Chapter 373: Settling Down

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Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao smiled.

Su Sanlang said, “Okay, thank you, Zijin.”

Su Sanlang looked at He Hai.

He Hai smiled with cupped fists and said, “Brother Su, you can go and settle down first. When you’re settled, my family and I will wait for you to come at any time.”

When they were about to enter the capital, He Hai repeated his home address many times. Now that he was in the capital, he also wanted to go home. Su Sanlang’s family had someone to help them settle down.

He was willing to settle Su Sanlang’s family, but they had better places to go and returned his kindness.

Since he was sincere in doing business, He Hai greeted him and left with the coachman.

Liu Zijin smiled and said, “Then let’s go too.”

He had already rented the house. Su Chong had already said in his letter that Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao had entered the capital.

Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao nodded.

Su Xiaolu sat on the edge of the carriage.

Su Chong led the carriage and walked side by side with Liu Zijin.

Su Xiaolu asked, “Is Sister-in-law Huilan doing well?”

Liu Zijin nodded and said, “Speaking of Huilan, I have to thank you. With the pregnancy stabilizing medicine you prescribed, Huilan is very good and the child is very healthy. When I came, there was already a fetal movement.”

Many women suffered during pregnancy. Wang Huilan had the pregnancy-stabilizing medicine prescribed by Su Xiaolu, so it was stable. Now that the child was five months old, everything was fine.

As Wang Huilan was pregnant, it was convenient for her to accompany him during the examinations. Therefore, she stayed at home. When he returned home after the examinations, he would accompany Wang Huilan and wait for her to give birth. By then, his decree to become an official would be almost completed. When that time came, he would know where he would take office.

Liu Zijin had made sufficient preparations this time. He had to fight for the top three in the Palace Examination.

“That’s good. Sister-in-law Huilan didn’t binge eat, right?”

Su Xiaolu smiled. With Wang Huilan’s current health, as long as she didn’t eat too much, she would be fine.

After all, she was once so fat. After she got pregnant, her mood might be affected, and she might have an appetite and binge eat.

If she did not control it and allowed herself to grow fat, it would be very bad for the baby.

Liu Zijin hurriedly replied, “No, I’ve always heard you say that you should eat less and eat frequently. Usually, we let the maidservants serve you and walk around more. Before I left home, I also told my mother and father-in-law to take good care of Huilan.”

He remembered everything Su Xiaolu had said. He looked forward to this child and cared about Wang Huilan’s health. He would not let her touch anything that was harmful to her.

Even if he wasn’t at home, Wang Huilan’s health was still under surveillance.

Liu Zijin was touched by Su Xiaolu’s concern.

“That’s good. She’ll probably give birth in May. If I’m free, I’ll come.”

After calculating the time, Su Xiaolu said that if there were no accidents in May, she would begin to travel the martial world. She would go to An County to watch Wang Huilan give birth. Moreover, Liu Zijin had previously said that she wanted his child to be her little pharmacist.

Liu Zijin smiled and cupped her hands at Su Xiaolu. “Xiaolu, I’ll be waiting for you anytime.”

Su Chong interrupted, “Xiaolu, when the time comes, you have to write to me immediately and tell me if it’s a boy or a girl.”

Su Xiaolu nodded in agreement.

Liu Zijin smiled and said to Su Chong, “Ah Chong, you have to prepare a gift. You’re definitely going to be my child’s godfather.”

Su Chong smiled and replied, “It’s already prepared.”

Liu Zijin was in a good mood. As they chatted, they arrived home.

The two residences were next to each other. On one side was where he lived, and on the other side was for the Su family.

The small courtyard was clean. Other than the main room, there were a total of five rooms and a small kitchen.

The capital was bustling and the streets were adjacent. Liu Zijin led them in.

Liu Zijin told them where the market was and so on.

After helping the Su family pack up, Liu Zijin went to discuss literature with Su Chong, Su Hua, and Zhou Heng.

Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao prepared to go to the streets to familiarize themselves.

Su Xiaolu and Su Xiaoling were left at home.

Su Xiaolu collected the herbs and gave Su Xiaoling acupuncture.

Su Xiaoling asked in confusion, “Xiaolu, we’re already in the capital. I feel much better too. Why do I still need to get acupuncture?”

Su Xiaolu replied, “You’re just taking medicine to suppress it. Once the drug wears off, you’ll feel very uncomfortable for the next few days. You’ll have dizziness and vomiting symptoms. I’ll give you a few injections to ease you. You’ll get used to it slowly.”

The symptoms of motion sickness surged. If she was left alone, Su Xiaoling would not be able to get out of bed for the next few days.

Su Xiaoling smiled and said, “Xiaolu, thank you.”

“There’s no need to thank me. Just wait and call me when it’s hot. I’ll make something good for you. You don’t have to eat. Just smell it when you’re feeling unwell.”

Su Xiaolu inserted the needle and went out to the kitchen.

Su Xiaoling sat in the main room and waited.

Su Xiaolu lit the fire and put the herbs into the pot to boil.

When she was done brewing the medicine, Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao also came home with a basket of ingredients.

Su Xiaolu cut the frozen ointment into small strips.

Madam Zhao smiled gently and said, “Xiaolu, what is this? It smells so cool.”

There was a faint floral fragrance. It was very pleasant and clear.

Su Xiaolu smiled and said, “This is a refreshing stick. I made it for my sister. There’s so much. I’ll bring one to Mother later. Smell it when you feel stuffy.”

Madam Zhao nodded. “Okay.”

When Su Xiaolu returned to the main room, Su Xiaoling smiled and said, “Xiaolu, you came at the right time. I was feeling a little hot and was about to call you when you came.”

Su Xiaolu giggled. “Of course. I’ll take out the needles.”

After removing the silver needles, Su Xiaolu went to separate the refreshing stick.

Using a small medicinal porcelain bottle, it was divided into thumb-sized portions and placed in separate portions.

It was for her brother, her sister, her parents, and Liu Zijin.

After distributing them, Su Xiaolu took them out and distributed them to her family.

After she was done, Su Xiaolu yawned and said, “Then I’ll go back to my room to sleep. Wake me up for dinner tonight.”

She felt a little tired from the journey. Now that the matter was settled, she could go to sleep.

As for the rest, she would talk about it when she woke up.

Su Xiaolu returned to her room and lay down to sleep.

She was a little tired. As soon as she fell asleep, her divine consciousness entered the Space to rest.

The spiritual energy in the space was rich and lingered around Su Xiaolu as she breathed and expired.

In the kitchen, Madam Zhao and Su Sanlang were busy. Su Xiaoling was chased to the stove to add firewood.

Su Xiaoling wanted to help, but Madam Zhao refused.

Su Sanlang washed the scales of the big carp and brought them over. Madam Zhao smiled and said, “Fried this fish scale for Xiaolu to eat as a snack. She likes it.”

“Tonight, it’ll be light. The fish will be steamed. I’ll make Xiaoling’s favorite yam paste later. Steam some yam and smooth an egg soup.”

After Madam Zhao arranged dinner, she got busy with Su Sanlang.

As the sun set in the west, smoke rose from the bustling capital. The fragrance of food wafted out from every household.