Chapter 449 - 440: Pregnancy (4000K, two - s combined)_3
Chu Lingxuan still felt a bit dejected, smilingly said, "Our family’s girl has grown up, Yan’er has begun to draw a line with her father." And to Chen Afu, he smilingly said, "Your father-in-law has returned..."
Marquis Chu laughed heartily, "Lady Lingxuan, quickly have some food and wine prepared, the old man has been wanting to taste your home-cooked dishes for quite some time. The third child is free, and Chen’s official position has not changed, let Xuan’er tell you the details in the evening."
Chen Afu had not heard Marquis Chu’s hearty laugh in a long time, it truly boosted the spirit in joyful occasions.
She too, was exceedingly overjoyed, immediately ordered her staff to bring water for them to wash their faces and hands; she personally led others to prepare food in the small kitchen.
Chu Hanyan and Chen Dabao broke the news to Chu Lingxuan, happily telling him about their mother expecting another child, Chu Lingxuan was overjoyed.
Marquis Chu was also beyond ecstatic, instructing Xiao Mo to quickly bring Chen Afu back, she must not overexert herself.
Chen Afu shook her head at Xiao Mo’s prompting, opting to direct the others while remaining seated, without personally stepping in.
Chen Afu had anticipated Chu Lingxuan’s return these past few days. Consequently, the small kitchen was always prepared with ingredients, and the old Luwei soup was always on hand. Due to time constraints, several easily cookable Luwei dishes were prepared, along with several refreshing appetizers. She also fried a plate of garlic sprouts with double-cooked pork; the garlic sprouts were personally grown by her, having been fertilized with Yan Poop, they were extremely aromatic. Also, several bowls of chicken soup wonton were served, Chu Lingxuan’s absolute favorite.
At the height of this flurry of activity, Chu Huai arrived at the kitchen. He greeted Chen Afu with a fist and palm salute at the door, chuckling as he said, "The master is afraid Madam Chen might be anxious, so he sent me to inform you of the situation. Uncle Chen’s issue is progressing smoothly, but it will take some time for a final resolution. Marquis Chu and the third old master will be keeping an eye on this matter, there’s no need for Madam Chen to be overly concerned. Mr. Chen’s official position remains unchanged, he’s still the Governor of Dingzhou. However, he has been severely reprimanded by His Majesty. His Majesty has also instructed Chen to not only plant ’high-yielding grains’ throughout his jurisdiction in Dingzhou, but also to assist in promoting it in other regions, striving to make up for his previous mistake...His health is excellent, we returned together and he has already gone home."
Chen Shiying was merely being reprimanded, and even had the opportunity to make up for his previous mistake, suggesting that he would still be given room for promotion after he had done well... This was much better than what they had anticipated.
Finally, Chen Afu could place the heavy load she had been carrying in her heart, down.