Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 424 Ward Rounds

Wen Ruoxi is seven months pregnant, her belly is round, but she is still as capable as ever, her mind is still on business.

When Lin Chen arrived at her courtyard, she was doing accounts. Hearing footsteps, she didn't even look up: "You've arrived?"

Lin Chen sat down next to her: "Mm."

Wen Ruoxi handed over the account book: "Take a look at Zuiyuexuan's income and expenditure this month."

Lin Chen glanced at it; the densely packed numbers gave him a headache.

He returned the ledger: "You can look at it, I trust you."

Wen Ruoxi rolled her eyes: "Aren't you afraid I'll embezzle your money?"

Lin Chen laughed: "Go ahead and be greedy. Anyway, the people are all yours, let alone some money."

Wen Ruoxi was stunned for a moment, then blushed.

She lowered her head and continued calculating, but her fingers trembled slightly.

That night, Lin Chen stayed in Wen Ruoxi's room.

Sexual intercourse is permissible after seven months.

Wen Ruoxi usually presents herself as a shrewd and capable woman, but she is just as formidable in bed.

She wrapped her arms around Lin Chen's neck, her eyes filled with seductive allure: "You have to make up for everything you owe me..."

Lin Chen chuckled: "No problem, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

Wen Ruoxi rolled her eyes and traced her fingers down Lin Chen's chest...

A night of tenderness.

The next morning, when Lin Chen came out of Wen Ruoxi's courtyard, his face was pale and his legs were weak.

I stole a half-day of leisure in my own courtyard at noon to rest and recuperate, and then went to Ye Qingying's courtyard.

Ye Qingying is almost nine months pregnant, and her belly is as big as Qin Shuyan's.

But she was different from Xiao Yulou; she was quiet, extremely quiet.

When Lin Chen entered, she was sitting by the window drinking tea, her expression aloof, like Chang'e in the moon palace.

Upon seeing Lin Chen, she poured him a cup of tea and handed it to him.

Lin Chen took it and drank a sip.

"Are you tired?" Ye Qingying asked.

"Not tired."

Ye Qingying glanced at Lin Chen, her gaze lingering on his dark circles for a second: "Then why are your dark circles so heavy?"

Lin Chen coughed lightly but did not answer.

Ye Qingying didn't press the matter, picked up her teacup, and slowly sipped her tea.

The two sat there, drinking tea, without saying a word.

That night, Lin Chen stayed at Ye Qingying's house.

It's been almost nine months, so I can't do anything strenuous, but I can practice dual cultivation of the soul.

That feeling is more intimate than physical contact.

Our souls are intertwined; you are in me, and I am in you.

The next morning, Lin Chen opened his eyes and felt refreshed. His back was no longer sore and his legs were no longer weak. Even his dark circles had faded.

Ye Qingying also opened her eyes, her cheeks still slightly flushed. She glanced at Lin Chen and said calmly, "The effect is good."

Lin Chen smiled: "We'll fix it more often in the future."

Ye Qingying's lips curved slightly, but she didn't say anything.

Then came Murong Xue.

Murong Xue was eight months pregnant, her belly was round and plump, and she herself had become much rounder, radiating a maternal aura.

Upon seeing Lin Chen, her eyes lit up like a little rabbit's.

"My husband!"

Lin Chen walked over and sat down next to her: "How have you been lately?"

"It's fine, it's just... I miss you."

As Murong Xue spoke, her eyes reddened.

Lin Chen quickly hugged her: "Don't cry, don't cry, I'm back now, aren't I?"

Murong Xue leaned against Lin Chen's chest, sobbing, "You've been gone for so long..."

"I'm not leaving anymore; I'll stay for at least two months."

He also wanted to take advantage of the great changes in the world to go to Zhongzhou, which was something he had promised Lan Fenghuang.

Moreover, he still had his eye on that stunning beauty who was over three hundred years old.

"Really?" Murong Xue blinked.

"real."

Murong Xue then stopped crying and smiled, snuggling into Lin Chen's arms like a little kitten.

That night, Lin Chen stayed at Murong Xue's house.

You can have sex after eight months, but you have to be careful.

Murong Xue was exceptionally well-behaved; she listened to everything Lin Chen said.

"Don't move."

"Um."

"Say it if you feel unwell."

"Um."

She was well-behaved the whole time, like a little lamb.

The next morning, Lin Chen left Murong Xue's house and went to Su Xiaoxiao's courtyard next door.

Since becoming pregnant, Su Xiaoxiao's personality has been completely different from before.

Upon seeing Lin Chen, she jumped up, scaring Lin Chen so much that he almost lost his mind.

"Slow down!"

Su Xiaoxiao stuck out her tongue: "It's okay, it's okay, I'm healthy."

Lin Chen helped her sit down, looking helpless: "You're just like your sister Yulou."

Su Xiaoxiao chuckled: "You become like the company you keep."

Lin Chen was both amused and exasperated.

