Chapter 500: Hand‑Making Two Baby Chairs

"Not peaceful" thudded in Nan Qinghuan's heart, making her feel very uneasy; she bit her lip, looked at Jiguang, slowly clenched her fists, and said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen. When will you return to the Giant Tribe?"

"Just a few more days. Once the Rongdi Military Camp matters are arranged, we'll go back, and also…"

"What's wrong?"

Jiguang thought for a moment and decided to tell her, "Your mother‑in‑law is treating you well."

"Hm?"

What does that mean? "You don't know?"

Nan Qinghuan was a bit stunned; what should she know? "Just by looking, you've been a pregnant fool for three years. Haven't you noticed how patiently your mother‑in‑law cares for you? Nan Qinghuan, you're truly fortunate. You should know that ancient women didn't have the concept of Postpartum Confinement; they went back to the fields three days after birth. You've been lying down for five days. Look at the food and drink in this house; they're all prepared by your mother‑in‑law and your husband."

Nan Qinghuan also noticed that Ying had been making soups for her these past few days, all of them lactation‑boosting; she really wanted to ask him who told him that, and it seemed to be Jiguang.

What about A Mu? "Has A Mu looked for you?"

"Of course. It's strange for this mother‑and‑son pair; after one arrives, the other also shows up, so I have to explain to them twice. Alright, I'm tired and will go back first. You just stay here and do your Postpartum Confinement properly."

"Ah, I'm so bored. When you're free, come find me to chat."

"Don't worry, I will. After all, the day will come when I bear children for Rongdi, and then I'll grab you for a chat."

"It's a promise then, no problem."

After Jiguang left, voices of Na Yao and You ChaoJi came from outside.

"Goddess…"

"Come in."

This was Na Yao's first time coming to the house to see Nan Qinghuan, and of course he brought some food—mountain chickens, fish, and the like.

"Goddess, we brought you some food to help you replenish your body."

You ChaoJi's belly had also swollen; need I say, Beastman children grow especially fast. At this rate they'll give birth in a few months. This truly left Nan Qinghuan astonished, overturning her biological knowledge, yet it was indeed real.

"Thank you, you two, these things are too courteous; just leave them as they are."

You ChaoJi smiled, "I'll go out and brew something for you; you two keep chatting."

Na Yao had come to Nan Qinghuan with business, so You ChaoJi naturally went out. After she left, Nan Qinghuan looked at Na Yao, a smile spreading across his face, "How are things, happy after the marriage?"

Na Yao's mouth curved into a pleasant smile; he nodded, "Thanks to the Goddess's blessing, I've seen the child—it's truly adorable, as good‑looking as the Goddess."

He meant it sincerely. Na Yao had once liked Nan Qinghuan a lot, even almost coming to blows with Ying over her. But later, when he saw that Rongdi was the same, he realized he couldn't compete; since he couldn't, he chose to protect. He was willing to give her the Wolf Clan, first because he thought she could lead the clan to a good life, and second because the Spirit Deer had chosen her, making her the one selected by Heaven.

What reason would he have not to trust her? Now he trusts her even more, because Nan Qinghuan not only fed and clothed his people, but also made their lives splendid.

The clan's children can go to school, learn Literacy and painting, and even play beautiful music—days they never imagined before.

The future You ChaoJi spoke of has truly come true!

"Look at you, the little ones are all so cute. In the future, your children with You ChaoJi will be just as adorable. You didn't come to me just to deliver food, right?"

She knows Na Yao so well; Na Yao has something to ask her.

Na Yao was quite astonished, but then thought, she's Nan Qinghuan—how could she not know what he's thinking?

There's nothing he can hide from her.

He nodded, "Exactly, I came to the Goddess with business."

"Go ahead."

Na Yao hurriedly told her about the Wheat Seedling issue. When he said the wheat wasn't growing tall and some leaves were withering, Nan Qinghuan found it odd—this is Spring, the prime time for wheat growth. How could this happen? "Anything else?"

"There are also many Insects. I think, like last year's corn, they've infested the wheat. Our people tried to catch them, but there are too many; no one can manage. Remembering how you helped us with pest control last year, we'd like you to give us more pest‑control potion, otherwise the wheat will be wasted."

These wheat were brought by another Tribe; Nan Qinghuan said they could become food, but with the leaves like this, how could they be eaten? She was troubled. She originally thought of asking Ying for advice, but realized Ying couldn't help, so she came to Nan Qinghuan, who knows what to do. Hearing this, Nan Qinghuan felt confident, "Alright, I'll go take a look tomorrow."

"But Goddess, they say you can't go to the fields during Postpartum Confinement, this…"

"It's fine, my body isn't that delicate. Leave this to me. By the way, where is my senior brother?"

Just then, Li Xiang's voice came from outside.

"Junior sister."

"Look, isn't that her?"

Li Xiang also came with Duo Luo; he brought many fresh fruits for Nan Qinghuan, fruits he bought with his tuition money, very sweet.

"Junior sister, take a look at this."

The fruit was bright red and large, resembling modern cherries.

"Senior brother, what fruit is this?"

"Taste it. Duo Luo says it's called Rofi Fruit, a fruit unique to their Tribe, very sweet and full of vitamins. Try it; it's good for your skin."

"Thank you, I'd like to eat some fruit right now."

"Nan Qinghuan, you're welcome. If you like it, we'll buy more next time. This fruit used to be a prized item in our Tribe, but now we can't go back. Someone is selling it, so we bought some for you. The Tribe is turning into farmland, so there won't be these things anymore."

"What's wrong?"

"Ying wants to cut down all the trees."

"All of them?"

At that moment Nan Qinghuan understood; it was all about those trees.

Li Xiang, knowing she was clever, said, "Junior sister, go tell Ying. Some trees should be left; if they're all cut, the Tribe's people will have no desire to return."

Actually Li Xiang had wanted to see Nan Qinghuan for a while, but since she had just given birth and must be exhausted, he waited a few days with Duo Luo until she felt better before coming.

The Tribe's Farmland can become a huge granary, which made them very happy, but those trees are truly gone.

Hearing this, Nan Qinghuan also understood how hard it is to leave one's homeland. She smiled, took a fruit ready to eat, and said, "Don't worry, Duo Luo; when he returns I'll ask if the trees can be spared."

Duo Luo knew that coming to Nan Qinghuan would be helpful; she was very grateful, "Great, Nan Qinghuan, thank you, thank you."

"What are you doing? We're just friends, after all."

Although she didn't know why they didn't go to Ying to discuss it, the fact that they came to her showed their trust, and she would definitely see the matter resolved.

Na Yao also found it odd—why didn't they go to Ying themselves? "Li Xiang, why don't you go find Ying?"

Li Xiang is a bit embarrassed, "Some things Qinghuan says would be better than us saying them."

Yao is no longer the same as before; even when he wants to give up, he becomes very rational. He knows they must be hard to speak about, but actually, in his view this matter is not very difficult.

It's just leaving a few big trees, a trivial matter.

He was about to say something when a voice of You ChaoJi came from outside, "Ying is back. Hey, what are you making?"