Men are superior to women: the heartthrob in Yunqi

Chapter 222: Pressure of Having a Child

Changdi Street in Shangjing is still as prosperous as before, full of the flavor of life.

When Master Li saw his daughter and son-in-law coming back, he was so happy that he insisted on letting them stay in the capital for a while.

Wei Wushang volunteered to go to the kitchen to grill fish, and his cooking skills were praised by Zhang Cheng, a veteran imperial chef.

In the main courtyard, Li Changan asked Mu Yao about this long journey.

He originally thought that son-in-law Shen would take his daughter back to Nanyue to meet his future mother-in-law, but he didn't expect that the two children went to Yunlan Country.

At that time, Shen Chutang only sent someone to tell him that he was taking Mu Yao on a long journey, and did not mention anything else.

Mu Yao suddenly remembered this matter and had to bite the bullet and explain it.

"You went to Changsheng Pavilion and bid for a flower basket lantern worth 40 million taels?" Li Changan's eyes almost popped out of his head in shock. He used his hands to hold down his heart that was about to burst out of his chest, and he was too tired to even take a few breaths.

As for what Mu Yao said afterwards, he could not hear a single word. Apart from the staggering 40 million taels, his mind was blank.

"father!"

Mu Yao called Li Changan several times before she finally drew his distracted gaze back.

My daughter now has the confidence to spend money, so I don’t have to worry about it!

He took a breath and said, "Yaoyao, Qingcheng and Yanzhi have asked about your return date many times. If you have nothing to do later, go back as soon as possible to see them, especially Qingcheng."

After Li Changan's reminder, Mu Yao immediately reacted and realized that Brother Xu must be angry because she had been out for too long.

In the afternoon, Wei Wushang sent Mu Yao to Xu's house and then returned to Wangyueju.

Everyone in the Xu family was delighted by her appearance, especially Xu Qingcheng, whose emotions suddenly became unstable and she let out a suppressed sob, shocking Xu Yuanming and Ye Jingshu, and making Mu Yao even more heartbroken.

The two elders said no more and tactfully left the space to the two children.

Xu Qingcheng took Mu Yao back to Qiziyuan, looked her over from head to toe several times, and said with a frown: "Ayao has lost weight!"

His eyes were filled with doubt and dissatisfaction. He stared at Mu Yao without blinking, waiting for her explanation.

Xu Qingcheng was a delicate and sentimental person. Mu Yao answered very carefully, speaking slowly and steadily, taking notes as she spoke, for fear that she would forget what she had said later.

After the words were spoken, both of them lowered their heads in silence.

Mu Yao was afraid that Xu Qingcheng would notice the emotions hidden in her eyes, so she resisted the urge to look up several times.

The chirping of male cicadas on the tall willows in the courtyard echoed in the air, making it so audible that one could even hear a pin drop inside the house.

"Ayao, let's have a baby." Xu Qingcheng hugged her and rested his chin on her hair. Maybe with a child, the home will feel more like a home.

"Okay." Mu Yao leaned on his chest and nodded vigorously.

There was a sense of dryness in the air, and the temperature in the man's palm almost burned Mu Yao.

The cool scent of cedar lingering around her nose made her thoughts drift back to the day when she first entered Sanwei Bookstore.

Mu Yao wrapped her arms tightly around Xu Qingcheng's neck and kissed him on the lips.

She once just wanted to live well in this strange world, grow old together with Xu Qingcheng, and spend the rest of her life together.

Now everything I have seems like a dream, and the scenes before my eyes become empty and illusory.

At the same time, it seemed that she saw the figures of her grandfather, father, mother, Muchen and others again.

The void was intertwined and overlapped, making it difficult for Mu Yao to distinguish between reality and illusion.

The air was filled with sweet fragrance. The curtains were transparent, and two figures rose and fell like waves, composing a soul-stirring melody.

As dusk fell and it was time for dinner, Xu Ruchen hurried back home.

"Brother Ruchen." Mu Yao called him with a smile.

Xu Ruchen still had a little breath on his face, but he steadied his breathing and said calmly, "I'm glad you're back."

He hadn't seen the beauty for a long time, and it had become even more difficult to see her since Mu Yao and Helian Yun got married.

