The Reborn Aristocrat's Daughter-Chapter 826 - 790 Family Head’s Decision

Situ Xin waved her hand at Xiao Muli, saying, "No need, there’s no need for any check-ups. You’re not unaware of my abilities; I’m both a Cultivation practitioner and quite skilled in medicine. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t joke around with my and my baby’s health." It was true that since the time Situ Xin went for a prenatal checkup at the hospital after finding out she was expecting triplets, she had not gone for anymore check-ups.

"But..." Xiao Muli was still a bit concerned and wanted to say more.

How could Situ Xin not know what Xiao Muli was thinking, she knew that he regretted suggesting she should come with him to the Xiao Family as soon as he said it. Therefore, without waiting for Xiao Muli to finish, she said, "Oh, no buts. When I say it’s okay, it really is okay. Besides, you know I’ve been feeling stifled at home lately. It’s one thing for me to be bored, but if it affects the baby in my belly, that could be serious."

Xiao Muli knew too well that Situ Xin had indeed been feeling stifled at home lately, so with her saying these words, if he still couldn’t grasp the thoughts in Situ Xin’s mind, his years of love for her would’ve been in vain. "I understand. We won’t go for a check-up then. I will pack some things and then we should rest early. Tomorrow we’ll head back to the Xiao Family Ancestral House, how does that sound?"

Hearing Xiao Muli relent, Situ Xin nodded vigorously with joy, "Yes, yes, that sounds good. I’ll go rest now." After that, Situ Xin went back to her room to sleep. After all, she had nothing to pack. Everything she needed was already in her own space.

When Old Master Situ and others heard that Situ Xin, who was already showing her pregnancy, wanted to go back to the Xiao Family Ancestral House, their first reaction was to disagree, fearing the long journey would be too strenuous for her.

But before they could voice their disagreement, Situ Xin had already started acting coy: "Grandpa, Grandfather, is it because there’s a little baby in my belly that you don’t love your baby anymore?"

"How could that be? Grandpa, our darling baby is what we love the most," Old Master Situ was the first to express his stance.

"Right, even after the baby inside the baby arrives, we still love our baby the most," Old Master Loo also joined in, enjoying his granddaughter’s coy behavior while clarifying his position.

"So, Grandpa, Grandfather, how can you prevent me from doing this and that just because there’s a little baby in my belly? I’m almost growing moldy from staying at home. If I don’t get out and walk around, I’ll surely get prenatal depression," Situ Xin said, which made her mother Loo Yaxin and others twitch their mouths unconsciously, wondering since when did prenatal depression become a thing instead of postpartum depression.

Although they murmured these thoughts in their minds, they didn’t dare to speak out at this moment to burst Situ Xin’s bubble.

"Oh, is that so? Ah, Grandpa didn’t consider everything fully. Well, if baby wants to go, then go. But you must be careful about your health," Old Master Situ also recognized they had indeed stifled Situ Xin too much lately.

Old Master Loo also recalled advice he had sought from doctors previously, which noted that after three months of pregnancy, the fetus stabilizes significantly. He added, "Yes, baby, take this opportunity to have a good heart-lifter. Happy moms give birth to beautiful babies."

As both elders softened their stance, the others who had objections consciously kept their mouths shut since they knew that speaking out against it now would be futile.

The trip to Xiao Family Ancestral House commenced the next day after getting her family’s approval. Situ Xin and Xiao Muli set off, but this trip included more than just the couple. Old Master Xiao, before Situ Xin and Xiao Muli’s departure, joined their journey back to the Xiao Family in the car accompanied by his security guards.

Using his own words, Old Master Xiao mentioned that it’d been a long time since he visited the Xiao Family Old Mansion, and he missed his childhood buddy. This was the perfect chance to hitch a ride with Situ Xin and Xiao Muli and visit.

As soon as Old Master Xiao said this, Xiao Muli kept a stoic face but couldn’t help mumbling in his mind, "What an excuse. All these years, never once did you say you missed the Xiao Family Old Mansion or your childhood buddy. If you’re worried about us, just say it outright. No need for these roundabout excuses."

Fortunately, Xiao Muli was tactful and didn’t directly expose his grandfather’s excuse.

Old Master Xiao, who had been watching his grandson’s reaction, couldn’t help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief in his heart; thankfully, his grandson wasn’t too bad and didn’t directly expose him. This was also why he hadn’t opposed Situ Xin’s earlier suggestion to return to the Xiao Family Ancestral House when she and Xiao Muli spoke about it.

