Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 12058

Xiao An objected, "Mother, isn't that unnecessary? Once we return to Qing'an County, my mother-in-law and the others can still help Lian'er with her pregnancy!"

Even Sun, a woman with a stubborn temper, couldn't help but gently pinch Xiao An's arm.

"I can't bear to part with Lian'er and Niu Niu. I want to keep them by my side. You brat, you still won't agree?"

Xiao An rubbed her arm and smiled apologetically, "How could I dare not agree?"

Yang Ruoqing watched this scene with a smile, thinking to herself that there was no doubt that her mother couldn't bear to part with Lian'er and Niu Niu.

But the main purpose of keeping Lian'er by his side is to guard against you, Xiao An!

Not to mention that Sun was terrified after this incident, Yang Ruoqing herself was also shocked when she heard Wangsheng tell them that it had been more than two months!
"Lian'er, tell me yourself, are you willing to stay and stay for a while?" Yang Ruoqing handed the speaking opportunity to He Lian'er, who was surrounded by admirers.

He Lian'er nodded with a blush, "I'm willing, and I also want to stay by Mother's side for a while longer."

"However, Brother Xiao An, when you return to Qing'an County, remember to let my parents know the good news."

Xiao An said, "Don't worry, you don't need to remind me. I will definitely tell them this wonderful news as soon as I get back!"

After sitting there for a while, everyone decided to go back. On the way back, Madam Sun and Xiao An each helped He Lian'er on one side.

“Mother, I really can walk by myself,” He Lian’er said.

However, Mrs. Sun was still worried. "Your sister's house has a big yard. It's quite a walk from here to the front gate. It wouldn't be good if she bumped into something. We'll help her to make sure she's safe!"

"Let Xiao An carry it!" Yang Huazhong suggested from the side.

However, this proposal was rejected by Sun.

"No, carrying the baby on your back will put pressure on your stomach and is bad for the baby."

"Okay, then I'll hug you!"

"Okay, I'll carry you, come on, Lian'er!" Xiao An stretched out his arms and got ready.

He Lian'er, however, felt extremely embarrassed and insisted on walking back by herself.

Having no other choice, the others once again helped him up from both sides.

This scene brought a smile to Yang Ruoqing's face.

Ever since Da'an and the others returned in December, she, as the older sister, has been constantly troubled by Da'an's trivial matters.

It's all thanks to Xiao An. Wu Fu is simple-minded, good at things, and a simple person. Look, this happiness is brought by Xiao An and the others.

Yang Ruoqing turned her gaze and swept it over Xiao Hua's face, who was following behind the group.

Although Xiaohua had a smile on her face, the faint bitterness and disappointment in her eyes did not escape Yang Ruoqing's notice.

Human beings experience joys and sorrows in different ways.

The smiles of Xiao An and He Lian'er at this moment probably reminded Xiao Hua of her own situation.

But what Xiaohua didn't know was that her problems with Da'an were still ongoing and hadn't been resolved at all.

Okay, let's talk to Da'an privately today to find out his attitude. Then, Yang Ruoqing will talk to Xiaohua.

……

As evening fell, the three households next door were immersed in a joyful atmosphere. Sun and Xiaohua were busy cooking in the kitchen, as the Luo family would also come over that night to have a reunion dinner for the Lantern Festival.

Wang Cuilian and Luo the blacksmith took Tuan Tuan, Yuan Yuan, and Luo Wuyou, who had come all the way from the camp, to the third house in advance.

In the backyard of the Luo family, Luo Fengtang brought Da'an to Yang Ruoqing.

Then, Luo Fengtang left and went to the study, leaving the space for the conversation to Yang Ruoqing and her brother Da'an.

Da'an was still unaware of why Yang Ruoqing had summoned him alone. He was also immersed in the joy of Xiao'an becoming a father and him becoming an uncle again.

He had barely sat down when he eagerly said to Yang Ruoqing, "Sister, if I remember correctly, when Xiao An and his wife had Niu Niu, both sides agreed that the first child would not be distinguished by gender and would take the mother's surname."

"When the second child is born, it doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl, it will take our father's surname. Now, the child in my sister-in-law Lian'er's belly should rightfully take our Yang family surname, right?"

Yang Ruoqing poured herself a bowl of tea, toying with it in her hand. Hearing Da'an's excited question, she looked at him coldly, a look of annoyance curving her lips.

"Stop worrying about other things. You keep calling me 'Uncle,' do you even deserve that title?"

Da'an was caught off guard by the scolding and stood there stunned.

