Chapter 100: Their First Child, Heartbreaking Pain
When I got off the carriage, it was almost the end of the 7 PM.
The snow outside is falling heavily.
Xiao Tao and Qiu Niang, the two maids, were freezing, so Xu Chu Mian didn't let them use the umbrella; she carried it herself and went on her way.
Zhao Yu got off the carriage and caught up with Xu Chumian in just a few steps.
Zhao Yu held up a large umbrella, his tall figure completely blocking the cold wind.
He took Xu Chumian's umbrella with his other hand and tossed it to Guan Yan behind him.
Xu Chumian was completely protected by Zhao Yu's side, and her waist was still restrained by Zhao Yu.
Xu Chumian: "Let go of me, I can walk by myself."
Zhao Yu sneered, lowering his voice: "With this wind blowing, your feet will hurt again and you won't be able to sleep at night."
Xu Chumian couldn't help but retort, "It's not as serious as you make it out to be!"
It is undeniable that Zhao Yu's arrival did indeed block much of the wind and snow.
Zhao Yu lowered his eyes, glancing at Xu Chumian's tense little face, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
"We'll be there soon."
Before long, we arrived at Lanyun Courtyard.
Zhao Yu cherished this brief period of close contact.
Zhao Yu escorted Xu Chumian to the outside of her bedroom. Dong Jiu was waiting inside. Upon seeing this, he immediately invited Xu Chumian in, quickly took off her cloak, and handed her a hot towel to wipe her hands and face.
Zhao Yu was still standing at the door, seemingly oblivious to the cold, his dark eyes fixed on Xu Chumian. There was nothing wrong with him, but she still had a strange feeling in her heart.
Xu Chumian frowned. "What are you still standing there for? Go back inside. It's still snowing outside."
There was no Zhao Yu's hairpin in her room.
Zhao Yu looked at her slightly puffed-out cheeks and said gently, "Then I'm leaving."
Xu Chumian found it increasingly strange. She hadn't stopped him from leaving, so why did she have to ask him to leave?
Zhao Yu's lips curled slightly as he restrained his restless hand and turned to walk into the snowstorm.
Xu Chumian couldn't help but call out to him, "Zhao Yu, hold the umbrella."
She didn't want Zhao Yu to worsen her injuries after sending her on this trip.
What if they try to stop her from leaving again...
Xu Chumian sat on the edge of the bed, counting down the days until she left.
Dongjiu: "Miss Xu, would you like to take a bath now?"
Xu Chumian responded with a soft "hmm".
The house had an underfloor heating system, so even the bathroom wasn't too cold.
Xu Chumian stepped into the bathtub. The hot water spread over her body, and her limbs finally came back to life. Her porcelain-white and delicate face finally regained some color.
She rested her head against the edge of the wooden tub, her eyes slightly closed.
The snowballs piled on the tree branches outside fell to the ground with a soft thud.
Xu Chumian slowly opened her eyes, her clear and bright eyes revealing a complex mix of emotions.
After soaking for a while, Xu Chumian wrapped herself in a large towel to dry off, changed into a thick robe, and then went outside.
Xiao Tao and Qiu Niang had already tidied up and washed up, and Xu Chumian told them to go downstairs and rest early.
Inside the cloth bag on the table was the undergarment that was not yet finished for Xiao Qingyan.
Xu Chumian held the clothes in her hands and sat at the table for a long time.
On the other side, Zhao Yu took off his clothes, revealing his broad and muscular shoulders and arms.
Guan Yan brought over the medicine that had been brewed.
"Master, the injury looks like it's almost healed."
Zhao Yu's dark eyes held an unreadable expression. He curled his lips into a smile and said, "Let's wait and see."
Guan Yan didn't understand, so he held back and didn't ask.
Zhao Yu: "How is King Cheng?"
After Consort Ying suffered a miscarriage, Emperor Mingde was heartbroken and immediately promoted her to Imperial Concubine Ying, which was a huge slap in the face to Consort Ning.
