Liu Lu won the third place in the imperial examination and was awarded the position of editor in the Hanlin Academy, which means that he will most likely stay in the capital in the future. He has three months of vacation and can go back to tell his family the good news.
Liu Yuhan and the others were preparing to return to Fu'an City. Huo Dong, Liu Yang, and Huo Nan returned to the military camp after spending half a week in the capital.
Because Liu Yuhan was pregnant, the carriage was moving very slowly. When they returned to Fu'an City a month later, Liu Yuhan was already four months pregnant. Because she was pregnant with twins, her belly was already a little big.
Old Lady Jiang and others rushed from Fulai Village to see her. Liu and Liu Yuhan shared the good news about Liu Yang with them as soon as possible, and Old Lady Jiang and others were very happy.
Doctor Liu also came with A Fei and Xiao Bao.
Liu Yuhan has four personal maids, they are Chunlan, Xiahe, Qiuju and Dongmei. Qiuju and Dongmei are good at martial arts.
Nanny Fu had taken care of the general's wife before, so she had experience in caring for pregnant women. She took good care of Liu Yuhan, which made the Liu family feel more at ease.
After lunch, everyone sat in the main hall and chatted. Ah Fei's little treasure was almost four years old, still as chubby and cute as when he was little. He suddenly walked up to Liu Yuhan and pointed at her belly.
"Aunt, it's my younger brother and sister."
Everyone laughed when they heard it.
"My dear little darling, when they are born, ask them to play with you, okay?"
"Okay. I'll take care of my brothers and sisters."
"Yes, Xiaobao is the best." Liu Yuhan felt that this child was truly well-behaved and sensible. Huo Lian later gave birth to another boy, who was now over a year old and took the surname Huo. Xiaobao was so young, but he was already very good at taking care of his younger brother.
"Grandpa and grandma, I won't go back because Brother Lu is treating me to a banquet."
"Sister Han, just take care of yourself. You've come such a long way. Don't wander around lately."
"Yes, County Magistrate Zhu also said that the county government will make arrangements."
"Yeah, okay."
"Xiaohan, let's go back first, otherwise it will be too late."
"Girl, have a good rest. If anything happens, send someone to find the master."
"Okay." Liu Yuhan wanted to send them to the mansion gate but was rejected.
"Madam, do you want to go and rest?" Chunlan asked. Chunlan was the oldest and most mature of the four of them. She and Huo Yi had been married last year.
"Okay. Chunlan, you and Huo Yi have been married for almost a year. If you want a child, then have it. Don't worry too much. I have servants around me. Huo Yi is an official, and you have your own house. You don't need to do this."
"Yes, Madam." Chunlan helped Liu Yuhan into the bedroom.
After Liu Yuhan fell asleep, she sat in the compartment and made clothes. She was making a pair of men's clothes. When she thought of Huo Yi, her heart was sweet.
Huo Yi was not good at speaking and was a bit dull. But he was gentle and considerate, and he would give her all the money he had. After listening to his wife's words today, she also made up her mind: when he returned, they would have a child.
Liu Yuhan's belly grew bigger as the months went by. When she was six months old, she couldn't even see her feet when she stood up.
She searched Baidu for information about precautions to take in the late stages of pregnancy. She no longer dared to sit for too long and would take some time every day to walk slowly in the yard. Huo Xi would often accompany her.
Huo Xi is already engaged to Lin Junhui, the nephew of the prefect Huo Jinhai. He is a young, handsome and somewhat active man who currently serves as the Junior Secretary.
His family was simple: his father was a county magistrate, his mother was a businessman, and his sister was married. He was also in charge of the Huo family's militia.
It would be more accurate to say that he fought for it himself rather than saying that Huo Jinhai introduced her to him, as he admired Huo Xi.
In order to test his sincerity, the brothers Huo Dong and Huo Nan tried his martial arts and endurance, and "entered" him well. Lin Junhui did not give up even though his face was bruised and swollen. In the end, even the usually cold Huo Xi was moved.
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After Huo Dong arranged the affairs of the military camp, he took Huo Yi back to the provincial capital without stopping.
His wife was already eight months pregnant. They had been writing letters to each other for the past six months, and he would come home for a couple of days, but how could such a short time be enough to stop him missing her?
Huo Mansion. Evening.
"Ma'am, I'm back."
"General." Several maids saluted Huo Dong. Chunlan and Huo Yi's eyes met and then looked away.
"Yan Ping, you're back."
"Xia He, ask the kitchen to prepare some food for the general and bring some hot water."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Chunlan, go back with Huo Yi." Liu Yuhan said to Chunlan who was supporting her. The two of them have been married for so long but are still so shy.
"Yes, ma'am."
"All of you, please leave." Huo Dong carefully helped Liu Yuhan sit down. He leaned over and kissed her forehead, then squatted down and gently touched her huge belly. It was so big! He was a little scared. How hard it must have been for her!
"I am your father. I am back. Are you obedient and good?"
"Oh, Yanping, they're moving." Liu Yuhan grabbed Huo Dong's hand and touched her belly. There were indeed two big bulges.
"Did they hear me talking?" Huo Dong was very happy, his face looked as happy as a young boy who had obtained a treasure.
"Yeah. They heard their daddy talking to them, so they're responding."
"Xiao Han, you've worked hard, thank you." Huo Dong put Liu Yuhan's hand in his own.
"Silly. This is our child. It's worth the hard work."
"Look at you, you're all dirty. The hot water is here, go take a shower, and we'll have dinner later."
"Okay. Don't smoke my wife."
Liu Yuhan accompanied Huo Dong to eat some food. She had been getting hungry very quickly recently and had to eat something every hour, but she would control herself to eat less and try to walk more every day. She would now spend a few minutes in the morning and evening doing some exercises to correct the fetal position.
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