Yang Ruoqing snorted coldly, then said, "Stop pretending. You should know why I called you here today!"

"Am I asking you questions and you answering, or are you just confessing everything yourself?"

Da'an snapped out of his daze, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

But he quickly regained his composure and tried to appear bewildered and innocent.

"Sister, what are you saying? Why would I pretend?" he asked with a smile, his manner refined and elegant.

But at this moment, in Yang Ruoqing's eyes, a label had already been placed on his face: a refined scoundrel!

"boom!"

Yang Ruoqing slammed the teacup she was holding onto the table, splashing tea onto Da'an's sleeve. Da'an took a few steps back, his expression showing a hint of panic.

But he quickly regained his composure.

Having weathered many storms, it's impossible for someone with weak mental fortitude to become the top scholar at the tender age of eighteen and break through the ranks of so many outstanding individuals across the country.

"Sister, I already told you everything before the New Year. I really don't know what you want to ask!" Da'an said.

“I respect you as my sister, but I would prefer you to be straightforward with me and not beat around the bush!” he added.

"Of course, don't start by using vulgar language to slander me; that would be uncivilized..."

"Shut up! You've only been to school a few days, and now you're trying to act all high and mighty here?" Yang Ruoqing slammed her hand on the table. "Let me tell you, Da'an, don't think I won't hit you just because you're my brother. If you keep acting all refined, don't blame me for slapping you across the face! You'll be the one who suffers the consequences!"

Yang Ruoqing believes that no one in this world is unafraid of being beaten.

Especially with a refined scoundrel like Da'an, engaging in verbal battles is his domain.

The best approach would be to stage a tough confrontation, like a scholar encountering a soldier.

“Since you won’t tell me, then I will,” Yang Ruoqing continued.

“I’ve been investigating you all this time. The mansion you secretly bought in Changhuaizhou, the ship you sent Ruan Xiaowei to Sichuan…”

“You’ve been lying to us all along, you haven’t broken up with Ruan Xiaowei…” “Sister!” Da’an finally couldn’t keep his composure.

"Sister, you...you don't trust me?"

"Stop talking nonsense!" Yang Ruoqing raised her hand to interrupt him. "Now that things have come to this, I don't want to argue with you anymore. I just want a clear answer from you."

"If you don't tell the truth today, don't even think about leaving this room!"

Da'an slumped onto the stool, the color draining from his face.

After a long pause, he gave a self-deprecating, bitter laugh, "Sister, why are you doing this? Why do you have to force me like this?"

Upon hearing his words, the string that had been hanging over Yang Ruoqing finally snapped completely.

Alright, my heart is completely dead. This guy really can't let go of his complicated relationship with Ruan Xiaowei!
"Sister, I've already sent her away. I'll never let her appear in front of Xiaohua again for the rest of my life. I won't let her affect my family, Xiaohua's family, or let her children be recognized by their ancestors..."

"I've already backed down time and time again, why are you still so aggressive? Why can't you accept the child in her womb? That's not only my flesh and blood, but also your own nephew!"

Yang Ruoqing frowned, her gaze icy as she stared at Da'an: "If you don't let them meet, how do you explain that mansion in Changhuaizhou?"

Da'an's expression froze: "It's just a property. If you want to deal with it, it's just a matter of a word."

"Really? I don't think so. I've heard that you're planning to send her away to have her baby, and then secretly bring her back after she gives birth and keep her outside. That way, it'll be convenient for you to run back and forth between the two places, keeping the home fires burning while having colorful flags fluttering outside!"

“If you leave them, mother and child, in Shu, the mountains are high and the roads are far, and you won’t be able to reach them. So you’ll have to bring them to your side sooner or later. That’s what you were planning. I guessed right!”

Da'an froze completely on the stool, his expression shifting. He placed his fists on his lap, his chest rising and falling slightly. Clearly, Yang Ruoqing had seen through all his thoughts, and at this moment, he was trying his best to hide his guilt and embarrassment!

Seeing him like this, Yang Ruoqing closed her eyes helplessly, she was truly disappointed in him!
The room fell silent; you could hear breathing.

The air pressure in the room dropped very low, as if a huge rock was pressing down on the siblings' heads.

Even Luo Fengtang, who was hiding in the shadows in the courtyard outside the house, had a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

He stayed outside, partly to give the siblings space to talk, and partly to keep watch, since the topics they were discussing were rather...sensitive, and it was best not to let others hear them.

Luo Fengtang had heard Yang Ruoqing slam the teacup down on the table and scold Da'an. All of this was within his expectations, so he stayed in the courtyard and did not make any rash moves.

