Qi Xuanxuan seemed to understand, meaning she should just eat as usual.
"I understand, Second Sister."
"Then, from now on, it will be hard work for Xuanxuan."
"There's no hardship at all; I'm more than happy. Thinking that when my nephew grows up, I can tell him that he ate food made by his aunt in his mother's womb. How wonderful that feels!" Qi Xuanxuan said excitedly.
Qi Xuanxuan's joy erupted from the bottom of her heart. At this moment, Qi Zhenzhen wasn't sure if this was good or not.
What was certain was that after returning home, her grandmother would sigh endlessly upon learning she had fallen in love with the kitchen.
After all, she had never heard of any young lady from a noble family cooking all her meals herself.
However, grandmother wouldn't be too opposed, would she? After all, she herself was quite a foodie.
Don't foodies appreciate each other?
"It's a pity that once we return to the manor, I won't be able to be this free. Grandmother will definitely not let me cook every day," Qi Xuanxuan lamented. "I really wish I could be a cook!"
Qi Zhenzhen was startled by the young girl's thought, "Xuanxuan, you absolutely cannot do that. If you were to become a cook, grandmother and father would have no way to explain it."
Qi Xuanxuan playfully blinked her eyes, "I was just saying it casually, Second Sister. You don't need to take it seriously. I know I'm a young lady of the Marquis's manor, and I can't be too unconventional or tarnish the Marquis's reputation."
Only then did Qi Zhenzhen feel relieved.
However, what she didn't expect was that although Qi Xuanxuan couldn't become a cook as she wished, she still realized her desire to be in the kitchen for all three meals. Not only that, but she also taught many people how to cook delicious and appetizing meals. Of course, that's a story for another time.
"In this world, it's quite strict for women," Qi Zhenzhen sighed.
She somewhat missed the carefree and unrestrained freedom of her previous life.
But Yuanjue had said her destiny was here, so she could only reminisce.
Two days later, Qi Yi arrived with Amu'er.
The two first paid their respects to Madam Da Qin before coming to Qi Zhenzhen's place.
"You two should cool off under the tree for a while." Qi Xuanxuan blocked them from entering. Amu'er was delighted, thinking the young girl was concerned they were too hot from their journey.
"You have the heat of the road on you, and it wouldn't be good if you disturbed my Second Sister."
Amu'er silently retracted his thoughts. Xuanxuan might not even remember him, so why would she care?
Qi Yi's thoughts were not as elaborate as Amu'er's. He moved to the shade as instructed and asked, "My sister isn't that frail. Why are you exaggerating so much? 'Heat of the road'? We aren't out in the blazing sun, baking."
"Things are different now. Second Sister is pregnant." Qi Xuanxuan whispered this into Qi Yi's ear.
Qi Yi's mouth fell open, and it took him a while to find his voice, "Are you serious? You're not lying, are you?"
Qi Xuanxuan gave him a reproachful look, "Why would I lie to you? Besides, even if I wanted to lie, would I come up with an excuse like this? Of course, it's true!"
Before coming, when he went to greet his grandmother, he heard her muttering, "That boy A Nian is out on business. When will I get to hold my great-grandchild?"
As it turned out, his sister was already pregnant.
This was truly good news.
But wait, the brother-in-law wasn't home.
Qi Yi's expression shifted unpredictably. Could it be?
"What's wrong?" Qi Xuan asked curiously.
"Uh, nothing. Has my heat dissipated? I'm going inside to see my sister," Qi Yi said as he walked into the room. "Don't follow me in just yet. My sister and I have something private to discuss."