Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 390 - 221 Leaving Again_3

Chapter 390: Chapter 221 Leaving Again_3

The golden honey peaches on the trees gradually blushed and turned translucent with ripeness. There weren’t many peaches, and they were not for sale. Aside from consuming them at home, a few were gifted to the Wan family, the little monk, the Zhang family, and Shopkeeper Cui. Old man Qian and his wife also tasted one, similarly deemed an offering fruit. They dared not give any to Steward Wong, mainly for fear that Fourth Master Song might not find the peaches sufficient and then decide to dig up these few peach trees.

Another significant matter was that Cheng Yue’s monthly period was delayed. Her menstrual cycle was usually very regular, around the fifth or sixth day of each month, which Yixiu had come to know after living with her. However, this month, her period had not arrived by mid-month.

Qian Yixiu could not be certain that Cheng Yue was definitely pregnant. Both excitement and sorrow could cause a delayed period.

Qian Xiaoyu had also discovered this secret. She had heard from her mother that if a married woman’s period was delayed, it could mean she was pregnant.

She was worried sick. The master of the house hadn’t returned by the main road, so what would they do if the lady of the house was indeed pregnant?

It wasn’t until the 20th of June, half a month past the expected time for her period, that Qian Xiaoyu couldn’t hold back any longer and went to speak to Lady Wu in secret that evening.

Upon hearing the news, Lady Wu’s feelings were mixed with joy and worry. She hurriedly informed Qian Sangui, "What if Yueyue really is pregnant? Manjiang hasn’t come back by the official route; will people talk about Yueyue..."

Qian Sangui, however, was overjoyed and said, "Seeing Manjiang return is as good as having passed the official route. If necessary, we just won’t let our daughter-in-law go out when the time comes for her to show. If the child is born and Manjiang still hasn’t regained his status, we can claim the child is adopted. Once Manjiang returns officially, we can reveal the truth." He laughed and added, "Our daughter-in-law is indeed blessed and fertile; in just a few days, she’s pregnant again. When father returns, we must drink heartily to celebrate."

Lady Wu smiled and said, "Look how happy you are, but it’s not certain yet."

The next day, as the family gathered for breakfast, Lady Wu looked at Cheng Yue with different eyes, constantly reminding her to be careful not to fall, and even peeled an egg for her personally.

Cheng Yue was momentarily stunned. It was the first time her mother-in-law had peeled an egg and handed it to her since she’d entered the door. She thanked her and began eating gracefully.

Lady Wu watched Cheng Yue intently as she ate with appetite, showing no signs of nausea, and disappointment was evident in her eyes she couldn’t disguise.

Qian Yixiu saw what was happening and realized that Qian Xiaoyu must have told Lady Wu, who was now testing her young mother.

By lunchtime, Old man Qian and Old woman Qian were also dining there.

A steamed fish was on the table. After using serving chopsticks to place two pieces for each of her in-laws, Lady Wu also gave Cheng Yue two pieces.

The moment Cheng Yue put the fish in her mouth, she felt nauseated and quickly covered her mouth to rush out and vomit, with Qian Xiaoyu following her out.

Lady Wu pursed her lips and smiled. Old woman Qian looked at Cheng Yue’s retreating back and then at Lady Wu, also considering the possibility, and said with a chuckle, "Could it be that Manjiang’s wife is pregnant again?"

Lady Wu smiled, "It’s not certain yet. Given her condition, we dare not have a physician examine her pulse." She then whispered about Cheng Yue’s delayed period.

Old woman Qian’s face beamed like a bun and said, "What’s there to be uncertain about? She must be pregnant."

Qian Yeejin, hearing that his mother might be pregnant, was extremely happy and said, "I hope my mother gives birth to another set of twins of mixed sex, so I’ll have one brother and two sisters."

Old woman Qian shook her head and said, "It would be best to have two boys. What’s the use of having so many girls? One is too many already."

Qian Yixiu was quite pleased originally. But at Old woman Qian’s snide remark, she pouted again, annoyed. She also worried for her young mother-in-law; the pressure was immense.

Not only did Old man Qian and his wife hope for Cheng Yue to bear a son, but Grandfather Sangui and Grandma Wu too, wished for a boy to put an end to people’s speculation.

Even without a physician’s confirmation, the family firmly believed that Cheng Yue was pregnant.

When Cheng Yue returned to the table, Old woman Qian and Lady Wu gave her solemn instructions.

Once Cheng Yue understood she was pregnant again, her mood instantly brightened, and the clouds in her eyes dissipated without a trace. She smiled, eyes curved, "Yueyue is having another child, Yueyue is capable."

Old woman Qian rarely agreed and added, "Manjiang’s wife is quite capable indeed. My grandson came back for three days, and she’s pregnant already." Then she glanced several times at Cheng Yue’s stomach and turned the conversation, "But whether she’s truly capable will depend on whether the child born is a boy."

Afterward, Lady Wu prepared a variety of delicious foods for Cheng Yue every day. To the delight of the old lady and Lady Wu, this time Cheng Yue developed a taste for sour foods, enjoying dishes only when they contained plenty of vinegar. Not only did the remaining dozen or so golden honey peaches go to her, but Lady Wu also went around buying fruit for her to enjoy.

PS: Thank you for your rewards and monthly votes, thank you very much! Qing Quan is taking leave for the first time and truly couldn’t help it. Those who read the synopsis carefully should know Qing Quan has made some last-minute changes to the story. Yes, it’s changed. Originally, the plot involved the little daddy having a concubine by his side to conceal his identity. After his return home, there would’ve been a major conflict with Xiuxiu, with Qian Sangui and Lady Wu firmly siding with Xiuxiu. Poor young mother-in-law, regardless of whatever the little daddy had done to hurt her, would genuinely accept him as long as he returned home... Subsequently, there would be drama involving that concubine, with Lady Tang eventually becoming the cannon fodder... All these dramatic elements were axed at once. Previously, Qing Quan emphasized a happy ending with a tortuous journey. However, upon writing the little daddy’s appearance, Qing Quan impulsively scrapped the earlier planned twists, cutting out the complicated process, and instead, turned the little daddy into a pure and chaste man who not only kept his heart but also his body for his love. This was due to pressure from readers and Qing Quan’s growing sympathy and reluctance to subject Yueyue to further pain during the writing process. Therefore, the outline and writing plan were disrupted, leaving Qing Quan confused and at a loss, and now needing to adjust the writing direction. Please don’t rush Qing Quan; updates will not be possible in the next few days.