Rong Qi did not answer Xu Nian's question. He did not want Xu Nian to know those things, nor did he want Xu Nian to know that the real him was a complete madman.
"Niannian, don't think too much right now. I'll handle this." The comforting words didn't put Xu Nian at ease; instead, they made her think even more.
Those words were deeply imprinted in her mind.
But she also knew that if Rong Qi didn't want to talk about it, she wouldn't get an answer no matter how much she pressed him.
However, concern can cloud judgment, and Rong Qi overlooked one thing: the topics he was unwilling to discuss were most likely detrimental to her.
So, under what circumstances would it be unfavorable?
The appearance of [someone], and the things they only want to reveal.
Xu Nian thought for a long time and could only come up with one answer: the price mentioned was a price she could not accept.
And the price is that if she finds out, she will immediately refuse.
The only thing she couldn't accept was...
Having figured all this out, I watched as the person in front of me instantly regained his jet-black hair, and the silver pattern between his brows disappeared.
Xu Nian stared at Rong Qi for a long time.
The eyebrows and eyes are still the same, the person is still the same, but something has changed.
No, to be precise, it was always her who changed.
But he never changed.
Xu Nian took a few steps back to distance herself from Rong Qi, her aloof and resistant demeanor leaving Rong Qi at a loss.
He took a few steps forward, intending to embrace her as usual, but Xu Nian took several steps back again.
"Niannian?" Rong Qi called out softly, puzzled, his face full of confusion.
He didn't understand why Xu Nian was keeping such a distance from him, or why she was looking at him with red eyes.
Did he do something wrong again to upset her?
"Niannian, did I do something wrong?" Rong Qi's mind raced, considering all the possible reasons that could have caused Xu Nian's attitude.
"Rong Qi, I'm not stupid, and neither are you."
"You have all the memories, so how come you can't see that I've been using you and lying to you all along?"
Xu Nian's sudden revelation caught Rong Qijun off guard, leaving him momentarily stunned before letting out a bitter laugh.
His gaze suddenly darkened for a moment, but when he saw Xu Nian's still flat abdomen, his frustration dissipated.
Although he doesn't like children, if this child is involved, he won't make Xu Nian hate him completely after the matter is done.
Most importantly, although the conversation with Zhi was brief, it did not mean to stop it.
Based on his understanding of Zhi, it seems that Zhi quite likes Xu Nian now.
As long as no one interferes, his thoughts will surely break free from control, allowing him to become a free and unrestrained person.
From this day forward, she will only be the protagonist of her own life.
"Niannian, there are some things that are not suitable to be said now. When the time is right, you will naturally know." With that, Rong Qi forcefully pulled Xu Nian into his arms, ignoring her struggles and resistance, and simply held her quietly.
Once everyone had completely quieted down, Rong Qi continued, "Madam, how would you like to eat that dragonfish today? I'll go and make it for you right away."
"Hmph! I want it braised, steamed, or boiled." As soon as Xu Nian finished speaking, she saw Rong Qi carrying the big fish toward the kitchen, his back looking like he was fleeing in panic.
Knowing that Rong Qi was avoiding the truth, Xu Nian had no choice but to give up asking.
She couldn't possibly break up with him now, nor could she just abandon him and leave him behind.
She could only wait, wait for him to reappear, or wait for the day Rong Qi would be willing to tell her.
Xu Nian prefers the former; by the time she finds out about the latter, it will probably be too late.
...
The dragon fish was cooked so deliciously today that Xu Nian ate several bowls before stopping.
Seeing that Rong Qi was about to slip away again, Xu Nian immediately called him back.
"Rong Qi, is there anything you want to say to the child in my belly?"
Visibly, the man's muscles stiffened, and he lowered his head as if struck by a blow, his voice becoming aggrieved. "Doesn't Niannian want my child?"
“…” Xu Nian.
When did she say she didn't want the child? Isn't she asking for his opinion now?
It's said that pregnant women are often sentimental, and she's only just become pregnant, yet he, the father, is already showing signs of it.
Rubbing her slightly aching forehead with her index finger, Xu Nian thought of the right words to say, "Rong Qi, I hope our child is born on the basis of loving her (him), not just for the sake of being born."
"I hope you love this child, which is why you chose to keep her (him). Do you understand?"
Rong Qixing's eyes widened slightly, and his face paled. After thinking for a long time, he asked, "Then what are your thoughts, Nian Nian?"
"Your attitude determines my thoughts." After Xu Nian finished speaking, she also silently met Rong Qi's gaze.
They looked into each other's eyes. Rong Qi saw the care Xu Nian had for the child in her eyes, and he decided to tell her the truth.
"Niannian, you won't believe me if I tell you I love this child."
"But I will love everything about you because I love you, and therefore I will love everyone who is willing to love you."
As expected, Xu Nian was not disappointed, but there was something she wanted to say to Rong Qi.
"Rong Qi, because I love you, I also love this child."
Rong Qi's feigned composure was shattered. He took a few steps forward with delight, but when he met Xu Nian's gaze, he broke into a silly, helpless laugh.
After deciding to keep the child, the two tacitly avoided mentioning their past.
One person is responsible for ensuring a safe pregnancy, while the other is responsible for providing meticulous care.
To better care for Xu Nian and their unborn child, Rong Qi began reading a large number of books about pregnancy and childcare.
Every time Xu Nian saw Rong Qi's cautious demeanor, she couldn't help but laugh and cry.
Was he so nervous that he forgot their current identities?
Under Rong Qi's attentive care, Xu Nian showed none of the melancholy often associated with pregnancy.
He ate and slept all day long, and occasionally enjoyed Rong Qi's dedicated massages.
Her quiet and unassuming demeanor only made Rong Qi more uneasy.
He had subtly reminded her many times that she could vent her unhappiness, or that he could take her on a trip, but Xu Nian refused each time.
She didn't want to move, much less go out. She just wanted to stay quietly with Rong Qi in the Cuiwei Divine Palace, enjoying this tranquility that belonged only to the two of them.
When we get tired of reading, we can play chess; when we get tired of playing chess, we can tend to the flowers; when we get tired of tending the flowers, we can go for a walk; and occasionally we can even make some snacks together to satisfy our taste buds.
Everything seemed perfect, but for some reason, Rong Qi's gaze towards Xu Nian grew increasingly worried.
He hesitated several times before finally giving in to Xu Nian's gentle smile.
He understood where the problem lay, but he was powerless to solve it.
Unbeknownst to them, an unbridgeable gap had formed between them.
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