Chapter 10 Extra Chapter 2: A Few Things About Pregnancy (Part 6)
Duyuan Jinxiu Pavilion, Rong Chifang's temporary residence.
Since arriving in Beijing, she has been filled with anxiety and has been having trouble sleeping at night. However, there is a difference between having restless sleep and not being able to sleep at all. Usually, she can fall asleep after tossing and turning for a while, but today is different. She closed her eyes and tried to fall asleep for a long time, but she still couldn't feel sleepy at all.
Fine, she opened her eyes, slipped on her shoes and got off the bed, then groped her way to the lamp stand and lit a beeswax candle.
A faint, dim yellow light shone into the room, not enough to illuminate every corner, giving the room a somewhat serene atmosphere.
She sat at the table wearing her coat, picked up the porcelain teapot, and poured herself a cup of warm water to soothe her throat.
As the teacup was placed down, she held the cup between her fingertips, her gaze fixed on the void, lost in thought.
She ruminated on what her cousin had told her during the day.
As for marriage, that was a major life event for her, and Rong Chifang certainly hadn't completely given it a thought.
However, due to her parents' domineering nature and the Rong family's current difficult situation, she had little choice. In the end, she was forced into an arranged marriage by her parents and a matchmaker.
She didn't have any hope.
However, her cousin offered to help her find a good husband in the capital. She was surprised by her cousin's kindness towards the Rong family, and at the same time, she couldn't help but think that a small-town girl like herself was probably not good enough for a family in the capital.
She dared not accept the kindness.
Aside from their own reasons, there was also the Rong family's influence.
Her mother went to great lengths to insist that she come to the capital, ostensibly to take care of her cousin during childbirth, but in reality, she harbored ulterior motives, hoping that she could climb the social ladder in the capital, a place teeming with nobles.
She already felt guilty for agreeing to go with her mother, and now, facing her cousin's honesty and generosity, she felt even more ashamed and embarrassed.
The Rong family treats her with indifference and only uses her; why should my cousin bother worrying about the Rong family's daughter's marriage?
She really couldn't accept this kindness.
With a long sigh, Rong Chifang made an even firmer decision: once she finished taking care of her cousin during her childbirth and postpartum period, she would immediately return to Jiling. She would not covet any marriage prospects or suitable husbands.
...
The atmosphere in the main courtyard and the dormitory was thick with activity.
After Ning Jue finished speaking, his deep, dark eyes held a hint of malice as he stared intently at Bai Hua, as if he were watching a prey that had been caught in a net.
Bai Hua was timid and her waist went weak. Under such intense gazes, she easily gave in.
Ning Jue took another half step forward, placed his hands on Bai Hua's waist, and reminded her again, "Hua'er said she wouldn't refuse me again."
Bai Hua looked embarrassed and speechless, but her glance away was a tacit agreement.
She made the promise herself, and now she can only keep it.
Although she knew she was about to experience a storm, Bai Hua felt a subconscious fear, but a faint sense of intimacy and dependence also began to surface from the bottom of her heart. It had been far too long... for the two of them to be in perfect harmony.
She was heavy and had many inconveniences, so she could only try to turn to the side.
Ning Jue was worried that he might lose control during the act and accidentally hurt her, so he insisted on keeping the candle burning all night so that he could see her more clearly.
Bai Hua felt extremely uncomfortable. In the darkness, she could at least relax her body, but under the candlelight, with both of them completely honest with each other, he could see her face clearly, and she could hear his heavy breathing. The feeling of blushing was completely different.
Ning Jue lowered his palm and placed it on her swollen belly. Before starting, he gently comforted her, "Don't be afraid, trust me."
Bai Hua's eyes were wet at the corners, her long eyelashes fluttered, and she nodded hesitantly at him, saying, "Be gentle..."
After that, the two became focused and stopped talking. The red silk quilt covered their heads and soon began to ripple.
The canopy bed, decorated with lacquer and gold, was heavy and stable, and difficult to shake. If it were an ordinary, thin rosewood canopy bed, with such an earth-shaking motion, it would probably have been creaking and groaning all night long.
Ning Jue had missed her for so long, and the huge emptiness in his heart awaited her to fill it. Even though he tried his best to control himself, to slow down, and to be gentle, Bai Hua still frowned and kept begging him to stop.
Seeing Bai Hua so tense and unable to be happy, Ning Jue tried every means to distract her.
He spoke up abruptly, starting a conversation: "You said you wanted to find a good husband for your cousin, but you insisted on limiting him to people from the capital? I've thought of someone, a promising young man with lofty ambitions and a good character. He should be a good match for your cousin."
Bai Hua was struggling to breathe when she heard this and was momentarily stunned. It took her a while to realize that Ning Jue was talking to her about the main topic while doing his work... But was now a good time to have a chat?
She forced herself to speak as normally as possible and asked, "Who are you talking about? Do I know them?"
