The whole family is insanely eavesdropping on my thoughts Chapter 584
Chapter 584: The Baby Girl Arrives
As dawn broke, the newlywed couple knelt before Shi Yun, each holding a teacup in their hands.
Wen Ning, blushing shyly, offered the tea with a soft voice, “Father, Mother, please have some tea.”
Lu Zheng Yue glanced at his wife, his ears reddening as he followed suit. “Father, Mother, please drink tea…”
Rong Che beamed with joy. “Good, good, good…” He reached behind him and retrieved a thick red envelope from the tray, handing it to the newlyweds.
Shi Yun, eyes glistening with tears, wiped them away as she took a sip of the tea.
Deng Zhi stepped forward with a tray, presenting a large ring of keys. “Madam has divided the family assets, and this portion belongs to the Second Young Master. From now on, it shall be managed by the Second Young Madam.”
“This includes two estates, two hundred acres of fertile land, a mountain, four shops, a three-entry residence, and the keys to the treasury.” The treasury, already divided, contained a fortune of gold and silver, an immense wealth indeed.
Shi Yun had a natural talent for business, and over the years, her wealth had multiplied. After separating from her husband, she had worked tirelessly to acquire land and property, ensuring a stable future for her children.
Moreover, her children were all capable in their own right, each managing their own businesses. The distribution of wealth now amounted to a considerable fortune.
Wen Ning was startled, her face turning red with anxiety. “Mother, I have just entered the family and know nothing about managing a household. You should keep these for now.”
She had never imagined that on her first day as a daughter-in-law, her mother-in-law would immediately distribute the family assets.
Her own mother had waited over a decade before gaining control of the household finances, and even then, it had caused much conflict with the old madam.
Among esteemed families, control of the household was a significant matter, often fiercely guarded. The more prestigious the family, the more rigid the traditions.
On the eve of her wedding, her mother had even advised her not to fight for household authority. With the Lu family’s promising future, there was no need to worry about amassing wealth.
Yet, here she was, receiving a ring of keys from her mother-in-law without a struggle.
Shi Yun chuckled at Wen Ning’s flustered reaction. “Just take it. The division was settled long ago. If you don’t believe me, ask around. It took us three whole days just to finalize the major portions.”
Wen Ning turned to Lu Zheng Yue for confirmation.
Lu Zheng Yue smiled at her. “Take it. Mother says that after marriage, each couple manages their own finances.”
Shi Yun gently patted Wen Ning’s hand and helped her up. “I was once a daughter-in-law, too. You and Zheng Yue should live your lives peacefully. Our family is not one for rigid customs.”
“What belongs to you should naturally be managed by you.”
Seeing her husband’s nod and her mother-in-law’s sincerity, Wen Ning finally accepted the keys, her heart filled with gratitude and hope for the future.
Next, each family member presented their gifts to the new bride.
Wen Ning had also prepared gifts in advance for her new family members.
Lu Chao Chao clutched her gift with a look of grievance. “We didn’t even get to play pranks on the bridal chamber last night…” she grumbled, her face filled with disappointment.
Lu Zheng Yue shot her an impassive look. “You already did.”
Lu Chao Chao was dumbfounded. “Impossible! I went to bed early last night. I even dreamt of a toothache! Who made trouble?!”
Lu Zheng Yue, dark circles under his eyes, turned his gaze to Wen Ning, who immediately blushed.
“I dreamed of a toothache last night! It wasn’t me!” Lu Chao Chao covered her cheeks.
Across the room, little Shan Shan, sipping milk on a small chair, also covered his mouth.
“Did he have a toothache too?” Lu Chao Chao asked.
A maid attending to Shan Shan replied, “How could that be? Young Master Shan Shan is only ten months old, and he only has three teeth.”
“For some reason, he was laughing all night long. This morning, his cheeks were sore…”
Shan Shan guiltily hid behind his milk bottle, avoiding his sister’s probing gaze.
Sorry, but her wailing last night had been too amusing for him to hold back.
Lu Chao Chao shot him a sharp glare.
That morning, she had only managed to eat some porridge due to her aching teeth.
Three days later, Lu Zheng Yue returned home with Wen Ning.
Just as they arrived, an urgent summons from the palace arrived, calling him in immediately.
With the border unrest growing, Lu Zheng Yue knew he wouldn’t be staying in the capital for long.
Lu Chao Chao had already packed her luggage.
“Mother, I need to go to the Brahma Kingdom.”
“If we leave Shan Shan here, Father and Mother may not be able to control him. I’ll take him along.”
“Shan Shan is ten months old now. With A-Man, Zhu Mo, and Windchaser around, plus the maids, I’ll take good care of my little brother.”
Shi Yun had occasionally overheard Lu Chao Chao’s thoughts and knew that her disciples were still in danger. She did not stop her daughter.
But a mother’s heart ached to see her children leave. Tears welled up in her eyes.
“I wonder if Shan Shan will fuss…” Shi Yun sighed.
“I’ll ask him.”
Lu Chao Chao scurried over to Shan Shan. “Shan Shan, I’m giving you a choice…”
“One, you come with me to the Brahma Kingdom…”
Before she even finished, Shan Shan eagerly raised his chubby arms. “Guh guh guh…” (I choose two.)
“Two, I tie you up and take you to the Brahma Kingdom.”
Shan Shan paused, then silently withdrew his hands behind his back.
“Mother, little brother has no objections.” Lu Chao Chao grinned at Shi Yun.
That night, Lu Zheng Yue returned and began preparing for his journey.
Shi Yun said nothing, but her reddened eyes spoke volumes.
“Mother, North Zhao needs me. The people need me. I cannot indulge in family life when the border is in peril,” Lu Zheng Yue said, his gaze falling on his wife. Leaving for the battlefield only three days after marriage filled him with guilt toward Wen Ning.
But Wen Ning merely smiled. “I have already packed my bags to accompany you.”
Lu Zheng Yue was stunned.
“I know some medicine. I won’t be a burden.”
As a child, Wen Ning had learned medicine from a healer and had often assisted in charity clinics. Her skills were quite refined.
“Mother, don’t try to persuade me. My mind is made up,” she said firmly to Shi Yun.
Lu Chao Chao tilted her head, as if peering through Wen Ning into her future.
Then, she broke into a bright smile.
“Second Sister-in-law, I have a protective talisman for you. Never take it off.”
“Do whatever your heart desires.”
Humming, the little girl skipped out of the hall.
Shi Yun, seeing that her son and daughter-in-law had things to discuss, quietly excused herself.
She caught up to Lu Chao Chao. “Chao Chao, did you see something in A-Ning’s future?”
Lu Chao Chao gave a mysterious smile. “Mother, Second Sister-in-law has her own path. Let her walk it.”
She left behind a talisman to ensure Wen Ning’s safety.
Wen Ning’s fate intertwined with many others.
Her healing skills would bring hope and salvation to countless people.
Beyond that, fate remained ever-changing. It could be calculated, but not fully foreseen.
Shi Yun worriedly escorted her daughter back to her room.
As Lu Chao Chao sensed a dark aura in the courtyard, she silently stepped out.
Standing at the entrance of Shan Shan’s residence, she saw thick black mist swirling outside the door.
Her hair bristled in anger.
That wretched thing—was it consorting with spirits again?!
But to her surprise, one after another, young girls with twin buns on their heads emerged from the mist.
Some were even infants who could not yet walk.
Lu Chao Chao hesitated, her steps slowing.
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