Su Xiaoxiao was much more troublesome than Murong Xue, constantly demanding this and that, keeping Lin Chen busy and sweating profusely.

But seeing her happy made Lin Chen feel it was all worth it.

After the round, Lin Chen felt like he was being drained and then recharged, over and over again, like a power bank.

After leaving Su Xiaoxiao's courtyard, Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief and strolled towards Lan Fenghuang's courtyard.

In Lan Fenghuang's courtyard, Yao Yao, A Yue, Da Shuang, and Xiao Shuang were all there.

When Lin Chen entered, several people were drinking tea and chatting in the courtyard.

Upon seeing Lin Chen, Yao Yao was the first to rush over: "Husband!"

Ah Yue followed, calling out, "Your Highness!"

Da Shuang and Xiao Shuang stood to the side and called out in unison, "Your Highness!"

Lan Fenghuang sat in a chair, holding a teacup, and looked at Lin Chen with a smile.

Lin Chen walked over and sat down next to Lan Fenghuang.

Lan Fenghuang poured him a cup of tea and handed it to him: "Have some tea."

Lin Chen took it and drank a sip.

Lan Fenghuang looked at Lin Chen and asked with a smile, "Finished? Want to continue?"

Lin Chen nodded slightly and then said, "No, I just came to see you all today."

Lan Fenghuang smiled, a meaningful smile: "What's wrong? Tired?"

Lin Chen coughed lightly: "No, it's just... self-cultivation."

Lan Fenghuang raised an eyebrow: "Cultivating one's character and temperament?"

"Yes, self-cultivation and character building."

Lan Fenghuang laughed out loud, and Yao Yao and A Yue also covered their mouths and chuckled.

Lin Chen felt a little uneasy from the laughter: "What are you laughing at?"

Lan Fenghuang waved her hand: "It's nothing, it's nothing. You're cultivating your character, which is good."

Lin Chen sat in Lan Fenghuang's courtyard for an entire afternoon, talking to them, drinking tea, and watching them play chess.

Yao Yao tugged at his arm, chattering incessantly.

A-Yue sat quietly beside her, listening attentively.

Da Shuang and Xiao Shuang would occasionally chime in, then quickly lower their heads.

As she was leaving, Lan Fenghuang suddenly grabbed Lin Chen's hand.

"You've been working hard lately, take a good rest."

Lin Chen waved his hand dismissively, "It's not hard work."

After saying that, he turned and left, intending to go back to his own place to rest and recuperate.

As they approached the main courtyard, Lingbo stood with her back to him in the moonlight.

Lin Chen was stunned for a moment, almost forgetting about this woman.

This woman is always appearing and disappearing mysteriously; I haven't seen her for several days.

Lingbo glanced at Lin Chen indifferently and asked, "Aren't you tired?"

Lin Chen shrugged: "I'm tired, but I'm happy, so they're happy, and their happiness makes me even happier."

Lingbo gave Lin Chen a deep look but didn't say anything more.

Lin Chen stepped forward and reached out to grasp Ling Bo's hand.

Lingbo's hand stiffened, but she didn't break free.

Lin Chen held it and gently squeezed it.

Lingbo didn't speak, nor did she look at Lin Chen.

But her hand slowly relaxed, and she said, "Lin Chen, do you treat everyone like this?"

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow: "How so?"

He was touching her inappropriately, wanting to sleep with her.

Lin Chen thought for a moment and said seriously, "That depends on the person."

Lingbo glanced at Lin Chen: "Smooth talker."

"Do you like me treating you like this?" Lin Chen asked with a grin.

Lingbo didn't reply, but the corner of her mouth twitched.

Seeing Ling Bo's expression, Lin Chen felt a surge of desire and moved a little closer: "Ling Bo."

"Um."

"Have you fallen for me?"

Lingbo remained expressionless. "How can you be so shameless?"

"You still haven't answered me."

"boring."

Lin Chen smiled, squeezed Ling Bo's hand, and said softly, "Alright, let it be boring then."

Lingbo didn't speak, nor did she try to break free.

The two of them stood there, looking at the moon.

After a long while, Lingbo suddenly spoke: "Lin Chen."

"Um."

"You're such a nuisance."

Lin Chen chuckled: "Then why are you still following me?"

Lingbo did not answer.

Lin Chen didn't press further, releasing Ling Bo's hand. "Go to sleep early."

After saying that, he turned and walked into the courtyard.

"Lin Chen".

Lingbo suddenly spoke.

Lin Chen turned around.

Lingbo stood under the moonlight, looking at Lin Chen. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but she didn't.

Finally, she said softly, "You too."

Lin Chen smiled slightly and said, "I understand."

After saying that, he waved his hand, turned around, and went into the courtyard.

Lingbo stood there, watching Lin Chen's figure disappear, then looked down at her hands.

That hand, which Lin Chen had just held, still retained his warmth.

Her face flushed slightly, then the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she disappeared from the spot.