"Of course Madam knows him, and has even praised him, saying he's a good person." Ning Juezhong nodded, watching Bai Hua's pleased expression, and replied with a hoarse laugh.
Really?
Bai Hua still couldn't guess it.
If it were any other time, when her mind was clear, she could think about it carefully and perhaps even guess the name by following the clues.
However, at this moment, she was so tormented that her soul was almost leaving her body, and she had no clear thoughts to think about. She couldn't care less about her cousin or the talented young man. She only knew that she was like a fish on a chopping board, suffering every bit of torment.
Bai Hua's forehead was covered in sweat. She lay on her side, panting softly, supporting herself with one hand while the other hand gripped the blankets tightly, leaving distinct creases on them.
She spoke weakly, "Stop keeping me in suspense, just tell me."
"Kong Pingsheng," Ning Jue replied succinctly, speaking without hindering his comings and goings. Compared to Bai Hua's furrowed brows, his expression was one of relaxed satisfaction. "I told you you know him. How about Kong Pingsheng as a match for your cousin?"
this……
Bai Hua really hadn't thought about it.
Previously, when she and her sister-in-law were thinking about introducing a potential husband to her cousin, they had always focused on people from the capital.
Too high a social standing would be unacceptable, as they feared their cousin would suffer mistreatment if she married into such a family. Therefore, Bai Hua and her sister-in-law focused their search on families of officials of the fourth or fifth rank in the capital, looking for unmarried young men who were about the same age as their cousin and shared similar temperaments.
Persistence pays off; they managed to pick out two or three girls who were all refined and gentle, matching their cousin's mild temperament.
However, this matter always had to be done in a suitable setting, with my cousin's approval. But my cousin was averse to this and always declined to go, so the meeting had to be put on hold for the time being, and in the end, we didn't even get to meet one of them formally.
If Ning Jue hadn't just brought it up, Bai Hua would never have thought of linking Kong Pingsheng and her cousin together.
These two people really don't look like a good match.
It's not that Young Master Kong is bad, but he has a strong, martial air about him and a handsome face, which is not the kind of gentle, scholarly type that my cousin likes.
Bai Hua's throat was a little dry, but her body was drenched in sweat. She squinted her unfocused eyes and said with difficulty, "Perhaps, it's not quite right. My cousin... probably wouldn't like someone like Young Master Kong."
At that time, Ning Jue was still trying to come up with all sorts of tricks, and he kept doing so without stopping. The thin sheets were worn through by his knees, not to mention Bai Hua, who was bearing the most weight, and was now swaying and trembling.
Ning Jue, satisfied, finally spoke leisurely, her voice languid and deep: "We haven't even met each other yet, how can we make a decision so quickly? I think we can give it a try. If it really doesn't work out, we won't force it."
Bai Hua was no longer able to speak. Her body was on the verge of uncontrollable spasms, and she had no time to discuss her cousin's marriage with him.
Kong Pingsheng and other talented young men were all forgotten by her.
At this moment, Bai Hua only wanted to quickly get through this calamity caused by You Yuntiyu.
...
Xiao You got up in the middle of the night, and while still half asleep, she glanced at the main house and noticed that the candles in the bedroom were still lit, and there were some unusual noises coming from inside.
Her first thought was, "Is the girl experiencing breast tenderness and discomfort again at night?"
Xiao You was worried, so she quickly dressed, slipped on her shoes, and took a lantern as she approached the main house entrance.
The closer you get, the clearer the sound becomes.
She was certain that it was the girl making the sound of discomfort. The girl must be feeling unwell tonight, otherwise why would her moans be so sticky and drawn out, with a wet and damp quality?
Xiao You felt heartbroken, thinking how torturous pregnancy was. The severe morning sickness had already made the girl lose weight, and now she was experiencing chest tightness and bloating, which was really tormenting her and prevented her from getting a good night's sleep.
Being a woman is really hard... Xiao You couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
She sighed and continued walking forward, but just as she was about to reach the door, the noise inside suddenly stopped.
Xiao You hesitated for a moment, then reached out and knocked on the door. Knowing that the person inside was still awake, she didn't deliberately lower her voice when she spoke.
"Son-in-law, is my young lady feeling unwell again? How is she now? Does she need me to come in and help?"
Xiao You inquired with concern, her voice sounding urgent.
After a long pause, Ning Jue finally spoke from inside: "No need... Never mind, go to the bathroom and prepare hot water, we'll need it in a bit. After you've prepared the water, you can go back and rest, Hua'er is fine."
Xiao You, concerned for her safety, couldn't help but add, "I just heard you moaning a lot, as if you were in great pain. How about I brew a herbal soup for you to drink to ease your discomfort?"
Ning Jue declined, saying, "No need, just prepare hot water. All medicines have side effects, and Hua'er's current condition is not suitable for drinking too much medicine. Just do as I say."
Xiao You then agreed, "Yes, son-in-law."
