The remaining three maids and two servants, needless to say, had nothing more to add after their masters had finished speaking.
Even Zhihe was distracted at this moment, still holding Ning Yiyi in her arms.
Ning Yao sighed, realizing that was indeed the truth; it was ultimately her own oversight.
It's been over a month since we arrived in Licheng, and we still haven't hired any more people.
"It was my oversight, Father. I will get the necessary manpower as soon as possible."
"Shorten the teaching time for Tingyun and the others by two hours each day and assign them some other tasks."
"Second sister-in-law, I'll go over and take a look later."
"As for Ning Yiyi..." Ning Yao focused her gaze on the little dumpling.
"Yi-Yi, do you want to learn martial arts? You can fly!"
Two-year-old Ning Yi tilted her head and replied without hesitation, "Yes! Yi wants to fly~"
"Alright, done with the last one?"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
"We need to get busy with things at home, but we can't neglect our martial arts! Starting today, my parents, eldest sister, second brother, Yi Yi, and all the maids of the Zhi generation, Ning Lang and Ning Shan will all be training with me! As for Dong Yue, I'll go and have my second sister-in-law take a look before making a decision."
“I have also found martial arts instructors for you: Hua Yan, Young Master Xiao, and his bodyguard Xiao Yang.”
As they were talking, Xiao Yuanhuai and Xiao Yang had already arrived at the training ground, while Hua Yan, looking like she hadn't woken up yet, lagged behind.
Ning Yao greeted Xiao Yuanhuai first, then looked at Hua Yan and frowned.
"Did you go to steal? Or did you rob someone? Why do you look like this?"
Hua Yan raised her phoenix eyes slightly, looking rather lazy: "I've been out for a few days and I'm a little tired."
"Nanyuan or Hongyuan?"
Hua Yan shook her head, indicating that neither of them were true.
Ning Yao didn't ask any more questions, but said, "You've been eating and living at my house for free for quite some time, so forget about the money. Starting today, you can start instructing them in martial arts."
Hua Yan turned his head and saw eight or nine people. He pointed at Ning Yi and asked Ning Yao, "Does he also want to learn martial arts?"
Ning Yao raised an eyebrow: "Of course, is there a problem?"
"No, I'm just confirming. But I doubt those few will amount to much, though this little one has some potential."
Ning Yao said, "It's alright. Even if it's just for physical fitness, it's good. Starting today, everyone in the Ning family here will practice martial arts. As for the specific arrangements, I'll leave that to you and Young Master Xiao."
Hua Yan glanced at Xiao Yuanhuai beside her, but said nothing.
Xiao Yuanhuai said, "Since it is the Third Miss's request, I will do my best. I happen to have a book for children's early education, which is just right for the young master."
"Then thank you very much, Young Master Xiao!"
"You're too kind, Miss!"
The training grounds will be left to Hua Yan and Xiao Yuanhuai.
Ning Yao went to Qizi Garden. As soon as she arrived at the gate, she heard Dongyue's voice: "Miss, it's not your fault. Pregnant women are naturally prone to mood swings, and given that you're not feeling well, it's understandable that you're easily irritable."
Ning Yao walked in and saw that Shen Cile's face was flushed and she had tears on her face.
"What's wrong with my second sister-in-law?"
Shen Cile's emotions, which had just calmed down, started to fluctuate again. She suppressed her emotions and said to Ning Yao, "Yao Yao, I feel so bad."
Ning Yao turned around, poured her a glass of water, and handed it to her: "Drink some water first and calm down. Tell me what happened. Did your second brother bully you? If so, I'll teach him a lesson!"
Shen Cile took a sip of water and then shook her head: "No, your second brother treats me very well, it's my own problem."
"It's okay, can you tell me about it?"
“These past few days I’ve often felt irritable and restless. On top of that, I can’t eat anything and I can’t sleep at night. When I finally do fall asleep during the day, I wake up startled. Your second brother is being very careful day and night. It’s really distressing to see him like this, but I just can’t control my temper.”
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes again: "Yaoyao, am I sick?"
Ning Yao withdrew her right hand from her wrist, nodded and said, "Second sister-in-law is indeed sick, but not physically, she is sick in her heart."
Shen Cile was taken aback: "What do you mean?"
"It means that the child is very healthy and there are no problems. Your body is also very healthy and there are no problems. The only problem is your mind."
"Your condition started when Uncle Shen left, right?"
Shen Ciyue nodded.
“Then that’s it. When we traveled south, your father and siblings were by your side, so you were naturally in a good mood. But ever since they left Licheng, your family members who had lived with you for more than ten years have suddenly left you. Besides feeling reluctant to part with them, you are also filled with worry and longing.”
That's why you're anxious and have unpredictable temper.
Shen Cile murmured, "Then what should I do?"
"Relax, or find something to do to distract yourself."
Shen Cile stroked her belly: "But what can I do in my current state? Today your second brother went to the martial arts training ground, so I can't go either. Mother and eldest sister are teaching those women, so I can't go either. I was thinking of taking Yi Yi out to play and learn how to take care of a child, but Yi Yi is so lively and active that I can't keep up with him."
Ning Yao turned to Dong Yue: "Have you prepared all the clothes for the baby after birth?"
Dongyue quickly replied, "I prepared some in my spare time, but I haven't finished making them yet."
Ning Yao took Shen Cile's hand and said, "Second sister-in-law, you know how to do needlework, right? Why don't you make some little clothes for the baby in your belly? It would be a wonderful thing for the child to wear clothes made by its mother!"
Shen Cile's eyes lit up: "How could I have forgotten about that! Dongyue, you didn't even remind me!"
Dongyue explained, "I didn't know you were pregnant before, but I do now. However, you're in a bad mood, and those needlework tasks are extremely tedious. What if you get impatient and do them poorly, or even hurt yourself? That's why I didn't mention it."
Shen Cile sighed: "It's also my fault. I've been thinking about it day and night, too much. Now that I've figured it out, Dongyue, go find some fabric and tell me how to make this little garment."
"Yes! This servant will go right away."
Shen Cile looked at Ning Yao gratefully: "Thank you so much. I don't know what I would have done without you."
"There's no need for thanks from family. Making these little clothes is just a way to distract you. You still need to think more positively, sister-in-law. Although the capital is far away, it's not impossible to go back. Once we've settled down here, I'll let my second brother go back with you."
"Secondly, making small clothes is hard on the eyes. You can't stare at the needle and thread for a long time, nor can you sit still for a long time. You need to go out and walk around more. Although there are many people at the training ground, it is also lively and spacious, so you won't get hurt."
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