Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family-Chapter 220: The Annoying Jiang Lile
Gu Qingli nodded. There were over a thousand people in the Secret Sect, each requiring 2,000 taels, amounting to several million taels of silver. ππ«ππ²ππππ§π πππ₯.πππ
In her Space, the banknotes and gold and silver acquired through robbery would be enough to cover the cost.
However, considering how much more gold and silver her money-devouring husband Xiao Yunjing would consume in the future, not to mention the three little gluttons in her belly, the couple would have to continue to work hard to earn money.
Gu Qingli stroked her round belly, imagining what the three little gluttons would look like when they grew up. Whom would they take after? Her or Xiao Yunjing?
Looking at Xiao Yunjingβs face, Gu Qingli thought, It would be better for our sons to resemble him, owing to his imposing demeanor. As for myself, my appearance is too soft. It would be suitable for our daughter, though.
"What are you thinking about?" Xiao Yunjing gently leaned his ear against her belly, a ritual he performed every night.
It was truly amazing that his three children were inside, he thought.
When they got married, he had prayed for this life to be blessed with many children, as he had been all alone in his previous life. He had never expected that he would have triplets in one pregnancy.
"Iβm wondering who the children will resemble."
"Oh?" Xiao Yunjing sat up and kissed her on the lips. "Whoever they look like, theyβll be our children. Why think about such things?"
Xiao Yunjing pinched her face, looking at her delicate, petite features. He sighed. My wife is right here, yet I can only look and not touch!
"What are you sighing for?" Seeing his frustrated expression, which resembled that of a constipated person, Gu Qingli deliberately asked.
"Nothing." Xiao Yunjing hugged her tightly, trying to suppress his desires. He had endured celibacy for so many years; surely he could manage a few more months of restraint now.
Gu Qingli laughed. She gently pulled his head down and whispered a few words in his ear.
Xiao Yunjing was taken aback. "Really? Liβer, will it hurt the children?"
"Iβm a doctor; donβt you trust me? Itβs already four months, and the fetus is stable. Just be careful, and everything will be fine," Gu Qingli blushed as she spoke.
"Okay." Xiao Yunjingβs gloominess vanished instantly. He gently laid Gu Qingli down and looked at her with heated eyes, almost melting her.
γThe next dayγ
Xiao Yunjing left energetically for work.
Gu Qingli only woke up when the sun was high in the sky. They had been a bit reckless last night, she thought. She checked her pulse, finding it steady and normal.
"Miss, are you hungry? Would you like Wuyou to bring in some food?" Wuqing asked, after helping her dress and wash.
"Yes." Gu Qingli nodded; she was indeed very hungry.
Soon, Wuyou brought in the food. Gu Qingli had some soup before eating.
"Whereβs Yunjing?"
Only then did Gu Qingli realize it was already noon, and Xiao Yunjing hadnβt returned yet.
Wuqing replied, "Miss, Young Master and Yun No. 2 have gone out of the city. They said they were going to check on the land and wouldnβt be back for lunch."
Gu Qingli nodded. Xiao Yunjing is most likely working on building the greenhouses and planting sweet potato vines. The sooner they can finish, the sooner we can return to Qinghe Village. I wonder how Ms. Wu, Ms. Yang, and Ms. Wang are doing.
When she left, she had taken away the belongings of both families. Fortunately, she had left enough silver for them before her departure.
"Where have Wuxin and Wushuang reached?" Gu Qingli asked. They had departed on their second day in Beijing County.
The Gu Clinic was a large enterprise that needed managing. So, Gu Qingli had arranged for Wuxin and Wushuang to return and handle it, while Wuqing and Wuyou stayed with her.
Gu Qingli had to argue for this arrangement; Xiao Yunjing had initially wanted all four maids to stay and serve her.