Behind the heated tent in the bedroom, Bai Hua's dress was loose, her brows were tired, her eyelids drooped, and she leaned weakly against Ning Jue's shoulder.
Her face was still flushed, and as she listened to their conversation with a guilty conscience, her blush deepened.
Ning Jue gently patted her back and said, "She's gone. Don't worry, she's young and doesn't know anything about our marital relationship."
Upon hearing this, Bai Hua's face turned even more embarrassed, and she snorted and pinched Ning Jue.
She couldn't reach anywhere else, only his strong waist. She twisted, but couldn't pinch his flesh. His muscles were just too solid. Helpless, Bai Hua angrily let go.
“Xiao You isn’t stupid. How could she not guess under normal circumstances? It’s because I’m pregnant that we haven’t been intimate for several months. Xiao You knows this, so she didn’t think anything of it.” Bai Hua became more and more angry as she spoke, glaring at Ning Jue and continuing to blame him. “It’s all your fault. You wouldn’t stop making noise just now. You were sleeping soundly and were woken up by the noise. How am I supposed to face anyone tomorrow?”
Ning Jue quickly coaxed her, "What's so shameful about it? I've already dealt with Xiao You, and there's no one else around in the courtyard. Don't worry, no one will know. Besides, even if someone does know, so what? It's none of Heaven's business if I'm being intimate with my wife."
Bai Hua glanced at him, scolding him for speaking without thinking.
At this moment, her hair was loose, with a few strands falling down her shoulders and her skirt slouch. She glared at him with feigned intimidation, but instead of being intimidating, she was alluring and beautiful, so stunning that it made one's heart itch.
"You're all talk, but if Xiao You asks me anything tomorrow, you'll answer for me."
"What could she ask? Why were you yelling? Or why was the noise inside still going on into the middle of the night?"
As he spoke, Ning Jue's gaze fell on a deep spot, and suddenly he stopped moving.
Bai Hua followed his gaze downwards, her head suddenly buzzing in a daze, feeling as if countless hot breaths were rising onto her face.
Her brows furrowed as she looked at her soaked clothes, feeling utterly ashamed.
Just as Xiao You interrupted him, Ning Jue didn't even come out. He remained one with her during the conversation. He thought things would finally calm down, but it was obvious that her current wet reaction stimulated Ning Jue again.
Ning Jue reached out, the back of his fingers brushing against her wet clothes, and said in a teasing tone, "Hua'er, do you really want me to drink my fill?"
"Shut up." Bai Hua's face turned ashen, and she hurriedly gathered her clothes and urged him to leave.
Ning Jue pressed himself against her back, and although he obediently kept quiet, he couldn't easily pull away from her.
In the courtyard, Xiao You prepared hot water. After finishing her work, she went back to report, "Young master, the hot water is ready. Is the young lady going to take a bath? I can stay and help."
He had already given the order to prepare water and then leave. Xiao You's lack of tact displeased Ning Jue, and he also disliked repeating himself.
Bai Hua urged him, "Say something and talk to people."
"I'm too lazy to say anything more. Let her know when to leave." Ning Jue said, then thrust again, leaned in and whispered in her ear, his meaning ambiguous, "Your people are really loyal."
Bai Hua huffed, "Even Xiao You knows how to care for me."
Ning Jue smiled and replied, "I feel sorry for you too. I promise this is the last time. I'll carry you to take a bath later and I'll take care of you myself, okay?"
He ignored Xiao You, so Bai Hua ignored him in return.
Outside, Xiao You stood blankly under the eaves, waiting for a long time without receiving a reply from inside. Slowly, she realized that she might have annoyed her son-in-law.
She was just being overly concerned, but her husband had already said that the young lady was fine, so she shouldn't have disbelieved him and taken it upon herself to come back and say more.
Thinking of this, Xiao You was preoccupied and withdrew, thinking that he could come back to inquire about the young lady early the next morning.
The footsteps faded into the distance; the person must have left.
Ning Jue stopped holding back and indulged in the moment, while squinting to admire Bai Hua's alluring appearance when her eyes were glazed over. He was truly addicted to her.
"Now that Xiao You is gone, Hua'er can speak without worry."
Bai Hua didn't even have the strength to glare at him; her pupils were almost dilated, and she made intermittent, indistinct "uh-huh" sounds. He simply hadn't had enough.
Besides the most straightforward pleasure, there was another, even stronger stimulation. As Ning Jue watched, his eyes couldn't help but turn crimson.
Bai Hua was pregnant, and her body was a little different. Whenever she was aroused, she couldn't help but leak fluid, and her upper body was even wetter than her lower body.
So why, even though it was late at night, couldn't they just make do and had to make a fuss and order Xiao You to prepare hot water? The reason lies here.
I have to wash it; it's all leftover stains.
The scene that just unfolded was visually stunning and unforgettable; he would probably never forget it for the rest of his life.
Author's Note: [Peeking while covering face][Peeking while covering face]
Here it comes!
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