Pregnant
Xie Shangyu bandaged Shen Qianyue's hand, moved closer to Shen Yanhui's side, looked at the prescription she wrote, and his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.
Chuanduan, Eucommia ulmoides, Cuscuta australis…
"Why does this medicine for curing cold poison look more and more like a medicine for prenatal care?"
Shen Yan wrote the prescription without stopping: "Miss Shen is nearly a month pregnant. I heard from the guards that she was too anxious today and tripped over the threshold of Mr. Xie. She has seen blood and the fetus is unstable."
Xie Shangyu was surprised: "Pregnant?!"
Shen Yan replied: "My condition is very bad now. I may not be able to keep this baby. I will try my best."
Xie Shangyu's dull gaze moved from Shen Yanhui's face, slowly to the unconscious Shen Qianyue on the couch, and finally fell back to Xie Shangjia's pale face.
Shen Yanhui handed him the prescription and said, "I'll go back and look for an antidote to cure the cold poison. You take this prescription to stabilize the pregnancy and ask the medicine boy to boil the medicine."
This pregnancy might not be saved, so Xie Shangjia...
Xie Shangyu's mind went blank. Only after Shen Yanhui walked away did he react. He sighed and went to look for the medicine boy.
It was approaching dusk.
Xie Shangyu came in with a medicine soup of suitable temperature, sat beside the couch and prepared to feed the medicine to Shen Qianyue.
After hesitating for a long time, he raised his hand to help the other person's upper body up, leaned against the couch, and was just about to pick up the bowl of medicine.
"Brother, I'm not dead yet."
Xie Shangjia gritted his teeth. As soon as he woke up, he saw a vague figure beside his bed, hugging his wife. When he got closer, he found that it was his second brother who had been coveting Shen Qianyue for a long time.
Xie Shangyu's body stiffened, and he immediately stood up and raised his hand: "Shang Jia, calm down."
Xie Shangjia stood firmly on the bed, his figure covering Shen Qianyue tightly, with a smile on his lips.
"Brother, I was very calm not to use the knife to attack anyone."
Xie Shangyu pointed to the dried blood on his sleeve.
"You heartless little bastard, I just came back and was injured while trying to get medicine for you, and this is how you thank your second brother?"
Xie Shangjia nodded: "Well, my second brother sacrificed himself to get medicine for me. Shangjia is very touched. You can ask for anything, but if you want to covet Shen Qianyue, I would rather not treat you."
Xie Shangyu's eyes were complicated, and he subconsciously looked at Shen Qianyue, but saw nothing.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I've brought the medicine back, so how can I not cure it? I don't covet Shen Qianyue, but she is pregnant. She had her period today, and the Valley Master prescribed medicine for her. I..."
Xie Shangjia couldn't hear what he said next.
Shen Qianyue is pregnant!
Pregnant!!
Seeing that he looked as if his soul had left his body, Xie Shangyu repeated it again, this time in a louder voice.
"The pregnancy-maintaining medicine is on the small table next to the bed. Since you're awake, you can feed her. It will save me the trouble."
The unconscious Shen Qianyue seemed to sense something. Her pale lips moved slightly and she unconsciously let out a very soft moan.
Xie Shangjia frowned: "Why are you shouting so loudly? Can't you see she needs to rest?"
Xie Shangyu had no choice but to lie down on Xie Shangjia's couch in the outer room to rest. He had been tired for many days. This time, he even used many connections in the underworld to get the medicine and owed a lot of favors.
The black cat stood up, took graceful steps, and lightly jumped onto Xie Shangyu's chest. It lowered its head and gently rubbed Xie Shangyu's chin with its wet nose.
Xie Shangjia put his arm around Shen Qianyue's shoulders and carefully fed her the medicine, his heart filled with uncontrollable joy.
He has a child.
Maybe it will be a cute little girl like Li'er, or maybe it will be a cool and aloof young man...
Finish feeding the bowl of medicine.
Xie Shangjia ran to the outer room, and Xie Shangyu, who had just not fallen asleep, was hugged tightly.
"Second brother! Second brother! I have a child! Qianyue and I's child! I'm going to be a father!"
He repeated it over and over in a low voice, his voice choked, tears of joy even seeping from the corners of his eyes, full of the desire to share his joy with others.
Xie Shangyu was almost choked by him and looked at his ecstatic and out-of-control appearance, with mixed feelings in his heart, he could only pat his back stiffly.
"I heard you, Shang Jia, calm down, you're still weak..."
He hesitated again and again, not knowing how to tell him that the child might not be saved.
After sharing his joy, Xie Shangjia let go of Xie Shangyu and hurried back to the bed. He carefully changed Shen Qianyue's clothes so that she could sleep comfortably. He climbed onto the bed happily and gently stroked her belly with his hand.
He was too impulsive yesterday. He should have asked the Valley Master to check Shen Qianyue's pulse earlier. His own desires were nothing.
What if Shen Qianyue and the baby in her belly were really hurt?
Shen Qianyue slowly woke up, her consciousness returned, and memories came flooding back like a tide. She saw the horrifying look on Xie Shangjia's face when the cold poison attacked her, and the severe pain when she fell. She suddenly opened her eyes and struggled to hold herself in her arms.
Xie Shangjia was awakened by the movement beside her. Before her eyes were fully open, her hand gently patted her back soothingly.
Shen Qianyue felt weak all over, especially in her lower abdomen, where she felt an indescribable heaviness. She subconsciously touched her lower abdomen, frowning slightly.
After Xie Shangjia opened his eyes, he looked at Shen Qianyue and smiled: "Miss Shen, we are pregnant."
