Chapter 185 Why are you only arriving now?
Yu Nian is not someone who has never experienced the loss of loved ones; she has weathered many storms and has a psychological defense.
But even the slightest hint of trouble from Chunyu Han could easily destroy that towering defensive line.
When Yu Nian woke up, she was in a meditation room at the temple, with Chun Tao and Yu Zhirou by her bedside.
"You're awake. Are you feeling better?"
Yu Nian stiffly withdrew her wrist. Yu Zhirou knew medicine; she should already know she was pregnant…
"Don't worry, cousin. I told His Highness that you just caught a cold and were agitated."
Yu Zhirou noticed Yu Nian's concerns and smiled faintly; she wasn't one to pry.
"Women in this world have it tough. Chunyu Han has already died in battle. I hope my cousin takes care of herself."
Yu Nian opened her mouth, but all her words condensed into a single "thank you."
"Cousin, you're too kind. His Highness, born into that position, is always overly sensitive, preferring to betray the world rather than..."
I know he's done a lot to make things difficult for you; consider this an apology on his behalf. It's getting late, cousin, you should head home too.”
Yu Zhirou concealed Yu Nian's pregnancy from her; otherwise, when Yu Nian opened her eyes, she might have been in the Dali Temple instead of in the temple's meditation room.
Aren't you resentful towards me?
Yu Nian spoke, not because she wanted to ask, but as if it were a muscle memory of her body.
Yu Zhirou stopped and turned around.
"No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes. Besides, you are no longer the Yu Nian of the past, and even if you were, I would forgive her."
From the day she met the emperor, Yu Zhirou felt that Yu Nian was a stranger. She thought that perhaps, turning over a new leaf could be considered a kind of rebirth.
So under those circumstances, Yu Zhirou also chose to give Yu Nian a chance, and as it turned out, she made the right choice.
From that time on, Yu Nian never bothered or harmed her again.
[Congratulations, host! You have achieved a hidden achievement, fulfilling the original owner's wish and gaining the forgiveness of the original world's female protagonist. You are rewarded with 100,000 merit points.]
If you plant a seed of kindness, you will be blessed.
"Miss, I haven't finished talking to you yet, and you've fainted."
After Yu Zhirou left, Chuntao peeked in and closed the door, speaking in a low voice.
“The son-in-law faked his death. He was afraid that it would be dangerous for you to stay in the capital while you were pregnant, so he came up with this plan and asked you to go to Jiangnan to wait for him first.”
Yu Nian sniffed and cursed rudely.
She was almost scared to death by this terrible method, and thanks to her overly strong reaction, she successfully deceived the court's spies.
After the funeral, when Yu Nian used the excuse of leaving Beijing to clear her mind, not a single person stopped her.
...
Half a month later.
The white hooves of the galloping horses were stained earthy by the swirling dust.
Above the shadowy peak, a figure in a moon-white robe whipped his horse, his robes fluttering in the wind. The embroidered blue-black magpie patterns on the hem of his robes seemed to come alive, as if they were about to take flight.
The horse was already running incredibly fast, but the rider still wanted to go even faster.
That heart, yearning to see her, wished it could sprout wings.
Beneath the black tiles and white walls, a figure draped in a dark cloak, holding a plain umbrella, slowly strolled towards the alley entrance.
This is Yu Nian's daily habit after settling down in Jiangnan, rain or shine.
After breakfast, we would take a walk at the alley entrance. If anyone came, they would definitely pass by here first. Chun Tao even teased Yu Nian about this, saying that he looked like a waiting-for-husband stone.
My son-in-law will definitely come over as soon as he finishes fighting and settles down.
With a plain umbrella resting on her shoulder, Yu Nian gently stroked her slightly protruding belly and smiled.
She often wondered how possessive Chunyu Han was, that even when he wasn't by her side, he still had to leave a little one to watch over her.
The sound of horses' hooves approached from afar, and Chunyu Han spotted Yu Nian's figure from a distance.
She was waiting for him.
He dismounted, feeling like a naive young man, his heart pounding, and ran towards Yu Nian.
After running a few steps, he slowed down, afraid of startling her, when he was still some distance away from her. His voice became soft and even slightly trembling.
"Niannian, I'm back."
The plain umbrella slung over his shoulder was raised, and he finally saw the face he had been longing for.
Chunyu Han approached Yu Nian and carefully cupped her face in his hands.
Chunyu Han was warm; his fingertips were still a little cool, unlike the ethereal feeling in his dream.
He wore the clothes she had made for him over two months. He looked better in this color than in darker colors. The continuous rain curtain, like a hazy dream, enveloped his ethereal figure.
