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Chapter 538 New Year
On the third day after her wedding, Chen Jinyu brought her new husband Ma Yaozong back home.

The Chen family's grandparents and grandchildren all live in the palace, and the Nanyang Palace is Chen Jinyu's natal home. As soon as Chen Jinyu entered the palace, she couldn't help but whispered, "It's only been two days, why do I feel like I haven't been home for a long time?"

Ma Yaozong, with a ruddy face, laughed softly and said, "Me too. I've been used to living in the palace for the past few years. Now that I've suddenly moved to a new place, I'm still not used to it. Otherwise, we can stay in the new house for a few days and then come back."

Chen Jinyu was somewhat tempted, but after a moment's hesitation, she said, "Forget it. Grandfather and his family are going to spend the New Year in the new house before returning to Biyang County. As a newly married daughter-in-law, it's not reasonable for me to stay for just a few days and then leave. At least I'll stay here until the full month after the New Year."

It is a custom in Daliang that the new house should not be vacant for a month after the wedding. The elders of the Ma family are all here, and she, as a new daughter-in-law, cannot be too willful.

Ma Yaozong's heart warmed up and he grabbed Chen Jinyu's hand: "I'll do as you say."

Chen Jinyu turned around and smiled sweetly at him.

"I've been waiting for you guys since early this morning." A familiar girl's voice sounded in the front: "Why are you two taking so long?"

Chen Jinyu and Ma Yaozong stepped forward hand in hand: "Meet the princess."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and reached out to help Chen Jinyu up: "Today is a good day for you and your wife to return home, there is no need to be so polite."

Then he smiled at Ma Yaozong and said, "Sister Jinyu was my childhood playmate. We grew up together and are as close as sisters. If she is wronged in the future, I will settle the score with you."

Ma Yaozong responded without hesitation: "Princess, please rest assured. I will treat her well and never let her suffer any injustice."

Chen Jinyu bit her lip, her eyes full of smiles: "If you have been wronged, you can also come and complain to the princess."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and continued, "How can this princess interfere in the family affairs of an official at will?"

Ma Yaozong: "..."

It seems like he only deserves to be bullied!
Chen Jinyu and Jiang Shaohua laughed together.

"Hurry up and go see Chen Changshi. County Magistrate Chen and the others are waiting." Jiang Shaohua smiled and instructed, "This princess has already asked the kitchen to prepare fine wine and delicious food. Let's have lunch together at noon."

Chen Jinyu happily agreed. The newlyweds left hand in hand affectionately.

As the son-in-law of the Chen family, Ma Yaozong officially visited the Chen family for the first time except for the day of the wedding. Chen County Magistrate, who was very familiar with Chen Changshi, now met him again in a different identity. Ma Yaozong, who was very smooth and thoughtful, was a little nervous.

He bowed respectfully and performed the salute of a junior.

Chen Changshi was very friendly and said with a smile: "We are all family, there is no need to be so polite, sit down and talk."

Ma Yaozong responded and sat down next to his uncle Chen Haoran.

Chen Jinyu also wanted to sit down, but County Magistrate Chen couldn't help but remind him, "We are talking here, go to the house with your mother and your sister-in-law to talk."

It can be seen that she is used to being a servant, and she is also used to being in the same room and sitting in the same place with men. She does not have the shyness and restraint of a married woman returning home at all.

Chen Jinyu responded with a smile and followed her mother and sister-in-law away with confidence.

County Magistrate Chen thought that it was fortunate that he had a stupid son-in-law, otherwise, with his daughter's personality and temper, who else could she marry?
Yao held her daughter's hand and asked in a low voice: "Are you used to living in the new house? Are you used to eating three meals a day? How do the Ma family treat you?"

Chen Jinyu replied with a smile: "I'm not used to the living here, but the food is exquisite. The Ma family is very kind and polite to me."

Yao finally breathed a sigh of relief and advised, "You must be respectful and polite to your elders, and don't speak too casually."

Chen Jinyu raised her eyebrows and smiled confidently: "Don't worry! I have been in and out of the palace and the court with the princess, and I have seen all kinds of scenes. Dealing with the elders of my husband's family is no problem." Seeing her aunt so high-spirited and confident, Xue Liuniang was a little amused, but also a little envious: "Jinyu has seen big scenes, and her vision and experience are far better than ordinary people. It is a blessing for Ma Yaozong to marry Jinyu, and it is also a blessing for the Ma family."

Chen Jinyu was so flattered that her face lit up with smiles: "Sister-in-law has always stayed in the boudoir and doesn't know what it's like to work outside. When you go to work at Ye County Academy, you'll know. Every day is busy and fulfilling, and every day is new and different."

"It's like I flew out of a fine bird cage, saw the mountains and the sea, and never wanted to go back into the cage again."

Xue Liuniang's dark eyes sparkled with longing. Just as she was about to speak, her brows suddenly furrowed and she held her stomach with both hands.

Chen Jinyu was startled: "What happened to sister-in-law?"

Yao was an experienced person, so she was much calmer: "It's a stomachache. Don't panic, I'll ask someone to call a midwife."

There is no fixed date for a woman to get pregnant and give birth. Some may give birth ten days or half a month later than expected, and some may give birth earlier. When Xue Liuniang came back with Chen Haoran, Yao specially hired a midwife in advance to prepare for any unexpected events. Unexpectedly, she would be used today.

In just a moment, Chen Haoran got the news and rushed over, sweating anxiously: "Sixth Mother, how are you now? Are you in pain?"

Xue Liuniang had her first contractions and her face turned pale with pain, and she was unable to speak.

Chen Haoran was extremely anxious.

Yao thought her son was getting in the way: "It's painful for a woman to give birth. You're strong, help Liu Niang to lie down in the delivery room."

Chen Jinyu calmed down and said, "Sun Zelan is here too. I'll go and ask her to come over and take charge."

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The news soon reached Jiang Shaohua's ears.

Jiang Shaohua was also a little surprised, and then smiled and said, "Today, the Chen family has two happy events, which is a great joy. Yinzhu, go to the kitchen and tell them to prepare a few more tables of banquets."

"Qin Hu, go and tell the princess to tell the officials in the palace to wait for the wedding wine."

"Meng Sanbao, go to Governor Xue's mansion and deliver the letter immediately."

After making all the arrangements and giving all the instructions, Jiang Shaohua turned to Cui Du beside him and sighed, "In the past, Chen Sheren and Ma Sheren were the ones who ran errands and delivered messages. Now Ma Sheren has become the chef, and Chen Sheren has announced his marriage in a month. This princess is almost out of options."

Cui Du laughed: "After all, you just can't get used to Chen Sheren leaving your side."

Isn't it?

In the past few years, she and Chen Jinyu have been together day and night. Even when she went to the capital and entered the palace, she never left her behind. These two days, Chen Jinyu got married and was not around, as if something was missing.

Jiang Shaohua also smiled: "Be patient, she will be back after this month."

Cui Du was sour for once: "It's common for us to be apart for a few months, but I don't see you missing me this much."

Jiang Shaohua burst out laughing: "How come you are jealous too?"

Some women have to endure two or three days before giving birth, and if everything goes particularly smoothly, it may still take two or three hours.

Xue Liuniang's pregnancy was relatively smooth. She endured four hours, from morning to dusk, and a chubby baby girl was born.