Chapter 167 Returning to the Capital
Zhao Yu kissed her cheek as if it were a precious treasure.
"Chu Mian, I'm late."
Xu Chumian felt a pang of sadness and hugged Zhao Yu tightly.
Xu Chumian checked Zhao Yu's body with concern, "Are you alright?"
Zhao Yu gazed intently at her.
He shook his head.
Zhao Yu placed his large hand on her pregnant belly and said, "You've had a hard time these past few days."
During the most difficult period for Xu Chumian, Zhao Yu was not by her side.
When Zhao Yu returned to his residence in the early morning, Xiao Tao's stammering manner made his heart sink.
When he entered the room and saw Xu Chumian completely unharmed, a heavy weight lifted from his heart.
It's his fault.
Xu Chumian shook her head, her eyes reddening, "It's good that you're back."
Zhao Yu gently kissed away the tears on Xu Chumian's face.
"Chu Mian, don't cry."
Pregnant women are often emotionally sensitive, especially since Zhao Yu is not yet by Xu Chumian's side.
He touched Xu Chuming's forehead, his eyes only on her, "I've had a doctor come and take a look at you."
Xu Chumian hummed in agreement, still gazing longingly at Zhao Yu.
Zhao Yu's heart softened, and he held Xu Chumian's hand and kissed it.
Xu Chumian blushed under his gaze.
"Go take a shower and change your clothes first."
Zhao Yu, weary from his journey, went straight to see Xu Chumian upon returning home.
Zhao Yu stayed outside for a long time.
"He not only lost weight, but also got darker."
Xu Chumian touched his face. "You've grown a beard."
Zhao Yu nuzzled against her, cuddled for a while, and then went to the bathroom.
Zhao Yu was very fast. When he came out, the doctor was already in the courtyard.
It was still early morning, and the mansion was quiet.
Zhao Yu stood by the bedside, and with each word the doctor spoke, Zhao Yu's expression darkened.
Xu Chumian tugged at his sleeve.
"Jingxian, please don't do this."
"Madam needs to rest more, avoid strenuous exercise, and keep a cheerful mood."
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After the doctor left, breakfast had already been laid out in the outer room.
Zhao Yu didn't let Xu Chumian get out of bed and personally fed her breakfast.
Xu Chumian was initially embarrassed, but seeing Zhao Yu's tense demeanor, she held back and said nothing.
Zhao Yu had not yet visited the Duke of Zhao and other elders upon returning to his residence. Only after Xu Chumian had fallen asleep again did Zhao Yu leave.
After Zhao Yu hurriedly finished meeting with the elders of the Zhao family, he went to the palace to meet the emperor.
Xu Chumian was not in a position to move around, so she waited for Zhao Yu to return in Heyun Courtyard.
The Zhao family held a banquet to welcome Zhao Yu back.
After making a brief appearance, Zhao Yu returned to Heyun Courtyard.
Xu Chumian was reading in the inner room when she heard the noise outside. Before she could get up, Zhao Yu came in first.
Have you eaten yet?
Xu Chumian nodded. Over the past two months, Xu Chumian's belly had grown bigger and bigger, and she was eating more every day. The small kitchen was always keeping food warm.
Xu Chumian had already eaten something to fill her stomach.
Her eyes were gentle. "And you?"
The couple met in a hurry in the early morning and were not able to meet again until it was completely dark.
Zhao Yu stared at her almost greedily.
Xu Chumian said softly, "Serve the meal first."
Zhao Yu called out to the maid, then held Xu Chumin's warm body in his arms. He didn't dare to make any big movements, and gently wrapped his arms around her, afraid of making her uncomfortable.
Zhao Yu kissed her hair, "What did you do today?"
Xu Chumian looked at him, and the corners of her lips couldn't help but turn up.
"Waiting for you to come back."
Zhao Yu tightened his grip on her, and with a sudden impulse, he couldn't resist kissing her eyelids, then moving his kiss down to her bright red lips.
The two had not seen each other for a long time.
Zhao Yu was full of youthful vigor and soon became unbearably hot.
Xu Chumian noticed something was wrong with his body, but she didn't leave; she put her arm around his shoulder.
"He'an..."
Xu Chumian really didn't plan to do anything. The couple both knew that their physical condition prevented them from doing anything, but they just couldn't bear to be apart.
Zhao Yu took a deep sniff of her neck.
"Chu Mian, I missed you so much when I was in Hongzhou."
Xu Chumian knew this without Zhao Yu saying it.
Several letters that were sent back made Xu Chumian blush. Her earlobes turned red as well, and she glanced at Zhao Yu.
Zhao Yu was extremely pleased with Xu Chumian's appearance, and he gently stroked the corner of her lips with his thumb.
Seeing Zhao Yu's body taut like a bowstring, Xu Chumian stepped back to the side, only to be pulled into Zhao Yu's arms again.
"Avoiding me?"
Xu Chumian replied in a hushed tone, "No."
Zhao Yu chuckled and kissed her hair, moving downwards.
He finally stopped on Xu Chumian's stomach.
Her snow-white belly bulged out.
He lowered his face and kissed it.
Xu Chumian's face turned bright red, and even her toes tensed up.
"He'an, that's enough."
Zhao Yu sighed and closed Xu Chumian's robe again.
He let out a deep breath, lingered over Xu Chumian for a long time, and then got up and went to the bathroom.
Dinner has already been set out outside.
Xu Chumian went out, supporting her pregnant belly.
Tonight's meal is plentiful, and we've also added some of Zhao Yu's favorite dishes.
Granny Liang and Granny Lü in the courtyard had smiles on their faces.
The Harmony Courtyard blends seamlessly with the surroundings.
After the couple finished their dinner, Zhao Yu stood with her in the courtyard for a while.
Not long after returning to bed, Xu Chumian started experiencing leg cramps. Zhao Yu felt extremely distressed and wished he could bear all the pain for her.
Once Xu Chumian's pain subsided, Zhao Yu massaged her calves with a look of pity, then said to the little one in her belly, "Don't bother your mother anymore."
Xu Chumian's face was still pale, and she touched Zhao Yu's temple.
"He's still too young to understand."
Zhao Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Our sons will not be mediocre."
Xu Chumian couldn't help but laugh and said, "This is not something that you or I can decide. His health and safety are better than being together."
Zhao Yu was extremely soft-hearted. "I misspoke."
Zhao Yu has completely lost all sense of decency with Xu Chumian; whatever Xu Chumian says goes.
With a soft, fragrant body in his arms, Zhao Yu's gaze fell upon a sea of white, and he couldn't resist pressing himself against her.
They gnawed and tore at each other.
Xu Chumian was fair-skinned and delicate, her eyes were like pools of spring water, and one look from her made Zhao Yu's heart flutter.
He sighed softly, "After you give birth, I will definitely get my revenge again and again."
Xu Chumian covered his lips, "The child is listening, please stop talking."
Zhao Yu scoffed, "He's still young, he won't understand."
Xu Chumian shook his arm and gently called to him, "Zhao Yu, tell me about your time in Jiangnan."
There's not much to say about flood relief and disaster recovery; many families have been torn apart and people have died.
Zhao Yu only picked a few fun things to do.
After listening, Xu Chumian was still reluctant to go to sleep, and she hugged Zhao Yu tightly.
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