Li Ying slept too much during the day and suffered from insomnia at night, tossing and turning in bed unable to fall asleep.
Ye Jingchi was studying under the lamp when he heard a noise and turned to look at Li Ying.
Under the dim light, her skin appeared exceptionally white, making her features appear even more three-dimensional and delicate.
I really don't know how Lu Xingzhou could bear to leave such a beautiful wife at home and ignore her.
And what's going on with the baby in her belly?
Ye Jingchi wanted to ask, but felt it would be too abrupt and might upset Li Ying.
Ye Jingchi closed his book, put down his pen, and got up to wash up.
After taking a shower, I walked awkwardly to the bedside, lifted the covers, and lay down.
It's already hot in the capital in September, you don't even need a blanket. But with a woman sleeping next to him, Ye Jingchi was afraid he wouldn't be able to control his body and something awkward would happen.
"Don't worry, I'll go with you to your second sister-in-law's house tomorrow," Ye Jingchi reassured her.
Li Ying wasn't having trouble sleeping because of this; she was sleeping too much during the day.
"I will sleep well."
She didn't know what to say, so she turned her back to Ye Jingchi and forced herself to close her eyes and sleep, even if she couldn't fall asleep, she didn't want to toss and turn.
"When I went to submit the report, I also sent a telegram to my parents on the way, telling them about your current situation."
Ye Jingchi was afraid that she would disagree if he told her at first, so he took it upon himself to make the decision and would talk about it later.
Li Ying sat up and stared at Ye Jingchi. She had told him about her family situation on the way, but she didn't expect him to be so concerned. He had even sent a telegram to her parents.
"Thanks!"
Ye Jingchi chuckled softly, "We're husband and wife now, so there's no need for thanks anymore."
Li Ying lay down and asked, "Ye Jingchi, can I hold your arm?"
Ye Jingchi offered her his arm: "Okay!"
Li Ying raised her hand and gently hugged his arm, getting closer. Her heart was pounding. In an instant, the image of that man's strong and powerful arm from that night flashed into her mind. She reflexively let go of Ye Jingchi's arm, turned over, and pressed her hand hard against her chest.
"No, I won't be able to sleep if I hold your arm. You go to sleep."
Holding Ye Jingchi's arm, she would recall that terrible night.
In the morning, Li Ying opened her eyes groggily, not knowing how long she had been asleep, but she slept very soundly afterwards.
Ye Jingchi is no longer by my side; he must have gotten up early to exercise.
After quickly tidying up and washing up, Li Ying went to the dining room in the main hall for dinner.
Hua stood up gently: "How was it? Did you sleep well last night?"
She knew that some people wouldn't sleep well on their first day in a new environment.
"It was alright, I slept very well in the second half of the night."
What does it mean to sleep well in the second half of the night?!
Hua Qingqing misunderstood and couldn't help but chuckle, "You're pregnant, Jingchi, aren't you taking it easy?"
Li Ying realized that her second sister-in-law had misunderstood her meaning, but she didn't know how to explain, so she simply picked up her bowl and chopsticks to cover up her embarrassment.
Ye Jingchi and Ye Zhonghong sat down.
"Has my second brother been away from home these past few days?"
"Yes, I went to a meeting in Shanghai. I've been gone for several days."
Ye Zhonghong glanced at Li Ying and asked unhappily, "Third sister-in-law, are you pregnant?"
Li Ying turned to look at Ye Zhonghong and could tell that she didn't like her. Even so, Li Ying wouldn't fawn over anyone.
"Yes, I'm pregnant, so you need to say nice things to me. If I'm in a good mood, the baby will be healthy!"
Ye Zhonghong pouted: "How far along are you in your pregnancy?"
“Three months,” Li Ying replied.
Ye Jingchi paused again, his hand holding the bowl still.
Three months, that means she conceived in June.
Could it be that she...
Ye Jingchi scrutinized Li Ying's appearance, a strange feeling rising in his heart.
It seems he can't just sit idly by and ignore what happened in June; he has to send someone to investigate.
Seeing her third brother's dazed expression, Ye Zhonghong was so angry that she lost her appetite, threw down her chopsticks, and stormed off.
"This girl is getting more and more outrageous!" Ye Jingchi frowned.
After dinner, Ye Jingchi drove his second sister-in-law's car and took the two of them to the Hua family's house.
The Hua family was a prominent clan in the capital, and they maintained their power even during the most turbulent years.
However, the Hua family has very strict rules, which do not allow family members to engage in low-class professions. Hua Qingqing chose to become an actress, which resulted in her being expelled from the Hua family and being forbidden from using her original name.
The name Hua Qingqing was given to her by Ye Jingchi's second brother.
When we arrived at the Hua family's gate, it was a very old small building.
The door is made of iron, with carvings, both grand and simple.
The car stopped, and Hua gently gripped her bag, somewhat hesitant.
Li Ying was puzzled, but Ye Jingchi encouraged her, "Second sister-in-law, you came back to save your brother. Your family shouldn't kick us out."
Hua sighed softly, "It's been five years. I don't know if their resentment towards me has lessened?"
Since she had decided to come back to treat her younger brother's illness, she couldn't be too cowardly. Hua Qingqing composed herself and pushed open the car door.
Li Ying and Ye Jingchi also got out of the car.
Ye Jingchi reached out and took Li Ying's hand, leaning closer: "Second sister-in-law has had some unpleasantness with the family. No matter what happens later, don't say anything, just watch."
Li Ying nodded. She had no interest in meddling in other people's business. She only came to the Hua family because Hua Qingqing was Ye Jingchi's second sister-in-law, and they were family.
The door opened, and several people came out. At the front was an elderly woman in her seventies, followed by a middle-aged couple.
"Jun'er, is it true that Master Qian's apprentice will come today?" The old lady asked expectantly.
“Mother, he will definitely come! This old man Qian’s apprentice is my nephew’s comrade-in-arms, and he said he would come today.”
"Mom and Dad, Grandma."
Hua took a step forward and knelt down.
Seeing Hua Qingqing, the old lady looked at her with disdain, pawing at her cane and said, "You're really blind! On such a nice day, why do you have to come here and get in my way!"
"Who told you to come here! Get out of here right now!" Father Hua shouted angrily.
"Grandma, Mom and Dad, my uncle's new wife is a folk expert. I brought her here to examine Chen Yue."
"A folk master?" Grandma Hua sneered, "You really went to a lot of trouble! Your cousin hired Master Qian's apprentice, there's no need for this folk master you hired!"
As they were talking, another car stopped.
These days, only families like the Hua family can afford such a luxury car.
The car door opened, and a young man got out first, followed by Lu Xingzhou, whom Li Ying recognized, and Rong Ning.
Could it be that Qian Lao's apprentice is Rong Ning?
Although Li Ying had not contacted her master for a long time, she knew her master's character very well and knew he would never take in a disciple like Ning.
If Rong Ning would tell such lies, there's nothing she wouldn't dare to do.
"Li Ying, what are you doing here?"
Upon seeing Li Ying, Lu Xingzhou's facial muscles trembled, especially when he saw Ye Jingchi holding Li Ying's small hand.
What about three years of being together? Didn't he secretly have an affair with someone else long ago?
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