Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 278 Zhao Mingyue is Pregnant

this day.

Lin Chen was looking at the progress report from Dongshan in his study when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside.

He looked up, the door was pushed open, and Zhao Mingyue stood in the doorway.

Her face was slightly flushed, and her eyes were surprisingly bright.

Lin Chen was taken aback: "Mingyue? What's wrong?"

Zhao Mingyue walked in and stood in front of Lin Chen.

Looking at Lin Chen, her lips moved, but she didn't say anything.

Lin Chen suddenly had a premonition.

"Is it...pregnancy?"

Zhao Mingyue nodded, and then her eyes reddened.

Lin Chen was stunned for two seconds.

Then he suddenly stood up and pulled Zhao Mingyue into his arms.

"That's great! That's great!"

He carried Zhao Mingyue and spun her around several times, making her dizzy.

"Husband—husband, please put me down—I'm dizzy—"

Lin Chen quickly put her down and helped her sit down.

"Slow down, slow down, don't hurt yourself."

Zhao Mingyue couldn't help but laugh when she saw Lin Chen's expression.

As I laughed, tears started falling.

Lin Chen reached out to wipe away her tears, "Don't cry, don't cry, you won't look pretty if you cry."

Zhao Mingyue sniffed and glared at him:

"It's all your fault."

Lin Chen looked completely innocent. "Why are you blaming me again?"

Zhao Mingyue blushed slightly, lowered her head, and whispered:

"If it's not your fault, who else is it...?"

Lin Chen was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "Yes, yes, it's my fault, it's my fault."

Lin Chen sat down next to her and took her hand:

"Mingyue, thank you for your hard work."

With tears in her eyes, Zhao Mingyue said, "I haven't suffered as much as you have. You've been with me all this time, neglecting the other girls."

"They all understand," Lin Chen chuckled.

"Now that you're pregnant, you can rest well, and I can finally take a break too. I've been exhausted lately."

Zhao Mingyue blushed slightly upon hearing this, "Thank you for your hard work, my husband."

"It's not hard work. As long as you're happy, I'm happy." Lin Chen comforted him with a smile, but he felt relieved inside.

Finally, I don't have to do that thing like I'm rushing to complete a task anymore.

……

The news quickly spread throughout the entire palace.

The old lady was the first to arrive, taking Zhao Mingyue's hand and smiling so hard her eyes narrowed into slits:

"Good, good! Mingyue, you're truly a great contributor to our family!"

Although there were already eight pregnant women in the family, in the old lady's mind, Zhao Mingyue's status and bloodline were different.

Su Wanqing also arrived, holding Zhao Mingyue's hand with a kind expression.

Liu Ruyan and the other pregnant women also came over, surrounding Zhao Mingyue and asking questions all at once:

"Sister Mingyue, how long has it been?"

"Any reaction?"

"Would you like it sour or spicy?"

Zhao Mingyue blushed when asked the question, but the corners of her mouth remained curved in a smile.

Lin Chen stood aside, watching the lively scene, and suddenly felt a sense of emotion.

It's been over a year since I transmigrated here.

From that excited young man who wanted to take on eight wives, to now having a harem of wives and concubines, and soon to have children everywhere.

This life feels like a dream!

He smiled, turned around, and walked out.

Having completed another important task, it's time to consider the matter of the Twelfth Lady entering the household.

……

After leaving Zhao Mingyue's courtyard, Lin Chen strolled over towards Yao Yao.

The maids bowed to him along the way, and he waved them off, in a good mood.

As soon as I reached the gate of the courtyard, I heard laughter coming from inside.

Clucking and clucking, like a flock of little hens.

Lin Chen pushed open the door and went in.

At the stone table in the courtyard, Yao Yao and Qing'er and a few others were sitting drinking tea and eating melon seeds. They were laughing so hard they were doubled over, and no one knew what they were talking about.

The laughter stopped abruptly when Lin Chen entered.

