Chapter 25 Premature Birth
The Oslan royal family received the news at midnight yesterday. Even the emperor was surprised to learn that Munakata would be attending with his spouse.
Munakata's apparent identity is the head of scientific research, but many people don't know that he is the son of an important member of the Sote Lan Party.
Although the relationship between the two countries is sensitive now, efforts have to be made to maintain the appearance, so the emperor ordered that a lounge be arranged for him according to Zongfang's request, which was the same room where Qiao Susu woke up.
While she was still asleep, Evan knocked on the door.
"I'm Colonel Scorsese's housekeeper. Don't you really want to know why Miss Su Su is so obsessed with her master?"
Zong Fang was very vigilant. Normally, he would not leave Qiao Susu alone, but Evan's words made it impossible for him to ignore her, and he fell into the trap.
He soon discovered Evan's deception and broke his neck. Even so, he was delayed for more than ten minutes. When he was about to go back, he was suddenly besieged.
These males were obviously well-trained, had good coordination, and were very fast and explosive. Unfortunately, they were still not good enough in front of Zongmen, who had SSS-level mental strength.
"Whose people are you?"
Zongfang grabbed one of the males by the neck, a faint murderous intent lingering around him. The other man used up his last bit of strength and suddenly pulled the flare at his waist. A cloud of thick smoke instantly surrounded Zongfang.
It is a glandular secretion of the Skunk Orcs, used to paralyze enemies and defend themselves.
At the same time, at the venue, Luca held a glass of wine and listened to everyone's congratulations with an expressionless face, while Isabel put her arm around him and smiled.
Suddenly, his pupils shrank, his nose twitched slightly, and then he said 'Excuse me' and strode away, leaving Isabel with an embarrassed look on her face.
Zong Fang rushed to the lounge, but Qiao Suisui was nowhere to be found. His face darkened, and he turned to search for her, only to be knocked down by the oncoming attack, the entire palace shaking. Amidst the dust and smoke, a massive lion emerged, its head lowered, its gaze fixed on the opponent. A threatening growl emanated from its throat, its massive front paws advancing step by step, the curve of its back threatening to explode at any moment, a gesture clearly indicating its readiness to attack.
A deep lion's roar resounded throughout the imperial court. Everyone in the venue looked around in confusion. Several blond young men's expressions changed and they all looked towards the source of the sound.
"Father, that was my brother's warning."
Duke Scorsese also heard it. His weather-beaten eyes narrowed slightly and he remained calm and silent.
Zong Fang and Luka were already fighting fiercely. The pressure generated by the fight between the two males with the same SSS level of mental power was unbearable for other males, and they could not get close at all.
The crowd suddenly became agitated, and someone shouted loudly—
"Oh no, there's a female about to give birth here!"
Many people gathered around, staring in shock at the scene before them. A frail young woman, sweating profusely, half-sat on the ground, clutching her stomach. Her expression showed she was in pain. Many males approached to offer their support, but were yelled back by the hasty arrival of Liberi.
Liberi picked up Qiao Susu and saw her little face turned pale with pain. His mind went blank and he was at a loss.
"Someone come! Someone come!"
"Is there a midwife?"
Someone quickly called a professional doctor, who, after a brief examination of Qiao Suisui's condition, said with a serious expression, "It's premature. She's in a difficult condition to move, so we need to prepare for the delivery now."
When Qiao Susu heard this, her vision went dark. She was asked to give birth in front of so many people?
"No. I don't want to give birth here."
Liberi's eyes turned red with anxiety. He knew that the imperial court was very large, and it would take too long to carry her from here to the palace, plus the time required for preparation and decoration. So he coaxed her softly and ordered people to cordon off this area.
Soon, the servants used tablecloths as screens to enclose a delivery area, and the doctor and midwife were ready to deliver the baby.
At this time, the onlookers were separated. Qiao Susu leaned her head on Libery, supporting her drooping pregnant belly. She felt the contractions coming in waves, but the pain soon disappeared. She knew it was the effect of the system.
Libery was even more nervous than she was. He held her hand tightly and kept saying "It's okay", "It's okay", not knowing whether he was saying it to Qiao Susu or to himself.
At this time, no one in the venue was paying attention to the pairing ceremony, and everyone started talking about it.
"Hey, there's a female giving birth over there!"
"What? Viviparous females?"
"Oh my god, I've never seen a viviparous female before. Let's go see if there's anything we can help with!"
Isabel listened to the chaotic discussion with a sullen expression. She was supposed to be the protagonist today, so where on earth did this female come from?
"I heard it was Qiao Suisui, the little female without a mate or guardian."
"Huh? It's her? Wait, without a spouse, whose child is it???"
"It seems like she's in premature labor. I don't know if she'll be able to be born."
Hearing Qiao Sui Sui's name, she staggered, almost losing her balance. She was pregnant? Why was she here? Did Luka just leave her because he saw her?
Isabel quickly squeezed into the crowd surrounding the delivery area. Just then, a medical staff member lifted the curtain and came out, revealing a gap that allowed her to see Liberi inside.
She immediately shouted: "Cousin, is this child yours?"
"Come on, tell me, this child must be yours, right?"
Isabel was eager to get the truth, and regardless of the occasion or how urgent the moment was, she clamored to break in and get to the bottom of it.
"Hey! Qiao Suisui! Tell me clearly! Is your child Liberi's?"
Qiao Suisui was concentrating on giving birth when she heard the shrill female voice, and she frowned. Liberi had been observing her condition, feeling both distressed and afraid. He was already very nervous about the premature birth, and he was worried about Suisui's delivery. Any interruption and distraction would only increase the risk. After hearing Isabel's voice, Liberi almost wanted to kill her.
"Don't be afraid, I'll go out for a while."
Isabel's other spouses couldn't stand it and tried to persuade her to stop arguing, but she retorted back.
"Are you qualified to control me? I must get to the bottom of this today!"
After she finished speaking, she saw Liberi coming out. She immediately rushed over and asked, "Speak up, whose child is it?"
Libery's expression was gloomy, and there was deep disgust in his eyes as he stared at her. He sneered and said word by word through gritted teeth, "It's Luca Scorsese's. Didn't you guess it too? That's why you're shouting and anxiously seeking confirmation."
Suddenly, the discussions and exclamations of the people present exploded.
Isabel froze in place, feeling the gazes of the crowd. Her face paled, and she felt extremely embarrassed. The next second, another male bumped into her shoulder, causing her to stumble awkwardly and step aside. She was about to explode when she saw that it was Duke Scorsese who had bumped into her.
The old duke was grabbing Liberi's arm and asked excitedly, "Are you serious? Is it Luka's descendant?"
Libery nodded, and the old duke burst into tears of joy.
"Great, great! May the Beast God bless our Scorsese family! That's great!"
Ever since the old man learned of his illness, he'd been stern on the surface, but deep down, he was incredibly worried. He usually wouldn't allow anyone to mention it, as it was a matter of male dignity. He'd also privately fought against numerous objections to Luka's revocation of his heirship. His original wish was simple: once Luka and the princess married, he'd find the best genetic incubation company to produce a child. No matter how many times he failed, he wouldn't give up. But now, unexpectedly, good news had arrived.
He was about to ask for some more details when he heard a cry of surprise from the delivery area.
(End of this chapter)
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