Chapter 84 Shen Tang, Let's Live a Good Life

Chapter 84 Shen Tang, Let's Live a Good Life

Three hundred taels of silver?!

The old doctor almost fainted from excitement when he heard the number.

He couldn't earn this much money even after a year of seeing patients, but he never expected to earn such a large sum of money today from just a simple diagnosis of pregnancy.

The old doctor was no longer dissatisfied with Meng Huaiyan's questioning of his medical skills; now he just wanted to cling to him and never let go.

The old doctor was so happy that he immediately knelt down on the ground and cried out, "Thank you so much, sir! Thank you so much, sir!"

"May you and your wife enjoy a harmonious and long-lasting marriage, and may your children be safe and well-off!"

When the young master announced that he would reward fifty taels of silver, all the servants and maids inside and outside the house were filled with undisguised excitement and joy.

It should be noted that even the first-class maids serving their masters only received one tael of silver per month, while the second-class and lower-class maids received even less.

This fifty taels of silver was their salary for several years; how could they not be excited?

The servants and maids knelt down instantly, and Qingyun Courtyard was filled with congratulations and blessings.

Meng Huaiyan accepted all their blessings with a smile, and then instructed Qiao'er to invite two experienced nannies to come and serve Shen Tang's diet during her pregnancy.

He also instructed others to wrap all sharp objects visible in the room with soft cloth to prevent Shen Tang from bumping into them.

Shen Tang really felt that he was being far too cautious. She was just pregnant, not a three-year-old child.

How could you possibly bump into something while walking?

But seeing his expression, she figured it would be pointless to say anything, so she just let him be.

The servants all went about their tasks as instructed. Meng Huaiyan put his arm around Shen Tang's waist, placed her on the edge of the bed, and then knelt down beside her, pressing his head against her stomach.

Shen Tang felt awkward and wanted to push him away.

Meng Huaiyan quickly stopped her: "Don't move, let me hear the child's voice."

Shen Tang said helplessly, "It's only been a little over a month, you can't tell anything from it yet."

Meng Huaiyan didn't hear it. After a moment, he raised his head and said to Shen Tang, "I heard it. The child is calling me father."

"......"

If you can hear it, then there really is a ghost.

Shen Tang wanted to scold him, but looking into his bright, joyful eyes, she swallowed the words back.

Meng Huaiyan is a cold-hearted and ruthless person; he doesn't seem like the type to like children.

She always thought he wanted a child just to trap her.

I didn't expect him to be so happy.

Unable to hide her curiosity, Shen Tang couldn't help but ask, "You really like children?"

Meng Huaiyan listened and pondered for a moment, then said to her seriously, "I don't really like children. They're too noisy and they cry a lot."

"But this is your child, and I love you."

"So my affection for her is probably a case of loving the house because of the crow."

Meng Huaiyan is not a very good person at expressing his emotions, even though he likes Shen Tang so much that he would give his life for her.

He never even said "I like you" to Shen Tang.

Every time the affection welled up in his heart lingered on his lips, he would eventually swallow it back.

He was always a little embarrassed to talk about it.

Unexpectedly, the words just slipped out naturally today. Meng Huaiyan was also surprised when he came to his senses, but then an indescribable emotion welled up in his heart.

He didn't know what this emotion was, he just felt his heart was completely enveloped, filled with anticipation and joy.

Shen Tang was also quite shocked by his sudden expression of liking.

She could sense the love hidden beneath Meng Huaiyan's obsession and madness, but he never mentioned it, and she deliberately ignored it as if he didn't exist.

Their relationship is now twisted and bizarre; one wants to escape, while the other desperately wants to take.

Whether you love someone or not, whether you like someone or not, it doesn't really matter anymore.

Their relationship was never equal, and their hearts were never truly together for even a moment.

But perhaps it was a lingering obsession from a past life, but when Shen Tang heard the words "I like you," she still felt a shiver run through her soul.

She had been waiting for this "I like you" for a very, very long time.

But... it was too late in the end; things had changed for both of them.

Shen Tang remained silent. Meng Huaiyan was somewhat disappointed by her attitude, but then he remembered that the two of them now had a child.

Because of this child, Shen Tang will be bound to him for life, and in the decades to come, he may be able to wait for the day when Shen Tang responds to him.

Thinking of this, Meng Huaiyan couldn't help but feel happy again.

He stood up and pulled Shen Tang into his arms, gently nuzzling his cheek against hers, and whispered tenderly.

"Chen Tang, let's put the past behind us and live a good life together. I will be good to you and the child."

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Shen Tang did not deliberately hide the news of her pregnancy. The next day, the entire Duke's mansion knew that Shen Tang was pregnant.

Visitors and gifts kept arriving at Qingyun Courtyard.

The princess herself did not come; she only sent Fu Dong to deliver some gifts. The gifts were of a standard quality, neither overly enthusiastic nor overly cold. Chen Tang glanced at them and then had Qiao'er put them away in the storeroom.

Ms. Shen rushed over as soon as she heard the news, her face beaming with joy. She pulled her aside and told her a lot about precautions to take during pregnancy.

Shen Tang nodded in agreement.

Considering that the first three months are a crucial period and she was worried that the woman would get tired, Ms. Shen prepared to leave after a short while. Before leaving, she advised her again, "Now that you have a child, live your life well."

Shen Tang paused for a moment, then obediently said, "Okay."

In the afternoon, Mrs. He and Shen Li also came over.

Shen Tang was somewhat surprised when she heard the servants announce her arrival. After a moment's hesitation, she let them in.

Since Shen Li got engaged, Madam He and Shen Li probably felt that everything was settled, and they never bothered her again.

Shen Tang hadn't seen them for a long time.

Mrs. He still wore that hypocritical face, playing the role of a kind stepmother. She first flattered and congratulated her, and then said a lot of words of concern.

Shen Tang sometimes really admired her. Even though she was secretly furious with her, she could still put on such a nonchalant face.

Compared to her, Shen Li suddenly didn't seem so annoying.

At least she wasn't pretending to dislike her, though she couldn't quite pull it off.

For example, right now, after she entered the door and respectfully called her "sister," she has been glaring at her with resentment and jealousy.

Shen Tang was almost amused by her.

Madam He noticed Shen Tang's gaze, and when she saw Shen Li's expression, she gave her a threatening warning look.

Shen Li was furious. She had been waiting to see her make a fool of herself because of the contraceptive issue.

After all, no man could endure such humiliation, and he might even hear the good news that she had been divorced.

Instead of the expected joke, she received the news that she was pregnant!

Thinking of this, Shen Li felt indignant and said to Shen Tang sarcastically, "Sister is really lucky."

Shen Tang didn't think she was particularly lucky. But seeing Shen Li's indignant and jealous expression, she couldn't help but tease her. She curled her lips and provocatively said to Shen Tang.

"Yeah, I'm definitely a bit luckier than you~"

Shen Li: "!!!!!!!!!!"

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Let the Crown Prince have a brief moment of happiness, hahaha.