Chapter Sixty-One: Pregnancy Reactions
Xu Chumian moved her lips, then turned her back to her.
"Go to the restroom yourself."
Zhao Yu hugged her from behind, and he could clearly feel the pressure against Xu Chumian.
Zhao Yu rested his chin on Xu Chumian's shoulder.
"First sleep..."
This is an old method favored by Zhao Yu.
He called out to Xu Chumian softly.
Xu Chumian had a strange feeling that the two of them had returned to the time when they had just gotten married in their previous life. However, the difference was that she was now pregnant with their baby.
Xu Chumian turned around, her brows furrowed with helplessness.
Xu Chumian bit her lip. "Then you need to hurry."
Zhao Yu put his arm around her shoulder and chuckled softly.
Xu Chumian couldn't help but poke his Adam's apple. "What's so funny?"
Zhao Yu lowered his eyes and gazed at her, slowly lowering his hand in hers.
Throughout the entire process, Zhao Yu kept his eyes fixed on Xu Chumian's face, not allowing her to back down even slightly.
Xu Chumian's face was burning hot. She glanced down at it and immediately closed her eyes.
...
Xu Chumian's hands were sore.
She stared at Zhao Yu's slightly reddened earlobes, then asked, "How much longer?"
Sensing the impatience in Xu Chumian's voice, Zhao Yu chuckled, "Chumian, have some patience."
Xu Chumian pursed her lips, almost using her strength.
Zhao Yu hissed—
"Are you trying to murder your husband?"
Xu Chumian couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Zhao Yu, I'll give you one last quarter of an hour."
...
Xu Chumian couldn't remember how she fell asleep that night.
When she opened her eyes again, it was already broad daylight.
Zhao Yu was coming out of the restroom.
Seeing Xu Chumian still sitting on the bed in a daze, Zhao Yu smiled and asked, "What's wrong?"
Xu Chumian moved her lips slightly, "I thought you were gone."
As he spoke, Zhao Yu felt a slight pause, a mixture of indescribable joy and bittersweetness filling his heart.
Zhao Yu approached Xu Chumian, squatted down, and touched her belly.
"If you stay here, I won't leave."
Xu Chumian stroked Zhao Yu's temple with her palm.
She had many questions she wanted to ask Zhao Yu.
What happened after her death in her previous life...
All of these things.
But when the words were on the tip of her tongue, Xu Chumian couldn't utter a single one.
Zhao Yu, he must be very sad.
Zhao Yu took Xu Chumian's hand and kissed it.
The two looked at each other, their eyes slightly moist.
Zhao Yu carried Xu Chumian directly to the restroom.
The two returned to their inseparable state before the argument, even more so than before.
Previously, Xu Chumian showed no joy or anger, at least not on her face.
But now, the couple is deeply in love.
The atmosphere at Heyun Courtyard these past few days has truly terrified the maids there.
It is a great joy that the two masters have reconciled.
Xu Chumian still had little appetite. After Zhao Yu ate some food with her and talked for a while, he left the mansion.
Xiao Tao brought in the medicine to help prevent miscarriage.
Thinking back to the time when Xu Chumian escaped from Beijing, I still feel lingering fear.
During that period, the young mistress was heartbroken every day. It would be wonderful if she could come to her senses.
Upon smelling the pregnancy-preserving medicine, Xu Chumian instinctively felt nauseous.
She frowned and gritted her teeth to finish the drink in one gulp.
Physician Zeng said that her pregnancy was still unstable and it would be best for her to stay in the courtyard and rest.
Otherwise, Xu Chumian would have wanted to go out for a stroll long ago.
As afternoon approached, Zhao Lingyao came to see Xu Chumian.
Seeing that the atmosphere in the courtyard was alright and that Xu Chumian looked quite well today, Zhao Lingyao was happy for Xu Chumian.
Suddenly, Xu Chumian frowned, covered her lips, and hurried to the bathroom.
Zhao Lingyao looked worried. "Sister-in-law, are you alright?"
Xu Chumian shook her head. "Lingyao, I'm fine, I just feel a little nauseous."
