Wow, this rough-around-the-edges pregnant wife is something else, she's incredibly ruthless!

The kitchen was bustling with activity, filled with the sizzling sound of oil in the pan and the bubbling of clay pots.

The air was filled with an enchanting fragrance.

Outside, after changing into clean clothes, Jiang Zhu and Sheng Jin took Lu Huai, the little guy, to play in the yard.

The newly made Luban lock was placed in Lu Huai's hands, and after a couple of glances, he opened it directly with his chubby little hands.

Sheng Tao was delighted and praised him for being promising and intelligent.

Time passed in a lively and peaceful atmosphere. As dusk fell, the sun set behind the horizon, and the afterglow of the sunset shone on the courtyard as if sprinkled with a layer of golden fluorescent powder.

The chubby Bai Ye lay on the stone slab in the courtyard, pretending to sleep.

Several steaming dishes were served one after another in the bright living room. Lu He and Lu Yan actively served the bowls and chopsticks, while Sheng Yuanyuan went to call people.

After chopping up the last piece of braised eggplant and mixing it with chili peppers, Meng Tong boiled a kettle of water on the stove before heading straight to the living room.

There were eight dishes in total tonight, including meat, eggs, and fish. Even without Lu Chuan's help, Meng Tong managed to take charge of the cooking.

After placing the eggplant on the table, Meng Tong looked at Sheng Tao and the others who had just entered.

The woman pulled over a chair and gestured, "Grandpa, please sit down. Try my cooking tonight."

"Haha, Tongtong will definitely make the most delicious one."

With an inexplicable trust in his tone, Sheng Tao sat down in the chair that Meng Tong had pulled out, next to Sheng Bing, Sheng Jin, and others.

"Hurry up and make it. You've been busy all night. Eat more later."

"Okay, Mother, try this fish first."

Sitting down next to Jiang Zhu, Meng Tong ladled out a bowl of milky white fish soup for her.

Lu Huai, who was standing to the side, was making a racket, and Meng Tong served him a bowl as well.

The fish soup was delicious, and the combination with fresh mushrooms created a unique flavor. Jiang Zhu finished the entire bowl in one go, then glanced at her fourth daughter-in-law, whose eyes were full of anticipation, and said, "It's very delicious. Tongtong, you've worked hard. You should eat too!"

"Eat quickly, eat quickly, Tongtong, you've worked hard tonight."

"Yes! If Chuan'er were here, he would be heartbroken."

Sheng Bing made a joke, but kept picking up food with his chopsticks.

Xiao Song sat next to Sheng Bing. The little guy was introverted and quiet. The man didn't say much, but he would unconsciously add food to the little guy's bowl whenever he could reach it.

"Eat more, you're as skinny as a monkey."

"...Okay, thank you, Fourth Grandfather."

With bright, sparkling eyes, Xiaosong looked at Shengbing, her cheeks flushed.

Meng Tong spent the entire meal praising others; as someone with distant family ties, she cherished this wonderful experience.

……

After the meal, Sheng Bing and Sheng Jin didn't let her get involved in the cleaning and tidying up afterwards.

Sheng Tao also told his two sons to wash the dishes and clean the kitchen. As the younger generation, Meng Tong didn't say anything more and could only smile awkwardly and lead her two sisters and Lu Huai back into the house.

"Mother, I want to sleep with you tonight."

"Sure! He'er, come along too. We'll all sleep together tonight."

"Yay! Mommy, you'll have Yan'er to protect you tonight. Don't be afraid. Even if Daddy isn't home, you'll still have your sister and me."

"Yes, He'er will protect Mother."

So that was why he wanted to sleep with her. Meng Tong couldn't tell whether he was touched or happy. A thin layer of mist welled up in the woman's eyes.

Without thinking, Meng Tong bent down and kissed the little one's forehead. She then gently rubbed the two sisters' chubby little faces and said softly, "Go lie down on the bed and warm up first. Mommy will come over in a little while."

"Okay~, my sister and I will go warm up the bed first."

Lu He and Lu Yan ran happily towards Meng Tong and Lu Chuan's big bed.

But little Lu Huai wasn't happy about it. He was blowing bubbles of displeasure, and the bamboo bed beneath him suddenly lifted into the air.

He got angry, and the consequences were severe.

The bamboo bed flew uncontrollably toward the outside, but Meng Tong was quick enough to grab the edge of the bed.

"Oh dear! Is Huai'er angry with her mother?"

"puff."

He continued blowing bubbles, glancing at the woman's reaction every now and then.

Seeing that Meng Tong was just smiling at him, the little guy's heart was suddenly filled with a burning desire.

"Waaaaah."

All bark and no bite, Lu Huai began to vent his emotions by crying.

Meng Tong found it amusing, then bent down and reached out to lift the little guy out of the bamboo bed.

She was wearing clean, cool silk pajamas, and her thick, black hair was loosely draped behind her head.

The light shining through the roof illuminated the woman's lowered eyes, which were filled with tenderness and love.

Carrying Lu Huai towards the bed, Lu He and Lu Yan, with only their two little heads peeking out, couldn't help but giggle.

When the younger brother is unhappy, the older sister is happy.

She covered her mouth to stifle a laugh, and only after the woman sat down on the side of the bed did Lu He get up and pull the blanket away.

"Mommy, come in quickly! My sister and I are all warm now!"

"Hmm, let the younger brother sleep inside! Otherwise, I'm afraid he might fall out at night."

"it is good."

Lu He and Lu Yan jumped out of bed and gave Lu Huaiteng a seat.

The little guy was so happy he was kicking his legs, but the final result seemed to be different from what he expected.

Lying in a corner where no one paid attention, Lu Huai could only see his second sister's back; his soft and fragrant mother had already been occupied by his two older sisters.

Ugh! How annoying.

Of course, there were others even angrier than him.

In the spacious, warm bed in town, Lu Chuan, all alone, could only toss and turn in the darkness, his mind filled with thoughts of his sweet, soft wife at home.

Looks like he needs to speed things up, otherwise when will he ever be able to sleep with his wife in his arms!

……

A cool breeze blew across the land without anyone noticing, and the once lush green mountains were now covered with a thin layer of white frost.

The howling wind of the night blew away the dry, sultry heat, and Meng Tong couldn't help but shiver as soon as she got out of bed.

"Ugh, Mommy, I'm so cold!"

"Hmm, the weather has changed." The woman tucked Lu Yan's small hands, which were wrapped around her waist, into the blanket and took a piece of clothing from one side and wrapped it around herself.

I got out of bed, put on my shoes, and went to open the door. There was a layer of white frost on the floor.

It's already the end of October, and the weather is quite changeable. Yesterday it was sunny and bright, but today the temperature has plummeted.

Thinking that it had been almost ten days since he last went to town, Meng Tong closed the doors and windows and came to the bedside.

Today I'll take a few sisters to see Luchuan, and we also need to put the cotton planting project on the agenda as soon as possible.

This winter should be similar to last year; a thick layer of frost covered the ground at the end of October, and it will probably snow in about twenty days.

After dressing the three children in thick clothes, Meng Tong also found herself a traditional Chinese dress and put on a less thick cloak.

After a quick wash and breakfast, Meng Tong said goodbye to Sheng Tao and the others and headed straight to town.

The weather was a bit cold, and the new carriage wasn't ready yet, so Meng Tong rode in the old carriage again.

Thick mattresses and blankets were laid inside, and the old carriage curtains were replaced with thick, non-breathable ones. It was surprisingly warm inside.