Space Food Storage: Daily Travel

Liu Lu won the third place in the imperial examination and was awarded the position of editor in the Hanlin Academy, which means that he will most likely stay in the capital in the future. He has three months of vacation and can go back to tell his family the good news.

Liu Yuhan and the others were preparing to return to Fu'an City. Huo Dong, Liu Yang, and Huo Nan returned to the military camp after spending half a week in the capital.

Because Liu Yuhan was pregnant, the carriage was moving very slowly. When they returned to Fu'an City a month later, Liu Yuhan was already four months pregnant. Because she was pregnant with twins, her belly was already a little big.

Old Lady Jiang and others rushed from Fulai Village to see her. Liu and Liu Yuhan shared the good news about Liu Yang with them as soon as possible, and Old Lady Jiang and others were very happy.

Doctor Liu also came with A Fei and Xiao Bao.

Liu Yuhan has four personal maids, they are Chunlan, Xiahe, Qiuju and Dongmei. Qiuju and Dongmei are good at martial arts.

Nanny Fu had taken care of the general's wife before, so she had experience in caring for pregnant women. She took good care of Liu Yuhan, which made the Liu family feel more at ease.

After lunch, everyone sat in the main hall and chatted. Ah Fei's little treasure was almost four years old, still as chubby and cute as when he was little. He suddenly walked up to Liu Yuhan and pointed at her belly.

"Aunt, it's my younger brother and sister."

Everyone laughed when they heard it.

"My dear little darling, when they are born, ask them to play with you, okay?"

"Okay. I'll take care of my brothers and sisters."

"Yes, Xiaobao is the best." Liu Yuhan felt that this child was truly well-behaved and sensible. Huo Lian later gave birth to another boy, who was now over a year old and took the surname Huo. Xiaobao was so young, but he was already very good at taking care of his younger brother.

"Grandpa and grandma, I won't go back because Brother Lu is treating me to a banquet."

"Sister Han, just take care of yourself. You've come such a long way. Don't wander around lately."

"Yes, County Magistrate Zhu also said that the county government will make arrangements."

"okay."

"Xiaohan, let's go back first, otherwise it will be too late."

"Girl, have a good rest. If anything happens, send someone to find the master."

"Okay." Liu Yuhan wanted to send them to the mansion gate but was rejected.

"Madam, do you want to go and rest?" Chunlan asked. Chunlan was the oldest and most mature of the four of them. She and Huo Yi had been married last year.

"Okay. Chunlan, you and Huo Yi have been married for almost a year. If you want a child, then have it. Don't worry too much. I have servants around me. Huo Yi is an official, and you have your own house. You don't need to do this."

"Yes, Madam." Chunlan helped Liu Yuhan into the bedroom.

After Liu Yuhan fell asleep, she sat in the compartment and made clothes. She was making a pair of men's clothes. When she thought of Huo Yi, her heart was sweet.

Huo Yi was not good at speaking and was a bit dull. But he was gentle and considerate, and he would give her all the money he had. After listening to his wife's words today, she also made up her mind: when he returned, they would have a child.

Liu Yuhan's belly grew bigger as the months went by. When she was six months old, she couldn't even see her feet when she stood up.

She searched Baidu for information about precautions to take in the late stages of pregnancy. She no longer dared to sit for too long and would take some time every day to walk slowly in the yard. Huo Xi would often accompany her.

Huo Xi is already engaged to Lin Junhui, the nephew of the prefect Huo Jinhai. He is a young, handsome and somewhat active man who currently serves as the Junior Secretary.

His family was simple: his father was a county magistrate, his mother was a businessman, and his sister was married. He was also in charge of the Huo family's militia.

It would be more accurate to say that he fought for it himself rather than saying that Huo Jinhai introduced her to him, as he admired Huo Xi.

In order to test his sincerity, the brothers Huo Dong and Huo Nan tried his martial arts and endurance, and "entered" him well. Lin Junhui did not give up even though his face was bruised and swollen. In the end, even the usually cold Huo Xi was moved.

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After Huo Dong arranged the affairs of the military camp, he took Huo Yi back to the provincial capital without stopping.

