Chen Xiaobei's excitement grew as he thought about this.
Then he wouldn't have to go to Wannian City.
"Brother Yang Zhi, I have something to discuss with you. It's about that girl who was helping Hong Yu cook earlier, Feng Xiaoyue."
"Ah, you mean Miss Xiaoyue? I know her. She has a restaurant in Xiao Family Town!"
"Yes, that's her. She happens to be going to Wannian City too. Why don't you travel together? Someone can look after her on the way. It's not safe for a girl to go to Wannian City alone."
Hearing him, Yang Zhi couldn't help but laugh, pointing at Chen Xiaobei. "Brother Xiaobei, you're quite something. I didn't expect this from you."
Chen Xiaobei sighed. "Brother Yang Zhi, you're thinking too much. It's not what you think. Hong Yu mentioned it to me just now. She said it's not safe for her to go alone and insisted I accompany her. As you can see, I have so much to do at home."
Yang Zhi listened and his face filled with envy. "Brother Xiaobei, you should be content with a wife like that. Who else has a wife who'd be happy for her husband to take more concubines?"
Chen Xiaobei spread his hands helplessly. "Brother Yang Zhi, just tell me if it's a yes or a no?"
Yang Zhi looked at him and chuckled. "Whether it's a yes or a no, it's not up to you to decide. I have to ask Miss Hong Yu. If Miss Hong Yu says yes, then it can be arranged. If she says no, it definitely won't happen."
Meanwhile, in the courtyard, Qiuju and a few others were gathered around Cui Hongyu, starting to gossip. "Hong Yu, you need to keep a close eye on that Xiaoyue. I think she's like a seductive little vixen. Don't let her steal Brother Xiaobei from you."
Upon hearing this, Cui Hongyu laughed heartily. "Don't worry, Brother Xiaobei won't run away. In fact, I hope Brother Xiaobei can win this Xiaoyue over."
The women present were stunned. They looked at each other.
Cuihua lowered her voice and asked timidly, "Hong Yu, could it be that you're like me, blooming but not bearing fruit?" Sudancai.com
Cui Hongyu looked at Cuihua with sympathy. Then, she shyly touched her stomach. "Not at all. I'm pregnant."
A gasp of surprise erupted from the crowd. Qiuju eagerly pressed her ear to Cui Hongyu's belly. "Quick, let me listen."
Cui Hongyu playfully pushed Qiuju's head.
"Okay, okay, you're so impatient. It's only been a few days, and there's no movement yet."
"Oh, and don't tell Brother Xiaobei. He doesn't know yet."
The women were dumbfounded. "That's not right. Logically, he should be happy if you're carrying his child. Why wouldn't you tell him?"
"I'm not that delicate. I know my own body. I'm worried that if Brother Xiaobei finds out, he won't let me do anything and will just have me rest at home every day. I'd die of boredom."
The crowd marveled again. "Hong Yu, you truly have a big heart."
Cui Hongyu looked at them. "I'm a doctor. I understand my own body."
"Oh, you really do. Not only are you spreading his lineage, but you're also arranging for him to take a second and third wife. Hong Yu, you're so open-minded."
Cui Hongyu's face showed a hint of pride. "I'm just thinking that Brother Xiaobei should marry more wives and have more children. Besides, I'm pregnant, so I can't attend to Brother Xiaobei for over a year. If a man is busy outside, it's not good to have no women to attend to him at home."
"That's right, that's right. A man's bed shouldn't be empty of women. If you don't let him touch you, he'll find other women," a middle-aged woman couldn't help but interject.
The crowd burst into laughter again.
However, Cui Hongyu could clearly sense a flicker of unease on the face of Qiuju, Li Dong's widow, when this topic came up. She suddenly realized that it wasn't appropriate to talk about this, given that Qiuju's husband was gone. With that thought, she quickly changed the subject.
"Alright, alright, everyone, let's get back to work."
"We have dinner tonight, and we need to prepare."
The middle-aged woman also quickly came to her senses and chimed in, "Yes, are we stewing winter melon tonight?"
Hearing this, Cui Hongyu frowned. The winter melon was sent by Feng Xiaoyue, and she had nothing else besides the winter melon.
Suddenly, she had an idea. Didn't they also grow a lot of cabbage?
With that thought, she quickly left the courtyard.
Seeing her come out, Yang Zhi quickly waved goodbye to Chen Xiaobei.
Cui Hongyu looked at them apologetically. "Brother Yang Zhi, please excuse me for a moment."
She then turned to Chen Xiaobei. "Brother Xiaobei, how are the cabbages in the field growing? Do we have vegetables for tonight?"
Hearing this, Chen Xiaobei's mind also stirred. He hadn't had a chance to check the fields yet.
"They might not be ready yet. Let's go take a look."
Cui Hongyu gave her instructions and then followed Chen Xiaobei out of the village and straight towards the vegetable patch.
As they walked, Chen Xiaobei said, "Hong Yu, isn't it a coincidence? Brother Yang Zhi is returning to Da Tuo Kingdom, and he'll be passing through Wannian City. I just told him to escort Miss Xiaoyue there."
Cui Hongyu shook her head repeatedly. "No, no. Husband, you need to think clearly. They are martial arts practitioners. It won't be convenient for them to handle matters in Wannian City."
"You're so familiar with the Liu family. If anything happens, you can approach them for help, can't you?"
"And what about Xiaoyue? When she goes, what will happen when Yang Zhi returns? So, you still have to go."
Hearing this, Chen Xiaobei understood. Cui Hongyu was trying in every way to make him go to Wannian City.
"Hong Yu, I understand your intentions, but Huang Ying just got married a few days ago. If I go out again to do this, people will point fingers at me."
"What's the big deal? Why don't you let Sister Huang Ying go with you?"
I... Chen Xiaobei was speechless. What kind of wife had he married?
"Hong Yu, I know you want me to marry more wives, but we can't just..."
Cui Hongyu's smile faded, and she looked at him seriously. "Brother Xiaobei, I'm a doctor. You have to listen to me. I'm doing this for your own good."
"Are you saying I'm sick?" Xiaobei was utterly speechless. However, Cui Hongyu didn't answer and immediately changed the subject.
"I think you still need to help me think of a solution. Stewing winter melon and cabbage all the time won't last the entire winter."
Chen Xiaobei shook his head at this. He remembered his childhood. In winter, it was always the same few dishes: winter melon, radish, and cabbage. Yes, and some vermicelli. If their family had a good meal, they might add a little pork.
But pork was also expensive.
"Brother Xiaobei, what do you think about buying some supplies transported from the mountains from Steward Liu? Can he give us a discount?"