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

The next day.

Although Duanshan Village was not as cold as the northern border in mid-to-late October, there was a lot more frost in the courtyard, and some even froze until the sun came out.

Meng Tong took a nap yesterday evening and woke up earlier than Lu Chuan this morning. Men have indeed been working very hard day and night lately.

After tucking the blanket up for Lu Chuan, Meng Tong put on a ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) and went out. She first washed up briefly in the bathroom before going downstairs and then to the living room.

Sheng Yuanyuan, who had gotten up early and finished cooking, was busy in the kitchen when she turned around and saw Meng Tong walk in.

The little girl put down the bundle of firewood in her hand and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, why don't you sleep a little longer? It's a bit cold. Let me get you a small stove!"

"No, I'm not cold."

The woman waved her hand, casually picked up the firewood from the ground and put it into the stove, asking seemingly unintentionally, "How old is Yuanyuan this year?"

"I'll be fifteen next January."

"That's when she comes of age."

"Mmm." Her face flushed slightly with embarrassment, Sheng Yuanyuan chatted with the woman while washing the vegetables in her hands. These were newly planted in the backyard and still covered in mud.

She twisted the root a few times with her hands and broke it off, then peeled it apart piece by piece.

Hot water was added to the wooden basin on the ground, so the little girl didn't feel cold.

Meng Tong glanced at the well-behaved and sensible girl and a smile of satisfaction appeared on his lips.

The two chatted casually, with Sheng Yuanyuan washing vegetables and helping out, while Meng Tong kneaded dough to make flatbread.

It's still early, so let's have some breakfast: flatbread with vegetable and dumpling soup. It's not only delicious but also warming.

Less than fifteen minutes after she finished working in the kitchen, Lu Yan's soft voice rang out from outside the door, followed by a little girl rushing in.

"Mommy, you're back! Yan'er really wanted to see you last night, but Grandpa and Grandma said you were asleep, so I got up early this morning."

"He'er too, I miss my mother so much!"

Standing at the doorway, the two little ones looked up at the woman, their big, dark eyes filled with anticipation.

Lu Huai and Xiao Song, who were following behind, also came to the kitchen at this moment.

Huffing and puffing, Lu Huai clung to the doorframe and looked at the woman with a seemingly accusing expression, saying, "Mother, I don't miss Huai'er."

"I don't not want to have a child." The woman asked Sheng Yuanyuan to watch the pancakes in the pot, then walked towards the door.

After leading the children to the yard, Meng Tong touched each of them before explaining, "Your mother was discussing things with your father last night! It got a little late, and I didn't want to disturb your sleep, so I came over early this morning to make you something delicious."

The few who listened attentively were quickly appeased, clinging to the woman's legs and repeatedly saying, "Mother, you've worked so hard."

Meng Tong chuckled, feeling a warmth in her heart. She instructed Xiao Song to take them to play in the yard, while the woman returned to the kitchen.

One by one, the others got up, and Lu Chuan followed them into the kitchen.

After taking over the woman's finishing work, Meng Tong went to the living room to rest with a clear conscience.

"Tongtong's cooking skills are getting better and better."

"Mom likes to eat it, I'll make it for you more often in the future."

Women love to hear compliments, and Jiang Zhu looked at him with a smile in her eyes.

Jiang Zhu replied, "That won't do. From now on, let them handle the cooking. You go about your business and don't get tired. If you want to eat something, let Chuan'er cook it for you."

"Yes, from now on, let me and Chuan'er take care of cooking at home! I'll cook for you guys when he's not around."

"I've been researching several medicinal recipes lately, which are not only good for the body but also delicious."

Sheng Bing chewed on a flatbread, took a sip of the dumpling soup, and laughed heartily.

Meng Tong naturally agreed to his request, and she would indeed be quite busy during this period.

After tidying up the kitchen, Lu Chuan entered the living room and naturally sat down next to Meng Tong.

While eating a piece of flatbread, Lu Chuan asked about the recent situation of Jiang Zhu and the others.

He hasn't been back for quite a few days.

"The carriage has been completed. Your grandfather and I personally tested it yesterday evening, and there were no problems at all."

"Once we add some mattresses or something inside, it will be ready to use."

"Thank you for your hard work. I'll bring the mattress over in a bit."

Lu Chuan took a sip of the dumpling soup and replied with a smile.

After chatting for a while longer, and with Meng Tong's consent, Lu Chuan told her about wanting to change her name.

The old man sitting in the main seat was silent for a few seconds before laughing and saying, "Very good, a good name indeed, doesn't it mean carefree?"

The laughter grew louder and louder, and in the end, the old man even took on the task of making the plaque himself.

He didn't even bother to rest, and immediately got up and went for a stroll over to the stables.

He still had some of the best timber left over from making the carriages, and he planned to go over and take a look and select some carefully.

Knowing the old man's impatient nature, Meng Tong quickly got up to stop him.

"Grandpa, I've prepared the wood. I'll go with you to the stables later!"

"Oh~ what kind of wood did Tongtong choose?"

Sheng Tao wasn't angry; instead, a look of curiosity appeared on his face.

Lu Chuan and the others also turned to look over.

"It's top-quality Phoebe zhennan wood."

His eyes flashed with surprise, followed by delight. The old man waved his hand and replied, "This is something that's hard to come by! Wouldn't it be a waste to use it as a plaque?"

"No, it's nothing special that Worry-Free Valley has to offer."

Meng Tong spoke loudly, which made everyone present burst into laughter, but he was also genuinely happy.

After Meng Tong and the others finished their breakfast, Lu Chuan accompanied them to the stables.

As for the children at home, they were taken care of by Sheng Yuanyuan and Sheng Bing.

……

The lumberyard next to the stables was originally a place reserved for storing horse feed. However, since there are fewer horses in the village now, there is less space to store horse feed.

Most of it is good timber that the old man has acquired recently.

While Sheng Tao opened the door, Lu Chuan and Meng Tong walked over a few steps and looked at a luxurious carriage under the stable shed.

It truly lives up to its name as luxurious. Even after traveling to the capital and the northern border, this was the first time Meng Tong had ever seen such a large carriage.

He seems even more imposing than Prince Zhou Yan.

I don't know what kind of wood it is, but it looks very imposing. The carriage even has a roof for sun and rain protection.

Unlike other carriages where the curtain is made of thick cloth, the carriage door was a very beautiful door with a lock in the middle.

"Since you're here, go take a look! You can see my cooking skills."

He walked towards Lu Chuan and Meng Tong with a loud laugh.

Sheng Tao even led the two men to the carriage ahead of him, opened the locked door, and the old man gestured for them to go up and take a look.

Lu Chuan walked over, holding the hand of the woman beside him.

Wow! I don't even have to bend over.