At this moment, sensing the quietness in the room, Luo Fengtang felt a little uneasy.

Sometimes, those arguments that seem like shouting and bickering are actually not a big problem.

Sometimes, that unusual calm only serves to highlight the seriousness of the situation and the anger of those involved…

I just hope Qing'er doesn't upset herself!

Inside the room, Yang Ruoqing no longer wanted to say anything, because she had lost interest in speaking.

Yang Ruoqing waved her hand, preparing to send him away, when Da'an spoke again.

"Sister, my first affair with Miss Ruan was a mistake I made in a moment of impulse when I couldn't control myself."

“But when I returned to Changhuaizhou last December, I was truly determined to sever all ties with Ruan Xiaowei.”

"But then, things took another turn... It wasn't that I, your younger brother, intended to go back on my word or deceive the family, but rather that things changed, and I... I simply couldn't bring myself to do it..."

"Variable? Unexpected event?" Yang Ruoqing was no longer like before, listening attentively and believing everything Da'an said. She asked anxiously.

At this moment, her face was full of disdain, even contempt and mockery, as if she were looking at a habitual swindler.

They practically had "Keep playing music and keep dancing" written all over their faces.

Da'an noticed Yang Ruoqing's change in attitude. He knew that his trust in his sister had long since collapsed, but since things had come to this point, he had nothing left to hide.

"Sister, Ruan Xiaowei has a special constitution. The doctor I took to diagnose her told me privately that if she were to have a forced abortion, she would probably have difficulty having children for the rest of her life."

"This is only the mildest consequence. If it gets worse, the mother's life may be in danger."

Yang Ruoqing raised an eyebrow, "And then?"

Da'an took a deep breath, his voice tinged with excitement: "After repeated examinations by the doctor, it has been confirmed that Ruan Xiaowei is carrying triplets!"

"How many?" Yang Ruoqing's pupils dilated in shock, and her body tensed up as she stared at Da'an in disbelief.

"Say it again? How many babies is Ruan Xiaowei pregnant with?"

“Three,” Da’an said again, even gesturing with three fingers.

This time, it was Yang Ruoqing's turn to have her brain freeze.

Three?
She's incredibly fertile!

If Ruan Xiaowei were to miscarry, it would conservatively be estimated that three lives would be lost at once. If Ruan Xiaowei herself were included, a single thought could kill four people.

This karmic debt of killing... is rather heavy. At least, Yang Ruoqing doesn't want to get involved in such a heavy karmic debt.

She still hopes that her children and descendants will live peaceful and prosperous lives! There's no need for her to drag herself into her brother's philandering!
“Sister, Ruan Xiaowei is carrying three of my children. Even if it were just one, I would feel like a beast for wanting to kill my own child.”

"Now that it's confirmed there are three, I simply can't bring myself to do it. Besides, if three children are miscarried, Ruan Xiaowei's body can't take it, and she'll definitely die. I can't do this, and I shouldn't do it!"

……

Da'an left, and Luo Fengtang returned to the house, only to find Yang Ruoqing slumped on the stool, looking as if her soul had been taken away.

"Qing'er~" Luo Fengtang didn't know what had happened inside, he only knew that Yang Ruoqing, who appeared in his sight now, was someone he had never seen before—contradictory, conflicted, and helpless...

"Tang Yazi and Ruan Xiaowei are pregnant with triplets!"

"ah?!!!"

Luo Fengtang was no less shocked than Yang Ruoqing.

"No wonder Da'an went to such lengths to protect Ruan Xiaowei and her child, even if it meant keeping it a secret from his family! Now I understand!"

In this world, there is probably no man who doesn't care about his own bloodline.

Even the poorest people, when faced with famine, have to sell their children, but that's something they do only when forced into a desperate situation.

Even so, this situation is still a minority compared to the huge population base.

Nine out of ten men would rather die than eat their own cubs, as long as they have a bowl of soup to drink!

As the governor of Changhuai Prefecture, Da'an was fully capable of raising more children and spreading his bloodline. This was something ingrained in a man's bones and blood, and also something bestowed by Heaven.

"Tang Ya Zi, this matter has come to this point, and I can no longer get involved." Yang Ruo Qing looked at Luo Feng Tang in front of her, smiled bitterly, and said word by word, "If I continue to get involved, I, as the aunt, will really be doing something immoral."

She had previously thought there was only one, so she hardened her heart and, for the sake of the original three siblings, Feng'er and Xiaohua, took on the role of the villain, Yang Ruoqing.