Chapter 126: From Servant to Long-term Worker

Chapter 126: From Servant to Long-term Worker

These words immediately drew everyone's attention to Qin Xiaoyao's belly.

Hmm... This belly is indeed quite large.

However, it seemed that before the wedding, the daughter-in-law/sister-in-law's belly was already quite big.

Under everyone's gaze, Qin Xiaoyao's round face turned bright red.

She really wanted to scold her younger brother-in-law and tell the child not to talk nonsense.

She... she is still a maiden; she can't reproduce asexually. How could there be a baby in her belly?

But facing the fiery looks from the Liu family, how could Qin Xiaoyao bring herself to speak up?

"Cough—then we'll come here to eat again when there's good news!" Liu smiled warmly, staring at Qin Xiaoyao's belly before looking up at her.

It has been more than three months since the eldest son and his wife got married. If things went smoothly, she might already be pregnant.

Before, she didn't dare think about this, but now...

The eldest son's attitude towards his wife has clearly changed, and they seem to get along well.

Many things will naturally fall into place eventually.

Thinking of this, Liu's smile deepened even more.

Compared to having a grandson or granddaughter, what does coming to Lai Fulu for a meal matter? If the daughter-in-law wants to eat here, let her!

Qin Xiaoyao: —

After taking a walk and returning home, it was already quite late.

Everyone washed up quickly and then went back to their rooms.

Qin Xiaoyao lay on the outer side of the bed as usual, trying to stay close to the edge, not daring to take up too much space.

But this bed was much larger and sturdier than the one she shared with Song Que in the shack in Xiashui Village.

So Song Que told her she could move in a bit more.

Qin Xiaoyao's face turned red, and scenes of her mother-in-law staring at her belly kept replaying in her mind.

Could she really have a child with her handsome husband?

If she could have a child with her handsome husband, wouldn't the child be very beautiful?

Just imagining it made her heart race...

But despite her inner excitement, she only dared to inch inward awkwardly.

Song Que noticed this and frowned slightly.

But he didn't think much of it and simply asked Qin Xiaoyao to continue telling him the story of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms."

Her enthusiasm instantly cooled, and Qin Xiaoyao cleared her throat, starting to tell the story.

At the same time, the Song family trio lay comfortably on their soft beds, smelling the scent of straw and bedding, feeling blissfully content.

From today onwards, they would live here.

Every day, they could sleep on such soft and spacious beds without worrying about wind and rain.

How wonderful...

In Wang Xiaomei's room,

Wang Xiaomei, lying on the bed, felt that everything around her seemed almost unreal.

Could she really live here? For a long time, always...

The next day.

This was the first day after the Song family moved into their new home.

Qin Xiaoyao woke up early as usual.

Who knew that as soon as she stepped out of her room into the courtyard, she heard the sound of washing clothes.

Walking towards the well, Qin Xiaoyao saw Wang Xiaomei.

Seeing a basin full of clothes beside Wang Xiaomei, Qin Xiaoyao realized that the little girl had probably been up for some time.

"Mi—Madam." Wang Xiaomei wiped her sweat and noticed Qin Xiaoyao.

"After I finish these two pieces of clothing, I'll start cooking, Madam, don't worry!" she quickly added.

At this moment, Qin Xiaoyao heard another door opening.

Turning her head, she saw her mother-in-law and younger sister-in-law coming out.

"San Ya—"

"Eldest Sister-in-law—"

The mother and daughter greeted Qin Xiaoyao with a smile.

"Mom, Yun'er! Why didn't you sleep in a bit longer?" Qin Xiaoyao asked with a smile.

"It's a habit. I got up to prepare breakfast," Lady Liu replied with a smile. "After breakfast, it's easier to get on with the day's work."

"I'll help Mom!" Song Yun said with a beaming smile.

In the past, she used to prepare breakfast with her mother and also had to do the laundry.

Right, clothes—

Song Yun immediately looked towards the kitchen entrance.

She noticed that the dirty clothes left on the doorstep last night were gone.

Qin Xiaoyao saw where Song Yun was looking and glanced towards the well.

"My little sister got up even earlier than us and is almost done with the laundry," she said.

Song Yun was surprised and ran over to Qin Xiaoyao.

From where Qin Xiaoyao stood, she could see Wang Xiaomei still washing clothes by the well.

"Sister Xiaomei—" she exclaimed and walked towards Wang Xiaomei together with Qin Xiaoyao.

Wang Xiaomei quickly got up.

"You mustn't! Miss, just call me by my name!" she said nervously.

Last night, she had decided that she would stay with the Song family from now on.

Even if it meant being a servant here, it was better than enduring hardships back at the Wang family.

"Pfft—" Song Yun covered her mouth.

"What 'Miss'? I'm no miss. Sister Xiaomei, please don't make it hard for me. No one in our family treats you as a servant."

A wave of warmth passed through Wang Xiaomei's heart.

Just as she was about to say something about the master-servant distinction, Qin Xiaoyao spoke up.

"Yun'er is right. In three days, regardless of whether your elder brother can come up with the money to redeem you, you won't need to consider yourself a servant in this house."

"In our Song family, we don't do things that way."

Wang Xiaomei looked at Qin Xiaoyao in disbelief.

Qin Xiaoyao smiled. "If your elder brother doesn't manage to gather the money, then stay with the Song family. Consider yourself a long-term worker here. However, I'm afraid I can't pay you much."

"Lady—" Wang Xiaomei almost shed tears.

Qin Xiaoyao stepped forward and patted the girl's shoulder.

"Why cry? When you save enough money, you can come to me to redeem your contract. Of course, it will take at least five years, and the redemption price will be adjusted based on your situation."

"Oh, and if you want to get married, it might have to wait at least three years."

In this era, girls are considered marriageable at fourteen. Although it seems harsh to me, society is what it is, and I can't change it.

Of course, I can't interfere with others, but when it comes to my younger sister-in-law's marriage, I will certainly intervene. She should at least be seventeen.

As for Wang Xiaomei, I've seen how she's been these past two days.

Since she's a familiar face, let's not treat her like a servant.

Firstly, I'm not used to it, and secondly, neither is the family.

As long as I hold her contract, treating her as a long-term worker is fine.

Five years is enough time for her to earn more money and improve our household.

Wang Xiaomei's face turned red.

"Not getting married! I—I'll stay with the Song family! Thank you, Lady!" she said hurriedly.

Qin Xiaoyao smiled.

"Who says a girl won't get married?"

After teasing Wang Xiaomei a bit, she let her continue washing clothes.

Qin Xiaoyao went to fetch water to irrigate the fragrant tree planted yesterday, while Song Yun returned to the kitchen to help Lady Liu prepare breakfast.