Even without decorating the house with lights and lanterns, it is easy to sense that something happy is happening at home, from the servants' brisk footsteps, the smiles on their faces, and the energy and spirit in their bodies.
Hua Zhi was escorted inside. Seeing this, most of her worries were put to rest. No matter whether the baby was a boy or a girl, it would be the eldest grandson of the Cai family. Moreover, she got pregnant two months after entering the family. For a woman of that era, this would be something that others would envy.
The Cai family naturally knew that their daughter-in-law had sent someone back to her parents' home to announce the good news. They expected someone to come, such as Hua Qin's mother, or the married aunt of the Cai family, now the old lady of the fourth room of the Hua family. However, they did not expect that the one who came was the eldest daughter of the Hua family.
Although it was unexpected, everyone welcomed it. Putting aside the in-law relationship, the two families are now linked by a business deal!
The eldest lady of the Cai family came out from the house and said with a smile: "No wonder there were magpies calling so early this morning. It turns out that there are distinguished guests coming to the house."
Hua Zhi performed the courtesy of a junior, "I am so insolent to come here, I dare not trouble the Madam to greet you."
"You can't say that. You can't even invite her on weekdays." The eldest lady helped her up and held her hand as they walked in. "The old lady changed into new clothes knowing you were coming. Let's go and meet her."
Although the feelings were not sincere, the Cai family's attitude towards her was friendly enough, so Hua Zhi's smile became sincere.
The old lady had some difficulty walking, but she was in very good spirits. Her round face was rosy, and her eyes were like a crescent moon when she smiled. She must have loved to laugh when she was young.
Hua Zhi likes people who love to laugh, which reflects a person's attitude towards life. People who face life with a smile are always more open-minded than those who face life with pain, so she is particularly sincere when performing a salute.
"Quickly, stop talking nonsense and come closer so that I can see how lovely our Hua family's eldest daughter is."
With just one sentence, the distance between the two families was shortened. Hua Zhizhen walked to the old lady and let her look at her. She replied playfully, "Madam, I don't have an extra eye or a mouth. I'm afraid I'll disappoint you."
"If that's the case, I wouldn't want you. I just like you the way you are." The old lady's eyes curved more obviously. Only when a person is truly strong inside can he be fearless from the bottom of his heart. So the first thing her granddaughter-in-law thought of was to ask her to support her, not her own mother. This shows her status in the hearts of everyone in the Hua family.
Knowing why she came, the old lady chatted with Qingxiang and then let her take her to her grandson's wife's room.
As soon as the person left, the old lady's smile gradually faded, "Don't interfere with what happens in the house tomorrow."
The eldest lady was stunned. "What are you talking about, mother? I also..."
Thinking of recent events, the eldest lady suddenly became speechless. She indeed did not care too much about her son's affairs in his room, but something really happened recently.
"Do you remember? You and the eldest brother have been married for so many years, have I ever put anyone beside him? They are in love now, and they may not be grateful tomorrow if you do this."
The eldest lady's face turned red and then pale. She wanted to protest for herself, but this injustice was not really that unfair. She could only say awkwardly: "My wife didn't say that she wanted it right away. She just thought that if she got pregnant, she would have someone to serve her tomorrow. The people around me are trustworthy, and their status is not higher than hers..."
"Now that Qin is pregnant, what do you think?"
The eldest lady was silent. She didn't think she did anything wrong. Everyone has gone through the same thing. When she was pregnant with Ming'er, the old lady didn't put anyone around her. But unexpectedly, the master took a concubine. She hated it at the time, but her status never wavered, right
The old lady shook her head. Normally she would not bother to say more, but this matter could not be handled carelessly. "If he finds it himself tomorrow, it is his business. You must not put someone in his room. Remember?"
The eldest lady did not dare to disobey and responded in a low voice. However, she did not care much about the old lady's concerns in her heart. She also thought highly of the eldest girl and had no dissatisfaction with her daughter-in-law, otherwise she would not have agreed to find a marriage for the daughter of the Hua family. But this did not conflict with adding someone to her son's house. Who doesn't want to have many children and grandchildren!
Over there, Hua Zhi entered Hua Qin's yard. Cai Zhiming, who got the news, came out to greet her and called her "elder sister" from afar, his whole body filled with joy.
Hua Zhi smiled and congratulated, "Congratulations."
Cai Zhiming chuckled twice, but Qingxiang reminded him, "Son-in-law, the girl is still waiting!"
"Yes, please come in, elder sister. Ah Qin has been waiting anxiously since she knew that elder sister is coming."
Hua Qin was half leaning against the head of the bed. As the door darkened, her eyes inexplicably became red when she saw the person coming in. She had obviously not suffered much injustice, and her life was obviously going smoothly, but seeing her elder sister, her heart ached and her nose started to feel sore.
Hua Zhi sat on the edge of the bed, held her hand and squeezed it gently, "I heard that you were pregnant and came here without thinking much. I really didn't prepare anything. I'll make up for it next time."
"I'm glad you can come." Hua Qin sniffed and looked up at her husband, whose reaction today was much slower than usual. "Brother Ming, I want to talk to my elder sister."
"Okay, you guys talk." Cai Zhiming finally came to his senses, turned around and walked out. When he reached the door and looked at the sky outside, he stopped again and turned back and said, "Eldest sister, let's have dinner here today."
Hua Zhi shook her head. "There are a lot of things to do at home. I left without telling anyone. I will go back when the rain stops."
Cai Zhiming couldn't persuade him any more and had to leave the house.
Hua Qin glanced at Qingxiang, and Qingxiang understood. She led the people in the room out and closed the door. Nian Qiu retreated to the door and pricked up his ears to prevent anyone from hearing anything they shouldn't.
"Is it the Cai family that is unclean or is it the people around my brother-in-law who are unclean?" Hua Zhi went straight to the point.
It seems that a woman will become obviously different from a girl after she gets married. Hua Qin has not only the charm of a young woman, but also the uneasiness that comes with marrying into another family.
"In fact, I knew I was pregnant a while ago. My period has always been on time, but this time it was late for about ten days. But I didn't tell anyone. I just said I had a cold when I had anorexia. At that time, I thought I would wait until the symptoms were more obvious before asking the doctor to come in and give everyone a surprise. But I didn't expect that I would be the first to be frightened."
Hua Qin sat up and leaned forward on her eldest sister's shoulder, as if she could gain strength from this. "My mother-in-law hinted that I should be more generous since I was not feeling well and could not serve my husband. To put it bluntly, she wanted me to find someone for Brother Ming. I know this is normal in any family, but we are newlyweds."
Hua Qin's voice was choked with sobs. She had clearly touched happiness, but she didn't expect to get her hands covered in blood when she was about to get it. She had to take a concubine for her husband just because she was not feeling well. Now that she was pregnant, did she need to be more proactive to be a good daughter-in-law and wife
Hua Zhi gently patted her shoulder, "What does my brother-in-law say?"
"I didn't tell him, so he probably doesn't know. But as a man, if I really wanted him to take a concubine, would he refuse?"
"Is there no one else in his room?"
"There was a maidservant who had been with him for two years."
ps: I saw a girl tipped 100 yuan, and there were also 50 yuan tips before, which is too much. Girls, save it to buy cute things, you will become even cuter! Today's update is not easy. I have been brushing from 10 o'clock to now. I finally got into the backstage after trying every possible way.