Chapter 289
Wen Xin softly called him, "Bo Xu".
Bo Xu immediately became extremely anxious and bent down to half-hug her, asking, "What's wrong? Is something still bothering you?"
It was obvious that her recent gagging and discomfort had traumatized the mermaid.
Wen Xin leaned against him reliably, comforting her mermaid husband who felt as if the sky was falling because of her pregnancy.
"It's not painful, the child is very well-behaved."
Bo Xu didn't believe it at all. If she was well-behaved, how could she have made her face turn deathly pale?
He was filled with doubt and uncertainty. Could someone so delicate really endure the pain of childbirth?
When Bo Xu looked down at her, his eyes were filled with worry.
But the words "We don't want children" could only be swallowed silently amidst the pure joy in her eyes.
She was clearly delighted by the arrival of the child.
Besides, no matter how powerful he is, or how advanced Fan Yi's medical system is, it's impossible to make the child disappear silently; in the end, it will still hurt her.
Physical wounds may heal, but emotional wounds are more likely to never fully recover.
How could Bo Xu bear to part with it?
It's his fault!
"Boxu, are you overthinking things again?"
Wen Xin took his hand and moved it to her lower abdomen.
Bo Xu was so frightened that he wanted to pull his hand away, but he was afraid that he might hurt her because he didn't know his own strength. So he didn't dare to use any force. He could only follow her strength and carefully place his palm on her lower abdomen, feeling the little life that was already growing inside.
Well, he can't feel anything yet, after all, a child 15 days into a pregnancy has only just begun to sprout after falling from the fertilized egg into the mother's uterus.
And that tiny seed is the fruit of their love, the continuation of their lives.
Bo Xu's Adam's apple bobbed, and amidst his deep unease, a subtle... fatherly love rose within him?
But his worries about his new wife still far outweighed his joy at the arrival of the child.
Bo Xu said, contradicting himself, "I wasn't thinking anything."
Wen Xin pursed her lips. "You lied to me!"
Her spirits sank, her almond-shaped eyes welled up with tears, and she asked sadly, "Don't you like me anymore? Or do you not like the child?"
How could Bo Xu bear to see her so upset? He was frantic with worry!
"Baby, how could I not like you?"
Wen Xin wrinkled her delicate nose. "So you don't like children!"
Bo Xu: "...No!"
Wen Xin was on the verge of tears. "You hesitated. You really don't like our child, you scumbag!"
Bo Xu: "..."
Despite being branded a "scumbag," Bo Xu coaxed her without any principles, saying, "If you tell me to like someone, I will. Don't be sad. What if you hurt yourself?"
Wen Xin was still a little downcast. "But this is our child. I've been looking forward to it so much. How can you not like it?"
Bo Xu practically swore an oath, "I don't dislike it, really, baby, don't overthink it."
Wen Xin looked at him with her watery eyes and said, "Then it's a deal. You have to like her, or I'll be sad."
Bo Xu quickly agreed, fearing that her already frail body would become even weaker and more uncomfortable due to her grief, which would be tantamount to taking his life.
Wen Xin finally smiled again, gently shaking his hand, "With you taking care of me and the baby, what could possibly happen to us? You're my most amazing mermaid husband!"
Bo Xu's heart softened. He lowered his head and solemnly kissed her forehead, making a firm promise: "Yes, you and the baby will be alright."
No matter what, he will protect them, mother and child, or perhaps mother and daughter.
Thinking of having a cute little daughter who looks just like his beloved wife, Bo Xu's expression softened.
Hmm, she must be a well-behaved girl who won't compete with him for his affections!
What about a boy?
Bo Xu could imagine how troublesome it would be for him to have a son, given his troublesome and mischievous nature.
He's definitely a scoundrel who'll do anything and even try to steal his precious wife.
The mermaid king felt dizzy and his vision blurred when he thought of this, and he felt that his future was bleak!
"Bo Xu?"
"...Honey, are you hungry? I'll go make you something to eat?"
Wen Xin tilted her head and thought for a moment, "I want to drink plum juice."
Bo Xu asked softly, "Is there anything else you'd like to eat?"
Wen Xin's eyes lit up slightly as she thought of something, "Lemon chicken feet."
Bo Xu: "..."
Why are they all sour?
Humans seem to have said that sour foods indicate a boy and spicy foods indicate a girl?
This was a complete shock!
However, there was no scientific basis for this, and pregnant women's tastes can be quite strange. Bo Xu tried her best to comfort herself and didn't want to spoil her mood. She helped her sit back on the soft pillows, poured her a glass of warm water, and then busied herself making food for her.
When he went out, he not only didn't see Bai Ruiwen and Lin Ran, but he also almost bumped into a pillar, showing absolutely no majestic and domineering aura of the Mermaid King.
Clearly, that big shot hadn't yet recovered from the chaos of his wife's pregnancy!
Bai Ruiwen and Lin Ran's eyelids twitched, but neither of them dared to cancel Bo Xu's appointment. What if they were to incur the wrath of this ruthless mermaid king?
But doesn't this also signify the Emperor's deep affection and care for His Highness the Empress?
It's laughable that her father and others were still scheming to get the emperor to take a concubine.
Lin Ran sighed, half with envy and half with worry.
"Miss Lin."
A woman's gentle and tranquil voice came from the bedroom.
It was only then that Wen Xin realized that Bai Ruiwen and Lin Ran were still standing at the door, which meant that someone had seen the childish behavior of the couple.
Oh My God……
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she seemed a little embarrassed.
They say pregnancy makes you stupid for three years, but how come she's only been pregnant for a short time and not only is she stupid, but her awesome mermaid husband is even more stupid than her, the pregnant woman? *facepalm*
But Wen Xin is a person who has experienced many ups and downs. Even if the villain in her heart is pounding the ground in shame and indignation, her face remains elegant and generous, with a gentle smile.
However, Wen Xin seemed to remember something and asked Lin Ran with concern, "Miss Lin, were you hurt?"
Lin Ran quickly waved her hand, "I'm fine, I'm not hurt at all, Your Highness doesn't need to worry about me."
Wen Xin was extremely apologetic. "I'm sorry, Bo Xu was worried about me, so he acted impulsively and accidentally hurt you."
Lin Ran shook her head and said, "No, I'm not really injured. Your Highness, please don't worry."
Given the Emperor's dislike and wariness of the merfolk, if His Highness suddenly falls ill, he will definitely suspect that she was behind it.
At that time, the emperor did not kill her directly, but only lifted her up. Lin Ran was really thankful.
As for resentment?
That's even less likely!
After all, she herself begged to see Her Majesty the Empress.
Fortunately, Her Highness was pregnant, and nothing had happened to her. Lin Ran felt only relief and joy.
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