The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure-Chapter 1680 - 1674: Misunderstanding

Old Granny Zhang first expressed happiness for the Wu Family and Lady Shen. She knew Lady Wu’s heart, desiring to hold a grandson to comfort the soul of Old Man Wu in the heavens.

Previously, Wu Zhongbao and Lady Shen didn’t get along well, which made Lady Wu anxious. However, she was a considerate person and appreciated Lady Shen’s filial piety, pitying her loneliness, so she never urged them.

Now that Lady Shen is pregnant, it seems Lady Wu is the happiest one about it.

After celebrating for others, Old Granny Zhang couldn’t help but bring up old stories again: "Now that the Wu Family sister is about to hold a grandson, when do you plan to let me hold one?"

Wang Yongzhu chuckled: "Mom, you have so many grandchildren. Haven’t you been holding them for ages?"

Old Granny Zhang glared at her: "Can they compare with one born from you? Less nonsense, hurry up and give me one, be it grandson or granddaughter!"

Wang Yongzhu cheekily went closer: "That’s simple! We can fulfill your request right away!"

Old Granny Zhang looked suspiciously at Wang Yongzhu.

Wang Yongzhu giggled: "If Mom really craves grandchildren, Brother Song and I can just dress up for you. When Brother Song returns, if you want a grandson, let Brother Song play the grandson role; if you want a granddaughter, I’ll happily call you grandma—"

Before she could finish her sentence, Old Granny Zhang smacked her on the back, "Nonsense! No more cheeky talk—"

Old Granny Zhang nearly laughed with anger at her daughter, such a mischievous child!

Getting more unruly by the day!

Even though Wang Yongzhu got smacked, it didn’t really hurt much. No matter how fierce Old Granny Zhang’s words were, she couldn’t bring herself to exert force; the smacks wouldn’t even kill a mosquito. It was just a bluff.

Seeing Old Granny Zhang amused, Wang Yongzhu boldly snuggled up to her, trying to cheer her up.

By the time Song Chongjin returned from the yamen, Wang Yongzhu had managed to smooth things over with Old Granny Zhang. Seeing him come back, the mother and daughter exchanged a glance, recalling the earlier joke about having Song Chongjin play the grandson, and couldn’t help but laugh.

Song Chongjin, although clueless about what the mother and daughter were laughing at, couldn’t resist smiling with them, feeling relaxed.

These past few days, he’s been preoccupied with business affairs, constantly busy. Today, not having to leave the county yamen was considered rare.

Returning home and hearing the joyful laughter made him feel that it was all worth it.

After Song Chongjin came home, not long after, they had dinner. The whole family happily ate dinner together and then returned to their rooms.

Before leaving, Old Granny Zhang gave Wang Yongzhu a suggestive look, indicating she should discuss things well with Song Chongjin that night.

Wang Yongzhu had no choice but to nod, dragging Song Chongjin back to their room.

Once Song Chongjin sat down, and the maids served tea and left, he couldn’t help but ask: "What kind of mystery are you and Mom up to today?"

Wang Yongzhu hesitated for a moment before replying: "Today, Brother Wu brought Sister Shen over. Sister Shen is pregnant now—"

With just one sentence, Song Chongjin understood.

He pulled Wang Yongzhu into his embrace, wrapped his arms around her waist, lowered his head, kissed her hair, and whispered in her ear with a low laugh: "Is it Mom urging us now?"

The warm breath brushed against Wang Yongzhu’s earlobe, causing her body to soften involuntarily. She leaned against Song Chongjin’s chest and whispered: "Mom says to outsiders, we’ve been married for five or six years. It’s just because we live far from Capital City that we’ve enjoyed peace. This time, returning to the Capital City, although they didn’t say it in front of me, even grandmother and aunt couldn’t help but remind Mom that we should also have a child—"

Song Chongjin pondered for a while before speaking: "Do you have any concerns? Don’t worry, I am here for everything. Don’t bottle it up alone!"

Even while saying this, Song Chongjin held Wang Yongzhu in his arms, so she couldn’t see the look on his face, carrying an indescribable apprehension, yet his voice betrayed nothing.

Only his arms tightly encircling Wang Yongzhu’s waist involuntarily increased force.

He wasn’t clueless, and Wang Yongzhu hadn’t intentionally tried to hide or avoid him.

Thus, the unusual things about Wang Yongzhu, being a couple and spending nights together, couldn’t escape his notice.

He vaguely sensed a significant secret in Yongzhu! Reflecting on the time when he doubted Yongzhu, pondering her words often brings chills upon recall.

His fear lies in the possibility that should this secret be exposed, Yongzhu might leave him.

Song Chongjin has always lacked a sense of security, feeling that he can’t hold onto Yongzhu.

After consummating their marriage, his heart settled slightly.

But seeing Yongzhu showing such a troubled expression made Song Chongjin’s heart leap, though tenderly comforting her, he himself felt uncertain.

Seeing Wang Yongzhu silent, Song Chongjin grew anxious, his breathing turned rapid, and he couldn’t resist speaking: "Yongzhu, after thinking about it, we’re still young; now we’re busy, and in a few days, I need to travel far. Really, there’s no time. If it happens, I’d worry about you too; why not wait a bit longer?"

"Besides, I’m not prepared to be a father yet! I’m afraid if we have a child, I won’t be a good father, letting down you and the children. How about waiting a few more years?"

As he reached the end, there was an uncontainable quiver in his voice.

Wang Yongzhu sensed something was off, wanted to lift her head to see Song Chongjin’s expression, but he held her tightly, not letting her raise her head.

Wang Yongzhu guessed that Song Chongjin probably misunderstood something, sighed: "We agreed from the start, after marriage, whatever happens, we would straightforwardly discuss it openly. For what can be discussed, I’d never hide it! Having children is a big deal, requires careful consideration! Moreover, I was just embarrassed to bring it up; where did you get such ideas?"

Wang Yongzhu knew Song Chongjin probably noticed some differences in her long ago, but he pretended not to know, so she pretended he didn’t know too.

Seeing Song Chongjin’s misunderstanding now, she couldn’t sit idly. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Song Chongjin’s force might restrain a typical woman, but who was Wang Yongzhu?

With a burst of strength, she broke free from Song Chongjin’s hold, stood up instantly, twisted her body, and reversed the hold she had on him.

She pressed one leg against Song Chongjin’s leg, rendering him immobile in his chair. Her other hand rested on his shoulder, exerting a force preventing him from standing.

Song Chongjin struggled a bit; he couldn’t withstand Wang Yongzhu’s power. Probably feeling embarrassed about his current state, he tried to turn his head.

Wang Yongzhu used her free hand to pinch Song Chongjin’s chin, turning his face around.

That’s when she saw Song Chongjin’s flustered expression, his eyes red, and her heart softened.