Chapter 231 Pregnant
Liu Ye nodded obediently, "I understand." She truly understood; she wouldn't go to dangerous places. She had already died once in her past life, and she was determined to live well in this one.
Back at the manor, Mango carried Mushroom to the kitchen to clean it up, and Willow Leaf also came to the kitchen after washing up. After the villagers left, only the villagers remained on the manor. Da Long was in town with a dozen or so people decorating the restaurant, while the remaining dozens of people were here. Among them were five or six who were not only skilled in martial arts but also had good cooking skills, which would be useful when the restaurant opened.
However, none of them were there at the moment. Some were digging pits on the mountain with Old Li, while others were harvesting crops in the fields. The crops grown on the farm were quite varied, including sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, rice, soybeans, red beans, and mung beans. The harvest seasons were also different. Fifty acres of land had been rented to people in nearby villages. It was rented by the previous landlord, and she planned to take it all back next year to grow it herself, trying to avoid dealing with the villagers as much as possible.
It wasn't that she looked down on the villagers; she was just scared. She saw that Mango had picked out the monkey head mushrooms separately, as if she wasn't going to eat them: "Mango, how do you eat monkey head mushrooms to make them taste good?"
Mango said with a smile, "Madam, there are still quite a few dishes left over from lunch, and half a pot of meat in the pot. Let's eat the leftovers for dinner. I'll dry these monkey head mushrooms and save them for you to nourish your body later. Madam and Master have just gotten married, so you should be pregnant soon. Monkey head mushrooms are the most nourishing for pregnant women, and they can also help with lactation after childbirth."
Liu Ye thought, "Okay, this little girl is right. Bai Zilin is healthy, and so is she. I reckon it won't be long before she gets pregnant." She said, "Alright, let's have some leftovers for dinner. You can add some mushrooms to the meat. I love mushrooms."
Mango smiled and replied, "Alright, I'll steam the rice first. We've finished all the rice from lunch. The villagers probably ate it all, even the rice crusts. Madam, you should go back to your room and rest. I can manage on my own. Steward Li and the others should be back soon."
Just then, Bai Zilin came in from outside carrying a basket containing half a bunch of goose eggs: "Wife, look, these are goose eggs I picked up from the fishpond behind the house. They're quite big."
Liu Ye reached into the basket and took a goose egg: "It's quite big. I'll stir-fry it with mango tonight."
Mango took the basket from Bai Zilin's hand: "This servant understands."
Bai Zilin took Liu Ye's hand and left the kitchen. They went for a stroll by the fishpond in the back. Big white geese were bathing in the pond, sometimes dipping their heads into the water and then coming out with small fish in their mouths.
Liu Ye noticed there were quite a few geese, more than 30 in total, and many chickens and ducks on the bank, grazing in the grass. These were all left behind by the previous landlord: "Sir, once our restaurant opens, we'll need a lot of chickens every day. There's space on the estate, so have Hei Yi and the others build a chicken farm and a pig farm. If we can't use them all ourselves, we can sell them elsewhere. These are all profitable businesses."
Bai Zilin thought Liu Ye was right, and Lao Li and the others were willing to live a peaceful life with him: "I think it's fine, we'll listen to you. The restaurant in town is almost finished being renovated. I'll let Lao Li manage the restaurant, and Da Long and I will take care of things on the estate. My wife will be responsible for having babies for me at home, the more the better."
Liu Ye raised her little fist and gently punched Bai Zilin's chest: "Do you think I'm a pig? The more children the better? Too many children are a burden. In my opinion, we should have two boys and two girls. I won't have any more than that. Having too many children is bad for your health."
Upon hearing that it was bad for his health, Bai Zilin immediately changed his tone: "I think one son and one daughter is enough. Having one is fine too. As long as it's born to you, I'll love either a son or a daughter. Our family doesn't have a throne to inherit, so why have so many children? Having one would save us from fighting over the inheritance. After we pass away, it'll all be his. I think having one is good. Let's have one, my wife. A daughter will be as beautiful as you."
Liu Ye knew that Bai Zilin felt sorry for her, and she was very happy: "Let nature take its course."
Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye. The restaurant in town has been open for ten days and business is good. Old Li is the manager of the restaurant. The chefs in the kitchen are Bai Zilin's five subordinates, and the waiters are local people hired by the restaurant, four young men who are seventeen or eighteen years old.
That day, Liu Ye felt nauseous and vomited right after finishing her meal. Bai Zilin was so frightened that he was about to fetch a doctor, but Liu Ye quickly stopped him: "Oh, no need! Husband, come back! I'm fine, I think I'm pregnant..."
Upon hearing that Liu Ye was pregnant, Bai Zilin hugged her and spun her around happily: "Hahaha, I'm finally going to be a father! My wife, you're amazing! You got pregnant so quickly. You're a good match."
Liu Ye was also very happy. In this world, she finally had her own family. At this moment, she decided that she wanted to have more children: "Oh dear, put me down quickly, you've made my head spin, hahaha."
Bai Zilin placed Liu Ye on the bed, rested his head on her stomach, and listened intently to the sounds inside. After listening for only a short while, he excitedly exclaimed, "I can hear it! My wife, the baby is moving!"
Liu Ye nodded, trying not to laugh: "Yes, I heard it too. That was my stomach growling. Hahaha, my husband, you're so silly. I'm only newly pregnant, and the baby in my belly is still just a tiny sesame seed. Hahaha, oh my, you're making me laugh so hard."
Bai Zilin didn't care whether it was a sesame seed or not. He got up and hugged Liu Ye in his arms: "Wife, what do you want to eat? Your husband will make it for you personally. How about lean meat porridge? I'll also steam a bowl of goose eggs for you. I heard that it's good for pregnant women to eat more goose eggs. You should eat one every day from now on. It's also good for pregnant women to eat bird's nest. Okay, okay, ba ba ba..."
Liu Ye smacked her lips twice and said, "I want to drink iced cola, eat potato chips, I also want ice cream, and I want instant noodles. Husband, can you make them?"
Bai Zilin shook his head, looking completely bewildered: "Iced cola? Ice cream chips, instant noodles, are they stir-fried or stewed? I've never heard of these dishes before. Are they Southern dishes from around here?"
Liu Ye was already laughing so hard she collapsed onto the bed, clutching her stomach. Bai Zilin looked completely bewildered and touched his nose. It seemed he would have to ask Hei Ba and Hei Wu; they knew how to cook many dishes, so maybe they would know. Iced cola... well, it must be stew.
Since Liu Ye became pregnant, Bai Zilin has stayed home with her every day, rarely even going to the estate. He follows Liu Ye wherever she goes, afraid that she might fall or get hurt. As soon as Liu Ye says what she wants to eat, he immediately tells the kitchen to make it. If the kitchen doesn't have it, he goes to buy it himself.
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