The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 237

As Qiu Yan's best friend, Chun Nuan was also worried for her.

Zhao Minghua made a joke, but Chunnuan kept it in mind.

She wrote to Qiuyan, asking her what she wanted.

Qiuyan's letter had very simple requirements: at the very least, the person had to be pleasing to the eye, someone she could listen to, someone she could get along with easily, and someone she would only be with for life, with no concubines and no mistresses...

Don't talk to her about rules or being a good wife and mother; the premise is that she has to be willing.

Qiu Yan's ideas were somewhat unconventional for this dynasty, which is typical of a girl who has been pampered since childhood.

These requirements are indeed few, but there are very few people in the world who can meet them.

Chunnuan had met Zhao Minghua, that bookish second brother, a few times, at a family banquet. They were just nodding acquaintances and she didn't notice anything wrong with him... Well, the good thing is that he doesn't have any concubines or anything like that around him yet.

The Zhao family has a very good family tradition.

The mother-in-law, Zhou, never let anyone into her son's yard; she felt it was unnecessary.

Especially the second son, whose son is determined to pass the imperial examinations and climb the ranks, wouldn't it be disruptive to the morale of the army if she, as his own mother, allowed women into the courtyard?

She would never do something so stupid.

There are advantages to being a bookworm; one can devote oneself entirely to reading, truly ignoring everything else and focusing solely on studying the classics.

He had a grand plan: to pass the imperial examination, become a successful candidate in the provincial examination, and bring glory to the Zhao family.

On this day, Mrs. Zhao sent a message, asking Chunnuan, who was resting in the village during her pregnancy, to return to the Zhao family's old house in town.

“Mother said that my second brother is setting off for the capital to take the imperial examination, and we’re all going back to see him off,” Zhao Minghua said. “Also, your due date is approaching, we can’t possibly give birth to the baby in the village, can we?”

Spring warmth makes me feel that it doesn't matter where you are born.

As long as there is a doctor, it will be fine.

"Mother has found a midwife and two wet nurses, and is just waiting for you to return and make a decision."

"Okay, Baizhi, pack up, let's go back to the old house."

"Yes, young mistress."

Bai Zhi thought to herself, "I used to think that the old lady was not good to the third young mistress or something, but she has been staying at this manor for several months now."

The young mistress didn't mind at all. She would stroll around the village every day with her big pregnant belly, saying that she was quite happy in the village.

Now we can finally go back.

According to what the Third Young Master said, Mrs. Zhao isn't so bad after all.

At the Zhao family's old residence, Zhou was personally inspecting the place.

"The road has been washed clean for you, so it won't be slippery. The Third Young Mistress is due, so everyone should take good care of her. You'll all benefit from that later."

"I've covered all the sharp corners in the yard with cloth so she won't bump into them."

"We also need to be careful about her diet. Anything that the young mistress cannot eat is strictly forbidden."

"Yes, ma'am."

The servants' skin tightened instantly.

Working for the Zhao family was a very easy job. The masters were kind and benevolent, and as long as you did your job diligently and didn't cheat or shirk your duties, they would never beat or scold you.

They are also very generous with tips during seasonal events.

So nobody wants to mess up this job.

The entire staff mobilized to welcome the return of the Third Young Mistress.

When Chunnuan got off the carriage and was helped into the courtyard by Zhao Minghua, she felt that the whole courtyard was clean and refreshing.

The servants would happily call out to her: "Third Young Mistress."

They all had beaming faces; well, it seems they wanted to ask for lucky money.

"Nuan Nuan is back."

Mrs. Zhao personally came out to greet them.

"Daughter-in-law greets Mother." Sigh, this is the treatment for pregnant women, isn't it? Originally, she was supposed to go and pay her respects, but she got it backwards.

"Don't be so polite. You must be tired from the long journey in the carriage. Go back to your room and rest. I've had some soup made for you. Have some to tide you over. The old master and the others haven't arrived yet, so dinner will be a little late."

"It's alright," Chunnuan said, "I'm a little tired. Then my daughter-in-law should go and rest first."

"Go on, go on," Zhou said to Bai Zhi. "You all take good care of her."

"Yes, ma'am."

Spring returned to her courtyard, which was spotless, without a speck of dust. The green plants were thriving, and the furnishings were exactly the same as when she visited the estate.

"This old servant cleans every day," Granny Zhang hurriedly reported. "If there is anything inappropriate, please point it out, young mistress."

"You did very well."

Upon receiving Chunnuan's affirmation, Granny Zhang breathed a sigh of relief.

Everyone knows that this young mistress is capable, and to gain her approval is already quite an achievement.

As spring warmed up and I lay on the couch, my maidservants brought me fruit, pastries, and stewed soup.

It's clear that all of this was arranged by the Zhou family.

She truly cherishes Chunnuan and spoils her dearly.

Zhao Minghua, however, was worried about the food and went to the kitchen herself.

"Don't worry, Third Young Master, all the ingredients are fresh. This old servant personally oversaw the purchasing, and they were all prepared according to the masters' preferences..."

Anything that the young mistress cannot eat will definitely not appear on the list.

"That's good." Zhao Minghua nodded.

Well, in this respect, our own home is still safe and reliable.

Because there are no illegitimate sons, daughters, or concubines, children born to the same mother, even if they bicker and fight, would never resort to any despicable means.

It's really scary that those so-called big spenders can cause problems even with something as simple as eating.

Just then, a commotion broke out outside. Zhao Minghua frowned. It was too noisy. No wonder Nuannuan liked the manor.

"The old master, the eldest son, the eldest daughter-in-law, and the second son have all arrived."

Zhao Minghua hurriedly went to greet him.

"grandfather……"

"You lazy bum, you've been hiding for months."

The old man actually meant to say that he wanted to take it easy during the spring.

There's no way around it, this granddaughter-in-law is just too capable.

Her medicinal herbs were unparalleled; the same herbs, when processed by her, produced different effects.

Unfortunately, she's pregnant now and can't make it.

Mr. Zhao, who was somewhat obsessed with medical skills, felt extremely regretful.

Of course, he could also overcome his rationality. After all, his granddaughter-in-law was carrying the child of his Zhao family, and he wasn't so harsh as to exploit her during her pregnancy.

My granddaughter-in-law is a treasure; I can't just do anything to her. But my grandson is different.

"Grandfather, your grandson has something very important to do."

His family would never know what a huge thing he had done in the past few months, something that could change the Zhao family's fortunes.

Well, in terms of the brand names of Huangshang and Baicaotang, which sounds better?
Yes, Xia Guangcheng's memorial has been submitted, and now that the imperial edict is coming, the emperor won't run away.

Knowing that his grandfather and father both disapproved of his business dealings, he decided to keep the matter a secret.

When the time comes, once we get to the capital, he'll go all out and get things done.

The Zhao family's business is his own affair and has nothing to do with the family.

That way I won't get scolded, right?
They've clearly accomplished something great, but they can't say it out loud and have to keep a low profile. It must be quite unfair to the kid.