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nChapter 849: Qingyue Returns Home

nEditor: Henyee Translations

nShuiyun County.

nLing Yanjiang joined the Chu’s Trade delivery team, and after earning some money, he bought a small courtyard in the county town and settled down.

nToday is Ling Yanjiang’s day off; he did not go to Chu Village.

nGe Lihua came to the small courtyard and knocked on the door, “Big Senior Brother, are you there?”

nLing Yanjiang, preparing to go out for a meal, hurriedly came to open the door upon hearing Ge Lihua’s voice, “What a rare visitor! I’ve lived here for a few months, and junior sister has never visited.”

nGe Lihua suddenly felt she had somewhat neglected this senior brother, “Senior Brother is busy with deliveries every day; I wouldn’t be able to see you even if I came.”

nLing Yanjiang teased, “It’s not because I’m busy; your heart has been completely given to Chu Xujin, hasn’t it?”

nGe Lihua slightly bowed her head, thinking of Chu Xujin, her heart filled with a sweet sensation, “Senior Brother, stop making fun of me.”

nSeeing Ge Lihua feeling shy, Ling Yanjiang changed the subject, “Alright, alright, we won’t talk about that. Nothing comes without a reason; what brings junior sister here to find me?”

nGe Lihua handed a wedding invitation to Ling Yanjiang, “I invite Senior Brother to attend my wedding tomorrow. I should have given Senior Brother the wedding invitation earlier, but you’ve been on long-distance trips and I had no opportunity.”

nLing Yanjiang smiled, “A daughter of our house has grown up; Senior Brother congratulates you. But, without any close kin here, from where will you be married off?”

nGe Lihua explained, “In the village, I’ve recognized a mother as my family, and I will be married off from her home. It has been arranged.”

nLing Yanjiang regretfully said, “If I had known earlier, I should have suggested you be married off from my place; it would be more proper for your Senior Brother to act as the parent.”

nGe Lihua responded, “Even if I am not married off from Senior Brother’s place, you are still my family.”

n“I was being narrow-minded,” Ling Yanjiang said with a bitter smile. After so many years of separation, it seems the close bond from before is no longer there.

n“Senior Brother, it’s getting late; I’ll head back now.”

n“Alright, take care.”

nLing Yanjiang sent Ge Lihua out, watching her leave with a look full of fondness.

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nChu Village.

nIn the old house, pieces of bacon and sauce meat were tied with ropes and hung in the backyard, quickly creating a forest of meat.

nThe smoked bacon just hung up looked dark brown and not very appealing. It needs to be aired to improve the color.

nChu Qingzhi brought some pine trees over, lit them, and smoked the bacon below. This could enhance the flavor and also use the heat to dry the bacon. Chu Xujin is having a wedding feast tomorrow, adding a few dishes.

nChu Qingzhi and several sisters helped around, looking forward to the bacon.

nSuddenly, Li Qingyu ran over in a hurry, excited and surprised, “Fourth sister, fifth sister, sixth sister, come quickly, guess who’s here?”

nThe sisters exchanged glances. Who could make their mother react like this?

nCurious, they followed Li Qingyu home.

nA large and luxurious carriage was parked at the home entrance; excited voices of Grandma Chu could be heard from inside.

nWho has come?

nAs they wondered, Chu Qingyue walked out from the house, her face slightly plumper and full of smiles, “Fourth sister, fifth sister, sixth sister…”

nChu Qingfrost excitedly shouted, “Second sister, second sister is back!!” She ran towards Chu Qingyue, and the sisters hugged tightly.

nChu Qingzhi and Chu Qingzhi smiled and hurried over, “Second sister.”

nChu Qingyue hugged Chu Qingzhi and Chu Qingzhi together, “I’ve missed you so much!”

n“We missed you too.” Chu Qingfrost was so excited, “Second sister, how come you’re back? Why didn’t you tell us, so we could have picked you up?”

nNing Yuting came over, “Your second sister is pregnant, she specially came back to share the joy with you, just in time to attend Xujin’s wedding.”

n“Ah, second sister is pregnant!” Chu Qingfrost screamed again, “Second sister, congratulations!”

nChu Qingzhi and Chu Qingzhi hurriedly congratulated her, not expecting to hear such good news so soon.

nThese words were precisely overheard by Shen Ruyue, who rushed over, her heart suddenly anxious. Qingyue had children after getting married, but she had not yet despite marrying earlier.

nChu Qingyue quickly hugged Shen Ruyue, her face full of smiles, “Big sister-in-law.”

nShen Ruyue hid her slight sourness, smiled, and said, “Qingyue.”

nLi Qingyu was extremely worried, “Qingyue, come and sit, the journey has been hard on you, be careful.”

nAs Shen Ruyue’s bedmate, Chu Xujiang saw through the loss in Shen Ruyue’s eyes. He held her hand, comforting, “It’s okay; our children are just a bit late.”

nComforted, Shen Ruyue felt much better, “I’ll go to Qingzhi later to have my pulse checked to see if there’s any issue.”

nChu Xujiang gently said, “Surely there’s no problem; don’t worry.”

nShen Ruyue smiled slightly, “Mhm.”

nChu Qingyue’s return made the house lively. After a long chat in the hall, everyone was delighted.

nLi Qingyu was extremely cautious, “Fourth sister, fifth sister, check on second sister’s health.”

nBoth nodded, each taking one side to take Chu Qingyue’s pulse.

nTheir eyebrows gradually knitted together, and seeing their reaction, everyone held their breath, lightening their own breathing.

nNing Yuting asked anxiously, “What’s wrong?”

nChu Qingzhi infused a few strands of spiritual energy into Chu Qingyue’s body, “No major issues, but second sister can’t be on the move anymore, or there might be problems.”

nEveryone understood; Chu Qingyue’s fatigue from traveling from the south had affected her pregnancy.

nLi Qingyu said, “Fourth sister, fifth sister, prepare a prescription for second sister to stabilize the pregnancy. We can’t let anything happen.”

nChu Qingzhi responded, “Mother, we know. With me and fifth sister here, how could anything happen to second sister?”

nNing Yuting said, “Qingyue, we’ll stay at your mother’s home for the New Year. I’ll write a letter to grandfather later. I believe grandfather can understand.”

nChu Qingyue was very happy, but as a newlywed, it was unusual for her and her husband to spend New Year at her mother’s house, not as a son-in-law, “Would that be inappropriate?”

n“You and the child are what’s important now.” Ning Yuting patted Chu Qingyue’s hand and went to write the letter.

nThey came directly from the south, thinking of reporting the good news and then attending Chu Xujin’s wedding before returning home. Now, since Qingyue’s health makes travel unsuitable, they will temporarily stay, which also aligns with Qingyue’s longing for home.

nTouched, Chu Qingyue watched Ning Yuting’s departing back. A few months into their marriage, Yuting has always been protective and caring, truly fulfilling his pre-marital promises.

nLi Qingyu held Chu Qingyue’s hand, “You’re going to be a mother; you need to be more cautious from now on, understand?”

nChu Qingyue nodded, “Mother, I understand.”

nLi Qingyu helped Chu Qingyue upstairs to rest.

nSeeing this, Shen Ruyue’s heart couldn’t help but feel a little sour again. Her hand touched her stomach, “Child, why haven’t you come yet?”

nNoticing this, Chu Qingzhi said to Shen Ruyue, “Come here, let me check your pulse.”

nShen Ruyue gave a bitter smile and stretched out her hand.

nChu Qingzhi comforted from the side, “Getting pregnant requires timing, sister-in-law needn’t be anxious.”

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