Six pairs of eyes turned to look at them simultaneously.

Yao Yao was the first to stand up, her face slightly flushed: "Your Highness."

Qing'er and the others quickly got up, some bowing and others straightening their clothes, and for a moment they were a little flustered.

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Sit down, sit down, everyone. I'm not an outsider."

He walked over, sat down next to Yao Yao, and naturally grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds to start cracking them open.

Yao Yao looked at Lin Chen with a smile in her eyes, but she was also a little embarrassed to speak.

Qing'er and the others exchanged glances and signals, before Yao Yao finally spoke first:

"Your Highness, I heard... Lady Mingyue is pregnant?"

Lin Chen nodded and spat out a sunflower seed shell: "Yeah, I just found out."

"Congratulations, Your Highness!" Yao Yao's eyes lit up; she was genuinely happy for Lin Chen.

Qing'er and the others also offered their congratulations:

"Congratulations, Your Highness!"

"Very good!"

"The Prince's mansion is about to welcome another new member!"

Lin Chen looked at them, recalling what Mei Jiu Niang had said, and said:

"Yao Yao".

"Um?"

"I plan to pick a date and get things done with you."

Yao Yao was stunned.

Qing'er and the others were also stunned.

The courtyard suddenly fell silent, so quiet that you could hear the wind rustling through the leaves.

Yao Yao stared blankly at Lin Chen, her lips moved, but she didn't say anything.

Seeing her expression, Lin Chen laughed: "What? You don't want to?"

"No!" Yao Yao quickly shook her head, her face turning red instantly, red all the way to her ears.

"Yes! Of course I'm willing!"

Qing'er and the others looked at each other, their eyes filled with joy.

Having been in the manor for so long, they had never dared to ask for a formal ceremony. Now, hearing Lin Chen say it himself, they were filled with excitement.

Yao Yao lowered her head, her fingers gripping the hem of her clothes tightly.

After a long while, she finally raised her head, looked at Lin Chen, her eyes bright and glistening with tears:

"Your Highness, are you telling the truth?"

Lin Chen reached out and pinched her cheek: "When have I ever lied to you?"

Yao Yao laughed, and as she laughed, tears began to fall.

She quickly wiped it with the back of her hand, but the more she wiped, the more it spread.

Lin Chen was both amused and exasperated: "Why are you crying?"

"I...I'm happy..." Yao Yao sniffed, her voice changing tone.

Qing'er and the others also gathered around, asking questions all at once:

"Your Highness, is it true?"

"When?"

"What do we need to prepare?"

Lin Chen was overwhelmed by the questions and raised his hands in surrender:

"Stop, stop, stop, one at a time."

He cleared his throat:

"The date hasn't been set yet. We need to consult Grandma's almanac. Anyway, let's get it done in the next few days so you can all have peace of mind."

Qing'er and the others exchanged glances, then suddenly knelt down in unison:

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Lin Chen quickly pulled them up: "Get up, get up, why are you kneeling? You're not outsiders."

Qing'er stood up, wiped away her tears, and suddenly remembered something:

"Your Highness, what...are our ranks?"

Lin Chen paused for a moment, then said, "You lot are concubines, and Yao Yao is the wife."

Yao Yao was stunned. Qing'er and the other girls' eyes dimmed for a moment, but then brightened again.

Lin Chen continued, "However, here, there is no distinction between wives and concubines. Once you enter this door, they are all the same."

Su'er asked softly, "Really?"

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow: "When have I ever lied?"

The girls looked at each other, then suddenly laughed, laughing until tears streamed down their faces.

Ling'er tugged at Lin Chen's sleeve, her eyes red:

"Your Highness, we will certainly serve you well."

Lin Chen reached out and ruffled her hair: "Okay, I'll wait."

Qing'er suddenly leaned closer, lowered her voice, and said mysteriously:

"My lord, please stay tonight."

Lin Chen chuckled at her expression: "What? What are you planning to do?"