Chapter 380 Today is a joyous occasion, bloodshed is inadvisable [12]
The news of Achu's pregnancy spread throughout the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion at lightning speed.
Upon hearing the news, the Duchess rushed over immediately.
Meng Shuling accompanied her.
"Mother, sister-in-law, what brings you here?"
When the Duchess saw that Achu was about to stand up to greet them, she quickly went over to stop her.
"Princess, don't move!"
"Now that you have two bodies, you are even more precious!"
Seeing how nervous the Duchess was, Achu sat back down.
Then he said to them, "Mother, sister-in-law, please sit down too."
The Duchess and Meng Shuling then sat down.
"Is the princess feeling unwell anywhere?" the Duchess asked Achu with concern.
Achu shook her head: "I don't feel uncomfortable anywhere, I just feel sleepy."
Upon hearing this, the Duchess smiled and said, "Then she must be well-behaved and not troublesome."
"When I was pregnant with my first child, I just felt tired all the time, but I didn't have any other discomfort."
"When I was pregnant with my second child, it was so restless. I would vomit everything I ate, and I became so thin that I almost looked unrecognizable. When my belly got big, he would kick and punch inside me every day."
Achu was somewhat surprised: "Is Lu Zhixing really that troublesome?"
The Duchess nodded, then, worried that her words might have frightened Achu, quickly tried to smooth things over:
"This child will definitely resemble you, Princess, not that brat!"
Achu's lips curled into a confident and smug smile: "That's only natural!"
Over there, Meng Shuling sat quietly, and apart from congratulating A Chu at the beginning, she didn't say anything else.
She is actually a talkative person, but she is a little reserved in front of her noble sister-in-law.
While Achu was talking to the Duchess, Meng Shuling was looking at her belly.
Her belly was still very flat; you couldn't tell anything was wrong with it.
Before long, her belly will slowly swell up.
Meng Shuling felt a little envious.
Princess was pregnant less than two months after marrying her second brother.
She had been married to Lu Zhiming for over a year, but there was still no sign of pregnancy.
Although Meng Shuling and Lu Zhiming did not consummate their marriage when they first married.
But six months ago, they developed feelings for each other and naturally consummated their marriage.
Meng Shuling also wanted to have a son or daughter with Lu Zhiming.
Their garden was quiet, and she was the only one who was lively on weekdays.
If there were more children crying and laughing, Lu Zhiming would definitely be more energetic than he is now!
Meng Shuling is an optimistic and non-self-destructive person. She envied Achu's pregnancy and made up her mind to pester Lu Zhiming to work hard on her when she got back today!
Try your best to get her pregnant soon!
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Dali Temple, interrogation room.
The man, covered in wounds, was tied to the execution rack. He stiffened his neck and stared at the man in front of him with bloodshot eyes full of hatred.
The man sat in a chair, dressed in the official robes of a Dali Temple Minister, his long legs casually crossed, leaning back in a slightly languid posture.
He held a jade-white teacup in his hand, supporting it with one hand and gently stirring the lid with the other, making a sound like porcelain rubbing together.
Those hands were long, beautiful, and very pleasing to the eye.
Unfortunately, in this dark, damp, and blood-smelling torture chamber, no one appreciated it.
The interrogation room was dimly lit, and Lu Zhixing's handsome face appeared even more sinister and ruthless in the shadows.
Lu Zhixing gently tapped the tea lid down, making a sound.
He parted his thin lips slightly: "Since Lord Li is so stubborn, let's try a different approach and treat him properly."
Hearing Lu Zhixing's words with a smile, the man on the execution rack trembled involuntarily, as if his wounds were hurting even more.
His lips twitched, and his facial expression became ferocious and distorted.
"Lu Zhixing! If you have the guts, then kill me!"
Lu Zhixing chuckled lightly: "Don't worry, Lord Li."
Just then, Lu Zhixing's attendant, An Zhu, entered the interrogation room.
He approached Lu Zhixing, leaned down and whispered in his ear, "My lord, news has come from the Duke's mansion that the princess is pregnant."
Lu Zhixing's lips, which had been curled up, fell back, and his dark pupils suddenly contracted.
He looked up at An Zhu and asked, "Is the news true?"
An Zhu couldn't tell whether Lu Zhixing was happy or unhappy, but she still answered truthfully, "It was the imperial physician who examined Ping An's pulse. The news has already been sent to the palace, so it should be true."
Lu Zhixing was neither happy nor unhappy; he was a little dazed at the moment.
Because he never imagined that he and Achu would have a child.
But considering their unrestrained entanglement these past few days, it seems only natural that she would get pregnant.
only……
Lu Zhixing thought that A Chu might be taking contraceptives or something similar in private.
After all, she loves Lan Qingchen, so why would she be willing to have a child for another man?
"Sir, are you going back to the Duke's mansion to visit the princess now?"
Upon hearing An Zhu's voice, Lu Zhixing finally realized what was happening and instinctively stood up, ready to leave.
Lu Zhixing stopped in his tracks, turned around with a calm expression and ordered, "Today is a joyous occasion, so it is not appropriate to see blood. Take Lord Li to the water dungeon first."
The subordinate immediately replied, "Yes!"
Lord Li, however, broke down in a fit of rage, cursing Lu Zhixing in various ways.
If he spends a day in the water dungeon, his wounds will surely fester. What difference is there between that and torture?!
Lu Zhixing had already left the interrogation room, and the shouting and cursing gradually faded away.
Upon returning to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Lu Zhixing was summoned away by someone sent by the Duchess as soon as he entered.
When the Duchess met Lu Zhixing, she gave him a long list of instructions.
The princess is pregnant now, so you should treat her even better.
Pregnant women may be a little temperamental, but as their husband, you should be more understanding.
If the princess wants to eat something or has something she wants, you have to find it for her immediately.
Lu Zhixing agreed to all of them.
Seeing that his mother was about to continue giving him instructions, he had no choice but to interrupt helplessly: "Mother, why don't I go and see the princess first?"
"What if the princess is unhappy if she finds out her son returned without visiting her first?"
The Duchess thought about it and agreed, and quickly said, "Then you should go back to Fanghua Garden and see the princess! Go quickly!"
Lu Zhixing: "Yes, son takes his leave."
When Lu Zhixing returned to Fanghua Garden, Achu was listening to a little tune and eating grapes by the waterside pavilion.
There was an ice cauldron next to them, and palace maids were fanning them; it couldn't be more pleasant.
A palace maid saw Lu Zhixing and knelt down to greet him, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."
Lu Zhixing gave a faint "hmm" and walked into the waterside pavilion.
Hearing the noise, Achu turned around and looked over.
Upon seeing that it was Lu Zhixing, she raised an eyebrow: "You're off duty so early today?"
Lu Zhixing had already walked up to her, his gaze fixed on her abdomen.
Unbelievable! Inside that flat belly, he and her child were growing!
Lu Zhixing didn't know how to describe his feelings at that moment; it was strange and difficult to accept...
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