Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 217 Newlywed Greetings and Urging for Childbirth

Chen Shi (7-9 AM).

It was already broad daylight when Lin Chen got up and dressed.

Zhao Mingyue, her face flushed, huddled weakly under the covers, looking at Lin Chen with a reproachful tone:

"It's all your fault! How can I possibly pay my respects to Grandmother like this!"

"It's okay, they've all been through this before."

Lin Chen fastened his belt and sat down on the edge of the bed.

"I already told you, there aren't that many rules in the manor. You can go at Chenshi (7-9 AM), and you can rest for another half an hour."

Zhao Mingyue hesitated for a moment: "But... what about Grandmother and my... sisters...?"

"They're all pregnant, and they've probably just woken up," Lin Chen said with a smile.

"Don't worry, no one will complain about your reasoning. Also, you don't need to call them 'elder sister.' In this household, seniority is determined by age, not by the time of entry."

Are you indirectly implying that I'm old?

Zhao Mingyue wrinkled her nose, her eyes instantly reddening, looking somewhat aggrieved.

Lin Chen couldn't take it anymore and sighed inwardly:

It's no wonder that this is a woman's natural weapon; even a gentle and dignified princess is not immune to it.

Thinking this to himself, Lin Chen didn't show it on his face. He reached out and gently ruffled Zhao Mingyue's hair, saying softly:

"Look at you, overthinking again. I've already said I like you just the way you are, regardless of age. I just don't want you to compromise yourself!"

"Really!" Zhao Mingyue blinked and pouted slightly.

"It couldn't be more real." Lin Chen chuckled and couldn't resist taking a light peck.

Although Zhao Mingyue looked shy, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

"My husband, you're so good to me!"

Lin Chen reached out and smoothed the stray hairs at Zhao Mingyue's temples, and smiled:

"This is nothing. Here, you can do whatever makes you comfortable. You married into this family to enjoy life, not to suffer."

Touched, Zhao Mingyue held Lin Chen's hand and said softly:

"My husband."

"Um?"

"Thank you."

Lin Chen leaned closer and kissed her lips again.

"Simply saying thank you isn't enough; we need to get real."

Zhao Mingyue couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Weren't last night and just now realistic enough?"

"That's not enough," Lin Chen said with a mischievous grin.

"It's a lifelong matter, and besides, I haven't even seen all the skills you learned from the palace maids yet!"

"Pah! How indecent!" Zhao Mingyue spat lightly, the blush on her face returning.

"Haha..." Lin Chen laughed heartily, with a hint of mockery.

The two lingered for a while, until a maid gently knocked on the door.

"Your Highness, Madam, hot water is ready."

Zhao Mingyue then got up to wash up.

The wedding dress was thrown on the ground by Lin Chen last night, and it's lying there all wrinkled now.

Her face flushed, and she quickly told the maid to put it away.

She changed into a light red casual outfit, styled her hair in a simple bun, and inserted a pearl hairpin.

I looked in the mirror and thought I looked fairly dignified.

The two then left the courtyard together.

The old lady and Su Wanqing were already in the front hall.

Liu Ruyan, Chu Yueyao, and the others arrived one after another, and they all looked quite well.

Whether it was Liu Ruyan, who was six months pregnant, or Wen Ruoxi, who had just found out she was pregnant, her palms were always gently placed on her belly.

"Grandmother, Mother," Lin Chen and Zhao Mingyue stepped forward and bowed.

The old lady waved her hand with a smile, "No need, no need, please sit down."

Zhao Mingyue then turned to Liu Ruyan and the others, "Greetings, sisters."

Liu Ruyan quickly got up to help her, "Sister Mingyue, please don't stand on ceremony. We're all family now. My husband said you're the eldest sister."

Chu Yueyao also smiled and said, "Yes, Sister Mingyue, let's listen to our husbands."

"Mingyue, listen to Chen'er!" the old lady said.

Zhao Mingyue glanced at Lin Chen, then nodded gently, "Understood, Grandmother."

At this moment, the maidservant brought tea.

Zhao Mingyue took the teacup and first offered it to the old lady, saying, "Grandmother, please have some tea."

The old lady took it, sipped it, and couldn't stop smiling.

"Alright, alright, from now on you're a member of the Lin family. If Chen'er dares to bully you, come to your grandmother, and she'll take care of him!"