His wife was already eight months pregnant. They had been writing letters to each other for the past six months, and he would come home for a couple of days, but how could such a short time be enough to stop him missing her?

Huo Mansion. Evening.

"Madam, I'm back."

"General." Several maids saluted Huo Dong. Chunlan and Huo Yi's eyes met and then looked away.

"Yan Ping, you're back."

"Xia He, ask the kitchen to prepare some food for the general and bring some hot water."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Chunlan, go back with Huo Yi." Liu Yuhan said to Chunlan who was supporting her. The two of them have been married for so long but are still so shy.

"Yes, ma'am."

"All of you, please leave." Huo Dong carefully helped Liu Yuhan sit down. He leaned over and kissed her forehead, then squatted down and gently touched her huge belly. It was so big! He was a little scared. How hard it must have been for her!

"I am your father. I am back. Are you obedient and good?"

"Oh, Yanping, they're moving." Liu Yuhan grabbed Huo Dong's hand and touched her belly. There were indeed two big bulges.

"Did they hear me talking?" Huo Dong was very happy, his face looked as happy as a young boy who had obtained a treasure.

"Yeah. They heard their daddy talking to them, so they're responding."

"Xiao Han, you've worked hard, thank you." Huo Dong put Liu Yuhan's hand in his own.

"Silly. This is our child. It's worth the hard work."

"Look at you, you're all dirty. The hot water is here, go take a shower, and we'll have dinner later."

"Okay. Don't smoke my wife."

Liu Yuhan accompanied Huo Dong to eat some food. She had been getting hungry very quickly recently and had to eat something every hour, but she would control herself to eat less and try to walk more every day. She would now spend a few minutes in the morning and evening doing some exercises to correct the fetal position.

Huo Dong ignored Liu Yuhan's attempts to stop her and helped her bathe and wipe her body. Because of her pregnancy, Liu Yuhan's entire upper body was deformed, and her breasts were swollen and very plump. Huo Dong struggled to help Liu Yuhan put on her homemade loose maternity bra. Huo Dong would be lying if he said he had no feelings at all, but thinking of his woman becoming like this because of pregnancy, he instantly calmed down.

He helped Liu Yuhan lie on the bed on her side, put a pillow under her, and then lay down beside her.

"Yan Ping, you must have been tired from traveling. Why don't you go to the study and sleep? I'm afraid you won't be able to sleep well here."

"What are you talking about, Madam? I'm not tired at all. It's Madam who's tired. I'm heartbroken for you. I came back to serve you. I'll stay until the New Year. Just call me husband if you have anything to say."

"Yeah. Can you stay that long?"

"Of course, I've already written to His Majesty. I rarely take a vacation in all these years. Now that there's no war, His Majesty won't object."

"Well, I'm glad you stayed with me that long."

"Yeah, I'm happy too..."

Liu Yuhan would get up three or four times every night, and Huo Dong would carefully help her to the toilet, wait for her to wash her hands, and then help her to bed. During the day, he would accompany her to eat and walk, and he was very attentive and careful, and he persisted until the day Liu Yuhan gave birth.

Liu and Old Lady Jiang had already moved into the Liu residence before Huo Dong came back. They would go to the Huo residence to see Liu Yuhan every day. They were very pleased to see Huo Dong taking good care of Liu Yuhan and not sleeping in separate rooms.

"Madam, what's wrong? Do you need to go to the bathroom? Be careful, I'll help you." Huo Dong accompanied Liu Yuhan to take a nap, and his mind was still a little confused.

"Yan Ping, I have some pain in my abdomen."

"Ah, Xiaohan, are you okay?" Huo Dong woke up instantly and looked at her anxiously.

"Don't worry, I might be giving birth. Call Aunt Fu over, she knows."

"Okay. Xiaohan, wait for me, I'll be there soon." Huo Dong put on his shoes and ran out without even having time to put on his coat.

After a while, Nanny Fu came with three experienced midwives. She and Xia He and others sent Liu Yuhan to the delivery room that had been prepared. Nanny Fu ordered people to make a thick soup for Liu Yuhan to drink.

Huo Dong rode a fast horse to pick up Doctor Liu. Huo Yi pulled a carriage to pick up Liu and Old Lady Jiang. They had just left not long after seeing that Liu Yuhan was about to take a nap.

