Second room Zhiyuanju
Under the grape trellis in the courtyard, there was a large table. Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao warmly invited Aunt Zi to taste hot pot. The hot pot seasoning was the result of Jin Linlin's painstaking efforts, piecing together the ingredients, which took nearly two weeks to find.
When Jiang Zhixu and Jiang Shuyan arrived, the three of them were eating enthusiastically. The sound of their slurping food seemed like a cheerful symphony, and they would pick up the iced juice beside them from time to time and take a sip. They were living a very carefree life.
When Jiang Shuyan saw his wife, he was like a big dog, wagging his tail to express his joy. Cao Jiao's love for him was also sincere. When she saw him, she immediately brought him bowls and chopsticks and prepared the dipping sauce.
Jiang Shuyan's servant was also very clever, and quickly washed his hands for him. He then sat down next to his wife with a smile on his face and began to eat with relish:
"Second sister-in-law, you have so many delicious foods here! What's this novelty? Why is it so delicious?"
Jin Linlin smiled and poured a glass of juice for the cold and solemn Jiang Zhixu to help him cool down.
"This is a newly developed food. It was just served today. If you like it, eat as much as you like."
Jiang Zhixu raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. The whole glass of iced juice seemed to turn into a clear spring, flowing through his body:
"Ha... so cool, this iced juice is really refreshing."
"Yes, the weather has been unbearably hot lately, like a furnace. Your Majesty originally wanted to cancel the Emperor's birthday celebration due to the recent passing of Prime Minister Zhuge, but the Empress Dowager disagreed. After all, so many countries, large and small, have come to congratulate the Emperor, so canceling the celebration is simply not an option. In such scorching weather, we've been treated like slaves, and it's been ages since we've enjoyed such a comfortable meal."
Jiang Zhixu kept looking at his wife, his eyes like the warm spring sun, full of doting.
Aunt Zi looked at the two loving couples with a heart full of relief. Although Jiang Zhixu had a naturally cold face, like a thousand-year-old ice, when he stared at his wife, there was only her figure in his eyes, and that doting look seemed to be able to melt her.
There is no need to say more about Jiang Shuyan. It seems that he only has his wife in his eyes. He is as innocent as a child. He acts coquettishly and cutely towards his wife, rubbing Cao Jiao's arm, looking very adorable.
Aunt Zi smiled and shook her head, then asked softly:
"Zhixu boy, has Asong caused you any trouble?"
Jiang Zhixu really likes eating this hot pot. Although the weather is very hot, in the shade of the courtyard, it doesn't feel hot at all. There are gusts of cool breeze, which is comfortable. The taste is also really good, just listen to Aunt Zi's words.
"A Song's medical skills are completely inherited from you, and they have helped me a lot."
"That's good!"
Jiang Shuyan ate and chatted: "What on earth is this Lu Cifu thinking? He only does these low-class things. It's really outrageous."
Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao blinked their eyes and looked at Jiang Shuyan with sparkling eyes. The look in their eyes that seemed to like listening to gossip was really annoying and funny.
"What happened to Lu Ci Fu? Tell us quickly." Jiang Linlin held the watermelon in her hands and ate it happily.
"I heard he fell in love with his eldest son's concubine and forcibly snatched her away. His son, wife, and mother all argued with him, but Lu Cifu didn't take it seriously and insisted on having that concubine. The Lu family was in chaos, and the emperor even called him into the palace and scolded him, but he still refused to repent. After all, it's someone else's family affair, and the emperor can't interfere too much. A scolding is already the limit."
Jiang Zhixu said slowly.
"Wow, this Mi Niang must be a great beauty! She is really powerful enough to make the father and son become enemies because of her!" Jin Linlin was amazed and gave a thumbs up.
"This Mi Niang is the top courtesan in the brothel. I heard she is as beautiful as a fairy." Jiang Shuyan shared the news he had heard with everyone.
"That's too outrageous! A man of such age actually forcibly took his son's concubine, and a second-in-command at that!"
Aunt Zi looked at him with disdain. This old man simply had no regard for human ethics.
Just as everyone was discussing this matter enthusiastically, Cao Jiao suddenly stood up, ran to the side and retched several times. Jiang Shuyan rushed over and handed her a handkerchief:
"What's wrong? What's wrong? Are you disgusted by Lu Cifu's behavior?"
Cao Jiao took the handkerchief and wiped the corner of her mouth, also looking bewildered:
"I don't know. I just felt like my stomach was churning and I wanted to vomit but couldn't."
Aunt Zi nodded in understanding:
"Girl, stretch out your hand and let me take a look."
Cao Jiao obediently placed her hands on the table. Aunt Zi took Cao Jiao's pulse, and the expression on her face gradually became one of surprise.
She said with a smile: "Jiao girl, congratulations, you are pregnant! It's almost two months." Everyone was stunned at first, and then they were all overjoyed.
Jiang Shuyan was so excited that he didn't know where to put his hands. He held Cao Jiao's hand tightly, tears sparkling in his eyes: "Really? I'm going to be a father!"
Jin Linlin also ran over excitedly, took Cao Jiao's hand and said, "Great! Now we have a new baby coming to our family!"
Jiang Zhixu also smiled and nodded. Aunt Zi warned, "Jiao girl, you are now a key protected person. You must pay more attention to rest and be careful about what you eat."
Jin Linlin complained with a dark face, "It's been almost two months. What are the maids and nannies around you doing for a living? Why are you still so confused?"
Cao Jiao's servants all knelt down and kowtowed to admit their mistakes.
"Forget it this time. Just serve your master well. If anything happens to her while she's pregnant, I'll sell you all out. Do you hear me?" Jin Linlin was very angry. She didn't even know her master was pregnant.
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