"Thank you, Grandmother," Zhao Mingyue said gently.

Then, he offered Su Wanqing a cup of tea, saying, "Mother, please have some tea."

Su Wanqing took the tea and held Zhao Mingyue's hand:

"Mingyue, this is your home from now on. If you need anything, just tell me."

If Chen'er upsets you, tell me, and I'll discipline him.

Lin Chen, standing to the side, was both amused and exasperated. "So, I have no status in this family, huh?"

The old lady glared at him: "You dare to have any objections?"

"No, no, I wouldn't dare." Lin Chen raised his hands in surrender.

All the women laughed.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Mingyue's anxiety completely disappeared.

This home was much warmer than she had imagined.

After tea, everyone moved to the dining room for breakfast.

The table was laden with food, including porridge, snacks, and side dishes, all of which were exquisite.

Wen Ruoxi frowned as soon as she sat down.

"What's wrong?" Chu Yueyao, who was sitting next to me, asked.

"I feel a little... nauseous." Wen Ruoxi clutched her chest.

The maidservant quickly handed over some water.

Zhao Mingyue was a little worried, "Is Fifth Sister alright?"

"It's nothing, it's nothing." Wen Ruoxi waved her hand, took a sip of water, and

"It's always like this when I wake up in the morning, but it gets better after a while."

The old lady said with concern, "Yueyao, take another look at Xi'er, just in case her pregnancy is unstable."

Chu Yueyao took Wen Ruoxi's pulse and smiled:

"Grandmother, don't worry, Fifth Sister's pulse is stable. It's just normal morning sickness. It's like this for the first three months. It will get better in a while."

Wen Ruoxi said with a pained expression, "How much longer am I going to throw up...?"

"Everyone's constitution is different," Chu Yueyao said gently.

"Some people vomit for a month or two, some vomit until they give birth. Fifth Sister, relax, eat small meals frequently, don't starve yourself or overeat."

Wen Ruoxi nodded, looked at the table full of food, and sighed:

"It doesn't look appetizing at all..."

Lin Chen picked up a piece of light pastry for her: "Try this."

Wen Ruoxi took a small bite, her eyes lighting up: "This is delicious!"

"Then eat more." Lin Chen put a few more pieces on her plate.

Zhao Mingyue watched from the side, feeling a little envious.

It wasn't that I envied Wen Ruoxi's pregnancy, but rather the natural intimacy between her and Lin Chen.

She and Lin Chen... need to take it slow.

Just then, Lin Chen also put a piece of pastry on Zhao Mingyue's plate.

"You should try it too. The chefs in the manor make it just as well as those in the palace."

Zhao Mingyue nodded: "Thank you, husband."

The old lady saw this and smiled even more broadly:

"Mingyue, you need to hurry up too. Look at all your younger sisters, they're all pregnant, you're the only one missing."

Su Wanqing also laughed and said, "Yes, Mingyue, while you're still young, have a few more children, it'll be lively."

Zhao Mingyue's face flushed slightly, but she remained composed and spoke softly:

"Grandmother, Mother... I will work hard."

Lin Chen coughed lightly: "Grandmother, Mother, this matter can't be rushed..."

"Why can't you rush it?" The old lady glared at Lin Chen again. "Just put in a little more effort, and it'll be fine!"

"..." Lin Chen was speechless.

All the women were trying not to laugh.

Xiao Yulou couldn't help but burst out laughing:

"Grandma, you're putting the pressure to have a baby right at the dinner table."

"Shouldn't we urge them?" the old lady said matter-of-factly.

"Our Lin family is now quite wealthy and powerful. If we don't have more children, who will inherit our fortune?"

Ye Qingying rarely interjected, "Grandmother, are you trying to raise your husband like a stud?"

These words immediately drew laughter from the table.

Lin Chen sighed, "Qingying, you'd better keep quiet."

Ye Qingying blinked: "I'm telling the truth."

Qin Shuyan smiled and smoothed things over, "Alright, alright, let's eat, the food's getting cold."

Breakfast was eaten amidst the lively atmosphere.

After the meal, the old lady and Su Wanqing went back to rest.

The ladies also returned to their rooms.

Lin Chen said to Zhao Mingyue, "You go back to your room and rest first. I'm going to the study to take care of some things."

Zhao Mingyue nodded:

"it is good."