Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1088 - 459: Marital Discord

The days passed one by one, and in the blink of an eye, it was June.

Yueyao was supported by Gu You and Gu Lan as she walked around her residence. After a walk, she rested for a little while, and then the Female Doctor Ou started to massage her.

Not long ago, Yueyao noticed some swelling in her ankles. Remembering Mingzhu’s situation at the time, she became very worried, and so she mentioned to Mingzhu that she wanted to invite the same Female Doctor Ou who had attended to her back then.

As soon as Mingzhu heard Yueyao’s words, she went into the palace the next day and asked the Empress Dowager to send the Female Doctor Ou over. Now, the Female Doctor Ou massages her every day, making Yueyao feel much more comfortable.

Mingzhu’s swollen pregnancy at the time was something everyone remembered. Xi Yu couldn’t help but ask, "Miss Ou, the swelling of my madam seems much more severe than before." Previously, it was just some swelling around the ankles, but now it seemed to be spreading towards her calves.

While massaging Yueyao, the Female Doctor Ou said, "Don’t worry, this condition of the madam is not serious." Mingzhu’s legs were swollen like pillars at the time, while Yueyao’s swelling was still within the normal range. Compared to Mingzhu, Yueyao’s swelling was nothing. Of course, daily massages are far better than none.

Yueyao chuckled lightly, feeling lucky to have Mingzhu as a comparison. The skill of the Female Doctor Ou was remarkable, and Yueyao comfortably fell asleep on the couch.

In the evening, An Zhichen returned. As soon as he entered the room, he saw Yueyao holding a pomegranate, peeling it and slowly eating it.

An Zhichen couldn’t help but laugh. Yueyao was very conscious about her diet but couldn’t cope with hunger! Since the child reached three months, if Yueyao didn’t eat for a single shichen, she’d get very hungry, hence her weight increased significantly.

Seeing An Zhichen, Yueyao put down the pomegranate and slowly stood up. There was no choice; carrying two children, her belly at six months was as big as someone else’s at eight or nine months, making movement very inconvenient. To prevent difficulties during delivery, Yueyao would rather walk than be supported unless absolutely necessary. However, An Zhichen was an exception.

An Zhichen promptly walked over to help Yueyao sit in the chair beside him, then sat down himself. "Were the children well-behaved today?"

Yueyao placed An Zhichen’s hand on her belly.

As soon as An Zhichen’s hand touched Yueyao’s belly, he felt a kick and laughed, saying, "When expecting Kexin, she was so quiet. But these two children are quite lively; they must be boys." If they were this active inside, they would definitely be mischievous after being born, possibly as much as Mingzhu’s children.

Of course, An Zhichen didn’t think there was anything wrong with lively and mischievous children. Sons, after all, should be a bit boisterous; it’s the quiet, dull ones that should cause concern!

Yueyao chuckled softly, "Maybe it’s a pair of dragon and phoenix twins!" In fact, the Imperial Physician skilled in obstetrics had already told the couple that there was a high probability this pregnancy was twins.

An Zhichen didn’t argue about this, taking a pomegranate from the crystal plate, preparing to peel it for Yueyao. Just as he was about to start, he remembered he hadn’t washed his hands and hurried off to do so. Nanny Hua was very particular about hygiene! Especially since Yueyao became pregnant, the demands on what she ate, wore, and used became even higher. Initially, An Zhichen was a bit unaccustomed to it but knew Nanny Hua had Yueyao and the baby’s best interests at heart, so he wasn’t bothered by it.

The couple was just about to dine when Tingzheng arrived.

Yueyao knew Tingzheng had brought over a small basket of lychees and smiled, saying, "You come over, but always bring things. It’s unnecessary." Due to her strained relationship with Lin Qinghan, Yueyao initially thought that after Tingzheng got married, the siblings would grow apart, but it turned out to be otherwise. Although Lin Qinghan rarely came over, Tingzheng often visited, frequently bringing fresh fruit. The occasional gifts aside, Tingzheng’s thoughtfulness touched Yueyao, making her feel that raising this younger brother was worthwhile.

Tingzheng smiled and replied, "These lychees arrived just a shichen ago; I specifically asked the Prince for them." In the Capital City, only high-ranking officials could afford such lychees; ordinary folk simply couldn’t. Yueyao was quite picky with food, and she wouldn’t eat fruit that wasn’t fresh.

Yueyao didn’t stand on ceremony with Tingzheng; siblings being too formal felt distant. "Have you had dinner? If not, join us here!"

Tingzheng smiled and shook his head, "No, I’ll eat at home." Living so close had its advantages and disadvantages.