Chapter 499: Is the Yamen Not Busy Today?

Chapter 499: Is the Yamen Not Busy Today?

He Zhiran understood. Her mother-in-law was indeed reasonable and never looked down on others like the matriarchs of noble families in the Imperial City, who always looked down on people as if superior.

Thinking about her own mother, although she seemed a bit petty compared to her mother-in-law, she was still a kind and open-minded person.

It seemed that as long as Lan'er agreed, and she and her brother explained the situation and reasoning to her mother clearly, this marriage wouldn't be as difficult as imagined.

Of course, the head of the He family in the Imperial City might have a different opinion, but if her mother didn't object, things would be easier to handle.

In any case, solving the immediate dilemma was the priority.

While He Zhiran pondered over He Ziming and Lan'er's matter, Mo Jiuya's body had undergone a fundamental change at that moment.

His normal body temperature gradually became heated after intimate contact with his wife, and a primal desire surged through him, causing him to instinctively capture her lips.

This was the first time they had been so physically intimate since He Zhiran discovered she was pregnant.

In the past, He Zhiran wasn't unwilling; she had even hinted to Mo Jiuya that it was generally safe for a woman to be intimate after three months of pregnancy, as long as they were careful.

But Mo Jiuya was afraid of harming his wife and child, and no matter how much he endured, he had always held onto his principles.

It wasn't until several days after their twins passed the one-month mark that Mo Jiuya's primal urges reignited, reaching a point beyond control.

He was also worried that his wife might become pregnant again from this. The pain He Zhiran endured during childbirth was still vivid in his memory. He had sworn that he would never let his wife go through that again.

Thus, ever since He Zhiran completed her confinement period, he had been restraining himself with sheer willpower.

As the saying goes, when you've reached your breaking point, you can't hold back anymore—this was Mo Jiuya's psychological state that night.

His large hands constantly roamed over He Zhiran's back, and his fierce kisses never ceased...

That night, Mo Jiuya could no longer control his primal desire. Even so, he was extremely tender towards He Zhiran's body, always checking on her feelings no matter how intense his desire became.

Especially towards the end, fearing he might get her pregnant, he mustered all his willpower to withdraw.

Immediately after, he tightly held He Zhiran in his arms, savoring her every breath.

Although He Zhiran had little experience in this area, as a soul from the modern era, she understood why Mo Jiuya was doing this.

Moreover, she enjoyed their intimate moments. If this situation continued, it would inevitably affect the mood between them.

She mentally entered the hidden space and purchased a box of condoms on Taobao Mall, shyly explaining their use to Mo Jiuya.

Mo Jiuya had some understanding; there were contraceptive medicines available at the medical clinic, but he was worried that frequent use might harm his wife, so he had never considered it.

To his surprise, his wife had such wonderful items available in the Taobao Mall. Did this mean that from now on, he wouldn't have to hold back anymore and could indulge whenever he wanted?

Mo Jiuya opened a condom's packaging, a mischievous smile appearing on his face.

"Ran Ran, I want to try this right now..."

He Zhiran...

She had already been exhausted from the earlier ordeal but, concerned for Mo Jiuya, had informed him about the condoms.

Who would have thought that this hungry wolf would be so impatient...

They spent the night in passionate and tender moments, and the couple slept more soundly than ever before.

The two little ones were very sensible, knowing that their father and mother hadn't played games for a long time. They didn’t cry or fuss all night, sleeping soundly until morning.

In the courtyard, Mrs. He and the women of the Mo family were waiting.

It was unusual for both the adults and the babies to be so quiet. Every day by this time, Mo Jiuya and He Zhiran would have been up, but today there was no sound from them.

Ever since the twins were born, it had become a habit for everyone to visit them first thing in the morning at Mo Jiuya’s courtyard.

It seemed that only by doing so could they start their day with full energy.

In fact, Mo Jiuya and He Zhiran were already awake, but after a long night, they were too exhausted to get up, so they allowed themselves a rare moment of rest.

It wasn’t until Mingzhu woke up crying for breakfast that the couple had no choice but to get up.

Mo Jiuya was used to the family visiting the children early each morning. He opened the door and walked out helplessly, leaving the room to the women.

He Zhiran didn’t need to lift a finger. When the women came in, they would rush to feed the babies, with the two elderly ladies and the sisters-in-law competing to do so. Some would even feel disappointed if they missed out.

With the children taken care of by the women of the household, He Zhiran had nothing to do. After washing up, she continued with her previous tasks.

For example, she would check on the livestock or look at the crops in the fields. Lately, Mo Jiuya had been overseeing the construction of greenhouses, and He Zhiran would occasionally stop by to offer key suggestions.

In the afternoon, as He Zhiran headed toward their courtyard, she saw Meng Huaining riding back on a horse.

Seeing He Zhiran, Meng Huaining dismounted.

"Brother-in-law, aren’t you usually busy at the yamen this time of day? Why are you back so early?"

He Zhiran knew Meng Huaining must have returned for a reason, and since he was usually with Eighth Brother, his absence today stood out.

Meng Huaining knew that Ninth Sister-in-law was in charge of the Mo family and had the right to voice her opinions on matters the men discussed.

"Ninth Sister-in-law, we should head to the elders first. A letter has arrived from the Imperial City."

The mention of a letter from the Imperial City was exactly what He Zhiran and Mo Jiuya were most concerned about. Xiao Bai had been recovering from injuries in the hidden space, and although they were worried about the situation in the Imperial City, they couldn’t ask Xiao Bai to deliver letters while still injured.

Finally, a letter from the Imperial City arrived, but Meng Huaining’s expression suggested the news wasn’t good.

"I’ll go get Ninth Brother first." With most of the Mo brothers up in the mountains, it would take some time to call them back. Eager to learn the contents of the letter, He Zhiran decided to get Mo Jiuya and go to the elders first.

He Zhiran returned to the field where the greenhouses were being built and pulled Mo Jiuya away.

There was no need to look for Mo Qing and Fourth Brother. These two, who had limited mobility, were staying in the main courtyard making bamboo tubes for bombs.

At that moment, the room contained only Mo Qing, Fourth Brother, Mo Jiuya, He Zhiran, and Meng Huaining.

Meng Huaining cautiously glanced at the door before taking out the letter from the Imperial City and handing it to Mo Qing.

"Father-in-law, this is a letter I just received from the Imperial City. The situation is not very optimistic. Please take a look."