The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 116: Good news and future worries

Throughout Taoyuan Villa, affairs proceeded smoothly, and the various stewards welcomed their monthly reports. After all the stewards had presented a summary of the Villa's revenue, Ji Yun, Gu Yichen, and Ji Junche were all very satisfied. While the cultivation of grain, medicinal herbs, rabbits, pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, and geese required considerable time, significant progress had been made in other areas. The mushroom industry, in particular, had yielded unexpected returns. With the approach of winter, fresh vegetables were becoming scarce, and the demand for mushrooms soared. Lingnan residents particularly enjoyed adding mushrooms to their winter hot pot, especially chicken soup hot pot, which was incredibly delicious.

Many of the fish and shrimp in the pond have matured. Lu Ling'er quickly reminded everyone to seize the opportunity to catch the fish, shrimp and crabs in the pond and make them into dried goods. As for root plants such as lotus roots, water chestnuts and water caltrops, they can continue to grow in the mud.

Lu Ling'er also designed a set of blueprints for a greenhouse and gave them to Steward Ji. She suggested using oil paper and bamboo poles to build the shed, and then laying a thick layer of dry straw under the roots of the crops to keep them warm. Lu Ling'er also devised a heating method using a charcoal stove and wooden planks: The outer perimeter of the greenhouse would be completely enclosed with flat wooden planks supported by bamboo poles, effectively blocking out the cold wind while maintaining a comfortable temperature inside.

After all the stewards had finished their reports and left, Steward Ji still stood there quietly, not moving for a long time. He had an embarrassed look on his face, as if he had something important to say but didn't know how to start.

Seeing this, Ji Yun, Gu Yichen, and Ji Junche couldn't help but ask curiously, "Butler Ji, what else is going on?"

"What's wrong, Uncle Zhong?" Ji Yun asked with a frown.

"Master, I have something extremely important to report, especially to remind the Third Young Master." Butler Ji's tone was a little uneasy.

"What's the matter? Uncle Zhong, just tell me." Gu Yichen became curious when he saw the serious expression on Butler Ji's face.

"It's like this, Third Young Master. My wife has noticed that Third Young Master's wife's recent reactions are very unusual. She suspects that she might be pregnant." Butler Ji said somewhat embarrassedly.

When Gu Yichen heard this, his mind went blank. He stood there in a daze, as if under a spell, as if time had stopped. His eyes were empty and confused, as if he was trying to digest this sudden news.

"Haha, is this true?" Ji Yun was the first to react, a look of ecstasy on his face. He stared at Butler Ji with wide eyes in disbelief, his voice trembling with excitement. He was actually going to be a grandfather! For him, this news was like a flash of lightning across the night sky, bringing endless surprise and anticipation.

Ji Junche, standing by, beamed with joy and gave his third brother a congratulatory gesture, but his eyes betrayed an indescribable complexity. He sincerely wished his third brother well, but at the same time, he couldn't help but recall his own past experiences, feeling a surge of emotion. Gu Yichen only then came to his senses, his heart filled with an inexplicable surge of excitement and happiness, but also a sense of bewilderment. He was actually going to be a father? The feeling, unprecedented in his experience, left him momentarily bewildered. The joy in his arms threatened to overflow, but with it came a deep sense of responsibility. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes firm and resolute. He understood that from this moment on, he would shoulder greater responsibilities and obligations. He had to protect his wife and children and create a warm, safe home for them. At the same time, he had to continue working hard to become a qualified husband and father.

"Haha, Yichen, what are you still standing there for? Go check on my daughter-in-law! She's precious right now, don't let her get tired!" Although Ji Yun scolded him, his tone was full of concern and pride. He was thrilled at the thought of his son becoming a father and himself holding a grandson. Before he could finish his words, he hurried off, intending to tell Gu Yazhu the great news and ask her to help take care of his daughter-in-law.

Gu Yichen finally came to his senses, realizing this wasn't a dream, but a real event. His heartbeat intensified, and an indescribable joy surged within him. Without further ado, he immediately turned and sprinted toward his courtyard. His steps were light, as if he were flying. Each step was filled with anticipation for the future and a deep love for Ling'er.

Gu Yichen's mind kept echoing with Steward Ji's words, "The Third Young Master's wife is pregnant." These words were like the sound of nature, filling his heart with excitement. He had never imagined this moment would be so wonderful, that he would become a father, with a child of his own. The feeling was both unfamiliar and intoxicating.

Gu Yichen decided to take good care of Ling'er, allowing her to rest and recuperate. He began preparing various nourishing supplements and personally cooked nutritious dishes for her every day. He also took walks with her and chatted with her to cheer her up. As the days passed, Ling'er's belly gradually grew, and Gu Yichen's heart grew more fulfilled.

However, as time went by, Ji Junche still couldn't let it go. He kept unconsciously recalling the past, especially the time he spent with his third brother. Those beautiful memories flooded back to his heart like a tide, making him feel extremely painful and lost.

He often thought of his third brother's happy smile, and a wave of envy welled up in his heart. He had thought he wouldn't care about it, after all, he had long been accustomed to loneliness and solitude. But now, seeing the happiness of his third brother's family, he realized that deep down he actually longed for true warmth.

Ji Junche sighed silently. He knew that he couldn't change the current situation. He could only continue to pretend that nothing had happened and hide the pain in his heart.

At the same time, when he thought of his third brother, his heart was filled with worry. He knew that if his third brother ever regained his memory as the crown prince, he would definitely return to the capital to shoulder his responsibilities. At that time, he would no longer be the carefree young man, but the crown prince of the Eastern Palace, shouldering a heavy responsibility.

As for the third sister-in-law, where will she go? How can the daughter of a hunter become the future crown princess? This will undoubtedly become a huge problem. Can the love between them withstand such a test? Ji Junche dare not imagine. In this complex emotional vortex, Ji Junche felt extremely confused and helpless. He didn't know what he should do to get out of this predicament, nor did he know what awaited him in the future. He only hoped that time would give him answers and let him find his own path. He sighed softly, his heart filled with complicated emotions: the third brother would never let go of the third sister-in-law easily, not to mention now that they had a child.

If that day ever came, Third Brother would probably be forced into a situation where he had no choice. And would Third Sister-in-law be willing to follow him back to the ever-changing center of power? While this good news brought a brief moment of joy, it also foreshadowed a more complicated situation in the future. Ji Junche shook his head, silently praying in his heart that Third Brother could find a way out and not be trapped in this vortex of emotions and fate.

Ji Junche didn't know how to face the future. His heart was filled with confusion and helplessness, as if he were trapped in a huge mystery with no answers. His mood was like a vast ocean, sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent. He longed to find a direction, but felt lost and helpless. He hoped that time would give him answers and allow him to find his own path.