The warm room fell silent instantly.
Xin Jiuwei suddenly opened her eyes and looked at Xiao Xun with surprise. Xiao Xun was also slightly taken aback, then his eyes burst with immense joy!
"Twins?!" Xin Jiuwei immediately stood up, and Xiao Xun quickly helped her up as the two of them hurried out of the warm pavilion.
Xin Kui was being carefully helped by Xin Yunzhou to stand outside the door. Xin Yunzhou's usually cold and hard face was now filled with undisguised ecstasy and a silly grin. His mouth was wide open, and he could only repeat, "Twins! Kui'er! We have two children!"
Xin Kui blushed shyly, her eyes filled with surprise and disbelief as she looked at Xin Jiuwei and Xiao Xun: "The imperial physician said... the pregnancy is still early, so it can't be completely confirmed yet, but the pulse is slippery and strong, seemingly indicating a double pulse... He told us to examine her more carefully in a few days..."
"Good! Good! Good!" Xiao Xun said three times, his face beaming with genuine joy. "Yunzhou, Xin Kui, this is a joyous occasion! Twins are a blessing! You must take good care of them!" He looked at Xin Jiuwei, his smile deepening. "Wei'er, it seems that our Chengji will soon have two little cousins to keep us company!"
Xin Jiuwei stepped forward and took Xin Kui's hand, overjoyed: "Sister-in-law! This is wonderful! Twins! Brother is so lucky! You must rest well. If you need anything, just tell me! As for the imperial physician, I'll have Physician Sun come to check your pulse every day!"
Xin Yunzhou rubbed his hands together with immense joy, looking at Xin Kui, then at his sister and the prince, and then at his wife's still flat stomach. He could almost see two adorable little babies bobbing before his eyes. A profound happiness and a heavy sense of responsibility filled his chest. He was no longer the general who only knew how to charge into battle; he was a husband, and soon, a father of two. He had to protect this family, protect his wife and children, and, more importantly, protect this hard-won peace and prosperity for his sister and the prince.
As night deepened, the mansion was warmly lit.
Xiao Xun stood by the study window, looking at the tranquil courtyard outside. Xin Jiuwei had coaxed Cheng Ji to sleep, then gently walked to his side and rested her head on his shoulder.
"What are you thinking about?" she asked softly.
Xiao Xun embraced her, his gaze distant: "I was thinking of Chengji, of Yunzhou and Xin Kui's soon-to-be-born child, of Qi Huaihe and Xi Yao's child... of being surrounded by my children and grandchildren, of the future of the Great Liang." He looked down at Xin Jiuwei's beautiful and gentle profile in the moonlight, his voice deep and powerful, "Wei'er, thank you. Thank you for giving me a home, for giving Chengji life, and for giving me the most solid hope and confidence for the future of this country."
Xin Jiuwei looked up to meet his deep and gentle gaze, her eyes filled with stars: "Brother Xun, I'm the one who should say thank you. Thank you for giving me a second chance at life, for allowing me to rewrite my destiny with my own hands, for standing shoulder to shoulder with you, protecting the lights of every household, and watching our child grow up peacefully and happily in this prosperous and peaceful world that we have created together."
She gently placed her hand on Xiao Xun's chest, feeling his steady and powerful heartbeat: "We'll protect this vast land together. We'll witness the joys and sorrows of life together. Until... forever."
Xiao Xun tightened his arms, pulling her tightly into his embrace, his chin resting on the top of her head, silently making the most solemn promise. The moonlight, like water, flowed quietly, elongating their embracing figures, blending them into the tranquility of the mansion and the ancient capital city that was now rejuvenating. Family, country, and the love between husband and wife—all achieved their most perfect harmony at this moment. Their story would continue forever on this land they deeply loved, accompanying the growth of a new generation.
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