Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law

Chapter 837: Chapter 842-843: Yi Shiyin’s Pregnancy (Part 2)

Summer Zhiqing was in a fit of anger, didn’t answer Chen Mo, but instead reached out to grab Chen Nuo.

Chen Nuo used Chen Mo as a pillar, running around with Xia Zhiqing, and kept saying, "I didn’t do it."

"Alright, you’re still lying; I’m definitely going to spank you today."

"Daddy..." Chen Nuo pleaded for help from Chen Mo.

Chen Mo said, "Zhiqing, take a rest, I’ll handle it."

Chen Nuo: "..."

"Daddy and Mommy are the same, both big bullies; I’m not talking to you anymore." Chen Nuo looked at Xia Zhining, who seemed aggrieved, and begged her for help: "Auntie..."

"Come, let’s go; Auntie will take you to play with Jia’Er and the others." Xia Zhining stroked her belly and got up slowly.

During this time, Xia Zhining had been observing Chen Nuo’s behavior, noting that he was too playful and mischievous.

At this moment, Xia Zhiqing also caught Chen Nuo and started spanking him with a ruler.

Even though Chen Nuo begged for mercy, Xia Zhiqing wouldn’t budge, and he soon burst into tears.

Of course, it was definitely a light spanking.

Chen Mo shook his head as he watched. A childhood without ever being spanked is incomplete.

He left with Xia Zhining.

They walked along the corridor.

Chen You held one of Chen Mo’s hands with a small hand and one of Xia Zhining’s hands with the other. Looking up with a small face at Chen Mo, he said: "Daddy, why hasn’t Aunt Qingqing come back yet? Has she abandoned Daddy?"

Chen Mo paused momentarily, then replied: "It’s not that your Aunt Qingqing abandoned Daddy; she went back home."

Upon saying this, Chen Mo also got lost in thought for a moment; indeed, it has been quite a while.

Yang Qingqing had returned to the Shu Residence before the New Year, and now it’s May, and she still hasn’t returned.

The Guard who accompanied her back, Sun Meng, hasn’t sent back any news either.

Hopefully, nothing’s wrong.

Chen You seemed puzzled and asked: "Daddy, isn’t this Aunt Qingqing’s home? Why did she need to go back home?"

"Because your Aunt Qingqing has two homes. This is her marital home, and she’s now returned to her parental home."

"What is a parental home?"

"It’s the home of Youyou’s mother’s father, that is, Youyou’s grandfather’s home, which is called a parental home."

"Oh." Chen You still didn’t quite understand and asked: "Daddy, where is Youyou’s grandfather then?"

Chen Mo: "..."

He glanced at Xia Zhining beside him.

A trace of sadness flitted across Xia Zhining’s face before she stopped, bent down, looked at Chen You, and smiled: "Youyou, your grandfather went to a very far place. He won’t return until you grow up."

"Oh..."

...

In Wu Mi’s side room.

Xiao Yunxi, Chu Ran, Han Anniang, and Xiao Ya were also present.

Seeing Chen Mo coming in, everyone greeted him with a smile, "Husband, you’re back."

Chen Mo nodded.

Chen You let go of both Chen Mo and Xia Zhining’s hands and went to play with Chen Chong and Chen Jia, his two brothers.

Xiao Yunxi said: "Husband, where is Qin’Er?"

"At Shoukang Palace; the Empress Dowager wants to take care of him for a while." Chen Mo said as he looked at Wu Mi: "Mi’Er, could you arrange for two wet nurses? I’ll send them to the palace later; the Empress Dowager is short on supplies."

Chu Ran, who was already aware of the situation between Chen Mo and the Empress Dowager, blushed slightly upon hearing this. The Prince must have been entangled in affection before returning from the palace.

After all, that person in the palace is her sister-in-law.

Wu Mi nodded and went off to make arrangements.

Han Anniang, looking at Xia Zhining who came over, hurriedly supported her to sit down and asked: "Where is Zhiqing?"

"My sister is educating Nu’Er. Nu’Er is too naughty, even talking back to my sister." Xia Zhining said softly.

Han Anniang knew about Xia Zhiqing teaching the child to read and after hesitating for a moment, she whispered: "Zhining, could you speak to Zhiqing? Maybe she could also teach Chong’Er."