Zhao Lingyao: "Why are you suddenly feeling unwell? I'll go call the doctor."
Hearing the commotion, Granny Liang quickly said, "What doctor? Imperial Physician Zeng is right here in the courtyard. Young Madam, are you feeling unwell?"
Zhao Lingyao was taken aback. "Ah... why is Physician Zeng staying at Heyun Courtyard? Sister-in-law, is my elder brother sick...?"
Xu Chumian felt guilty looking at Zhao Lingyao, who had a concerned expression on her face.
Zhao Lingyao's eyes darted back and forth across Xu Chumian's face.
Suddenly, her eyes widened.
"Sister-in-law, you're not pregnant, are you...?"
"There's something I need to tell you..."
The two spoke at the same time.
Xu Chumian couldn't help but chuckle. She slowly nodded, "The pregnancy is still in its early stages, so we haven't spread the word yet."
Zhao Lingyao blinked, thinking to herself that he truly was her older brother.
Zhao Lingyao stretched out her hand, "May I touch it?"
Xu Chumian nodded and smiled, "Of course."
Zhao Lingyao gently placed her palm on Xu Chumian's abdomen.
"That's amazing."
Xu Chumian pursed her lips. "Lingyao, this matter needs to be kept secret for a while."
Zhao Lingyao nodded, "I know, I just guessed it myself. Isn't it said that it's best to keep it a secret if it's not three months yet? I understand, I understand."
Xu Chumian couldn't help but laugh and asked, "How did you know?"
Zhao Lingyao coughed lightly, "Sister-in-law, you've actually forgotten my old profession."
Xu Chumian then remembered that Zhao Lingyao would spend her days writing storybooks in her room when she had nothing to do.
She smiled, her lips curving upwards.
Zhao Lingyao stayed until evening before leaving.
Zhao Yu returned shortly afterward.
At that time, Xu Chumian was taking a walk in the courtyard.
She heard footsteps, turned around, and saw Zhao Yu striding towards her.
A smile played between Xu Chumian's brows.
Did the child cause you any trouble today?
Xu Chumian glanced at him, "How old is the child?"
Zhao Yu touched his nose and then walked around the yard with Xu Chumian.
Zhao Yu took her hand and was about to enter the house when Xu Chumian suddenly covered her lips, quickly let go of Zhao Yu's hand, and went into the bathroom.
Xu Chumian started gagging again.
Physician Zeng hurriedly came to take Xu Chumian's pulse.
It was thought to be a normal reaction during pregnancy, but Xu Chumian's physical reaction was more intense than that of other women.
In short, after listening to Zhao Yu's explanation, he concluded that Xu Chumian's pregnancy would be extremely difficult.
Zhao Yu frowned: "Is there any other way to make her feel better?"
Physician Zeng hesitated, "I can prescribe some calming and nourishing medicine for the Crown Prince's wife, but every woman's constitution is different, so there may be differences."
Zhao Yu said with a stern face, "Let's try it first."
After the imperial physician left, Zhao Yu held Xu Chuming's hand, his eyes fixed on her, and asked, "Are you feeling better now?"
Xu Chumian frowned slightly and shook her head at Zhao Yu. Her pitiful appearance softened Zhao Yu's heart.
Zhao Yu patted Xu Chumian to help her catch her breath and said in a low voice, "Chumian, what happened in Chenzhou... it was my fault."
Xu Chumian froze.
That night in Chenzhou, Zhao Yu almost tore off all his pretenses; even Xu Chumian had never seen him so ruthless in her previous life.
Like a hungry wolf, it devoured Xu Chumian until not a single bone was left.
Even now, Xu Chumian still feels lingering fear whenever she thinks about that night.
She pursed her lips.
"Don't do that again next time."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yu cursed himself inwardly for being a bastard.
That night, he was too angry.
He couldn't control his anger at all and acted entirely according to his whims.
On the second and third days after Chenzhou, Xu Chumian's legs were in excruciating pain.
Zhao Yu pressed his forehead against hers and covered her lower abdomen with his palm.
"It's my fault."
"It won't happen again."
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