"Youāre such a grown person and still scared of this, feeling embarrassed to even mention it." Ms. Wang, seeing that she only talked without moving, quickly stepped forward and pulled out her arm.
Yang Chuxia was stunned by her motherās roughness.
As soon as Uncle Caiās fingers touched her pulse, Yang Chuxia noticed that Ms. Wang was particularly nervous, her eyes fixed intently on Uncle Cai.
"Hmm, two months along. You need to take extra care in the first three months, but other than that thereās not much, just try to keep your mind at ease. Iāve heard you have a nanny who knows a bit about medicinal dishes. I have two dietary prescriptions suitable for pregnancy. Iāll write them for you to let your nanny prepare according to the instructions."
"Oh, thank heavens!" While Yang Chuxia was still in a daze, Ms. Wang had already clasped her hands in prayer, thanking the heavens and ancestors, "This is such good news. We must send word to Brother An at once."
Uncle Cai also smiled and congratulated her, and Ms. Wang, overjoyed, gave Uncle Cai a big red envelope. Uncle Cai laughed and said, "This is indeed a joyous occasion. I will not stand on ceremony for the consultation fee, haha."
"Itās only right."
After sending Uncle Cai off, Yang Chuxia had not yet come to her senses when her family came up to congratulate her. Only then did she blink in disbelief. Was it really happening? She didnāt feel anything. They had joked about not having children for the time being, and unexpectedly, it had happened. Still, it was nice. Looking at how cute Yanzhu was, her child with Brother An would surely be just as adorable. Two months, then? That must have been after Brother An finished his exams and returned home.
"What are you standing there for?" Ms. Wang busily ordered, "Quick, pack Ladyās belongings, from today onward, you will stay at my place. I want to keep an eye on you."
"Mother, is that really necessary? Itās just, just pregnancy. I can take care of myself, and we have nanny Li, donāt we?"
"That wonāt do," Ms. Wang waved her hand and said, "Nanny Li will come with you. I wonāt be at ease if youāre not in front of me. This is your first child; Iāve been looking forward to this for several months."
Yang Chuxia tugged at the corner of her mouth upon hearing this, "Mother, weāve only been married for just over three months."
"I know," Ms. Wang waved her hand again, "Speaking of which, Brother Laiāan is quite impressive."
Yang Chuxia looked speechlessly towards the heavens, not wanting to say anything further.
"Right, remember to send someone to inform Brother An that heās going to be a father."
"Mother, letās not tell him just yet, so he doesnāt worry while heās away and let it affect his exams," Yang Chuxia said seriously.
Ms. Wang thought for a moment and then nodded, "That works, but you must obey and stay at my place. This is not up for discussion." After that, seeing Xiuāer still standing there in a daze, she urged again, "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and pack. Why are you dallying?"
"Mother, whatās there to pack? We live so close, itās just a few steps away to come and get whatever is needed."
Ms. Wang slapped her forehead, "Right, right, right, Iāve been so happy I forgot." Seeing the servants also looking delighted, she then spoke robustly, "This month all of you will receive an extra two monthsā pay, and I will cover it."
"Thank you, Lady, for the reward!"
The servants collectively thanked her, as such a time was the happiest for them, for they had a bonus to look forward to. After Ms. Wang, Yang Chuxia also rewarded each with two taels of silver, prompting another round of eager thank-yous.
"Your lady is still not three months along, so you mustnāt speak of this outside. Itās enough that our own people know, understand?"
"We all understand," the servants replied.
"Good, that settles it," Ms. Wangās eyes crinkled with happiness as she called to nanny Li, saying, "Letās head over to my place. Think about what soup to prepare for your Lady for lunch, and Xiuāer, help your Lady along."