The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 1099 - 922, Arrangement

Liu Xiaoman felt unnatural under the scrutiny of Daohua and the others, and sheepishly said, "Did I say something wrong? Sister-in-law, are you not pregnant?"

The sour tangerines from her family’s production, aside from pregnant women who crave sourness, ordinary people dare not eat them at all.

Daohua and Xiao Yeyang both were slightly stunned, both had thought that Daohua’s recent fatigue was due to the overexertion from before, and had not considered the possibility of pregnancy.

As for Gu Jian, he was not very familiar with the early symptoms of pregnancy and had not realized this: "Girl, come here, let me take your pulse."

Xiao Yeyang came to his senses and carefully helped Daohua to sit opposite Gu Jian.

Daohua extended her hand with an expression of slight nervousness and a bit of anticipation.

Gu Jian took Daohua’s pulse and confirmed it was a ’joyous pulse’, his eyes flashed with happiness, and he began to fantasize that he wouldn’t have to yearn for the Dong Family’s babies once his own grandniece or grandnephew was born.

Seeing Gu Jian not speaking, Daohua grew a bit anxious: "Master, have you determined anything?"

Gu Jian stopped his daydreaming and smiled: "Yes, indeed it’s a joyous pulse. It’s been a month."

Hearing this, both Daohua and Xiao Yeyang looked at each other with joy.

"You’re going to be a father!"

"You’re going to be a mother!"

The two of them said simultaneously, and then looked at each other and laughed.

Xiao Yeyang turned to Liu Xiaoman standing to the side and bowed in thanks: "Thank you, sister-in-law, for the reminder. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have known when Yiyi was pregnant."

Liu Xiaoman was somewhat overwhelmed by Xiao Yeyang’s thanks and shook her head repeatedly: "No need to thank me, no need to thank me!"

Daohua smiled and pulled Liu Xiaoman to sit down, asking her for advice on what pregnant women should pay attention to.

Both she and her master were doctors, and although they knew what pregnant women should be cautious about, they lacked personal experience, and many things were not as well-understood as by women who had given birth.

Gu Jian pulled his overjoyed grandnephew aside: "Your wife is pregnant. You need to send word to Beijing."

Xiao Yeyang nodded hurriedly: "I’ll write a letter shortly." He needed to notify the Prince Residence, Yan Residence, and his mother.

After finding out about the pregnancy, Daohua was treated with the delicacy of a panda. She was in good physical condition, and aside from some fatigue during the early stages, she experienced no other pregnancy reactions.

This reassured both Gu Jian and Xiao Yeyang quite a bit.

They had inquired around, some women who are pregnant suffer horrible vomiting, unable to stomach anything.

...

Meanwhile, Yan Wenxiu, along with Xiu Yi and You Kai, entered the territory of Xiliang.

Seeing the desolate and bleak Xiliang, despite being prepared, they couldn’t help but feel heavy-hearted.

But fortunately, after entering the territory of the Ganzhou Guard, the situation improved a lot.

In mid-September, Xiao Yeyang personally went to the gates of Ganzhou City to welcome the three.

As Xiao Yeyang was escorting Yan Wenxiu and the others into the city, he said: "Yiyi wanted to come too, but she is pregnant, and her uncle did not allow it, so I came by myself."

Upon hearing that Daohua was pregnant, Yan Wenxiu’s face immediately showed joy: "Big sister is pregnant? How many months?"

Big sister had been married to Yeyang for almost three years without conceiving, and Grandmother and Mother had been very concerned.

The Imperial Family values the succession of offspring, and if Big Sister could not soon bear a legitimate son or daughter, even if Yeyang were very affectionate towards Big Sister, it would be difficult to explain to His Majesty and the Prince.

Xiao Yeyang had a gentle smile on his face: "It’s still early, not yet two months."

Yan Wenxiu, already a father of two, quickly imparted experience to Xiao Yeyang: "The first three months are critical, you must ensure that Big Sister takes good care of herself."

Xiao Yeyang acknowledged with a smile, even without his cousin’s advice, he would have kept a watchful eye over Daohua.

