Chapter 146: Does She Want To or Not?

Zhu Xiuxiu was left speechless by the reprimand, her face flushed as she explained in a low voice, "Mom! I was just teasing our Suisui, that’s all! I’ve noticed that Eldest Sister-in-law looks quite exhausted these days. Don’t you think she might be pregnant?"

At these words, Old Matriarch Ji’s eyelids fluttered.

Xiaosuisui clapped her hands at the side. "She is, she is, my aunt is pregnant."

Old Matriarch Ji planted a kiss on Xiaosuisui’s cheek.

"We’re almost to Yang City. We’ll celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival here. Write to Third Brother and ask him to come and celebrate with us."

When she said this, Old Matriarch Ji cast a glance at Zhu Xiuxiu’s belly.

"If your eldest sister-in-law is pregnant, you need to put in some effort too. Once I get hold of Third Brother this time, I don’t intend to let him go. Both of you, work hard for me!"

Zhu Xiuxiu: Did I just dig a hole for myself?

"No, Mom! If you’re going to pressure someone, it should be Second Sister-in-law! Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law are right here with you! Besides, if you’re going by turns, it should be their turn next. Why skip over them and pick on me?"

Freaking hell, Third Brother Ji, that wimp! When we got married, I wasn’t scared, but he was. After a jar of wine, he fell fast asleep. The next day, he had me sent away. Two or three years have passed; it wouldn’t be possible for us to... you know, do *that*, right?

Zhu Xiuxiu grumbled inwardly.

"Enough. I know the situation with the second couple perfectly well. I’m not worried about them. It’ll be a blessing if Second Son’s head isn’t eventually chopped off by Xing’Er, let alone expecting her to bear me grandchildren with him!"

Zhu Xiuxiu: "...You really have Second Sister-in-law and Second Brother figured out!"

Old Matriarch Ji shot her a look. "As if I don’t know you just as well!"

Zhu Xiuxiu touched her nose and rode off on her horse.

As Zhu Xiuxiu departed, Wang Dongxue arrived.

She looked at Old Matriarch Ji with some embarrassment.

Seeing her extremely pale face, Old Matriarch Ji asked, "What’s the matter, Eldest Daughter-in-law? You look so pale."

"Mother! I... I’m feeling a little unwell and don’t want to ride my horse anymore. Could I ride in your carriage for a while?"

"Why not! Come on up! You child, why didn’t you say something earlier if you weren’t feeling well?"

Old Matriarch Ji helped her into the carriage, then asked, "Why didn’t you go to Eldest Son’s carriage? He’s also riding in one!"

Although Ji Youyuan’s leg had healed, he claimed to be accustomed to the wheelchair and so continued to use it. His daily travel arrangements were no different from before.

Upon hearing her mother-in-law’s inquiry, Wang Dongxue’s face involuntarily flushed.

Ever since my husband’s leg got better, he’s been sticking to me like glue. He can control himself when we’re around others, but once we’re alone... I was too tired to pay him any mind last night, so he’s been sulking ever since! Besides, if I dismounted to sit in the same carriage with him, wouldn’t that just be letting him do as he pleased...?

Thinking of this, her face turned even redder.

Old Matriarch Ji saw Wang Dongxue’s incredibly red face and paused, startled.

Could there be something going on between my eldest son and his wife?

With this in mind, Old Matriarch Ji got an idea.

"My dear, do you need to relieve yourself?"

Xiaosuisui, who was sitting in her grandmother’s lap playing with her fingers, was inexplicably asked this question. She instinctively shook her head.

"No!"

Old Matriarch Ji looked at her, smiling slyly. "Yes! You do!"

Xiaosuisui: So, do I want to or not?

Old Matriarch Ji halted the carriage, then had Zhu Xiuxiu take her precious Xiaosuisui to find a place to relieve herself.

Then she had Ji Youran come over to take Wang Dongxue’s pulse.

Wang Dongxue looked touched.

"Mother! I’m fine. I’m probably just tired from the journey. Once we reach Yang City and I rest a bit, I’ll be alright."

Old Matriarch Ji shook her head. "Listen to me. Let your second brother-in-law check your pulse. Believe me, with my experience, you can’t take your current condition lightly."