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

Chapter 236 Husband, please concentrate

Outside the inn.

The moon hangs in the sky, round and bright.

There was no one on the street except for the night watchman walking by, striking his clapper.

"Dry weather—be careful with fire—"

The sound gradually faded into the distance.

On the third floor of the inn, the window of a guest room was suddenly pushed open from the inside.

Lin Chen poked his head out and took two deep breaths.

Why did you open the window?

Zhao Mingyue's voice was filled with suppressed shyness.

Lin Chen looked down at the moonlight shining on Zhao Mingyue's face, casting a soft glow.

She wore only an outer garment, her long hair was loose, and she harbored great ambitions, ambitions that Lin Chen admired.

"Bright Moon".

"Um?"

"Guess what Yagyu is doing right now?"

Zhao Mingyue was stunned for a moment, then rolled her eyes:

"Husband, can't you concentrate a little?"

"I'm very focused," Lin Chen said seriously.

"I just suddenly remembered that we just consummated our marriage last night, and I don't know if she'll be able to sleep alone tonight."

"Husband~" Zhao Mingyue said reproachfully, propping herself up on her arms.

"Could you please not mention other women at this time?"

Lin Chen coughed lightly: "Alright, alright, let's not talk about it anymore, it was just a sudden thought."

After saying that, he closed the window and bent down to pick Zhao Mingyue up in his arms.

"Ah!" Zhao Mingyue groaned softly, wrapping her arms around Lin Chen's neck. "Husband!"

"It's windy!" Lin Chen laughed like a scoundrel.

"Don't catch a cold."

"Then why did you open the window?"

"I was momentarily confused."

Zhao Mingyue sighed softly, "It seems my husband still doesn't love me. He was even distracted back then."

Lin Chen placed Zhao Mingyue on the bed, leaned down to look at her, and stood very close:

"I was just too focused, that's why my mind wandered. Shall we continue?"

Zhao Mingyue gave a soft "hmm".

Outside the window, the moon wisely hid behind the clouds.

……

the next morning.

Lin Chen opened his eyes, and the sunlight was already filling the room.

Zhao Mingyue was not by his side.

He sat up and rubbed his eyes.

The door opened, and Zhao Mingyue walked in carrying a tray with two bowls of porridge and several small dishes.

"Awake? Go wash up and eat."

Lin Chen looked at Zhao Mingyue.

She changed into a new outfit, and her hair was combed again. She wore the white magnolia hairpin, looking gentle and beautiful.

I suddenly remembered what Zhao Mingyue said last night.

"How about we go out like this more often?"

Ok.

Of course it's good.

Lin Chen got out of bed, walked to Zhao Mingyue's side, and leaned down to kiss her.

Zhao Mingyue was taken aback: "Husband?"

"I couldn't resist." Lin Chen smiled as he took the tray. "Let's eat."

The two sat facing each other eating breakfast.

Lin Chen took a couple of sips of porridge and casually asked:

"By the way, after dinner, should we go back home or...?"

"Let's go back to the manor." Zhao Mingyue picked up a piece of pickled vegetable.

"You've been with me for so long, I can't have you all to myself."

Lin Chen nearly spat out his porridge. "Wait, something sounds weird about that."

Zhao Mingyue asked, somewhat puzzled, "What's strange about it?"

"It's about... the word 'monopolize'." Lin Chen put down his bowl. "It makes me feel like I'm some kind of resource."

"Aren't you one?" Zhao Mingyue asked earnestly.

"I am the Ninth Madam. Including Lan Fenghuang and Liu Shengxue, you have eleven wives. Shouldn't you take turns with them?"

Lin Chen choked, then shook his head and chuckled:

"Mingyue, do you know that saying that makes me sound like a total jerk?"

"Scumbag?" Zhao Mingyue tilted her head. "What do you mean?"

"Well... never mind, it's better if you don't understand."

Lin Chen picked up the bowl of porridge and continued drinking.

Zhao Mingyue looked at Lin Chen for a while, then suddenly asked:

"So I said something wrong just now?"

"No, no, no, you're right," Lin Chen quickly waved his hand.

"Take turns, take turns. I am a public resource, everyone should share it, and we should conserve energy and reduce emissions."

Zhao Mingyue smiled slightly, "Husband, you speak so strangely, you often use some novel words."

"Is there?"

"Yes," Zhao Mingyue thought for a moment, "but it's quite interesting."

Lin Chen smiled without saying a word.

