Chapter 260 Does He Really Love You?

"It's nothing. The vase His Majesty gave me before was a bit off, so I've replaced it with a new one." Xie Qingran put away the imperial edict and gave a cold, indifferent smirk.

Seeing Xie Qingran's expression, Xiao Jue knew that she was definitely not telling the truth. He frowned and looked at Xie Qingran seriously: "You told me before that husband and wife should talk things out, but now you're hiding something from me? Qingran, tell me, what exactly happened?"

"I can tell you, but you have to promise me you won't act impulsively, okay?" Xie Qingran took a deep breath and looked at Xiao Jue very seriously.

Xiao Jue immediately nodded: "Okay, tell me, what exactly happened?"

After thinking it over carefully, Xie Qingran finally told the whole story.

She looked at Xiao Jue and said, "This matter is definitely not that simple. The person that His Majesty would protect so much must be related to the Consort's maternal family. Since His Majesty does not want to give us justice, then we will find justice ourselves."

After saying that, Xie Qingran took the imperial edict and walked inside, clearly not taking the matter to heart at all.

Watching Xie Qingran's retreating figure, Xiao Jue felt as if something was amiss. He frowned and then followed her, saying, "Qingran, if you're unhappy about anything, don't keep it to yourself. You have to tell me, okay?"

"I'm not upset or unhappy at all. These are all normal things for me, aren't they?"

“There are people who don’t like the baby in my belly, so it’s only natural that they will try to prevent the baby from being born. It’s nothing serious.”

"I said I would protect our children."

Xie Qingran has been reborn, and her temperament is no longer that of an ordinary person. Such a small matter will not shake her mind.

Seeing Xie Qingran like this, Xiao Jue finally breathed a sigh of relief. He then put his arm around her waist and said gently, "Don't worry, I will protect you and the child."

"Women's affairs are not something you can control. The border will soon be in chaos, so you should do what you're supposed to do."

"Given the Emperor's current attitude towards us, it's questionable whether he'll even allow you to successfully embark on your campaign."

At this point, Xie Qingran looked down at her lower abdomen, feeling somewhat depressed. The child's arrival was unexpected, and it really wasn't the right time. After all, in the current situation, the Emperor could simply use the child as an excuse to keep Xiao Jue here.

Xiao Jue couldn't even resist.

"Qingran, believe me, no one can win except me."

Xiao Jue held Xie Qingran's hand, gently comforted her, and then lightly rubbed her head.

"Smile. Looking at you like this makes me feel a little bad."

Xie Qingran really couldn't laugh.

“My baby isn’t a big problem in my belly, but Ayu and Yanran are already so big. They can’t stay at home all the time. What I’m really worried about is them.”

Xie Qingran's eyes reddened, and she sighed at Xiao Jue.

"Those two children have grown up a lot and are very sensible now. Don't worry, they won't cause you any trouble when you're out and about." Xiao Jue smiled gently and patted Xie Qingran's head lightly.

"Don't think about anything right now, just focus on giving birth to the baby, okay?" Xiao Jue gently kissed Xie Qingran, hugged her tightly, and whispered, "Qingran, I really miss you."

Upon hearing this, all of Xie Qingran's worries vanished, and she immediately became shy.

She gently pushed Xiao Jue, then said irritably, "No, the child can't be like this right now. You...you...really don't want a maidservant? Actually, I really don't care about that."

Xie Qingran knew that it was difficult for a man to restrain himself when he was aroused. She really couldn't do anything inappropriate with Xiao Jue for the sake of the child in her womb, so she was willing to find him a clean and innocent maid.

"You don't care?" Xiao Jue pinched Xie Qingran's cheek, frowning as he looked at her. "If you cared about me, you wouldn't be indifferent!"

Hearing this, Xie Qingran sighed and gently pinched his cheek before saying, "It's because I care about you that I don't want to make you feel wronged."

"I don't feel wronged."

"You don't care, but I do. I just want to be with you."

Xiao Jue sighed, pulled Xie Qingran to sit down with him, then squeezed her hand, leaned against her with a wronged expression, and used his willpower to calm his excitement.

After finally calming down, Xiao Jue got up and went to Xue Lu.

"Get me some medicine, something to calm me down!" Xiao Jue frowned, looking at the divine doctor.

What?

The miracle doctor could hardly believe his ears; what kind of evil thing had he heard?

He frowned slightly, looking at Xiao Jue in disbelief, then said calmly, "If you're really upset, just find any clean maid. What's the big deal?"

"I don't!"

Xiao Jue gritted his teeth and stared at the divine doctor with a mocking expression.

"I only want Qingran. She's pregnant and it's inconvenient for her right now, but I'm really suffering. Please help me find a way!"

Is that a reason?

Seeing Xiao Jue's condition, the divine physician thought carefully for a moment, then said, "Actually, the baby is already over six months old and the pregnancy is relatively stable. If you really..."

"Do you have the medicine or not?" Xiao Jue interrupted the divine doctor directly.

Xie Qingran is already going through a lot while pregnant, so he really couldn't bear to put her through any more hardship. He would regret it if something happened to the baby.

"Yes, I guarantee that after you take it, you will be free from desires and have a calm mind." The divine physician immediately understood and quickly brought out the prepared medicine and handed it to Xiao Jue: "Here you go, drink it!"

Xiao Jue frowned as he looked at the dark, murky medicine in front of him: "You had this prepared all along?"

"I know you best after all these years. You seem unreliable, but in fact, you're incredibly stubborn."

"Ever since I found out you fell in love with her, I knew this day would come sooner or later."

The divine physician sighed helplessly and looked at Xiao Jue.

"Xie Qingran is a good girl, a good woman, even a good wife, but she has no heart. She's cold and aloof. Xiao Jue, do you really think she truly loves you?"

The divine doctor and Xiao Jue were childhood friends, so they could talk about many things directly.