Without drinking and eating, this speed is truly astonishing.
Wang Zhen had intended to urge them to watch the process of the Divine Immortal Paste being made, but he had not yet received a signal from the Prince. Thus, he could only calm his heart and chat with these people about all sorts of things. He drank pot after pot of tea. He didn't eat much, but his stomach was truly filled with water.
The number of trips to relieve himself gradually increased. When it was time to go, Fan Zehao finally got up and accompanied Wang Zhen. This made her overjoyed.
The two walked out with smiles, while Wang Yuanzhi spoke to Zhao Jiaqi: "Madam Fan, I noticed you ate some fish tonight."
Zhao Jiaqi nodded frankly and replied, "Yes, this is sea fish, prepared with a slightly sour flavor. I quite like it. However, river fish has a stronger fishy smell, and I can't stand it. Perhaps it's because pregnant women have a more sensitive nose, and it's not that your fish isn't made well."
Hearing this, Wang Tangshi looked at Zhao Jiaqi with surprise: "Sister-in-law, are you pregnant too? How many months are you?"
After asking Zhao Jiaqi, she looked up at Wang Yuanzhi and said, "You're a man, you can't understand the suffering of us pregnant women. Perhaps it's fine to eat fish today, but tomorrow you'll see the thing and vomit uncontrollably."
After Wang Tangshi finished speaking, she then looked at Zhao Jiaqi's stomach: "Sister-in-law, how many months is it? I really can't tell you're pregnant."
Seeing her surprise, Zhao Jiaqi smiled and said, "I was diagnosed as pregnant by the village doctor of Village Chief Wang's family. It's only been a little over a month, and my belly hasn't started to show yet, so of course, you can't tell."
"However, this pregnancy is quite strange. A few days ago, I couldn't stand the fishy smell of fish, but today I find this fish quite delicious. It's not like when I was pregnant with my son, where I vomited whatever I ate."
Wang Tangshi held Zhao Jiaqi's hand and said enviously, "Sister-in-law, it's because you have a good constitution. Moreover, the child is well-behaved. You are blessed."
Whether she was blessed or not, she was unsure, but for now, carrying this child had not caused her any suffering.
Zhao Jiaqi's words reminded Wang Yuanzhi. The fact that she was pregnant was diagnosed by their village doctor, and this could not be faked. He had really been too suspicious just now.
As he was thinking this, Fan Zehao and Wang Zhen walked in but did not sit down.
Fan Zehao looked at Wang Yuanzhi and said, "Village Chief Wang, we've almost finished eating, and we've drunk enough water. Shall we go and see your production site now, so that my general brother can be at ease?"
Wang Zhen nodded at this and gave a reasonable explanation: "Indeed. Once your matters here are settled, I'll send someone back to prepare. I can also take this opportunity to meet with my elder brother. After all, I'm not idle at home and hold an important position. It's fine if I return to the military camp a few days late, but it won't be possible if it's too long."
"So, with you, we need to be quick. Otherwise, if it delays my reunion with my elder brother, then I won't do this business."
His words were sincere, leaving Wang Yuanzhi with no room to refuse. Not only him, but Mi Yihai and Hua Yunzhe were also in such a hurry.
It was truly not easy for the general to come out, and he even had to bear the danger of being discovered and punished by the Emperor. Given this, what reason was there not to go!
Hua Yunzhe also put on a official tone: "Go, go, we must go. This way, everyone can be at ease."
While appeasing Wang Zhen, he directed Wang Yuanzhi: "Hurry up and arrange a carriage. Let's go and see now. There will be tomorrow's matters tomorrow."
Mi Yihai was delighted to hear this and nodded repeatedly, joining in: "If this is safe, my place will also sell a considerable amount each year."
As soon as he said this, everyone understood why. The common people from the inner city were naive and wealthy, and earning their money was naturally easy. It was just a pity that Wang Yuanzhi had no intention of selling the Divine Immortal Paste to the inner city.
Therefore, Wang Yuanzhi merely smiled at his suggestion and did not take it to heart.
Village Chief: "Then, I'll go down and make arrangements now. Everyone, please follow me shortly. I'll lead the way, and we'll go see it together to avoid everyone worrying too much."
Zhao Jiaqi and Wang Tangshi, seeing that the atmosphere had heated up, did not join in the excitement.
Wang Tangshi said, "We pregnant women won't be going. You all go ahead. We'll wait for you at the inn."
This matter was quite important in the eyes of Fan Zehao and Wang Zhen. Without further ado, he said, "Wife, you escort sister-in-law to the inn first. We'll meet you at the inn after we're done here. If it's too late, you can sleep first."
Zhao Jiaqi understood the importance of the evening and readily nodded, "Alright, then we'll stroll to the inn first."
Seeing the two women about to leave, Wang Yuanzhi became cautious and immediately smiled and said, "Why stay at an inn? My home is so large, with many courtyards, and it's also quiet. Why not stay at our place?"
"You are both pregnant women, and the servants at home are not so noisy. Moreover, when General Wang and Young Master Fan finish their viewing, they can come home directly from the mountain. This is not only convenient but also more comfortable. It's truly more convenient than staying in town."
Zhao Jiaqi felt a slight tremor in her heart upon hearing Wang Yuanzhi's earnest invitation: "Don't trouble the village chief. Your family has just experienced some unpleasantness. If we come and trouble you, it's better to stay in town. After tonight's business is done and the contract is signed, we will return to our manor."
His tactful words did not taste the same in Wang Yuanzhi's ears.
He smiled and said, "What trouble? At most, it's just two more people staying at home. Moreover, you pregnant women need to be well taken care of. The kitchen at home is always staffed, so we can cook whatever you want to eat. It's very convenient."
After speaking, he glanced at the two of them and then smiled and tested, "Are you afraid I'll bully you?"
Wang Tangshi's face immediately darkened: "We are here to do business and seek harmony, not to cause trouble."
Seeing Wang Yuanzhi's hesitant expression, Zhao Jiaqi knew in her heart that this person wanted to keep her under his watch for better control.
"Alright, it's just living at your place. I'll go. Besides, our belongings are all at your place, so there's no need to move them back and forth."
Upon hearing this, a genuine smile appeared on Wang Yuanzhi's face, and he nodded repeatedly: "That's right. Our two families have been getting along for so long, and we are familiar with each other. We can say we are not divided."
Zhao Jiaqi remained silent, but she held Wang Tangshi's hand and instructed, "Sister-in-law, you should stay in town tonight. Your belongings are at the inn, so there's no need to run back and forth. Tomorrow, after we sign the contract, we can set off for home. We'll have a good gathering then."
Wang Zhen understood the implied meaning of the Princess's words. She was asking his wife to hide while she herself became a hostage. His heart trembled at this.
Without waiting for Wang Tangshi to reply, Wang Zhen spoke for her: "Sister-in-law, it's just one night. Let my wife stay with you. This way, you'll have company and can look after each other, and my elder brother and I won't have to worry."
The place where the Princess stayed would definitely be safer than other places. Furthermore, if they all left, this town would essentially be empty, with little protection. He naturally would not feel at ease.
After hearing her husband's words, Wang Tangshi also nodded repeatedly to Zhao Jiaqi: "Sister-in-law, please let me stay with you. Village Chief Wang also said that living in the village is very convenient, and his house is large. I believe he won't make things difficult."
These words truly pleased Wang Yuanzhi.