My happy life in a courtyard house with triplets.

Chapter 363: A Heart-to-Heart Talk with Ye Shuqin

At this moment, Ye Shuqin walked over and said, "Honey, we know we were wrong, and we won't do it again."

Seeing Ye Shuqin say this, Zhang Lei gently hugged her and said, "Shuqin, as the eldest daughter-in-law, you can't spoil them. You have to set rules for them from now on. It's okay for them to play occasionally, but set a time, or find some other activities. I'm not afraid you'll play mahjong, I'm afraid you'll forget that you're pregnant."

Upon hearing Zhang Lei's words, the group quickly came forward and promised that they would not do it again.

Zhang Lei smiled at the group and said, "Alright, it's getting late. Let Aunt Ya make you something to eat first, then go back to sleep."

They all obediently listened to Zhang Lei's words, stopped playing mahjong, and sat aside chatting.

Zhang Lei helped Ye Shuqin sit down slowly. He originally wanted to touch Ye Shuqin's stomach, but suddenly noticed that Ye Shuqin's legs seemed to have gotten thicker. He quickly squatted down and touched them, saying, "Shuqin, what happened to you?"

Everyone was startled by Zhang Lei's shout.

Seeing Zhang Lei's nervous expression, Ye Shuqin said, "Honey, it's alright."

Zhang Lei angrily scolded, "This is nothing? Look at your leg, isn't it swollen? Why didn't you tell me?"

Ye Shuqin said, "Honey, it's alright. I asked my mother, and she was like this when she was pregnant with me. It will be fine after she gives birth."

Zhang Lei said somewhat reproachfully, "What? Wait until after the baby is born? That's still several months away. Does that mean you'll be suffering like this all this time?"

At this moment, Ding Qiunan also came over and saw that Ye Shuqin's legs were a little swollen. She said, "Honey, don't be nervous. Let me take a look."

Zhang Lei stepped aside, and Ding Qiunan looked at her and said, "Honey, don't be nervous. I'll take Shuqin to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow to see what's going on. I just checked, and her condition doesn't seem too serious yet."

Zhang Lei was immediately filled with remorse: "It was my oversight. The three of you are carrying triplets, which is different from their singletons."

Zhang Lei looked at Lou Xiao'e, who understood what he meant and quickly came over and said, "Husband, don't worry, I will definitely have my dad find everyone and bring them over tomorrow."

Zhang Lei looked at Lou Xiao'e and said, "No matter how many people there are tomorrow, bring them over first to take care of these three. We can find the others later."

Lou Xiao'e nodded: "Don't worry, husband."

That evening, Zhang Lei checked on Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, and Ye Shuhua, and confirmed that only Ye Shuqin had edema. So he carried Ye Shuqin back to his room and slept with her that night for easier care.

Looking at the anxious Zhang Lei, Ye Shuqin felt an indescribable gratitude and joy: "Honey, you should go to sleep too. I'm really fine, I didn't feel any pain."

Zhang Lei looked at Ye Shuqin and said, "Shuqin, you know that ever since I married you three sisters, you've been the one who's taken care of the family the most. Later, when other people came into the family, you were even more generous in accepting them and taking care of them constantly. I've seen all of that."

Hearing Zhang Lei say this, Ye Shuqin obediently nestled against Zhang Lei's chest: "Honey, this is all I should do."

Zhang Lei put his arm around her and said, "You know, don't keep things bottled up inside. You have to tell me. I'm your man. If you don't tell me, who else can you tell? Look at you now. I only just realized this. If I had found out any later, wouldn't you have suffered even more?"

Ye Shuqin looked at Zhang Lei, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.

Zhang Lei patted her and said, "Alright, there are so many people in our family. I've said it before, just say whatever you want. You don't need to worry too much about things at home. They're not all children, and you can't possibly take care of everything."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin nodded: "Honey, I understand."

Zhang Lei thought for a moment and said, "You can also share the household chores in the future. After all, you're all alone, and you'll have children in the future, and we have so many children. You can also tell me some things."

Ye Shuqin nestled in Zhang Lei's arms and said, "Honey, you know I came here from the village with you, I'm afraid..."

Zhang Lei looked at Ye Shuqin and said, "What are you afraid of?"

Ye Shuqin said, "I'm afraid I won't do it well."

Zhang Lei sighed and said, "You, you're my first wife, and they all have to listen to you. It's not a matter of whether they want to or not. Besides, what era are we living in? We're just an ordinary family; what does it matter what our background is? You're overthinking things. And besides, aren't I just like you?"

Ye Shuqin shook her head and said, "That's different, sir. You're capable; you're someone who can do great things."

Ye Shuqin's words left Zhang Lei speechless for a moment: "Shuqin, we're just ordinary folks, we don't have that many complicated things going on, it's just that I have more wives than others."

Ye Shuqin rolled her eyes at Zhang Lei: "Is that a little more?"

Zhang Lei, seeing Ye Shuqin counting on her fingers, quickly stopped her, "Wife, wife, what are you doing?"

Ye Shuqin said, "Why are you criticizing me? Let me count how many wives you have, and whether there are others outside that I don't know about?"

Zhang Lei laughed awkwardly and said, "No, no, you know who my man is, he was always pursued by other men."

Ye Shuqin touched Zhang Lei's face and said, "I think you're just shameless."

Zhang Lei laughed and said, "Wife, I'm getting embarrassed if you keep saying that."

Ye Shuqin looked at Zhang Lei and said irritably, "You said you wouldn't let me worry about you, then you should find fewer people to worry about."

Zhang Lei laughed awkwardly and said, "Honey, you can't blame me for this. It's just that I'm too strong."

As he spoke, Zhang Lei hugged Ye Shuqin even tighter. Looking at Ye Shuqin, Zhang Lei gently lowered his head and kissed her on the lips.

Zhang Lei's actions made Ye Shuqin blush instantly: "Honey, please bear with it."

Zhang Lei looked at Ye Shuqin and said, "Shuqin, tomorrow or in the next few days, we might have even more people coming to our house."

Ye Shuqin looked at Zhang Lei and said, "Xiao'e told me everything. She said you asked her parents to find some people to take care of us pregnant women."

Zhang Lei nodded and said, "Yes, although these people were found with the help of Xiao'e's parents, we still need to observe each person's personality. But with these people, you can relax and just direct them to do their work; you don't need to worry about everything."

Hearing Zhang Lei's words, Ye Shuqin nodded, thought for a moment, and then asked, "Master, will they stay here forever?"

Zhang Lei thought for a moment and said, "We'll have to stay for at least four or five years. As for the future, we'll see. After all, the three of you have given me nine sons. If we really had to rely on ourselves, we wouldn't be able to take care of them. We'd need at least nine people to look after them."

Hearing Zhang Lei mention so many people, Ye Shuqin's eyes widened as she said, "Nine people? That's too many!"

Zhang Lei thought for a moment and said, "Don't think of things so simply. If we really had to see these nine brats, we'd all be driven crazy."

Ye Shuqin said speechlessly, "That still doesn't require so many people."

Zhang Lei looked at her and said, "Just listen to me on this matter. From now on, you can stay home and be a good first wife."

Hearing Zhang Lei say this, Ye Shuqin said, "You really think you're some kind of landlord."

Zhang Lei said with a smile, "Even if it isn't, it's pretty close now."

As he spoke, Zhang Lei massaged Ye Shuqin's legs again to make sure she could sleep comfortably. Zhang Lei probably felt comfortable after massaging her legs, because Ye Shuqin soon fell asleep with her head on the pillow.

Zhang Lei lay on the side, thinking that he should take better care of his wife in the future.