Shen Qianyue supported herself and sat up, leaning against the soft pillow, her fingers unconsciously pressing her lower abdomen. Her voice was hoarse from just waking up, but very calm: "Child..."
The situation in the capital is unstable, and various forces are eyeing it covetously. Although Xie Shangjia's cold poison is expected to be eradicated, her foundation has been damaged and it will take time to recover. She also has many unfinished business.
Being pregnant at this time, with limited mobility and many worries, will only be a burden, a weakness, and a bull's eye that puts yourself in danger.
Xie Shangjia's eyes burned with ecstasy as he envisioned the future: "I'll start learning about dishes that can help with pregnancy today, and then hold a grand banquet when the baby is born..."
The great joy overwhelmed his mind. He was like a child who had obtained a priceless treasure, so excited that he was at a loss.
The black cat had curled up at the end of their bed at some point. Xie Shangjia grabbed the napping cat and, ignoring its dissatisfied "meow", buried his face in its furry fur and rubbed it hard.
"Mimi, did you hear that? I'm going to be a father. I have a baby!"
The black cat's fur stood on end as he rubbed it. It struggled and jumped away, licking its messed fur in disgust.
Xie Shangjia's eyes lit up surprisingly, and he also sat up, carefully placing his ear gently on Shen Qianyue's flat belly.
His movements were reverent and focused, and he held his breath.
Shen Qianyue's body froze at his sudden action, and she subconsciously wanted to push him away.
"What are you doing?"
Xie Shangjia stubbornly held her hand, his cheek pressed tightly against her belly, his voice filled with anticipation.
"Shh—don't move. Let me listen...listen to see if our child is moving."
He closed his eyes, his long eyelashes trembled slightly with excitement, and a silly smile that was almost holy appeared on his face.
Shen Qianyue looked at him, completely immersed in his own world, and listened to his childish yet expectant words. With a bit of helplessness and indulgence, she gently patted the back of his head.
"It shouldn't have been long, what can you hear, idiot."
Xie Shangjia opened his eyes, looked at Shen Qianyue, his eyes filled with stars, and smiled foolishly.
"It's been a month, I don't care, this little guy can definitely hear me!"
He carefully hugged her again, buried his face in her neck, and his voice was muffled, full of infinite satisfaction and attachment.
"I'm so happy...really...so happy..."
Shen Qianyue felt the warmth and slight trembling coming from the crook of her neck. Her body was still a little stiff. She lowered her eyelids, and her long eyelashes hid the complex emotions surging in her eyes.
After the two of them got up, it was already bright outside and there was no sign of Xie Shangyu outside.
Xie Shangjia then remembered, "My second brother came back yesterday. He brought back the antidote. Everything is getting better. You don't have to worry about me. I will definitely be a good husband and a good father."
Shen Qianyue smiled faintly: "Okay, let's go visit the Valley Master later and ask about your cold poison. Also, I remember I seemed to have seen blood, by the way, ask about the child's condition."
Xie Shangjia thought of the bloodstains on Shen Qianyue's dress. He originally thought it was his own blood and didn't take it seriously, but now he became serious.
"Okay, you take a good rest first. I'll make something to eat. After you finish eating, we'll go together."
Xie Shangjia simply cooked some sweet porridge with some meat slices, and brought the bowl and chopsticks to Shen Qianyue.
"I'll feed you. Just make do with it this morning. I'll ask the chef later how to prepare a nutritious meal."
Shen Qianyue took the bowl and chopsticks: "I'll eat by myself, you should eat more too, so we can go together, otherwise you feed me, I'll finish eating first and wait for you."
Xie Shangjia hurriedly said, "I'm not hungry. I'll feed you and then we'll go over."
“Gurgle—”
His stomach growled.
Shen Qianyue laughed out loud: "Eat quickly, otherwise if you fall ill, I will still be worried."
Xie Shangjia ate his meal very quickly and tried to persuade Shen Qianyue who had already put down her bamboo chopsticks.
"You should eat more. You are too thin."
As he said this, his hand paused, and his head felt as if it had been pricked by a needle. Uncontrollably, his mind was filled with blood, painful wails, and basins of blood...
Shen Qianyue looked at him and saw that he suddenly burst into tears. She felt a little puzzled and wiped his face with pity.
"What's wrong? Are you going to cry in front of me because I don't want to eat?"
The second half of the sentence is clearly meant to be humorous.
Xie Shangjia came back to his senses, narrowed his eyes and smiled.
"Did I cry...I don't know why..."
Shen Qianyue frowned: "Shang Jia, did you remember something?"
Xie Shangjia held her hand, his palm burning: "Don't worry, I'm fine."
Shen Qianyue's face turned cold and she shook off his hand: "How can I not worry if you don't say anything?"
Xie Shangjia came up behind her, hugged her, and coaxed her with a smile.
"I don't know. Sometimes I just get a flash of some images, but I don't have any specific memories. I always feel like I'm not myself after I regain my memory. I don't want to worry you, so I won't tell you. I won't do that again in the future."
Shen Qianyue turned around and hugged his neck, resting her head on his shoulder: "Silly boy, how could you have such an idea."
Xie Shangjia hugged her tightly: "Well, I won't think like that in the future. With you by my side, I'm actually not afraid of anything anymore."
Shen Qianyue kissed his cheek: "Tell me everything, we are husband and wife, we should shoulder everything together."
Xie Shangjia grinned: "Husband and wife, the husband is in front and the wife is behind. No matter how powerful you are, I just hope you can hide behind me. If something happens to you, how can I accept it?"
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