Chapter 372 - Chapter 372: Chapter 359: Pregnant (1/2)

Chapter 372: Chapter 359: Pregnant

“Are you living here now?”

“Yes.” Zhou Daya nodded and smiled, “We have found a place to stay, and I’m working in Little Sister Ning’s workshop. We plan on building another house here when we earn enough silver, to settle with my grandmother.”

“As long as you’re with Manager Zhuang, you’re certain to do well. These days we have all been commanded by Master Ding to accompany Manager Zhuang to Miao Village every day. If there’s anything you need us to help with here, just let us know,” Zhang Lin laughingly said.

“Thankyou, Brother Zhang,” Zhou Daya exclaimed with her eyes squinted in laughter.

After chatting for a bit, Zhang Lin and Shen Quan bid their goodbyes and left.

Zhuang Qingning then entered the courtyard and called Zhuang Qingsui to go with her to have dinner at Mrs. Wen’s house.

On their way, Shen Quan flicked his whip and asked, “Is Miss Zhou the same one who was almost thrown into Cuiwei Lake by those two villains some time ago?”

“Yes,” Zhang Lin nodded, “When we couldn’t find Miss Zhou and her grandmother during that time. Master Ding worried for quite a while. Now that they both are safe, it’s a good piece of news we can share with him. It would ease his mind.”

Shen Quan nodded and then laughed, “It’s quite a coincidence that she is working for Manager Zhuang now.”

“What do you mean?” Zhang Lin asked curiously.

“Master Ding didn’t want to create unnecessary trouble for Miss Zhuang, so he kept it a secret. It’s only natural for you not to know,” said Shen Quan. “Do you remember the young lady with her face covered by a sheer veil back at Cuiwei Lake?”

“I remember.” After nodding, Zhang Lin finally caught on and said, “You’re saying that…”

“That’s right,” Shen Quan confirmed but warned immediately, “Just keep it to yourself . Although the Qi Brothers have already been punished and may not survive to return, they surely have relatives and friends. If they are educated people, they might not hold a grudge. But if they are ignorant, they might harbor resentment. If they found out how much Miss Zhuang helped us then, they might not dare to give us trouble at the government office, but they would dare to bother Miss Zhuang.”

“If we disclose it carelessly, we may invite trouble for Miss Zhuang, which would not be a good thing.”

Zhang Lin nodded in agreement, but suddenly looked at Shen Quan suspiciously, “Wait a moment. If this information should be strictly confidential, why are you telling me? If someone gets wind of it, wouldn’t I be blamed for it?”

“I only told you because I noticed you taking a liking to Miss Zhou. I thought to give you a heads up. And you think I’m setting you up? I swear, goodwill is always mistaken for ill will. I’ll never be the good guy again!” Shen Quan immediately expressed his dissatisfaction.

“What nonsense are you talking about? When have I ever shown any interest in Miss Zhou?”, Zhang Lin retorted.

“If you aren’t interested, why are you blushing?” Shen Quan glanced at him.

With that glance, Zhang Lin’s slightly reddened face instantly turned bright red all the way to the roots of his ears.

“If you continue with this nonsense, the next time Miss Zhuang invites you for spicy stir-fried rice noodles, I’ll eat your portion as well,” Zhang Lin barked.

“Alright, alright, I won’t say anything any more….” Seeing Zhang Lin’s reaction, Shen Quan stopped teasing him and focused on driving the cart.

Zhang Lin finally sighed with relief, his red face starting to return to its normal color.

This rascal, always spouting nonsense!

But honestly, Miss Zhou is actually quite nice….

As dusk fell and lights began to shine.

In the Prince’s Mansion, servants were busy preparing.