The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure-Chapter 1681 - 1675: Response

She relaxed the pressure on Song Chongjin’s leg, turned around smoothly, and sat in Song Chongjin’s arms.

Her hands wrapped around Song Chongjin’s neck, she leaned in, kissed his chin, then pecked at Song Chongjin’s trembling lips, making a loud "Muah——"

Song Chongjin was completely stunned, the awkwardness he had been trying to hold on to suddenly disappeared.

He lowered his eyelids, tentatively looking at Wang Yongzhu’s face.

Wang Yongzhu gently kissed Song Chongjin’s cheek again, then leaned on his shoulder, whispering, "It’s not that I don’t want to have children, it’s just that I saw Sister Shen today. She used to be such a resilient person, never complained, swallowed all grievances herself. But now, pregnant, she can cry her eyes out just from one word, she’s become a completely different person."

"Aren’t I scared? People say women undergo drastic personality changes after pregnancy. If I got pregnant, would I become fragile and sentimental? Cry when I see rain, cry when I see falling flowers? Besides, I’m usually the one who retorts, but would I lose this if I have a baby? Thinking about it, wouldn’t I just..."

Wang Yongzhu couldn’t finish her sentence.

Song Chongjin breathed a sigh of relief, finding it a bit amusing as well.

He gathered Wang Yongzhu into his arms, smiling, "It’s not that exaggerated. Brother Wu told me, Madam Shen was already like this when she first got engaged, always on the verge of tears. She only toughened up later because life forced her to hold back her tears."

"He feels guilty about how he treated Madam Shen before, so he tries to make up for it, spoiling her so much that she has little temper tantrums, so pampered that she doesn’t have to carry everything on her own and can rely on and trust him."

"He’s earnest, and Madam Shen slowly learned to trust him, no longer like a rootless floating plant, naturally returning to her original nature."

"But my Yongzhu has always been like this. Even if your personality changes, you’re still my Yongzhu! No matter how you change, as long as you’re the Yongzhu I love, that’s all that matters!"

This last sentence was filled with meaning, and Wang Yongzhu understood what Song Chongjin was trying to convey.

She silently snuggled closer in Song Chongjin’s arms, whispering, "Don’t worry! I’m always the Yongzhu you love!"

It was a sideways response to Song Chongjin.

Song Chongjin let out a short laugh, his chest heaving a few times, and pulled Wang Yongzhu tightly into his arms, got up suddenly, and carried her towards the bed.

At the bedside, he laid Wang Yongzhu down, then leaned over her, his eyes sparkling with excitement, urgency, and desire, eagerly seeking Wang Yongzhu’s lips, pressing against them, parting them...

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After that day, the couple seemed attuned to each other, and though they didn’t explicitly say anything, their gazes told everything, making those around them feel a bit overwhelmed by their stickiness.

The maids and guards serving them nowadays avoid them as much as possible.

Only Old Granny Zhang can’t keep her mouth from smiling, daily instructing the kitchen to make nourishing soup for Song Chongjin.

Even during the sweltering hot days, Song Chongjin’s usually dark face broke out with a few pimples.

Those serving in the household watched Song Chongjin’s condition, holding back laughter on the surface, but laughing secretly behind his back.

Only old man Jian Huaifeng laughed wickedly and teased Song Chongjin, "Master, now that summer’s here, is your liver fire burning? Shouldn’t Madam prepare some cooling herbal soup for you?"

Song Chongjin kept a calm face, then turned his head and tossed a pile of paperwork over, nearly burying Jian Huaifeng.

Jian Huaifeng could no longer laugh, resignedly handling the paperwork.

So, Song Chongjin drank nourishing soup for half a month, making merry every night until he had to go to the border with people sent by the Emperor, calming down temporarily.

He was somewhat reluctant to leave.

This time, he found immense pleasure, wishing he could indulge every night, now leaving his beloved wife, indeed he felt a bit unwilling.

Wang Yongzhu felt as if she was pardoned.

Over the past half month, since she tacitly agreed she wanted a child, Song Chongjin showed immense enthusiasm.

Even with her stamina, she was barely keeping up.

Laboring hard every night, and having to pull herself together to handle affairs during the day, it was truly exhausting! In half a month, Song Chongjin grew plump from the nourishment while she lost weight!

Finally seeing Song Chongjin off, despite his unwillingness, Wang Yongzhu was eager to set off fireworks to celebrate.

Song Chongjin was amused and annoyed, hugging Wang Yongzhu and giving her a few fierce kisses before leaving.

When Song Chongjin finally left, Wang Yongzhu slept soundly for a full night and most of the next day before recovering.

Old Granny Zhang misunderstood this, thinking Wang Yongzhu might be pregnant, hurriedly wanted to call a doctor.

But Wang Yongzhu stopped her, or else if the doctor came and advised limiting the bedroom pleasures post-diagnosis, her face would be lost!

Taking advantage of Song Chongjin’s business trip, Wang Yongzhu gathered Yao Da and Shitou to discuss adjustments in business.

Ninth Master Lee sent people over, already managing business in Capital City, delegating part to trusted aides and part to Empress’ people.

He wants to make space, rushing to Chicheng County, awaiting the official opening of the trade route.

He not only wants to be the first one profiting, grabbing the first gold pot, though there’s risk, the rewards are greater.

Moreover, with the initial opening of the trade route, even if merchants trust Song Chongjin and the Imperial Court, new ventures require watching.

At this point, he should step forward.

He’ll be the first to respond to Song Chongjin and the Imperial Court, giving other merchants confidence.

His influence can attract more merchants to join, more joining leads to broader influence, making everyone safer. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

He already wrote to Wang Yongzhu, previously having asked her to buy a house in Chicheng County on his behalf. Now the situation won’t bother her twice, he hopes she’ll send someone to clean it up and buy some trustworthy cleaning maids.

Wang Yongzhu received the letter and naturally paid attention.

On one side, she sent people to tidy up Ninth Master Lee’s house, repairing and furnishing it as needed, while having Yao Da seek out a few honest cleaning maids, making the residence lively.

This time, not only Ninth Master Lee will lead, but Wang Yongzhu will also send people with the merchant team into the grassland.

Were it not for concerns, she’d want to go personally, but unable to confirm now, she must choose someone trustworthy and capable.

If she can’t go, this person must not only do business well but also bring back routes and essential information about the grassland.

Yao Da and Shitou have been with Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu for four or five years, their skills and loyalty are beyond doubt.

Choosing whom to send is indeed a bit difficult.

But as soon as Wang Yongzhu started speaking, Shitou and Yao Da exchanged a glance, and Shitou spoke first, "Madam, let me go!"