Throughout the journey, as Situ Xin looked through the car window at the scenery outside, the stifled feeling in her heart vanished entirely. Her face also brightened with a radiant smile. This made Xiao Muli, who had been constantly observing Situ Xin’s expressions since the start of their journey, regret his earlier impulsive suggestion to visit the Xiao Family Old Mansion. Now, seeing the genuine joy on Situ Xin’s face, Xiao Muli felt that this trip to the old mansion was, in fact, a good plan.

Perhaps taking Situ Xin out to clear her mind was indeed a good choice.

Along the way, Situ Xin, smelling the air which, though incomparable to that in her own space, made her mood especially good. She seemed very spirited throughout, and even when Xiao Muli suggested she take a nap, she refused.

When they arrived at the Xiao Family Old Mansion, Situ Xin looked very happy, causing Uncle Zhong, the butler of the Xiao Family waiting outside, to be slightly surprised when he saw the new lady of the house. He had been a bit worried when he received a call from Family Head Xiao Muli, saying that the lady would be coming with him to the old mansion today.

The newly appointed lady of the house was currently pregnant, reportedly with triplets. Uncle Zhong didn’t approve of Family Head Xiao Muli’s decision. However, he knew that the family head’s decisions were generally not subject to change. Therefore, he could only pray inwardly for their safe journey.

"Madam, oh be careful, be careful of the baby," Uncle Zhong exclaimed as he saw Situ Xin alight from the car and open the door herself, hurrying forward in case she stumbled.

But Situ Xin, smiling, waved her hand at Uncle Zhong and said, "Uncle Zhong, I’m fine, don’t worry."

"You, to this moment, don’t even look like a pregnant woman, telling Uncle Zhong not to worry. I think if you move a bit more cautiously, Uncle Zhong wouldn’t be worried," Xiao Muli commented as he quickly got out of the car, walked over, and supported Situ Xin’s waist.

After speaking to Situ Xin, Xiao Muli turned to Uncle Zhong, who still had a worried expression on his face, and said, "Uncle Zhong, it’s okay. At home, she’s always like this. But the babies are healthy, and the children in her belly are also very healthy."

"It’s good that the madam is healthy, and it’s good that the little masters in her belly are healthy too. But the madam should still be careful. It would really be terrible if something were to happen. And you, the family head, really, she’s pregnant now, and you still let her travel back and forth," Uncle Zhong couldn’t help but complain.

"Alright, Ah Zhong, you really can’t stop nagging, can you? Xiao Xin was getting bored at home. It’s not easy for her to finally be able to get out and get some air," Old Master Xiao knew his old childhood friend well; once he started nagging, he really couldn’t stop.

Uncle Zhong, hearing Old Master Xiao’s voice, looked over in surprise, and when he saw Old Master Xiao smiling at him, his eyes widened. "How come you are here?" It was no wonder Uncle Zhong was so surprised to see Old Master Xiao. Over the years, Old Master Xiao’s visits to the Xiao Family Old Mansion were so infrequent they could be counted on one hand.

"Hey, what are you talking about? It’s my own home, can’t I come back?" he said, and with a glare at Uncle Zhong, he headed inside with his security guard.

Xiao Muli and Situ Xin exchanged glances, watching how their grandfather conducted himself, and then shook their heads with a smile, following him inside.

The reason Xiao Muli and Situ Xin were returning to the Xiao Family Old Mansion was because, when Situ Xin and Xiao Muli had married, the wedding was held in the Capital City. This had irked some people from the Xiao Family collateral branches, who saw an opportunity to pick at Xiao Muli’s actions, suggesting that since Xiao Muli was the Patriarch Xiao, he should have held his wedding at the old mansion.

Even though Xiao Muli’s wedding hadn’t been held at the Xiao Family Old Mansion for various reasons, after their marriage, it was still necessary to introduce his wife, the lady of the house, to the Xiao family members. This would ensure the entire Xiao family recognized the family’s new lady.

The concerns raised by these collateral branch members of the Xiao Family made some sense, which is why Xiao Muli didn’t immediately dismiss their suggestion. Although he hadn’t initially rejected their ideas, he planned to decline them later.

However, he didn’t expect that it would be his own slip of the tongue that would bring the matter up with Situ Xin.