Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 475 - 473

Chapter 475: Chapter 473

Only then did Shen Chengyao react, and with a silly smile, he quickly pulled his hand back and shooed his siblings away. "Go, go, go! Back to your own rooms. Why are all of you still lurking around here?"

Xiao’er and the others, knowing what was required of them, each returned to their own courtyards.

Doctor Luo came right around mealtime, bringing with him Di Shaowei and his wife.

Ming Jingya had fainted a while ago and was diagnosed with pregnancy. She was already about two months along, and the morning sickness was severe. She vomited everything she ate, which caused her to shed a significant amount of weight.

Ming Jingya couldn’t keep food down and yet felt hungry, and she had trouble sleeping at night. Since learning of her pregnancy, Di Shaowei was both overjoyed and worried, losing sleep and appetite over it, visibly wilting in demeanor.

Knowing of Xiao’er’s return, Di Shaowei went straight to her.

Their family was going through a tough time, and many people were avoiding them, not daring to have too much contact. Di Shaowei knew it was best to avoid anything that might raise suspicion during such a time, but Ming Jingya’s condition was just too dire! Xiao’er’s cooking had always been delicious, so he had no choice but to swallow his pride and come over.

Upon seeing Ming Jingya, Xiao’er was taken aback. She glared at Di Shaowei, then took Ming Jingya’s hand and asked, "Sister Ming, how did you become this thin? Did Brother Di bully you, make you suffer? Tell me if you’ve been wronged, I’ll teach him a lesson, beat him until he’s inescapable! You should know that I’ve mastered martial arts now!"

After finishing her statement, Xiao’er purposely clenched her fists which are met with snapping sounds. It was certainly a threat!

Hearing this, Ming Jingya quickly shook her head. "It’s not his fault! I just can’t eat anything."

"Girl, do you think I’m that kind of person?" Di Shaowei looked discontentedly at Xiao’er, wondering when he had become the kind of person in her eyes who would let his wife suffer.

"Then why can’t Sister Ming eat anything!" Was it Di Shaowei who had a concubine and made Ming Jingya so nauseous she couldn’t eat anything?

"It’s because she’s pregnant, whatever she eats she throws up!" Di Shaowei became upset at the mention of this. When the stinky little boy—or girl—in her womb was born, he was going to give him (or her) a thorough spanking!

"Pregnant? So soon?" They had just got married about two months ago, right?

"The imperial doctor said she’s been pregnant for almost two months." Ming Jingya replied shyly, nodding her head.

So, she got pregnant right after they got married! That was way too quick!

"Brother Di, I didn’t realize how skilled you are. You really are a man among men!" Xiao’er gave him a thumbs-up in praise.

"Of course!" Di Shaowei couldn’t help looking pleased with himself.

This caused Ming Jingya’s cheeks to burn even redder!

In the entire Imperial Capital, there weren’t many instances of men getting their wives pregnant immediately after marriage.

In this era, the wedding date was carefully chosen: first, it made sure to avoid the woman’s "little days"; second, it usually landed on the day the woman was most likely to be fertile.

Even under these conditions, it was rare for a newlywed to get pregnant within the first month of marriage, so Di Shaowei also felt that he was incredibly capable.

Ming Jingya quietly pinched Di Shaowei’s arm. This man really had no shame!

"My lady, gentle, be gentle, it’s painful!" Di Shaowei winced in pain.

Ming Jingya’s face flushed even redder. She decided to ignore him and headed straight for the backyard.

Seeing this, Xiao’er smiled. It seems the couple has a good relationship, which is good.

She wanted all the good people around her to be happy.

"My mom is also pregnant. I plan to personally prepare nutritious and healthy meals for her every day to ensure that the baby will be smart and fair-skinned when he or she is born. If Brother Di trusts me, why not let Sister Ming stay in our mansion? I’ll take care of her."

There’s nothing to worry about, that’s exactly what he wanted!

"Even if you didn’t suggest it, I would have thought of it myself. With you and Xuanyi returning, you probably know about the troubles at our home. We are at the peak of difficulties right now, and until everything comes out in the open, the tough times are not over. I’m worried that if Jingya hears some unfavorable news, it might have negative impact on the fetus. That’s why I came to you, otherwise I wouldn’t have sought you out just to impose on you. Your family’s rising status has gained attention quickly, attracting jealousy, and with our various business dealings, you need to be careful to avoid the traps set by sneaky people." Di Shaowei spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear, his eyes fixed on his wife in front of him.

Xiao’er nodded, "Don’t worry! As long as you are upright, there’s no need to fear false accusations. Things will brighten up soon."

"I know, I’ve never been worried! I was just concerned that Jingya would be worried! Recently, I might be very busy. Just when Jingya got pregnant, she cannot eat or sleep well. I’m afraid if she knows about this, she might worry more, that’s why I came to ask you."

"Alright, don’t worry. It’s just morning sickness, it’s easy to handle. I promise you will see a plump and rosy wife in a month!" Xiao’er patted her chest and guaranteed.

"Good girl! I’ll go help your sister-in-law then, she’s hefty and not very agile!" After saying this, Di Shaowei left Xiao’er behind, took a few steps to catch up with Ming Jingya, and carefully guided her forward.

She’s not even showing yet! Xiao’er looked at the frail Ming Jingya and then at her own plump self, wondering who was the real "hefty" one!

This guy who preferred romance over friendship. After using her, he brushed her aside. Figures; give him a woman and he forgets his friends.

During the early stages of pregnancy, it’s important to consume folic acid, which can prevent congenital malformations such as neural tube defects.

Vegetables like lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, carrots, and greens contain a lot of folic acid, so Xiao’er prepared different dishes every day for the two expectant mothers to eat.

Whether morning sickness was contagious was unclear. Mrs. Liu never suffered from it while carrying their siblings, but ever since seeing Ming Jingya throw up once, she’d do the same whenever she smelt anything peculiar.

She couldn’t help but joke about herself: "Life is good, and my body has become delicate."

Upon hearing this, Shen Chengyao gave a silly laugh: "It’s good to be delicate, it’s good!"

His comment earned him a big rolling of the eyes from Mrs. Liu!

Every day, Xiao’er served them breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and late-night supper.

Apart from these five fixed meals, Xiao’er also prepared many light snacks, such as a variety of brain-boosting nuts and baked goods from the spatial kitchen, like salted crackers and various cookies and pastries, which could alleviate morning sickness. These were available on-demand for convenient snacking whenever needed. Multiple small meals were the best solution when morning sickness was severe!

Now, the daily job of the two pregnant ladies was simple: they didn’t need to do anything else, just eat!

Food from the space was filled with an aura and, coupled with Xiao’er’s cooking skills, the resulting dishes were delectable. After eating this way for a few days, their morning sickness symptoms completely disappeared, despite neither of them being three months along. They began to eat more heartily.

One day, Di Shaowei came to see Ming Jingya again. Ming Jingya was taking a noon nap, so he didn’t wake her up. Looking at Jingya, who had gained some weight in less than ten days, his heart finally came back down to earth.

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