Chapter 381 - 380: Heartache (Monthly Ticket 510+)

Chapter 381: Chapter 380: Heartache (Monthly Ticket 510+)

This meal, Lian Family found tasteless.

She wanted to speak several times, but Mu Yuanmou showed an unwillingness to discuss matters during meals, so she had to swallow her words again.

Mu Yuanmou leisurely finished his meal, Zhu Shan added tea, he rinsed his mouth and wiped his lips, then looked up at Lian Family: "What are you arguing with Hui’er about again?"

Lian Family pursed her lips and said, "Just now Lian Xiao’s wife sent a letter back, she’s pregnant."

Mu Yuanmou’s brow twitched, a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "This was expected."

Without any drugs involved, the couple is in good health and emotionally close, it’s remarkable they haven’t conceived already.

Lian Family understood this in her heart, but she couldn’t remain calm.

She slowly recounted the argument with Mu Lianhui.

She spoke very slowly, her voice trembling, Mu Lianhui’s words pierced her heart like a knife, not only stabbing but twisting several times before pulling out, blood splattering everywhere.

"In Hui’er’s heart, neither I nor the master have ever considered her needs." Lian Family smiled bitterly.

Mu Yuanmou said calmly, "Hui’er is not wrong either."

Lian Family’s heart raced, she quickly lifted her eyes in amazement at her husband.

"She said you are not wrong," Mu Yuanmou stood up and lightly dusted off his clothes, "Things are as we expected, you shouldn’t be so panicked, madam, you’re too unsettled."

Lian Family’s breath caught.

She was already holding a bellyful of anger from Mu Lianhui’s words, although she didn’t expect Mu Yuanmou to comfort her, yet he harshly stabbed at the old wound, which was hard for Lian Family to accept.

This father and daughter both say the same to her.

Have they ever considered her difficulties?

Usually, she is the one most often facing Madam Wu and Mrs. Zhou, and those two are not easily fooled, just not thinking ill of the second house.

Lian Family had to keep it hidden, she dared not reveal any traces, in case Madam Wu and Mrs. Zhou noticed, then...

Previously everything was smooth sailing, Lian Family worried little, but after things took a sudden turn for the worse, she had to be more cautious, more hopeful for progress.

But her caution, this prudence, this anticipation, in Mu Yuanmou and Mu Lianhui’s hearts, became her unsettledness.

Lian Family rubbed her chest, tears almost welling up, she sighed mournfully.

Mu Yuanmou saw it, cleared his throat, and signaled Zhu Shan to leave.

With only the two of them in the room, Mu Yuanmou sat beside Lian Family, stroking her back: "Madam, haste makes waste, you are a smart person, don’t be foolish.

Hui’er’s words are harsh, but she is right.

I know, you see Lian Xiao’s wife pregnant, while Lian Cheng’s wife only has Sister Niang."

These words touched Lian Family’s heart, she sighed quietly.

Mu Liancheng is in the Northern Border, Jiang Yunuan is staying at the mansion, how can a child be conceived?

This wait is another year, unlike Mu Lianxiao and Du Yunluo, Shanyu Pass and Xuancheng are not far, having two children in three years isn’t impossible.

But their second house can’t possibly be like the first house, sending Jiang Yunuan to the Northern Border.

If Mu Liancheng doesn’t have a son for a long time...

Mu Yuanmou saw through her concerns and said, "Lian Cheng will eventually come back, don’t worry about their couple.

The target is Lian Xiao, as long as Lian Xiao falls, even if his wife has a son, so what?"

Mu Yuanmou softened his tone, Lian Family didn’t really want a big argument with Mu Yuanmou, so she took steps back, finally feeling a bit relieved in her heart.

Nodding, Lian Family said: "The master is right, as long as we proceed step by step, there’s no worry things won’t come to fruition."

The two talked in low voices for a while.

Nanny Zhu came over from Mu Lianhui’s side, just about to enter the room when Zhu Shan stopped her.

"The master is comforting the madam," Zhu Shan whispered.

Nanny Zhu understood, she didn’t intend to interrupt, but inside Lian Family heard the commotion and called her, so Nanny Zhu had to enter.

"Has Hui’er eaten?" Lian Family asked.

Nanny Zhu smiled awkwardly and shook her head reluctantly.

Lian Family’s heart clenched again: "Why is she still upset with me! She’s not young anymore, and she’s past minor engagement, how long can she stay by my side? Just this half year more, yet she still wants to fuss!"

Mu Yuanmou gave a low hum and said, "Let her starve if she doesn’t want to eat. It’s a spoiled temperament."

Nanny Zhu could only agree.

In the East Cross Courtyard, Mu Lianhui lay on the couch, leaning against a pillow, eyes half-closed.

Lin Ke gently advised her: "Lady, even if you’re upset with the madam, don’t take it out on your health."

Mu Lianhui gave her a sidelong glance.

Seeing Mu Lianhui was still responsive, Lin Ke quickly seized the opportunity: "If you don’t like those dishes, just order me, and I’ll have the small kitchen prepare something else for you."

Mu Lianhui pouted: "There are still a few pieces of peach crisp in the box."

Lin Ke was overjoyed at these words, quickly brought the snack box over.

Mu Lianhui ate three pieces in a row, truly hungry, for anger doesn’t fill the stomach, not eating rice doesn’t mean she won’t eat anything.

Her body is her own, good or bad is her own, if she doesn’t care for herself, who else will she expect to?

No one would care for her...

Saying they care is just lip service.

Mu Lianhui sneered.

The autumn in Xuancheng is windy and dusty, except when the sun is out, Jin Rui didn’t dare to open the windows.

Du Yunluo awoke from her nap, smiling and asking Jin Rui: "Last time, did the Princely Heir say he would return today?"

Seeing her awake, Jin Rui added tea for Du Yunluo to moisten her throat, smilingly said: "Jiuxi said so, if there’s a mistake, madam, you can punish him later."

Du Yunluo giggled.

Mu Lianxiao returned to Guishu Alley at dusk.

Du Yunluo had waited long without his arrival, just ordered the table to be set for a meal, when she heard sounds from the front courtyard.

Jin Lan rushed to check, hurriedly returned, face beaming with joy: "Madam, the Princely Heir is back."

Du Yunluo, ignoring the meal, got up to greet him outside.

The mid-September moonlight was bright, hanging in the sky, everything seemingly veiled in a jade-like gentle mist.

Mu Lianxiao spotted Du Yunluo immediately, quickening his pace, stopping a few steps away: "Get inside quickly, don’t catch a chill."

Hot water was brought in, Mu Lianxiao was covered in dust, wouldn’t let Du Yunluo approach, urged her to have her meal first, and went to the bathing room himself.

Du Yunluo wouldn’t listen to him, propping her cheek, waiting, turned to Jin Rui: "Jiuxi wasn’t lying, remember to reward her tomorrow."

Jin Rui nodded with a smile.

Mu Lianxiao finished tidying up and came out, only then did Du Yunluo let Jin Lan set the table.

Understanding her mood, Mu Lianxiao couldn’t bring himself to scold her, sat beside Du Yunluo, held her hand, and said: "You seem a bit chubbier than last time."

Du Yunluo pressed Mu Lianxiao’s palm onto her belly: "It’s bigger here than last time too."