I Transmigrated and Already Had a Wife - Chapter 29.2

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment. After a long pause, Jiang Zhou took out two silver notes from her pocket and placed them in Lin Muwan’s hand. “This is two thousand taels. I sold the secret recipe for the spicy fried rabbit meat. Keep the money safe.”

Hearing this, Lin Muwan’s elegant eyebrows furrowed tightly, and her lips were pressed into a thin line. After a moment, she asked, “Why did you sell it? Aren’t you going to sell it anymore?”

Hmm, she thought silently, I won’t sell it anymore. Once I’ve saved enough money for you, I’ll leave.

Finally, Jiang Zhou pulled up the corner of her mouth and showed a casual smile, saying, “It’s not entirely sold. A few days ago, the Jiang family came looking for the recipe, but I didn’t give it to them. I was worried they would pull some tricks behind my back, so I partnered with Ming Pin Lou. The owner is a good person and is also from my hometown, so I gave her the recipe. She also included some shares for me, so I didn’t lose out.”

Lin Muwan nodded, said nothing, and put the money away.

“Alright, Mother said to have you come with me to the county town tomorrow to find a clinic for a check-up,” Jiang Zhou said after a moment of silence.

Lin Muwan looked at her and asked faintly, “Is it just Mother who said so?”

Jiang Zhou’s expression faltered at the question, then she smiled and said, “I’m worried about you too.”

She finished speaking and scratched her head. “I’m cooking, and the kitchen is smoky. You… you go to the courtyard and talk with Mother and the others for a while.”

Lin Muwan nodded. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to stay; lately, the smell of cooking fumes made her nauseous and want to vomit. Besides, she didn’t want to show it in front of Jiang Zhou yet.

After Lin Muwan left the kitchen, Jiang Zhou started preparing the meal and specially made a serving of vegetable porridge for Lin Muwan—light and nutritious.

Regarding the matter of selling the secret recipe, it started a few days ago when Jiang Zhou’s cheap father suddenly showed up asking for her recipe for spicy fried rabbit meat.

Jiang Zhou had no intention of having anything to do with them, but she didn’t know where they had found out about her situation. The Jiang family owned a restaurant in the county town, which had always been managed by the eldest son, Jiang Jun. It wasn’t profitable, but it wasn’t losing money either. Who knew that after finding out how well Jiang Zhou’s spicy fried rabbit meat was selling, they would start getting ideas.

Judging by Jiang Zhou’s past experience reading novels, the villains’ side was definitely going to cause trouble as the plot developed. So, with Jiang Miao’s help, she simply sold the recipe to Miss Ming.

She received both money and shares. The money was naturally given to Lin Muwan; this was the financial foundation left for Lin Muwan after she left.

As for herself, she could live on the shares from Ming Pin Lou in the future. Ming Pin Lou had many branch stores in Bosheng, and she could go work at a branch, so she wouldn’t starve.

It was just that with the imminent departure, there was always some reluctance in her heart.

Early the next morning, after Jiang Zhou finished breakfast, she led the horse out, harnessed it to the cart, and found a thick cushion for Lin Muwan to sit on.

Once they arrived at the county town, they first went to their market stall to unload the rabbit meat. As soon as they got there, the auntie selling wontons next door came over, was stunned when she saw Lin Muwan, and kept staring at her.

Jiang Zhou frowned, stood in front of Lin Muwan to block the auntie’s view, and introduced her, “Auntie, this is my wife. She came to the stall with me today.”

Although she had casually mentioned to them that she was married a few days ago, the effect didn’t seem obvious. Especially the wonton-selling auntie, who always stared at her with a strange look, which made her feel very uncomfortable.

Since Lin Muwan was here today, she simply introduced her to them directly, hoping to discourage their thoughts.

Lin Muwan nodded.

The wonton-selling auntie was stunned for a moment, then smiled and complimented Jiang Zhou’s wife on her beauty, which made Jiang Zhou feel giddy.

Now certain that Jiang Zhou was genuinely married and not just making excuses, the wonton stall auntie felt a little awkward. After chatting for a few words, she returned to her own stall.

Jiang Zhou put her things away. “Let’s go, I’ll accompany you to the clinic first.”

Lin Muwan pursed her lips and said nothing, her gaze fixed on the young girl who was wiping tables at the wonton stall, her expression hesitant.

“What’s wrong, my wife?” Jiang Zhou asked suspiciously.

Following her gaze, Jiang Zhou’s heart skipped a beat. She waved her hands and quickly explained, “She’s that auntie’s daughter. I’m not familiar with her, I don’t even know her name, really.”

She didn’t know why she felt guilty; she just didn’t want Lin Muwan to misunderstand. She was telling the truth; she really wasn’t familiar with the girl.

They hadn’t even exchanged many words.

Lin Muwan withdrew her gaze and glanced faintly at Jiang Zhou. “I just thought she looked quite delicate and pretty.”