It’s often said that learning should start early, and Chen Chong is already over two years old; he’s approaching the age for learning words.

"Well..." Xia Zhining hesitated a bit, then said: "Ms. An’niang, you may not know; my sister is teaching two children, and these days she gets so angry she could die. If there’s another, I truly fear my sister might fall ill from anger."

"Huh?"

Han Anniang didn’t understand; why would teaching kids to read cause such anger?

Chen Mo could certainly empathize.

Learning words is fine now, but later when it comes to teaching math, if the student is a bit slow, the teacher might really fall ill from frustration.

He said: "An Niang, don’t worry. In a few days, I’ll select a teacher from the Hanlin Academy to teach them exclusively."

"That’s good." Han Anniang nodded, realizing it would indeed be troublesome for Zhiqing to handle it all.

Chen Mo sat down beside Chu Ran, reached over and wrapped an arm around her waist, then whispered: "During this time, have you been comfortable staying at Prince’s Mansion?"

Chu Ran nodded gently, her face turning slightly red, and replied softly: "The sisters all take good care of me; Ms. Mi even personally made Prenatal Soup for me."

"Hmm, if you need anything, just tell your Ms. Mi, she will arrange it for you." As he spoke, Chen Mo’s large hand slid into Chu Ran’s dress, teasing her.

Chu Ran’s body stiffened slightly, glancing at the three children playing nearby; her cheeks turned crimson, and she whispered: "Prince, the children are still here."

"It’s okay; they won’t be watching this way." Chen Mo rested his forehead against Chu Ran’s neck, feeling confident and composed.

"Ticklish..." Chu Ran lifted her neck, blushing charmingly.

Xiao Yunxi, holding a child, tutted softly and gestured to Xiao Ya beside her, then said to the children: "Shall we go play in the garden?"

After saying it, she took them out with Xiao Ya.

Han Anniang followed closely, more than wanting to stay and be affectionate with Chen Mo; she cared about her child being within sight, as long as Chen Chong was safely within her view.

"What a mess." Xia Zhining stroked her belly, about to leave, but Chen Mo held her small hand and then with one arm around each, led them to a divan.

"Let go of me." Xia Zhining began to struggle, but kept her movements cautious, fearing harm to the baby in her belly, and snapped: "Are you crazy? Be careful with the baby."

"I won’t act recklessly; seeing both of you pregnant is tough, so I’ll take care of you today."

Chen Mo gently placed them on the divan, skillfully helping to peel the eggs.

Xia Zhining couldn’t resist Chen Mo, especially while pregnant, and had to wrinkle her E Mei and half-heartedly agree.

Rustle, rustle...

Lying beside them, Chu Ran took a stealthy glance, her face turning a deeper red than Xia Zhining’s, intensifying with heat, her heart exclaiming: "Oh my god..."

Even though the one being teased was Xia Zhining, Chu Ran found herself getting unsettled first.

...

As May reaches its end, Prince Wei’s Mansion welcomes more good news.

Xiaolu, who had waited patiently for many years, finally became pregnant, and at the moment Wu Mi announced she had a happy pulse, Xiaolu cried out in excitement.

In the mansion, she was the second to become attached to Chen Mo and the first to have a legitimate status, yet her belly showed no signs of change for a long time. Sisters who came after her, one by one, became pregnant, and during festivals, her parents often inquired, pressuring her greatly.

Now, finally... She has achieved her desire.

Regarding Yi Shiyin’s pregnancy, no woman in the mansion was jealous because they all knew how tough she had it.

For this reason, Han Anniang, Xia Zhiqing, and Xia Zhining were happier than Yi Shiyin herself, showering her with blessings and congratulations.

Chen Mo lightly clasped Yi Shiyin’s hand, saying: "Xiaolu, in the blink of an eye, we’ve been married for eight years; finally, your belly has good news."

Yi Shiyin’s lively eyes were filled with excitement, even the tuft of hair on her head showing cheerful playfulness, her gaze fixated on the elegant young man’s figure: "Husband, today... today is the happiest day for me. I finally have my own child; no need to envy Ms. An’niang and Zhiqing anymore."

Chen Mo kissed her forehead lightly, chuckling: "Xiaolu, the names you thought of for the baby can finally be used."