My Lord, my wife said she doesn't have time to talk to you.

Chapter 109 Returning to Beijing

The princess picked up the purple sticky bean bun, took a bite, and said with a smile, "I didn't expect Sister Huaying to have such cooking skills. It's sweet but not greasy, and it's even better than what the cook in the mansion makes."

Huaying said coquettishly, "In order to let the princess and the sisters taste this delicacy, I have carefully prepared it for a long time. The princess actually compared me to the cook, then I will never cook for you again."

The woman in the pink dress was chewing her bean curd and said with a smile, "The purple bean curd made by Sister Huaying is so delicious. Sister is not only beautiful, but also very skillful. She is also a great cook. The last time I tried to cook noodles, I almost burned down the whole kitchen."

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help laughing, and the originally tense atmosphere instantly became relaxed and happy.

The princess gnashed her teeth in anger, but she still looked at Huaying gently and said, "Okay, okay, I won't say anything. I'll make some more next time when I have time. I hope you like it."

The princess looked at Huaying who was sitting below and chatting and laughing with others. Veins slowly appeared on her hand holding the teacup, but she still kept a gentle smile on her face. She looked at Huaying and said, "Okay, okay, I won't say anything. Next time you have time, make some bean buns for me. My sister likes them very much."

After hearing the princess' words, Huaying smiled sweetly and nodded slightly.

Zi Jin stared at Huaying with a hint of amusement on his lips, and said to himself, "What a good trick to play the pig and eat the tiger. If that's the case, how can I let you go easily? I will definitely make you regret your behavior!"

After being rescued from the maple forest, Huaying devoted herself to growing wheat.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye we have entered the golden autumn of October, and the weather is getting colder.

That morning, the wind was cold and the ying came to the riverbank again.

From afar, I could see that the villagers had already started watering the crops diligently.

Huaying didn't want to disturb them, so she picked up the farm tools, walked quietly to a place where the germination was poor, squatted down and carefully checked the reason.

After a long time, several villagers who were working looked up by chance and saw the boss squatting in the field, digging something.

Several of the leading villagers put down their work, ran over and asked with concern: "Boss, it's so cold today, why did you come here in person?"

The wind on the riverbank blew the veil on Huaying's head, and the white gauze fluttered in the wind.

Through the tulle, Huaying smiled and responded: "Fellow villager, I see that the germination of the wheat in these places is not ideal. Should we sow it again?"

Hearing Huaying's question, the villagers hurriedly replied, "Don't worry, boss. We have already re-sown the places where the seeds did not sprout well! Since plowing the land, sowing and irrigation, you have often come to the fields. You are the boss who loves to run to the fields the most that we have seen. In fact, these jobs are our responsibility. Even if you don't tell us, we will definitely do it well!"

As soon as he finished speaking, other villagers also echoed him. "Yes, boss, this place used to be a river sand stall that everyone feared. Who would have thought it would become what it is now."

Another one immediately said, "The boss even built a small courtyard for us next to the field. Every day after work, we go fishing. We never dreamed of such a good life. All this is thanks to the boss!"

"Yes, Boss, you gave us a place to live and gave us monthly wages. I will never forget this kindness! The weather is getting colder, Boss, don't worry, we will do our best to take care of this wheat field."

Huaying listened to their words, a pleased smile appeared on her face, and she said softly: "Then I'll trouble you all. You guys go and do your own things first, I'll take a look and leave later."

Upon hearing this, several fellow villagers bowed, turned around and left, continuing with their work.

Huaying stood at the edge of the field, gazing at the lush wheat field, a smile on her lips. Yes, the river beach has changed.

At this time, Qinghe took a cloak and gently draped it on Huaying's shoulders, and reminded her softly: "Miss, it's getting late, we should go home. Madam specifically asked you to go back early."

Huaying nodded slightly, and returned to the carriage with Qinghe. Then Yuexing drove the carriage slowly towards the Shen Mansion.

When they arrived at the mansion, it was already dark.

The big red lanterns hanging high at the gate of the mansion emit bright and festive light.

Huaying was walking along the corridor leading to the hall and happened to see her sister-in-law walking towards her.

Remembering that my sister-in-law felt unwell during dinner yesterday, I hurried over to her, held her hand, and asked with concern, "Sister-in-law, are you feeling better today?"

Bai Wei raised her gentle eyes, looked at her aunt who loved her, patted Huaying's hand gently, and replied: "It's still the same. If mother asks later, just say I'm much better now, so as not to worry her."

Huaying looked at her sister-in-law's slightly pale face, her heart full of worry, and nodded silently.

Then, the two of them walked into the hall together.

After chatting with her mother for a while, Shen's mother held Bai Wei's hand and said, "I have invited the court doctor to see you. You have been listless and weak these days, which really worries me."

When Bai Wei heard what Shen's mother said, she nodded slightly.

Huaying saw the old court doctor pick up the embroidered handkerchief and put it on her sister-in-law's wrist, then stroked his gray beard and began to diagnose her carefully.

After a while, he showed joy on his face, knelt on the ground, and said loudly to the old lady: "Congratulations, old lady! Congratulations, young lady, the Shen family is going to have a baby."

At this moment, Shen Zuocheng and Shen Nanting, who had just left the court together, happened to walk to the door of the hall.

Upon hearing this good news, Shen Zuocheng couldn't help but be overjoyed. He quickened his pace and walked over to confirm with the palace doctor again, "Is the Shen family really going to have a baby?"

The court doctor smiled at the master, nodded and replied: "Absolutely true!"

Shen Nanting walked forward quickly, gently supported his wife, and pushed a few strands of hair on her forehead behind her ears, "No wonder Madam has been in a bad mood these days, it turns out that she is going to be a mother."

Bai Wei gazed at her husband with loving eyes, and slowly stroked her belly which had not yet bulged with her hands, her eyes gradually blurred by tears.

The second brother, who had come to wait for dinner at some point, sat down leisurely next to Huaying, and whispered in her ear: "See, what I said was right, wasn't it? Our generation will be upgraded next year! Look at how happy the eldest brother is now. Where is the sadness he had when he first got married? Tsk tsk tsk, what a useless eldest brother!"

Huaying looked at the loving scene between her elder brother and sister-in-law with great joy. Dimples appeared at the corners of her mouth and she was happy for her elder brother and sister-in-law from the bottom of her heart.

At this time, Huaying turned around and said to Shen Nanxing mischievously: "Second brother, when are you going to marry my powerful second sister-in-law?"

Shen Nanxing tapped Huaying's forehead lightly and said in a pretended angry tone, "You are such a disrespectful girl! I don't want to get married so early!"

Then, he changed the subject and continued, "However, I heard from our boss that it was Fu Shichen. You should know him, right? The eldest brother of your benefactor Fu Shiyan, their family's Youcheng Mansion has been repaired and they invited us to drink the relocation wine in a few days. So, your benefactor Fu Shiyan will definitely return to Beijing."