King Cheng had initially gone to negotiate with the King of Qin with great enthusiasm, but after being involved in this, he had to keep a low profile.
“King Cheng sent people to patrol outside the Prince of Qin’s residence every day, and even inside, he replaced them with his own people. King Cheng was unhappy and resentful, and whenever he had free time, he would go and torment the Prince of Qin, under the pretense of investigating the case.”
Zhao Yu hummed in agreement, tapping his long fingers on the table. "No rush, let's add another fuel to the fire."
"The Marquis of Nan'an's residence will continue to keep an eye on things."
"yes!"
Zhao Yu was the only one left in the room.
The candlelight flickered and danced, obscuring the man's face.
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The next morning, Xu Chumian prepared to go to Luming Academy as usual.
Before leaving, she went to see Mu Mu.
The little girl adapted very well. Following the schedule set by Master Jiang, she would get up early to practice her martial arts and horse stance, have breakfast, go to Doctor Chen for treatment, and then take a nap at noon before attending Master Wu's class.
Although the schedule was tight, the little girl adapted very well and was full of energy.
A smile unconsciously appeared on Xu Chumian's face.
Mu Mu quickly kissed Xu Chumian on the cheek and said hastily, "Sister, you should go quickly, or you'll be late."
Xu Chumian smiled faintly, "This little devil."
As he turned around, he happened to see Butler Chen taking a walk in the front yard with his wife.
Upon seeing Xu Chumian, the two immediately bowed.
Xu Chumian's gaze fell on the woman's round belly, and she couldn't help but ask, "How many months pregnant?"
"Reporting to Madam, it's been almost five months."
Seeing Xu Chuming's dazed expression, Butler Chen didn't know what to say for a moment.
Given Miss Xu's unwavering attitude towards the young master, it's impossible that Miss Xu herself wanted to get pregnant. It's not that Steward Chen is being paranoid; there are plenty of opportunistic people in this world, regardless of gender. Most people, whether male or female, are driven by the desire to seize every opportunity to climb the social ladder.
Butler Chen couldn't figure out what Xu Chumian was thinking, so he cautiously remained silent.
Xu Chumian twitched her lips, her tone still relatively calm: "Congratulations. The roads outside are slippery, butler Chen, please keep an eye on things."
Butler Chen responded with a "Yes, yes."
As Xu Chumian left the mansion and was about to get into the carriage, she swayed and almost fell off.
Xiao Tao was startled: "Miss, are you alright?"
Xu Chumian said softly, "Nothing's wrong," her palms feeling cold.
On the way from Wenju to the school, Xu Chumian remained silent, her eyes gently closed, her face showing a sadness that Xiao Tao had never seen before.
Qiu Niang glanced at Xiao Tao, who shook her head.
News of Xu Chumian's actions outside Muheng Pavilion quickly reached Zhao Yu's ears.
Zhao Yu went to see Steward Chen's wife.
When he returned, his face was pale and bloodless.
If that child had survived, perhaps everything would have been different.
Perhaps it will be a son or daughter who looks a lot like Chu Mian, wobbling behind them and calling out to their parents in a childish voice.
In the years that followed, Zhao Yu rarely recalled that day.
First, I dare not; second, I am heartbroken.
He could never forget the sight of Xu Chumian covered in blood.
Zhao Lingyao cried and said that Xu Chumian had walked a long way, and when Zhao Lingyao found her, she was covered in blood.
Even though the person on the bed was unconscious, they kept crying.
In the dead of winter, Zhao Yu felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
Zhao Yu could do nothing. He wiped away Xu Chumian's tears again and again, watching as basins of bloody water were carried out.
The person on the bed gradually calmed down. Later, there was an emergency in the palace. Seeing that Shen Lingyin and Qin Wang's accomplices were about to be captured, Zhao Yu had no choice but to leave the mansion. When he returned, Chu Mian treated him with the indifference of a stranger.
The past was heart-wrenching, and Zhao Yu could never forget Xu Chumian's pain; she was their first child.
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