"Where is Brother Licheng?" Mu Yao asked with concern when she didn't see him.

Ye Jingshu replied proudly, "Your second brother and Noble Lady Helian went out to cruise the lake."

So that's how it is. Mu Yao smiled, it seems that the relationship between them is worth looking forward to.

The eight-immortal table was filled with Mu Yao's favorite dishes. The Xu family's steamed cured meat dish was getting more and more delicious. Unknowingly, the taste was even better than Zuiweilou, which immediately whetted Mu Yao's appetite.

At the table, Ye Jingshu said a lot of things that were out of character. Her words were mixed with euphemisms, and she made it clear that she wanted Mu Yao to move back to the Xu Mansion.

Seeing Xu Qingcheng bowing her head and saying nothing, Xu Yuanming was angry at her for not fighting back. He continued his wife's words and said to Mu Yao earnestly, "Ayao, your mother-in-law is right. It has been a while since you and Helian Yun got married. It's time to move back. Moreover, you have been married to Qingcheng for a long time and still have no children. It's better to calm down and have a baby first."

Xu Yuanming's words carried a lot of weight. After he finished speaking, not only Ye Jingshu, Xu Qingcheng and Xu Ruchen were stunned, but even he himself was very uneasy. But he bet that his daughter-in-law would understand.

Mu Yao was not from Yunqi, and she had only been here for half a year, so she did not fully understand some of the unwritten rules here.

So she was - now nervous and ashamed.

After her father-in-law reminded her, she herself was puzzled. She already had eight husbands, so why was her belly still not moving? This shouldn't be the case!

He silently put his hand on his white wrist and found that his pulse was not slippery, nor was it fine or mysterious. All aspects of his body were healthy.

The doubts in her mind continued to grow, and she became concerned instantly.

"Dad, don't worry, you and mom. Brother Xu and I have already made a plan." After saying that, Mu Yao looked towards Xu Qingcheng, only to see that his eyes were empty and his mind was wandering.

"Brother Xu!" She gently pushed his elbow. What was he thinking at this moment?

Xu Qingcheng reacted instantly, forcing his thoughts back to the echo of Mu Yao's words, and nodded affirmatively. Although he had this intention, it suddenly changed the meaning when his father brought it up in person, and he was worried that Mu Yao would be unhappy.

"That's good, that's good!" Xu Yuanming and Ye Jingshu were overjoyed to get their daughter-in-law's consent. They enjoyed this dinner very much.

Afterwards, Xu Yuanming quietly called Xu Qingcheng to the main courtyard and said, "Qingcheng, among the three brothers, you are the youngest but married the earliest. Logically, your mother and I should worry the least about you. But Ayao's situation is rather special. She now has eight husbands, and two of them are not in Dayun. If you don't hurry up and fight for it, Ayao will be with you less and less in the future. Let her live in the Xu Mansion now until she gives birth to a child."

Xu Qingcheng was shocked when he heard this, and his face turned slightly pale. If he did this, would A Yao think he was too jealous?

"You are the legal husband. If your wife doesn't give birth to your first child first, will she give it to those servants?"

Xu Yuanming was furious at his youngest son's lack of understanding. This child was still too inexperienced and didn't know when to fight and when to endure.

"Dad, I understand." Xu Qingcheng nodded slightly, with an unclear look in his eyes.

Today, Xu Qingcheng and her parents-in-law's wishes put a lot of pressure on Mu Yao. She wondered if she should go back to Lanling County to find Xiao Douxue to see her. But she quickly gave up the idea.

After careful consideration, she decided to go to Guiqi Garden to ask Senior Gongsun.

Mu Yao tossed and turned that night. She finally made it to dawn, said hello to Xu Qingcheng and returned to the Taifu Mansion. But she did not enter the mansion, but asked Uncle Zhao to arrange a carriage for her to return to Lanling County.

She asked Zhao Yu not to let anyone know for the time being, and she would tell her father when she came back later today.

Zhao Yu was stunned for a moment, feeling very embarrassed, but he still agreed. However, he went beyond the rules and asked about Mu Yao's specific whereabouts.

Mu Yao hesitated for a moment and told Zhao Yu the address of Guiqi Garden and promised to be back before dinner.