On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 391 Sisters-in-law
The bitter taste of good medicine is good for disease.

But Xiao Xiao was not sick and was not in a hurry to have children, so the medicine bags she brought back were put aside.

However, he always accompanied Xiao Zhou to the Jiang family.

It was so that he wouldn't miss the opportunity to go out for some fresh air, and he could also talk to Xiao Xiu and hug his nephew who did nothing but eat, drink, defecate, urinate, cry and sleep.

Of course, Xiao Xiao's behavior was seen by Madam Li and Xiao Zhou as being anxious to have a child.

She had previously said to let nature take its course and that there was no rush, but she was just being stubborn.

A month passed in a blink of an eye, and Xiao Zhou and Xiao Xiao went to Jiang's house again.

When they first went to the Jiang family, the two sisters-in-law rode in separate carriages, but soon they rode in the same carriage.

In order to have more space, they only brought a maid or a servant with them, and the coachman was their guard.

This is to avoid attracting attention, and also because the security in the city is good.

"I see that my sister-in-law looks pretty good lately," Xiao Zhou asked with a smile, "I wonder what delicious food she ate?"

Xiao Xiao thought: You drink bitter medicine every day, how can you have the appetite to eat anything else?
Even if the most delicious food was placed in front of her, she would not be able to taste it.

It's a relief that she managed to hold on for a month. She's really persistent and determined.

Just for this reason, Xiao Xiao hopes that she can be satisfied.

But now when I hear her saying sarcastic things again, I really want to roll my eyes.

Unfortunately, the other person's background is too powerful. Xiao Xiao is worried that she will make her unhappy and she will find trouble with the Jiang family.

Therefore, Xiao Xiao could only touch her face, unable to hide her melancholy: "Have I gained weight again? What should I do? My old clothes won't fit me anymore."

Then she couldn't help but sigh: "Oh, I really envy you, you never gain weight no matter how much you eat, you have a slim figure, and you look so good in clothes."

Xiao Zhou was overjoyed when she heard this, but she still kept her composure: "I've been eating a lot lately, and my waist has become a finger wider."

"But my husband also said that I'm not fat at all."

He moved closer to her and whispered, "My mother said that my elder sister has already started preparing for the imperial edict. Do I have to bow to you when I see you?"

Xiao Xiao really wanted to ask her if she was raised in a vinegar jar, as she always spouted sour words.

"We are all family, why are you saying such polite things, sister-in-law?" Xiao Xiao looked at her with envy, "You don't know how many people envy you. Not only are you the queen's biological sister, but your second brother is already a sixth-rank imperial tutor."

"He is gaining experience now. His future is limitless."

Xiao Zhou pretended to be modest: "I am just a small official of the sixth rank."

Fortunately, Xiao Xiao is used to her tone now, and said sincerely: "Just because my second brother can see the emperor often, who wouldn't envy him?"

Anyway, no matter how sarcastic she was, Xiao Xiao would just pretend that she didn't understand and speak to her in an envious tone and look at her with envious eyes.

Who made her and I sisters-in-law?

She didn't dare to hit him, so she could only endure it.

I just hope that Xiao Zhou can give birth to more children. She is so busy that she has no time to be sarcastic with me.

Because Li Yan and Li Yuan were both very busy this month and only had a small amount of time to go home, neither Xiao Xiao nor Xiao Zhou expected to get pregnant so soon, so they went to see Mr. Jiang for a follow-up visit with ease.

Xiao Zhou also wanted to spend a few months to recuperate.

But unexpectedly, after Mr. Jiang took her pulse, he paused and then changed his hand to take her pulse.

In the general's mansion, no, now it is the Minister of War's mansion, there are doctors. But Xiao Zhou thought that she had been seeking medical treatment at the Jiang family, so she never asked the doctor in the mansion to check her pulse again.

Besides, he was supposed to come for a follow-up visit in three days, and everything was fine before that.

Now it suddenly seemed like there was a problem, which scared Xiao Zhou and she couldn't help but ask.

Then I heard Old Master Xiao speak solemnly: "Second Madam is suspected to be pregnant, but the time is too short, and I dare not guarantee it."

Then he said kindly, "How about waiting ten days for a follow-up visit?"

At first, he was not very willing to receive such a distinguished guest. Fortunately, after taking her pulse, he found that her health was in good condition. He did not dare to refuse and had to accept this distinguished guest.

If she could really get pregnant under my care, I would become famous.

He thought more about it. Xiao Zhou's sister was marrying the new emperor, so in order to consolidate her own position, she would also want to have another child.

When Da Zhou entered the palace, she met Xiao Zhou who came to pray for a child. Could there be any connection between them?

It is said that if you can't be a famous prime minister, you can be a famous doctor.

As a doctor, he must be thinking of becoming famous throughout the world.

"What?" Xiao Zhou opened her eyes wide in disbelief, and subconsciously protected her belly with both hands: "I, I'm really pregnant?"

Mr. Jiang didn't dare to promise: "I can't guarantee it either."

"But your pulse does look like a pregnancy pulse, and you've been having fun for a few days, so why don't you ask another doctor to take a look?"

Little Zhou couldn't hide her joy: "No, no, I trust you, old man. Thanks to the nourishing herbs you prescribed for me."

Then he asked worriedly, "But I have been taking the medicine you prescribed for me these days. Will it have any effect?"

When Mr. Jiang wrote the prescription, he had thought of this and said gently, "Don't worry, Second Madam. The medicine I prescribed for you is to nourish your blood and moisten your heart and lungs. It's okay to drink it even if you are pregnant."

The main thing is that they are in good health, so what Grandpa Jiang prescribed for them is similar to a tonic, and it doesn’t matter whether they drink it or not.

Let him say that Xiao Zhou's pregnancy was purely a blind cat catching a dead mouse.

No, there is nothing wrong with Xiao Zhou's health, so it is normal for her to be pregnant.

It was just a coincidence in timing, making it seem like he could bring things back to life.

Little Zhou was overjoyed and said repeatedly, "That's good. Thank you, old man. Thank you so much."

I also carefully asked myself what I should pay attention to these days.

Xiao Xiao, who was standing nearby, thought to herself: If you want to thank someone, you might as well thank your man, because he is the key to your pregnancy.

Old Master Jiang also showed great patience and simply wrote a note for her before looking at Xiao Xiao: "Grandma, I'm here to take your pulse."

"Oh, okay." Xiao Xiao suddenly remembered that she hadn't had her period yet, and she panicked and stretched out her hand tremblingly.

Fortunately, Mr. Jiang didn't tell her that she was pregnant. When he asked her if her period hadn't come yet, he frowned and said, "Grandma, you should be careful. Some women's pulses are very deep and hidden, and it's hard to tell for a while."

"But it's not impossible, so it's better to be careful."

Xiao Xiu was also there, and nodded repeatedly when he heard this: "Grandfather is right, San'er, you must be obedient."

When the two of them came, they were talking and laughing all the way.

On the way back, the coachman didn't dare to drive the carriage at all, letting the horses run freely, and the speed of the carriage was comparable to walking.

In this way, the maid who followed Xiao Zhou out kept reminding her: "Xiao Yu, drive the car more slowly and steadily."