He shed his violent nature, leaving the ruthless and cruel Chunyu Han forever in Kyoto.
In early spring, the gentle spring rain, as soft as silk, painted the picturesque scenery of Jiangnan and also moistened the eyes of the beautiful woman.
Yu Nian's voice was choked with sobs, and her nostrils flared slightly.
"Why did it take you so long to come back? I missed you so much."
The thought that even my favorite osmanthus cake wasn't sweet anymore made me realize that even my favorite gold had lost its luster.
Hot tears rolled down Chunyu Han's fingertips, making the calluses on his hands even thicker. He caressed her tear stains, feeling a ticklish sensation.
"It's all my fault for coming back late. Be good, Niannian, don't cry."
Chunyu Han lowered his head and gently kissed the corner of her lips, coaxing her.
"You can punish me however you want."
Chunyu Han gently pulled her into his arms. He wanted to hug her tightly, but he knew she was pregnant, so he deliberately controlled his movements to be gentle.
She must have had a very tough time during this period.
With her small face pressed against Chunyu Han's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, Yu Nian muttered something in a low voice.
"You're forbidden from ever leaving me again. Even in death, you'll be my ghost!"
Chunyu Han chuckled softly and kissed her forehead. These were the words Chunyu Han had said to Yu Nian when he married her, and now she was returning them to him.
"Okay, I will be with you for all eternity."
...
Five years later
In the courtyard bathed in the setting sun, four boys stood in a row, with the little one at the end of the line holding a small cloth tiger sewn from scraps of cloth.
"Tell Dad, do you still want a little sister?"
Han Ye stood in front of the children and began to speak to them patiently and persuasively.
"think!"
The children all spoke in unison, and the little one, not understanding what was going on, nodded along with his older brothers.
"Alright, tonight no one is allowed to go to the main house to find your mother. Even if she calls you, you are not allowed to go in."
The boy standing in the second position looked up and said, "Don't worry, Dad, I will take good care of my third and fourth brothers and won't bother you."
"Okay, good boy, meeting adjourned."
Han Ye put his hands behind his back with great satisfaction, which made Yu Nian always use the excuse of coaxing the child to avoid him.
He's determined to win tonight.
Yu Jing's eldest daughter can already write poetry. The year before last, Canghai and Chuntao also had a little girl. Last year, even Yu Qiao, that taciturn guy, and He Qing had a daughter.
For the first time, Han Ye envied others; he also wanted a beautiful, soft, and sweet-smelling daughter.
He gets a headache whenever he sees his bunch of sons.
Feather and Wing are alright, but the two little ones are just getting in the way every day.
As night fell, Yu Nian waited in the bedroom for a long time but her two young sons didn't come. Every day, they would come to Yu Nian to tell her stories before bed.
As if something was missing, Yu Nian wanted to get out of bed to check, but was stopped by the overwhelming scent of sandalwood.
Yu Nian winked at Han Ye, whose collar was wide open and whose dark hair was flowing freely.
"You smell so good today? What did you use to wash your hair...?"
Han Ye didn't answer Yu Nian's question. Instead, he hugged Yu Nian, nuzzled her nose against her, and whispered to himself.
"Niannian, actually I smell very good every day."
Han Ye's gaze was so clear that Yu Nian instinctively flinched.
"Why didn't Xiao Zheng and Xiao Rong come tonight? I'll go check on them..."
He had already made arrangements; how could he let Yu Nian escape so easily?
"Niannian, they're all asleep. Today is Qixi Festival, how about I give you a gift? Hmm?"
The delicate kisses had already climbed up Yu Nian's delicate, fair collarbone.
"Hmm... what gift..."
With a soft moan, Yu Nian stroked his restless hand.
“A…daughter…”
Yu Nian: !
"Get out of here! You're still not satisfied with two kids in three years? Do you think I'm a pig?"
As she spoke, Yu Nian realized that she had lost one of her clothes, and a warm feeling enveloped her.
"Niannian is so cute, how could she be a pig... You are..."
A deep, hoarse voice surrounded Yu Nian's ears.
You are the little cabbage I'm raising.
...
Later, I heard that the Han family, a well-known wealthy family in Jiangnan, was holding a full-month celebration for their son...
...
[End of text]
This is my first time writing a historical romance novel, so please bear with me if there are any shortcomings. I read the comments every day, and I thank all the readers who have followed me this far.
Until we meet again.
(There will be a bonus chapter update tomorrow)
Arsonist's Heart
2022.11.28
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