Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1090 - 460: Childbirth (Part 1)
By July, Yueyao’s belly was alarmingly large. She needed someone to support her while walking, fearing she might accidentally fall.
Mingzhu came to visit Yueyao, and upon seeing her belly, she exclaimed in surprise, "Yueyao, have you been eating too much? Why is your belly this big? It’s even larger than mine was back then!" Both were pregnant with twins, so it should be roughly the same!
Yueyao also felt she was eating too much, but she couldn’t bear the hunger. She could tolerate her own hunger, but she couldn’t stand the thought of the two children starving, so she forced herself to continue eating. As a result, she ended up like this.
Mingzhu looked at Yueyao’s belly with some concern.
Seeing this, Yueyao laughed and said, "Don’t worry, the Imperial Physician said there’s nothing wrong. Plus, this is my second pregnancy, and the first one went so smoothly. This one will definitely be fine." Mingzhu’s difficult labor was due to external reasons, Yueyao believed she wouldn’t encounter such issues.
Mingzhu remained worried, "Anyway, there’s nothing much going on recently. I’ll come over every day to keep you company!" Seeing Yueyao in this state, how could she not be worried?
Yueyao straightforwardly refused, "You should go back and take care of Niu Yanghui and your three sons! I have someone taking care of me here!" Yueyao wasn’t as delicate as Mingzhu. Although pregnancy was quite the ordeal, Yueyao never complained or said she was tired.
Mingzhu muttered, "You really don’t appreciate kindness!"
Xiang Wei chuckled from the side, "Who doesn’t appreciate kindness, I wonder." Yueyao often visited Mingzhu, staying at the Niu Mansion for several days. As long as An Zhichen didn’t mind, there was no issue. Plus, Yueyao didn’t have children at the time, nor any pressing matters at home. But Mingzhu was different. She had a father-in-law who didn’t like her, and three children to look after. Leaving all her family to accompany her mistress would give the wrong impression.
Speaking of Old Master Niu, Mingzhu had plenty to say, "I said Little Bun shouldn’t move to the front courtyard until he’s six, but my father-in-law insists on having the child with him right after the New Year. I’ve fought with Niu Yanghui about it several times."
Yueyao thought for a moment and said, "Little Bun is only four now, it’s indeed too early. Tell your father-in-law that when the child turns five, you’ll follow his wishes." At four, children start learning to write, typically by five they begin serious practice.
Mingzhu felt a bit defeated, saying, "He won’t listen!"
Yueyao shared her thoughts with Mingzhu, "Tell this to Niu Yanghui and have him persuade your father-in-law. The child is too young, starting to write now isn’t good. Also, Mingzhu, it’s not that I’m blaming you, but occasional quarrels between spouses are fine, just don’t take it too far. Sometimes, compromise is needed." This was for a lifetime; constant arguing would wear anyone down. Over time, Niu Yanghui might grow tired, and by then, it would be Mingzhu who suffers.
Yueyao was aware that Tingzheng and Lin Qinghan didn’t get along well, often arguing over various matters. Disputes over household issues can’t always determine who is right or wrong, but constant arguments always end up hurting women. If men get tired, they can seek understanding elsewhere, while women often only have their homes to weep in private. For now, Tingzheng still had feelings for Lin Qinghan, quickly mending their ties after quarrels. But who knows how things will turn if time drags on. If Lin Qinghan were on better terms with her, Yueyao might offer some advice, but as it stood, Yueyao didn’t want to meddle in what wouldn’t benefit her. Whatever the future holds, it’s up to them. However, Yueyao didn’t want Mingzhu to fall into the same trap.
Mingzhu grinned widely and hugged Yueyao, saying, "You’re still the best." Actually, she only quarreled with Niu Yanghui occasionally, and if she felt she was in the wrong, she’d apologize. Of course, if she believed she was right, she wouldn’t back down.
Xiang Wei gently tapped Mingzhu’s hand away, "Can’t you see she’s uncomfortable?"
Mingzhu cheerfully let go of Yueyao and remembered something, telling Yueyao, "Yueyao, the Imperial Physician said I’m almost fully recovered. I plan to take good care of myself for a while longer and then try for a daughter." Mingzhu had always wanted a sweet daughter but ended up with three sons. Now that she’s healthier, she’s keen on having a girl.
Yueyao, however, disagreed, "The Imperial Physician said you’re almost recovered, but not completely healed. Wanting a daughter is fine, but what’s one more year’s wait? By then, you’d only be twenty-three, still very young!" Getting pregnant without full recovery takes a toll on the body and might affect the child’s health.