But that felt unnecessary, Gu Qingli thought. With Wuqing and Wuyou openly by my side, Yun No. 20 and Yun No. 18 in the shadows, plus the ten people from the Secret Sect in my Space, Iβm perfectly well-guarded. These individuals have taken the snow lotus, greatly increasing their skills; they are more than a match for most martial arts practitioners.
Wuqing replied, "Miss, rest assured. They havenβt arrived yet, but they are safe."
"Good. Remind them to stay vigilant and that thereβs no need to rush."
"Sister-in-law, are you having lunch?"
Just as Gu Qingli finished speaking, Jiang Lileβs voice sounded from outside the room.
Gu Qingli looked up at the uninvited Jiang Lile, frowning slightly. This is our bedroom, after all. Even though a screen blocks the view of the bed, itβs still improper for an unmarried girl like her to enter, she thought.
Although displeased, Gu Qingli still nodded at her.
Wuqingβs face darkened. How can this young lady be so clueless? Isnβt her grandfather, Old Master Jiang, a former Imperial Libationer? A family of scholars should have impeccable upbringing, yet look at her behavior! Wuqing glanced outside the room but didnβt see Wuyou.
Jiang Lile scanned the room before seating herself. She watched Gu Qingli eating with relish, then glanced at her swollen figure.
"Have you eaten, Cousin?" Gu Qingli asked, appearing indifferent to Jiang Lileβs behavior. I know her intentions, but unfortunately, Yunjing isnβt here, she mused.
"Not yet. Why are you eating alone, Sister-in-law? Whereβs my cousin?"
"Do you need to see my husband for something?"
"Ah, no."
"Heβs not here and most likely wonβt be back until evening. Cousin, would you like to eat here, or will you go back? If you want to eat here, Iβll have Wuyou bring you a portion."
"No need, no need. I just came to apologize to you and my cousin. Regarding the tea leaves yesterday, it was my fault for being so blunt. Sister-in-law, you wonβt blame me for being insensible, will you?" Jiang Lile wrung the handkerchief in her hands, speaking nervously as if genuinely worried Gu Qingli wouldnβt forgive her.
"Apologize?" Gu Qingli tilted her head, looking at her.
"Ah, yes... about the tea leaves yesterday. I was too outspoken. Sister-in-law, you arenβt angry with me, are you?" Jiang Lile said hurriedly, still looking anxious for forgiveness.
Gu Qingli glanced at her and laughed inwardly. Insensible? In this society, girls are considered adults at fifteen after their hairpin ceremony; they can marry and bear children. Sheβs the sixteen-year-old granddaughter of a former Imperial Libationerβs family, a scholarly family, and she claims to be βinsensibleβ? Iβve learned something new today. This woman isnβt just thick-skinned; sheβs also stupid. However, I wonβt stoop to arguing with a fool.
Gu Qingli shook her head. "Of course not."
Jiang Lileβs lips curled into a slight smile, a flicker of joy in her heart. Just as I thought! What worldly wisdom or cunning could a village woman possess? If I just say a few sweet words and apologize, how could she possibly not forgive me?
"Thatβs wonderful! I knew Sister-in-law wouldnβt be so petty. Well, Sister-in-law, enjoy your meal. Iβll take my leave now." After saying this with a charming smile, Jiang Lile stood up and left.
Gu Qingli and Wuqing watched her depart, their expressions like they were observing a fool.
"Miss, is there... something wrong with her head?" Wuqing asked, pointing to her own temple.
"I donβt know. I suppose she views us as uneducated village women, so she doesnβt bother to watch her words or actions around us."
"TSK TSK TSK... She really is..." Wuqing trailed off, swallowing the word βstupidβ.
Gu Qingli chuckled. "Donβt pay her any mind. As long as she doesnβt cause any real trouble, we donβt need to concern ourselves with her. After all, she only came here because of Yunjing."
Wuqing nodded.
After eating, Gu Qingli took Wuqing and Wuyou into her Space to tend to Yun No. 8 and the others.
