You are going to be a mother, and you are so reckless."
It was winter now and there had been several heavy snowfalls. Everything outside was covered in white. She could only walk under the porch every day and had to put on a thick fox fur cloak.
Pregnant women must remember not to catch cold, otherwise, they cannot rely on decoctions and medicines to heal, which will be harmful to the fetus in the womb.
She put on a fox fur cloak and, supported by her two mothers, walked out of the yard, wanting to greet them in person. The air was filled with the scent of snow and water, and was very fresh.
Jiang Sui took a deep breath of fresh air, while Xiao Hechuan walked hurriedly, also anxious to see his pregnant wife.
After more than four months of not seeing each other, he wrote nearly twenty letters, every word expressing his longing for her.
From a distance, he saw her slowly coming towards him, supported by her two mothers. She was wearing a cloak, and it was hard to tell whether her belly was bulging. But the moment he saw her, he felt that everything he had done was worth it.
He walked quickly forward and saw that she was holding her belly with one hand, looking at him with a smile on her face and deep dimples on her cheeks.
Seeing this, the two elders also tactfully let go of Jiang Sui's hand and handed her hand to Xiao Hechuan:
"Well, you two haven't seen each other for such a long time, you must have a lot to talk about. Son-in-law, you have to hold on tight. The road is slippery in the snow, don't let Sui Sui bump into anything."
Xiao Hechuan held her hand in his own. Her hands were warm and seemed to have grown some flesh. Her face also grew some flesh, making her look even cuter.
"Mother-in-law, thank you for taking care of me these past few months. I will come to pay my respects to you and father-in-law tomorrow."
"That's right. Sui Sui is my daughter, and it's my duty to take care of her. On the contrary, you have been exhausted in Huizhou these few months. You should rest and recuperate first. There is no rush to pay respects. We won't blame you."
"Sui Sui looks a lot fatter than when we left. Apparently, he's been eating well in the last few months."
Cheng Moyang is a straight man. He either doesn't speak at all, or when he speaks, Jiang Sui's smile freezes.
"Brother, could you please stop bringing up irrelevant issues?"
Anyone who loves beauty can't stand others saying that they are fat, right?
"Being fat is a good thing, it means you are healthy and my nephew is healthy too!"
Cheng Moyang didn't seem to realize that he had said something wrong.
Jiang Sui was helpless. He really didn't know how Princess Anle could tolerate his straightforwardness.
In the past few months, Anle has come to see him several times, and the two of them have a lot in common. However, with Jiang Sui's personality, he can get along with anyone.
Anle was not arrogant. When he heard that she was pregnant, he would collect a lot of nourishing herbs from the imperial hospital in the palace every time he came to give her.
"Alright, your sister hates to hear people say she's fat. Women all love beauty. You should hurry up and go to the palace to see the princess. The princess's mansion is about to be built. I guess our family will have a big happy event after the New Year."
Once the princess's mansion is completed, His Majesty will set a date for their wedding.
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