Chapter 566: Zhong Yi, let’s have a baby
In the Zhong family's study, filled with the scent of ink.
Old Master Zhong sat on a heavy chair with a carved dragon head, with Zhong Lingxiao and a nervous Lin Xifei standing to one side. Zhong Lingxiao had already handed the pregnancy test report to Old Master Zhong.
"I've taken Xifei for a comprehensive checkup, confirming she's pregnant. I've also consulted a renowned doctor, and he says it's highly likely she's having a boy."
As the New Year draws near, Zhong Lingxiao, no matter how calm he is, can no longer sit still.
If Zhongyi and Lu Yingxue get engaged, Lu Yingxue will get pregnant unexpectedly.
Then the position of heir is a foregone conclusion.
He couldn't hand over the Zhong family's huge fortune to an illegitimate child.
So he had to prove to the old man that he could have children.
Old Master Zhong tapped his fingers lightly on the chair, his shrewd eyes scanning back and forth between the two people in front of him.
He looked at Lin Xifei: "Are you really pregnant with Ling Xiao's child?"
Very oppressive!
Lin Xifei's fingers curled up, her back felt cold, and she was terrified!
"Yes... To answer the old man, I am really pregnant." She didn't dare to fool the Zhong family with the news of her pregnancy, but only Lin Xifei knew the risks involved.
Old Master Zhong said slowly: "The Zhong family bloodline cannot be mixed, and the Zhong family will not tolerate being deceived by others."
Zhong Lingxiao's expression showed some relief, and he said confidently, "Old Master, don't worry. Xifei has been with me for so many years and has always been well-behaved. The doctor said that a DNA test can be done in three to five months. I will show you the report then."
He himself was very strict with his offspring.
No confusion allowed!
The old man asked again: "How old is the child?"
Lin Xifei tightened her throat and said, "Four weeks pregnant, just found out."
"Well, take good care of yourself. The Zhong family will give you everything they deserve."
"Thank you, old man!"
Old Master Zhong looked at Zhong Lingxiao again and warned, "Take good care of your wife. The Zhao family is a well-known family. Your situation is special, so I can't blame you for this."
"I understand. The Zhao family is also very sensible and has always followed my lead. Shuyuan is a very generous and virtuous wife."
Zhao Shuyuan and Zhong Lingxiao treat each other with respect and are not very close.
She never asked about Zhong Lingxiao's mistress outside, let alone went to his house.
It seemed that they had condoned his behavior. The Zhao family once proposed that if anyone could get pregnant, the child could be taken home to raise.
Treat it as a legitimate child so that people won’t criticize you.
In fact, the Zhao family just wanted to maintain Zhao Shuyuan's status in the Zhong family. Zhong Lingxiao was a little disdainful of this and cared more about what happened between Zhao Shuyuan and Zhong Yi.
Who knows if anything really happened that night.
Knock knock.
There was a knock on the study door.
The housekeeper gently pushed open the door and reminded, "Old Master, Master Zhongyi is back."
"Let him in."
"yes."
"Master Zhongyi, please."
The housekeeper stepped aside and Zhong Yi pushed the door open and walked in.
He greeted the old man calmly, then looked at Zhong Lingxiao and said, "Brother."
He saved face on the scene.
"Second brother."
Zhong Lingxiao had a smile on his face, showing no sign of resentment towards his illegitimate child.
It's just like the rumors say, the brothers are friendly and respectful to each other, but the struggle for succession is surging.
Zhong Yi's eyes swept over the nervous Lin Xifei before turning to look at the old man: "You asked me to come here, do you have any instructions?"
"Your elder brother has a child. I have good news for you."
Old Master Zhong's original intention was to stimulate and warn Zhong Yi. To prevent this bastard from turning his elbow outward, he also wanted to let Zhong Yi know that he had other options.
Although Ling Xiao's scheming is slightly inferior to Zhong Yi's, he can also take on important responsibilities!
