Chapter 1080: Chapter 1074: Ouyang Ziyu Comes as a Guest_1 Chapter 1080: Chapter 1074: Ouyang Ziyu Comes as a Guest_1 “Qing Zhu, you rest first. I am going home to cook some soup and bring some food here. Ziyu wanted to see my home, so I’ll take her with me. I locked the front door, otherwise, I’d be worried about you resting with the door open. It’s also inconvenient for you to get up to open the door for me later. Is that okay with you?” Qin Xue asked Qing Zhu. If Qing Zhu wanted to lock the door herself, that would be fine, but Qin Xue was afraid it would interrupt her rest.

“Qin Xue, I’m fine here, whatever is convenient for you. Besides, it’s inconvenient for me to move around with my leg like this, isn’t it? Just lock the door. It actually saves me the trouble,” Qing Zhu said. Thinking about her current situation with only one good leg, moving would require hopping around. Therefore, having Qin Xue lock the door was fine by her.

“Then I will lock the door. I will let you know once the soup is ready.” Qin Xue thought about the confinement period Qing Zhu was currently in. Drinking soup was essential for her to produce breast milk.

“Alright, thank you.” Qing Zhu smiled and thanked Qin Xue. They were merely acquaintances, yet Qin Xue was already doing so much for her. It was more than enough.

“What manners, I have ulterior motives, doesn’t that scare you?” Qin Xue teased, looking at Qing Zhu.

“What is there on me that you could possibly have designs on?” Qing Zhu leaned against the bed’s headboard, looking at Qin Xue and asking.

“Actually, I admire your abilities and I think you could be a help to a friend of mine. This way, you will have a place to stay and she will have an extra helping hand. Would you be willing to go? Of course, if you are not willing, you can stay here, since I have already bought this house. It’s completely up to you.” Qin Xue left the decision to Qing Zhu.

“Okay, I will seriously consider it.” Qing Zhu was surprised by Qin Xue’s proposal and her frankness left Qing Zhu at a loss for words.

“Well, anyway, we still have some time before returning to the Imperial Capital. You just need to rest. Even if you decide to go, you can wait until after the full month of your confinement. The decision is yours. You don’t need to worry about staying here either. My family is here, so if anything happens, you can just reach out to them.” Qin Xue assured Qing Zhu with a smile.

“Okay.” Qing Zhu agreed, nodding her head. Given her current condition, even if she wanted to help, she wouldn’t be of any use. After all, she was still nursing a leg injury.

Qin Xue also took her current situation into consideration, hence she let Qing Zhu make her own decision. It would take a considerable amount of time for her to recover fully. Actually, Qin Xue preferred her coming with them to the Imperial Capital. Here, her parents had to go about their business, her sister to school, and only her grandparents would be at home. Taking care of Qing Zhu wouldn’t be realistic.

After locking the door, Qin Xue returned home with Ziyu. Shulan found the house much livelier with the presence of another girl. It had never been this bustling in all the years since she married Qin Lei.

“Hello Auntie, I am Ouyang Ziyu. I apologize for the intrusion.” Ouyang Ziyu was taken aback by Shulan’s demeanor when she saw her. Was this really a rural housewife? She didn’t look the part. Even Qin Xue didn’t look like it. If it hadn’t been for Qin Xue saying this was their home, or her being here, she would never have believed Qin Xue was a farmer’s daughter.

“Hello, welcome to our home. Come inside and warm yourself, it must be cold, isn’t it?” Shulan looked at the polite young lady and was filled with joy. Who wouldn’t be fond of someone both pretty and courteous?

“I’m fine, not cold. I’m dressed warmly.” Ziyu never expected Shulan to speak so gently. This put her at ease. She had arrived unannounced and was afraid it might upset the family. But it seemed there was nothing to worry about, which made her feel relieved.