Jiang Zhou: “…”

Jiang Zhou frowned. Quite delicate and pretty? And then what?

She waited for Lin Muwan’s next sentence, but after a long wait, Lin Muwan lowered her head to straighten her sleeves, and after a moment, she said, “Let’s go.”

Jiang Zhou still wanted to ask what came after “delicate and pretty,” but Lin Muwan had already stepped away from the stall and walked toward the wonton stand. Jiang Zhou quickly followed behind. Lin Muwan stopped in front of the stall and asked Jiang Zhou, “Is it delicious?”

Jiang Zhou’s heart trembled. She couldn’t help but recall when Lin Muwan had previously asked her whether the wontons from the wonton stall were better or if hers were better. To show loyalty, she had forced herself to eat two bowls of Lin Muwan’s oddly flavored wontons, and she still remembered having to run to the toilet several times that night.

How was she supposed to answer? On one side was the stall owner, and on the other was her wife. She smiled at the young girl and said, steeling herself, “Of course, what my wife makes is more delicious.”

“Oh, then I’ll make it for you when we go back tonight.”

Jiang Zhou: “…”

Could she take back what she just said?

Jiang Zhou sighed towards the sky. Lin Muwan had already started walking, so she had no choice but to follow. When they arrived at the clinic, Lin Muwan stopped, her gaze falling on the plaque hanging over the door, which read “Mingshan Hall” in three large gilded characters.

She pursed her lips, withdrew her gaze, and said, “Wait for me here.”

Jiang Zhou was stunned for a moment. Realizing what she meant, she quickly said, “I’ll go in with you. What if something is wrong…”

“What could be wrong?” Lin Muwan interrupted her, her tone cool and resolute.

Jiang Zhou fell silent. She was right, what could be wrong?

But what if?

What if something is wrong? Jiang Zhou still couldn’t feel at ease. The more Lin Muwan didn’t want her to go in with her, the more uneasy she felt.

Lin Muwan ignored her, walked up the steps, and then turned her head to glance back. Jiang Zhou, who was about to step forward, paused her movement and obediently stood still, watching as she entered the pharmacy.

There was only one apprentice in the large pharmacy. Seeing a customer arrive, he quickly put down the feather duster in his hand and came forward to greet her, his attitude warm. The pharmacy apprentice was a young boy who naturally liked looking at pretty girls, and his eyes were glued to someone as beautiful as Lin Muwan.

Lin Muwan frowned. “I’m here for a consultation.”

The apprentice scratched his head and gave a simple smile. “Please have a seat first, Miss. I’ll go to the back hall and invite our manager.”

With that, he lifted the curtain and his figure disappeared behind it.

A moment later, a handsome young man emerged from the back hall. He was surprised to see Lin Muwan, then smiled and said, “Sister-in-law, why have you come?”

Lin Muwan replied, “I’m feeling a little unwell.”

Jiang Miao frowned and first asked her to describe her symptoms. After listening, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter. He asked her to hold out her hand and placed two fingers on her pulse.

After a moment, he had her switch to the other hand.

Lin Muwan withdrew her hand and asked faintly, “Have you diagnosed any illness?”

Jiang Miao’s gaze lingered on her face for a moment, and he admitted, “It’s nothing serious. Congratulations, Sister-in-law, you are pregnant.”

Lin Muwan’s eyes froze, and she dug her fingernails into her palm. How could such an absurd thing be possible?

Two women…

She had only been with Jiang Zhou that one time.

Lin Muwan tightly pursed her lips, staring at Jiang Miao. After a while, she lowered her eyes, desperate to doubt this quack doctor in front of her.

She stood up. “Please keep this matter confidential for now.”

“I have medical ethics.”

Lin Muwan nodded and bid farewell to Jiang Miao.

As soon as she stepped out of the pharmacy, Jiang Zhou immediately rushed over, looking anxious. “How are you? Is everything alright?”

Lin Muwan glanced at her, met her concerned gaze, bit her lip, and shook her head.

Jiang Zhou held her arm. “That’s good. I was so worried when you didn’t come out. Now that I know you’re fine, I feel relieved.”

“Yes, let’s go.”

The two returned to the market. Jiang Zhou immediately started getting busy. Lin Muwan stood to the side. The thick smell of cooking oil and smoke made her stomach churn, and she looked away.

“I’m going to walk around nearby,” Lin Muwan said.

“Huh?” Jiang Zhou turned to look at her. “Don’t go far. I’ll join you when I finish setting up the stall.”

Lin Muwan nodded and quickly left the stall. She found another clinic nearby, and the doctor’s diagnosis was the same as before.

Can two women really have a child?

Lin Muwan closed her eyes, her eighteen years of understanding completely overturned in one day.

How was she supposed to tell Jiang Zhou? Would that person believe something that even she found ridiculous?