Soon, they arrived at the Xiao Residence.

Seeing Daohua waiting at the door for them, Yan Wenxiu, Xiu Yi, and You Kai hurriedly dismounted from the carriage.

"Big Brother, brother-in-law of Second Sister and Third Sister, you must be tired after the journey."

As they were unfamiliar with the situation in Xiliang, none of Yan Wenxiu’s party brought their families along on this trip.

Yan Wenxiu stepped forward and said, "Elder Sister, you should take care of yourself and rest indoors during your pregnancy, there’s no need to come out to meet us."

Daohua replied with a smile, "It’s just pregnancy, not as if I’ve become a porcelain doll. Besides, it’s good for a pregnant woman to walk around more."

Yan Wenxiu couldn’t help but laugh, "Your wit... remains as sharp as ever. I can’t outtalk you."

Xiao Yeyang walked up to Daohua, smiling, "Let’s go into the residence first."

...

After traveling for more than a month from Beijing to Xiliang, meeting with Gu Jian, and having a meal together, Xiao Yeyang allowed Yan Wenxiu and the others to rest.

They took a few days to recuperate. During this time, Xiao Yeyang presented the information on the Jinwei Guard, Lanwu Guard, and Xintunwei to them, allowing them to get acquainted in advance.

Once Yan Wenxiu and the others had recovered, Xiao Yeyang first approached the three men and briefed them on the situation of the Xintunwei.

"The Commanders of the Jinwei Guard and Lanwu Guard are on good terms with me. Going to these two guards will be relatively safer."

"The Commander of the Xintunwei is a man from Wei Hong’s faction. The Wei Family is an aristocratic family of Xiliang, and they are hostile towards my arrival. Going to the Xintunwei could be dangerous."

After hearing this, Yan Wenxiu and the others pondered deeply.

After a while, Yan Wenxiu spoke: "I will go to the Xintunwei."

Opportunity and danger coexist; the Xintunwei might be more dangerous, but it also presents a greater chance to earn merit.

His younger brothers are now capable of handling things on their own; as the eldest, he can’t fall too far behind.

Xiu Yi and You Kai exchanged glances, neither of them rashly volunteered to go to the Xintunwei.

Certainly, as the eldest brother-in-law, he will gain more advantages from the Xiao Residence than they will.

Xiao Yeyang did not refuse and looked at Xiu Yi and You Kai: "Brother-in-law of Second Sister has no experience in officialdom, so it’s better for him to go to the Lanwu Guard. The Jinwei Guard borders Xiliao and is busier. Brother-in-law of Third Sister has worked in the Hanlin Academy before; he can adapt more easily."

Both Xiu Yi and You Kai had no objections to this arrangement.

Seeing their agreement, Xiao Yeyang added, "It just so happens that the Commanders of Jinwei Guard and Lanwu Guard are coming over to retrieve the high-yield grain seeds. I have invited them to the residence for a gathering, and later I will introduce you to them."

Guard stations.

Zhu Jianzhong and Pang Guang collected the high-yield grain seeds with smiles on their faces.

Zhu Jianzhong: "What do you think about Xiao Yeyang placing his people in our guard station?"

Pang Guang snorted softly: "Let him place them. I’m not afraid. I heard that the appointee is a genuine imperial scholar with quite some skill. When he arrives at the guard station, it’ll take some load off my shoulders."

Saying this, he paused for a moment, then lowered his voice.

"I’ve inquired a bit. Those placed here have close ties with the Xiao Residence. As long as we don’t make life difficult for them on purpose, we might even benefit from it."

Zhu Jianzhong laughed: "I didn’t expect your mind to be so sharp."

Pang Guang glanced at Zhu Jianzhong sideways, not minding his teasing.

After Shen Jingbing was killed, he realized that Xiao Yeyang’s ambitions were not limited to controlling the Border Army; this man might be planning to take control of the entire Xiliang.

If it were when Xiao Yeyang had just arrived, Pang Guang would not have been so active. But judging from the sudden seizure of the Dan River, this man is not only capable but also passionate, much better than Wei Hong who only knows how to hunker down.