After all, he has been trained according to the standards of an heir since childhood, how bad can he be?
Zhong Yi looked at Zhong Lingxiao dimly with a hint of a smile on her face: "Congratulations, big brother! You can finally prove yourself in front of the people of the imperial capital. Otherwise, there would be rumors that you are infertile. You must be careful with this child and make sure he is born safely!"
He slowly glanced at Lin Xifei's belly and said, "I remember a few years ago, Miss Lin was also pregnant. My eldest brother didn't have time to be happy. The child was accidentally miscarried. I hope this year's happy event doesn't turn into a sad one."
Zhong Lingxiao's eyes flashed coldly when he heard this. "Thank you for your reminder. This time, I've hired a nutritionist and a nanny to accompany me throughout the whole process. There will definitely be no problems."
This child is his hope!
"oh."
Zhong Yi responded indifferently.
That expression looked a bit annoying.
Old Master Zhong watched the two brothers' open and covert confrontation, lowered his eyes and said, "Zhong Yi, you're getting engaged to the girl from the Lu family on the 8th of next month. After the engagement, it's time to put having a child on the agenda."
Zhong Yi said perfunctorily, "I understand."
The old man glanced at them and dropped a bomb: "The Zhong family has developed to this point. All they need to do is to maintain their empire. I will reconsider choosing an heir. Zhong Yi, if Yingxue is not pregnant before the end of the year, I will suspect that you have ulterior motives."
He wanted the brat to take his heart back.
If you can't get it back, you will lose your position as heir.
Those who only care about their children's personal affairs will not be able to lead the Zhong family further.
The old man's words fell.
The two brothers had different expressions.
Zhong Lingxiao never thought that a child could really bring about such a dramatic turn of events. Previously, it was widely rumored in the imperial capital that the next heir of the Zhong family would be Zhong Yi!
But I didn’t expect that the old man was actually dissatisfied with Zhong Yi!
If Lu Yingxue hadn't gotten pregnant before the end of the year, Zhong Yi might have lost her ticket to running for the heir!
"Brother, it seems you have to work hard."
Zhong Lingxiao's tone was filled with a genuine smile.
There was coldness in Zhong Yi's beautiful eyes as she looked into the old man's eyes!
He understood what the old man meant!
At the needle trial meeting, his cooperation with Huo Xingzhou completely angered him!
This is to express your own opinion!
If you want the position of heir, just live a peaceful life with Lu Yingxue and have children, and forget all the little love affairs in the past!
"Zhongyi, do you understand what I mean?"
The old man asked again in a loud voice.
Zhong Yi's back was straight, and his voice was cold: "I understand."
"If you understand, go back and do it. I am very satisfied with the abilities of both of you children."
Then the only thing left is to compete in the ability to give birth to children?
If it gets out, people will be both amused and sad.
The way the number one family in the imperial capital chooses its heir has become such a joke!
"All of you go out. I need some quiet time. Butler, make me a cup of tea."
"Yes, old man."
The housekeeper escorted the two brothers out of the study, brewed a cup of hot tea, placed it in front of the old man, and asked softly, "Why are you putting so much pressure on the young master? Having children is also a matter of fate."
The old man's rough fingers picked up the teacup, blew away the foam, and said, "I want to force him to show his loyalty to the Zhong family. When he really did it, it was clear how much he cared about the position of heir. I'm not afraid of them taking it away, I'm just afraid that some people care about something other than the position of heir most."
He sipped his tea and said, "It's still unclear who is the whetstone for whom."
That kid better not get involved with the girl from Moon Village!
During this period, he deliberately kept the two of them under his nose.
"If he's smart, he'll draw a line between himself and her and be nicer and more considerate to Yingxue. Butler, call the Lu family and ask Yingxue to come over tomorrow. And by the way, tell them what I said to Zhongyi today."
"yes."
The housekeeper poured him more tea and didn't dare ask who the "she" he mentioned was.
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