Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

“Good! Just remember what you said to Third Aunt today. Third Aunt treats you like her own child, that’s why she brought you out. You should understand the difference between how she treats you and Ah-Bao.”

Di Cheng said solemnly: “Cheng’er understands!”

As they were talking, the carriage had already stopped at the courtyard gate.

“Hmm! You go and open the shop now, but remember not to push yourself too hard and get tired, okay?”

Liu Sisi got off the carriage and turned back to Di Cheng, instructing him: “In a few days, I’ll find another reliable helper to share some of your burdens, so you won’t be so tired and can make some time to prepare for your wedding.”

Di Cheng’s face turned red, and he laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of his head, looking just like Di Yelei: “It’s all up to Third Aunt.”

“Alright, go on!”

Liu Sisi gave a few more instructions before entering the courtyard.

“Madam.” Ms. Gao greeted her.

Ms. Gao’s stomach had gradually grown bigger, making it inconvenient for her to move, so Liu Sisi didn’t bring her along when going out recently.

“Has Dad gone to the clinic again?”

Liu Sisi casually took off her long flag and handed it to Ms. Gao, then stepped inside.

Ms. Gao hurriedly took it: “Yes, it’s true. Yesterday, Old Master was muttering that Dr. He would give him acupuncture today, which would complete the first course of treatment. So, as soon as you left the house, Old Master took Young Miss and Young Master over to the clinic. Xue Yi and Xue Lan also went with them.”

“Well, that’s good.”

Liu Sisi frowned, taking out some silver coins from her arms: “You go and slaughter a chicken, then go to the market to buy some bone marrow, and cook them together with some warming, tonifying medicinal materials. It’ll be ready for Old Master when he returns.”

“Yes, Madam.”

Ms. Gao took the silver coins: “But… we only have one rooster and three hens left. The rest of the chickens have already been killed.” If they kill another, they’ll be running out of even breeding stock.

Liu Sisi thought about it and couldn’t help but suggest: “Well, then just slaughter another hen. When the hen hatches a clutch, let it incubate the stored eggs. Since it’s springtime, the baby chicks that hatch will be well-fed.”

“That’s a good idea, but if we do that, we won’t be able to make steamed egg and spring rolls anymore. Those are Old Master’s and Young Miss’s favorite dishes.”

“No matter, when you buy the bone marrow later, just remember to buy a few dozen eggs as well.”

After casually giving orders, Liu Sisi returned to her room and had a simple meal.

After going out for a while, she felt extremely tired at the moment! After eating, she went back to her room for a nap but couldn’t fall asleep. She couldn’t help but take out the round object and examine it closely, but she couldn’t make heads or tails of it.

Seeing that the sky was getting darker, she cleaned herself up and went out. Just as she saw Liu Zhi’er holding a pomegranate flower embroidery in her hands, her eyes were unfocused, seemingly lost in thought.

It took Liu Sisi calling her name three times before Liu Zhi’er came back to her senses. She hurriedly put down the work in her hands and stood up.

“Sisi, you’re awake. Dinner is ready, do you want to eat now?”

“Has Ye Lei returned?”

“I haven’t seen my brother-in-law yet.” Liu Zhi’er shook her head.

Liu Sisi walked a few steps, casually picked up the embroidery and looked at it for quite a while: “Second Sister, your craftsmanship has really gotten better and better.”

“What are you talking about? You didn’t think much of my embroidery skills back then.”

“As you said, that’s all in the past.”

“Well…” Liu Zhi’er began to laugh as they spoke.

As the sisters were talking, they heard Old Cheng report from outside: “Madam, Young Master Nan is here.”

Nan Tianzong has arrived!

Liu Sisi immediately rejoiced, Old Six’s move was really fast!

Actually, Liu Sisi misunderstood!

Nan Tianzong had just returned from Heilong Mountain and was really worried about Liu Sisi, so he came here to check on her.

Looking at Liu Sisi who came to greet him, her already noticeable pregnant belly didn’t make her look ugly, but instead made her slightly plumper body look even more attractive.

Nan Tianzong’s heart churned! He couldn’t help but sigh.

At first, he truly fell for Liu Sisi, until he discovered Liu Sisi’s identity, he couldn’t accept such a change so he had to force himself to leave.

Even now, he had a hard time treating Liu Sisi in front of him as his own sister!

Today, Nan Tianzong was dressed in white, his figure tall and lanky, with a slightly desolate expression as he stood there, lifting his head when he heard the sound and looked at her.

Liu Sisi smiled warmly, “Brother Nan, your timing is perfect. Sisi just happens to have something to ask you.”

“Oh? Is there something you can’t resolve on your own? Tell me about it, let’s see if I can solve it.”

Nan Tianzong indulgently smiled.

“No rush, let’s go inside and talk.”

Liu Sisi beckoned him.

After entering the living room and sitting down, fragrant tea was served, Liu Sisi took out the handkerchief from her arms, opened it to reveal the object inside, and handed it over.

“Brother Nan, take a look! Do you recognize this?”

Di Yelei casually took the handkerchief and immediately, a look of surprise flashed through his eyes, disappearing before anyone could clearly see it.

“Sisi, where did you get this object?”

“Don’t worry about where I got it from. Just tell me if you recognize it.”

“I don’t recognize it!”

Nan Tianzong firmly stated and casually pushed the object back.

Liu Sisi raised her eyebrow and didn’t take it back: “Did Brother Nan only take a casual glance and know he doesn’t recognize it?”

“I’ve never seen it before, of course, I know that. What are you thinking about?”

Nan Tianzong affectionately scolded and raised his hand as if to strike.

Liu Sisi quickly shrunk her head back and giggled twice before taking the object back.

Despite the brief instant it happened, she understood that Nan Tianzong had definitely seen this object before. She just didn’t know why he wanted to hide it from her!

Nan Tianzong suddenly changed the topic and lightly sighed, “Sisi, I have to leave again for some time. I have to entrust you with our bookstore, wine-house, and the Silver Pavilion, as I won’t be able to manage them for the time being.”

“What’s wrong? You just got back, why are you leaving again?”

Liu Sisi frowned, “It’s not that Sisi doesn’t want to agree, but my body is getting heavier, and I don’t have the energy to manage the shops. I was actually thinking of handing them all over to you.”

“No need to worry, these shops are gradually getting on track, aren’t those many accountants and storeroom managers here to do the work? Even if you don’t manage it for a year or two, it will still operate. You can manage it again after giving birth.”

“Alright, as long as you said that, I’m not afraid anymore.”

Liu Sisi breathed a sigh of relief, “By the way, Brother Nan, I might need a large sum of silver soon. I want to take some money from the Silver Pavilion, and after earning the money, you can deduct it from my share. What do you think?”

“Done! What’s mine is yours, it’s just some taels of silver. If you want these shops, Brother Nan will give them to you!” Nan Tianzong said magnanimously.