After finishing her porridge, Zhao Mingyue cleaned up the traces left on the bed from the previous night.

Lin Chen leaned back in his chair, watching her busy herself, and smiled as he spoke.

"Bright Moon".

"Um?"

"You said Ruyan and the others already have partners, Lan Fenghuang isn't being considered for the time being, and Liu Shengxue isn't a suitable candidate for now—"

Lin Chen paused, then said with a smile:

"Aren't you the primary source of productivity in our family right now?"

Zhao Mingyue paused.

She turned her head, looking completely bewildered.

"First...what?"

"Productivity," Lin Chen explained seriously, "is the main force that does the work."

Zhao Mingyue was stunned for a moment, then her face flushed red.

"My husband!"

"Yes, I'm here."

"How could you say that!"

"Then what do you mean?" Lin Chen spread his hands, looking completely innocent.

"The most pressing force in the family to carry on the family line? A model of fertility?"

Zhao Mingyue was so embarrassed that she picked up a pillow and threw it at him.

Lin Chen laughed and caught it, "Just kidding, just kidding."

Zhao Mingyue glared at Lin Chen, but couldn't help but laugh.

"My husband."

"Um?"

"Um... the primary productive force..." Zhao Mingyue's ears turned slightly red, but she tried to remain calm as she spoke:

"Shouldn't we work harder?"

Lin Chen was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

"Mingyue, you really are..." he said, wiping away his tears, "you're getting more and more witty."

Zhao Mingyue blushed, but stubbornly refused to lower her head.

"Didn't you say that the primary productive force is to work?"

"Yes, yes, let's get to work." Lin Chen stood up, walked to Zhao Mingyue's side, and put his arm around her waist.

"Shall we continue working now?"

Zhao Mingyue slapped Lin Chen's hand away: "What kind of talk is this in broad daylight?"

"Oh, not during the day, but at night?"

"you--"

Zhao Mingyue was embarrassed and annoyed, so she simply ignored Lin Chen and turned around to continue tidying up.

Lin Chen leaned against the table, watching her busy herself.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, falling on Zhao Mingyue and bathing her in a soft golden glow.

He suddenly realized that marrying Zhao Mingyue, who was eight years older than him, wouldn't be so bad.

He's smart, sensible, and most importantly, he knows how to handle situations, understands his jokes, and is willing to cooperate.

……

The two went downstairs to check out.

The shopkeeper looked up at them, his eyes clearly saying "I understand," but his words remained serious:

"Please take care, sir. Welcome to visit us again. Our shop has good soundproofing and the beds are sturdy."

Lin Chen chuckled and tossed over a silver ingot: "Here's a reward for you, you know how to talk."

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up instantly:

"Oh my! Thank you so much, sir! May you have a peaceful and prosperous life, and be blessed with many children and grandchildren!"

Zhao Mingyue covered her mouth and laughed, her face turning red again.

Stepping out of the inn, the sun was shining brightly.

The streets were bustling with activity, long queues formed in front of breakfast stalls, and steam rose from the steamers, filling the air.

Lin Chen took a deep breath: "It smells so good."

"Husband, shall we go straight back to the manor?" Zhao Mingyue asked.

Lin Chen thought for a moment, then suddenly had a whim:

"I'm not going back. I'll take you somewhere."

"Where to?"

"Outside the city." Lin Chen pulled her towards the carriage. "Let's go see the scenery on the east mountain. I heard the scenery there is quite nice."

Zhao Mingyue was taken aback: "Now?"

"Now," Lin Chen helped her into the car, "while the weather is good, let's go up to a high place and enjoy the view."

Zhao Mingyue sat down in the carriage and asked softly, "Will you be back tonight?"

Lin Chen climbed into the carriage and lowered the curtain:

"We'll see. If the scenery is really good, we'll stay on the mountain a little longer."

The carriage slowly began to move.

Zhao Mingyue leaned on Lin Chen's shoulder and whispered, "Actually... it's okay if we don't go back."

Lin Chen looked down at her.

Zhao Mingyue buried her face in her shoulder, and her ears turned red again.

Lin Chen smiled and hugged her tighter:

"Okay, I'll do as you say. Today, we're having a team-building trip for the First Productivity Group."

Zhao Mingyue lightly punched Lin Chen, but didn't say anything.

The carriage wheels rolled over the bluestone slabs, heading out of the city.

Twelve Hidden Dragon Guards and Jing Ke, who had been keeping watch around the inn all night, were secretly accompanying them.