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Chapter 206: Chapter 208: Person with Leverage_1
"Sister-in-law, Brother Zheng Hong, come and eat."
It was already three or four in the afternoon, but because everyone was worried about Li Clan, no one had the appetite to eat.
The meal was very simple, just a pot of rice with several marinated dishes, to keep things simple, as Chao Lian and the rest still had to go into town afterwards.
Hmm... Today, it was just her and Erhu going.
Qiao Duo’er glanced at the shiny red-braised pork and was reminded of the scene she witnessed in the birthing room, causing her stomach to churn.
She hurriedly covered her mouth and walked away, Tan Zheng Hong saw his daughter-in-law’s pale face and didn’t dare to urge her to eat more.
Seeing his daughter-in-law upset, he too lost his appetite.
Seeing how much Tan Zheng Hong doted on his daughter-in-law, Sun Erhu, with his sharp tongue, teased him a couple of times until he caught a glimpse of Chao Lian and immediately shut up.
Looking at Chao Lian, her little face might as well have been buried in her rice bowl.
No good, he now had his own weak spot too.
Tan Zheng Hong had an idea and suddenly remembered the mushroom porridge Qiao Duo’er had stewed before; taking it upon himself, he made her a small pot.
Tan Zheng Hong had a good memory and the porridge he made tasted almost the same as the one Qiao Duo’er had made.
By the time the porridge was ready, Qiao Duo’er’s spirits were much improved, and with the porridge being so refreshing, she drank a whole bowl.
Tan Zheng Hong was very thoughtful; after preparing the bathwater, he asked, "Wife, do you want to drink ginseng wine today, or shall I stew some ginseng soup for you?"
Just as Qiao Duo was about to respond, she felt a warm flow from below.
Her menstruation, absent for over two months, finally arrived!
Ginseng promotes blood flow, and drinking ginseng soup during menstruation could lead to heavy bleeding, so Qiao Duo refused Tan Zheng Hong’s kind offer.
However, after she had finished bathing, Tan Zheng Hong had already prepared a cup of ginger and red date tea, still steaming hot.
Tan Zheng Hong offered it like a prized possession, "Wife, drink it while it’s hot."
Qiao Duo cleared her throat, "How did you know?"
This kid is getting naughtier by the day!
She still remembered having to explain it to Tan Zheng Hong for quite a while the first time.
Tan Zheng Hong’s face turned red and he sheepishly explained, "Didn’t you just take that ’thing’ you... you know, use?"
While speaking, his gaze inadvertently darted in a certain direction.
Cough cough, recalling the beautiful sight he’d seen that night, he couldn’t help but swallow hard, his mouth going dry with thirst.
Alas, he had been just one step short.
"You scoundrel, your eyes are only sharp when it comes to that," Qiao Duo chided gently.
Tan Zheng Hong pursed his lips, an expression that made Qiao Duo struggle to suppress a smile.
She wasn’t really that stern, was she? Why did Tan Zheng Hong look like a schoolboy waiting to be scolded for his wrongdoing?
"I’m just concerned about you, does your belly hurt?"
Tan Zheng Hong scratched his head, and with Qiao Duo teasing him like that, he couldn’t help but blush, though the concern in his eyes didn’t diminish at all.
Qiao Duo shook her head, "It’s not too bad this time. How are things over there?"
As she spoke, she gestured towards where Tan Zhongzhong was.
Li Clan had nearly lost her life with her ordeal this time; she wondered if Tan Zhongzhong would be reliable.
"My mother slaughtered an old hen to send over, to help with her milk production, and Third Brother has been quite happy to take care of her, so you don’t need to worry," he said.
Tan Zheng Hong raised his hand and gently rubbed Qiao Duo’er’s head, and she did not inquire further.
She could only think that it was fortunate Li Clan had a son to the death; had it been a daughter, Wang Clan would not have sent over a chicken, and Tan Zhongzhong would certainly not have been as attentive.
Without proper food, drink, or rest, she would surely succumb to various illnesses later in life.
That’s why one must be cautious in whom they marry, or else it could lead to a lifetime of suffering.
