Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law

Upon hearing Xia Zhiqing's confirmation, Chen Mo excitedly lifted Xia Zhiqing and spun her around in circles, his face brimming with uncontrollable joy.

Having lived two lives, this is his first child, so how could he not be happy?

Xia Zhiqing tightly wrapped her soft arms around Chen Mo's neck. Seeing the joy on her lover's face, she couldn't help feeling happy as well. This indicated that he wanted the child, and at this moment, she felt like the happiest woman in the world.

She looked at the young man with loving eyes, saying softly, "Alright, Mo Lang, put me down quickly, don't disturb the baby..."

Even though the fire had been ignited, Chen Mo had heard that in the first three months and the last three months of pregnancy, it is not good to upset the body and the child.

Chen Mo gently put Xia Zhiqing down, helped her sit by the bed, and then wrapped his arms around her increasingly curvaceous waist, gently stroking her belly as if he could feel a little life growing inside, asking, "When did you realize you were pregnant?"

Xia Zhiqing pursed her lips, feeling the pampering from the young man, only to feel sweetness overflowing in her heart. She leaned close to his ear and coyly said:

"On the tenth, I started feeling nauseous for no reason. At the time, I didn't think much of it, but when my period... didn't come this month, I realized I... might be pregnant. A couple of days ago, I had Zhi Ning find a doctor to check my pulse and it turned out to be... a happy pulse..."

After speaking, she hugged Chen Mo tightly.

Chen Mo gently stroked Xia Zhiqing's back and then said, "What about Zhi Ning?"

Every time we messed around with Zhiqing, Zhi Ning also got involved.

Xia Zhiqing raised her blushing face, reminiscent of spring flowers, looked into Chen Mo's eyes, and whispered, "Zhi Ning isn't pregnant. I had the doctor check her too. That was why I didn't tell you the news right away, Mo Lang. I planned to tell you once Zhi Ning was pregnant too, but just now... I couldn't hold it in."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo could imagine how sour Zhi Ning's heart must have felt at the time.

"Do An Niang and the others know?" Chen Mo asked.

"Not yet, in the courtyard, only Zhi Ning and Mo Lang know," Xia Zhiqing nuzzled against Chen Mo, feeling clingier than ever.

Gently pinching Xia Zhiqing's delicate cheek, Chen Mo said, "So are you planning to keep it a secret, wait until Zhi Ning is pregnant too, and then share the happy news with everyone, or would you like to announce it now?"

"I'll listen to Mo Lang."

"Then let's announce it now. Based on what you said, Zhiqing, you're about a month pregnant. Pregnancy is also about luck, and who knows when Zhi Ning will get pregnant. By then, your belly might already be showing, and it would be too late to announce it," Chen Mo considered before saying.

"Okay." Xia Zhiqing buried her head in Chen Mo's chest, her voice carrying a hint of laziness.

...

The news of Xia Zhiqing's pregnancy caused quite a stir in the back courtyard.

As the saying goes, "A mother's status rises with her child." Although the women usually got along well, there was still some underlying competition.

And the child was the biggest point of comparison. Knowing that Xia Zhiqing was pregnant, all the women were filled with envy and jealousy.

Han Anniang, in particular, had the most complicated expression. After all, she had been with Chen Mo the longest and was the first to follow him.

Moreover, her unique status as Chen Mo's former sister-in-law, alongside the "Ning Wan" whose age is uncertain in the back courtyard, made her feel a sense of insecurity, desperately wanting a child with Chen Mo.

But previously, Chen Mo said he was too young and didn't want children yet.

Nevertheless, now someone else has taken the lead...

Chen Mo noticed Han Anniang's low spirits, found her alone, gently took her fair hand, embraced her waist, and looked at her mature face, noticing a trace of jealousy and resentment in her bright eyes.

"An Niang, it wasn't intentional. Back then, I was only seventeen and didn't want to have children so early. But last year, when I returned to Pingting County, Mr. Geng spoke to me about the importance of having children. As I grew older, I realized it was time to have children. At that time, Zhiqing and the others were right there, so..." Chen Mo looked into Han Anniang's eyes.

Han Anniang's heart pounded slightly, and when faced with that somewhat intense gaze, she softly said, "I understand, I don't blame Erlang..."

"An Niang, you can't even pretend, your jealousy is written all over your face." Chen Mo couldn't help but gently tap the millstone, creating ripples.

"Erlang, don't talk nonsense."

Han Anniang's heart raced with excitement, her beautiful face blushing bright red, feeling a tingling sensation on her hips, her delicate body softening.

Chen Mo held her and sat her on his lap, then said, "Haven't I indulged with An Niang since returning from Qingzhou? I wasn't cautious this time..."

Saying this, Chen Mo patted the millstone, then peeled away the eggshell, built a snowman, and whispered in her ear, "Maybe I just need to sneak a few more rounds with you alone."

The warm breath invaded Han Anniang's ear, and she blushed with coyness. Just as she was about to say something, her lips were suddenly sealed by warmth, her mind overwhelmed by familiar masculine vigor.

Soon, Han Anniang's delicate body trembled slightly, gently grasping Chen Mo's wandering hand, her eyebrows lowered, biting her lip coyly and saying, "Erlang, stop fooling around."

The faint fragrance from Han Anniang lingered around Chen Mo's nostrils. He broke free from her grip, ignoring everything and said, "Sister-in-law, you should call me uncle at this moment."

Han Anniang couldn't control her emotions and joined in on Chen Mo's mischief.

Along with a playful hum, Han Anniang held Chen Mo's head tightly, arching her upper body back, whispering softly with her undulating chest.

After much effort, Chen Mo finally managed to appease Han Anniang.

Perhaps it was the news of Xia Zhiqing's pregnancy that stirred them, but Yi Shiyin, Nangong Ru, and Han Anniang all sought Chen Mo out during the day.

Liang Xue didn't act as directly as Yi Shiyin and the others, but her attire became more alluring and provocative.

Even the proud Xia Zhining, under the guise of her sister Xia Zhiqing, began sending subtle signals to Chen Mo.

Originally, Chen Mo still had time for secret meetings with Ning Wan, but now, he couldn't find any time at all.

It wasn't until mid-April, with the arrival of Wu Changlin's trusted envoy Lv Tong, that Chen Mo found some reprieve.

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In the hall, Chen Mo entertained Lv Tong with tea sent by Wu Changlin. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Mo took a sip of tea and smiled, "The eminent envoy must be exhausted from the journey. For what reason have you come this way?"

Lv Tong stood up slightly, cupped his hands towards Chen Mo, and said, "My lord has heard that before Prince Huai eliminated the Celestial Master Army, the Marquis acquired an elite navy from Fengzhou?"