When Huo Dong brought Doctor Liu over, Mrs. Liu, Old Lady Jiang, General Huo, Huo Xi and Huo Bei all came to the yard.

Doctor Liu followed Huo Dong into the room with a medicine box.

"Girl, it's okay. Let me check you out." Doctor Liu said as he took the pulse of the sweaty Liu Yuhan. Huo Dong saw that Liu Yuhan's face turned pale as she endured the pain, feeling distressed and helpless. He squatted beside her, holding her hand and wiping the sweat from her forehead.

"How is the mother?" Doctor Liu asked the midwife standing beside him, a little nervous. The midwives had never seen a man from a wealthy family enter the delivery room, especially since he was a general. His aura was very intimidating.

"General, doctor, your wife is only three fingers dilated. She will need another four to five hours to give birth smoothly."

"This is already so painful, and I still have to wait so long." Huo Dong murmured.

"Yan Ping, I'm fine, can you please go out?"

"Grandson-in-law, please go out and wait outside. We will watch over Xiaohan."

"Let's go, listen to the girl." Doctor Liu pulled Huo Dong out of the door.

The people waiting in the courtyard waited from mid-afternoon until dusk, when General Huo had already taken Doctor Liu and the others to dinner. Huo Dong stood motionless at the doorway. His sensitive ears naturally heard Liu Yuhan's suppressed cries of pain.

"Xiao Han, what's wrong with you? I'm here with you. If it hurts, just scream." Liu felt helpless seeing him like this. Even if it hurts, you can't scream out loudly. It's not good to lose your energy. Giving birth requires maintaining your strength.

"Huo Dong, Xiaohan is not that fast. Go sit on the bench in the yard or go eat first."

"Well. Mother-in-law, I'm not hungry. I'll go sit down." How could Huo Dong dare to leave?

Until late at night, the delivery room was filled with candles, and the people in the yard moved to the main room next door to sit down. Huo Dong stood at the door again, motionless.

Liu Yuhan had heard of the pain of childbirth, but she had never imagined it would be this painful! She truly experienced it. The pain, dilated to her fingers, felt like all ten bones breaking simultaneously. She was numb with pain, but only one conviction sustained her: she had to persevere. The baby also wanted to come out. She had to persevere...

"Ah... Yan Ping..."

"Xiao Han!" Huo Dong could no longer endure this torture. He rushed into the room and ran to Liu Yuhan's side. Aunt Fu, who was guarding the door, exclaimed and quickly closed the door. Old Lady Jiang gave him her seat.

Huo Dong was terrified when he heard Liu Yuhan's screams, and he kept praying in his heart. When he entered the room and smelled the bloody smell, he was even more frightened. He trembled and grabbed her hand. With one hand, he helped her to straighten her wet hair on her forehead and touched her pale face and lips.

"Xiao Han, does it hurt? I just want you to be well. We will never have children again."

Liu Yuhan was so painful she couldn't speak. She held Huo Dong's hand tightly. Huo Dong let her hold on, he lowered his head and tears silently dripped onto her hand...

"Madam, we can see the head. Please take a deep breath and push hard." The general came in and the midwife was under great pressure.

"what…"

"Wa wa..." The loud baby sound was heard as the midwife moved.

"Madam, there is one more. Take a deep breath and push harder."

"Xiao Han, it will be over soon, don't fall asleep!" Liu patted Liu Yuhan's arm.

"Xiao Han, Xiao Han, our baby is born, you are so awesome." Huo Dong touched Liu Yuhan's face.

"Oh. There's another one..."

Liu Yuhan started to exert force again...

"Congratulations, General and Madam General, on the birth of your little boy and little girl."

"reward."

The midwife helped Liu Yuhan pack up and took the baby out. Huo Dong personally helped the comatose Liu Yuhan change her soaked clothes, wrapped her in a clean blanket, and carried her back to the room.

He was worried and called Doctor Liu to come and take a look.

"It's okay. She fell asleep due to exhaustion. You have to take good care of her tonight."

"it is good."

General Huo was very happy. He finally became a great grandfather. He told the housekeeper to wait until dawn to reward everyone in the mansion.