Quick Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder is Very Leisurely

Yu Nuan was overjoyed to receive Madam Li's letter.

As soon as Zhou Yu'an got home, Yu Nuan immediately shared the news with him.

"Yu'an, my parents are coming to the capital."

"My parents-in-law are coming to Beijing. When will they arrive?"

It was Yu Nuan's first pregnancy, and they both felt at ease if their elders were around.

"I don't know. My father has to settle all the family business matters and sell the shops before he can come. But he will definitely be able to arrive in the capital before I give birth."

"Hmm?" Zhou Yu'an looked at Yu Nuan with a puzzled expression. What did he mean by that? Did his parents-in-law want to settle down in the capital?

"Just like you think, my parents are coming to the capital to be with me, so I can see them more often. Okay, tomorrow, take some time to inquire about which courtyard houses are for sale. Once you buy one, my parents can move in right away when they arrive."

"Okay, I'll go take a look tomorrow."

Zhou Yu'an was also very happy that his parents-in-law could come.

Before leaving, Master Li visited the Zhou family.

When Zhou's father heard that Master Li was going to move his entire family, he was shocked but also admired Master Li's courage, as he was giving up the business that his ancestors had worked so hard for.

"Father-in-law, I'll trouble you to take good care of the children while you're in the capital this time."

Zhou's parents also missed Zhou Yu'an, but they couldn't leave because of their large family.

"Don't worry! It's what I should do."

As Yu Nuan waited with anticipation, Master Li and his entourage finally arrived in the capital.

Even though it had only been a few months since they last met, Yu Nuan felt like a long time had passed.

Yu Nuan cried while hugging Madam Li, looking very aggrieved, which was heartbreaking.

"Okay, okay, stop crying. You're going to be a mother soon, why are you still crying so much?"

Madam Li smiled and gently patted Yu Nuan's back to soothe her emotions.

Yu Nuan also felt that her emotions had been somewhat inexplicable since she became pregnant.

Seeing that Yu Nuan was pregnant, Madam Li and Master Li did not leave for the time being. With the two elders there, Zhou Yu'an could work in peace.

Otherwise, with only Yu Nuan at home, Zhou Yu'an was always worried that Yu Nuan would bump into this or fall down that.

Although there were few servants at home, Zhou Yu'an's worries were somewhat unnecessary. However, in Zhou Yu'an's mind, these people were not close to him, so he could not trust them.

As the leaves fall, Yu Nuan's child is about to be born.

Every night, Zhou Yu'an looked at Yu Nuan's belly and dared not sleep peacefully, always worried that something might have happened to Yu Nuan that he had not seen.

Yu Nuan felt a pang of heartache seeing Zhou Yu'an growing thinner and thinner. She kept comforting him, telling him not to worry so much, and that she and the baby would be safe. Zhou Yu'an said he believed Yu Nuan, but he still couldn't sleep well at night.

The Emperor was in an exceptionally good mood at the morning court session.

"Zhou Aiqing".

"Your humble servant is here." Zhou Yu'an stepped out from the crowd.

The Emperor laughed heartily and said, "Minister Zhou, your wife has rendered great service to our dynasty."

Zhou Yu'an didn't quite understand what the Emperor meant; why would he suddenly bring up Yu Nuan?

People in the court were whispering among themselves, speculating about who Zhou Yu'an's wife was and how she had gained favor with the emperor.

Then, the Emperor's words cleared up everyone's doubts.

“My dear ministers, do you still remember the news that was presented to us last year that someone had grown high-yield rice?”

After the Emperor said that, everyone remembered it.

The prime minister stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, is it true that the rice yield has doubled, as reported?"

"The Prime Minister is indeed wise. It is true. News just came that the rice yield from that batch of seeds has indeed doubled compared to before."

Upon hearing the emperor's confirmation, the officials in the court immediately became excited.

If these rice varieties are promoted to all rice-growing areas across the country, the national treasury will be full and the lives of the people will improve in just a few years.

Yu Nuan was not an official in the court, so the emperor could not promote her or grant her a title. Therefore, the emperor thought for a long time about how to reward Yu Nuan.

In the end, Yu Nuan was granted the title of County Princess, without a fief, but with the salary of a County Princess.

Yu Nuan was very surprised to receive the imperial decree. She never expected that the emperor would still reward her after so long.

Master Li and his wife were so excited they could hardly speak. They never expected to touch an imperial edict in their old age; it was the highest honor. Master Li wanted to record this event in the family genealogy so that future generations could admire it.

After the news of Yu Nuan being granted the title of county princess spread, all the ladies who had previously looked down on her immediately changed their attitudes and sent her invitations.

Yu Nuan declined all the invitations, citing her pregnancy and inconvenience in traveling.

After hearing the news that Yu Nuan had been granted the title of county princess, Li Kexin also felt that Yu Nuan deserved this honor.

I'll find time to visit your residence and congratulate Yu Nuan. Yu Nuan's attitude towards Li Kexin is to maintain a distant yet respectful relationship.

That day, Yu Nuan received a rather special invitation.

It was the birthday banquet of the old lady of the Duke of Zheng. According to Yu Nuan, this old lady of the Duke had been on the battlefield when she was young and made indelible contributions to the court.

Yu Nuan respected women like this, so she agreed to attend the banquet without hesitation.

Perhaps the host family also considered Yu Nuan's current special circumstances, so the invitation also included Madam Li to come with Yu Nuan.

This was Madam Li's first time attending such a banquet, and the guests were all of high status. She was a little nervous, but she also knew that it was her daughter's first time as well, so she pretended to be very calm and encouraged her daughter.

When Yu Nuan arrived, the Duchess personally went out to greet her, to show how much she valued Nuan.

"Princess Li, my mother-in-law is worried about your health and afraid you won't be able to come," the Duchess said with a smile.

"Thank you for your concern, Madam. I will definitely attend your birthday banquet."

"Please come in quickly, this is Madam Li."

"Yes, it's my mother."

"Mrs. Li raised an outstanding daughter."

"No, no, it's all because she's hardworking."

The Duchess did not neglect Madam Li, who was standing to the side; her conduct and dealings with others were impeccable.

Among the crowd, all the ladies and young women were shrewd and perceptive. Seeing the Duchess's attitude towards Yu Nuan, they immediately became very enthusiastic towards her.

In reality, Yu Nuan's title of county princess was just a nice-sounding title with no real power, so the ladies and young women from high-ranking families were still somewhat indifferent to her.

Wu Yanfan also came to the banquet with her mother. Seeing Yu Nuan surrounded by people, she felt resentful and had nowhere to vent her anger.

Mrs. Wu knew her daughter well, so she secretly took her hand, shook her head, and told her not to act impulsively.

Wu Yanfan looked away from Yu Nuan.

Mrs. Wu looked at her daughter with heartache and sighed. She had brought her daughter out this time hoping that her daughter could make some friends before the wedding, so that after the wedding, given her husband's status, Wu Yanfan would have no chance to attend such banquets.