Chapter 255 The baby moves in the womb, supporting the rebellion
Yun Zhaoxue sensed a familiar presence, released her grip on the trigger, and retracted the gun into her spatial storage.
Zhuiying lit a candle, illuminating the dimly lit room.
Xiao Xuance stepped forward and pulled her into his arms, holding her shoulders tightly and turning slightly to avoid pressing on her protruding belly.
Where did you go just now?
Seeing the two embracing, Zhuiying silently picked up the kneeling guard and left.
Yun Zhaoxue: "Just went out for a walk. When did you get back?"
He hadn't come up the previous two nights, so she thought he wouldn't come up to sleep tonight either.
"I came up here because I wanted to see you. It's dangerous for you to go out without your bodyguards."
Things are not peaceful now, so he always takes guards and secret agents with him when he goes out.
Yun Zhaoxue said, "I ate too much tonight, so I'll go for a walk. There's no danger at all; it's very safe."
The bad guys can only be beaten to death by him; they can't hurt her.
The man hugged her tighter and tighter, his soft breasts pressing against her firm chest until it hurt.
She reached out and hugged him, patting his back to soothe his restless heart. "It's alright, don't worry too much. I'm back safe and sound now, aren't I?"
What do you want to do in the future? Can you tell me in advance?
"You didn't tell me either... Everyone has their own privacy. Anyway, you don't need to worry too much about me. Listen to how quiet it is outside. It's safe and nothing is happening."
If I told him that she had taken over the mine, wouldn't that scare him to death?
Xiao Xuance released her, his expression serious. "It's not safe lately. The Second Prince is coercing and bribing the old members of the Xiao family to frame the Xiao family for treason and to wipe them out. General Gu refused to go along with it and resigned to return to his hometown. His whole family was killed on the way, and other old members of the Xiao family have also been persecuted. Anyone in the Xiao family is in danger."
Yun Zhaoxue noticed the bloodshot veins in his eyes.
Try to see things from another person's perspective.
He didn't know she had a spatial ability, and he must have been frantic the moment she disappeared.
She looked up and gently touched his furrowed brows, smoothing them inch by inch. She tiptoed and placed a kiss on the corner of his lips, hooked her arm around his neck, turned her head slightly to look at him, and said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, from now on I will try to have my bodyguards follow me when I go out, or leave a message."
She doesn't want to bring bodyguards when she goes out on important business, so she lets them accompany her when she goes shopping. This way, she won't have to fight back against thugs or thieves and ruin her shopping experience.
Xiao Xuance's tense jawline relaxed slightly. "You can't climb out the window either; it's dangerous for you while you're pregnant."
"What danger could there be from just the second floor? I came up and down easily. Besides, I have a secret weapon. Although it can't compare to your lightness skills, it's enough to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Suddenly realizing something was wrong, she said, "You stood up again? Your leg isn't fully healed yet, sit down quickly."
Yun Zhaoxue helped him over and sat him down in a chair.
"You walked upstairs by yourself? Don't you want to hurt your legs again? I told you a thousand times last time not to get injured again, otherwise your legs will be completely useless. Do you want to be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life?"
"No, I'm holding onto the stairs, and I have internal strength supporting me, so I don't feel any pressure or pain."
"Even if it doesn't hurt, you can't get out of bed. It will take at least ten days to half a month. I feel a little guilty, but you didn't follow the doctor's orders. We're even now." Yun Zhaoxue lifted his robe, made him take off his shoes, and lifted his trouser leg to check his wound and change his dressing.
"It's a bit late today, I'll remove your stitches tomorrow. You're not allowed to get out of bed unless I tell you to."
"You need to bring bodyguards with you when you go out..."
"What if I don't bring it?" Yun Zhaoxue didn't believe he would dare to hit her.
"I'll hit..."
Yun Zhaoxue puffed out her belly. "You dare?"
Xiao Xuance wanted to say, "I'll hit myself."
"Don't... hit my face, this face is worth a lot of money."
"If you're sleepy, take off your clothes, lie down on the bed, and whisper to each other for a while, and you'll fall asleep immediately."
"If you're sleepy, you can go to sleep first, and we can talk about it tomorrow."
After descending the mountain, Yun Zhaoxue changed her clothes in her spatial dimension and took a shower, feeling refreshed all over.
She sat down and was about to take off her shoes when two hands were faster than her, taking off her shoes and putting them neatly in place.
"I'll do these things from now on; it's inconvenient for you while you're pregnant."
"Well, as my belly gets bigger, all the bending and bending work will be your responsibility, so you need to take good care of your injury and stand up. My belly is so big that I can't walk, so you'll have to carry me."
The child belongs to both of us; we can't let her suffer alone.
"Okay, I will definitely take good care of my injury."
Xiao Xuance felt somewhat guilty, realizing he had indeed been too willful before. Only by standing up and becoming stronger could he protect his family.
He leaned against the headboard, and Yun Zhaoxue nestled in his arms. Looking up at him, she frowned again, as if she had something on her mind. The furrowed brows could be smoothed out, but the wounds in her heart would not heal and would be hurt again and again.
"If we have the chance, we must avenge General Gu and make those who killed him pay the price!"
"If it's just external enemies seeking revenge, that's not difficult..."
"Is the person behind this the Crown Prince or the Second Prince?"
"Second Prince."
"It's him again! That madman, that scoundrel, is a piece of trash. So what if he's the Second Prince? He'll pay for a life. Just kill him!"
"He has recruited martial arts masters for protection, making it difficult for ordinary assassins to get close to him. If we kill him, the imperial court will not let the Xiao family off the hook. There is only one path we can take..."
If he were alone, he would definitely risk everything to seek revenge.
He needs to protect his family, so he can only seek revenge gradually.
Zhao Xuan wanted to use him to deal with the Second Prince and reap the benefits.
He won't let Zhao Xuan have his way.
Yun Zhaoxue suddenly exclaimed in a low voice, "You want to... rebel?"
She stepped back from his embrace, her surprised eyes fixed on him, observing his expression.
Xiao Xuance thought she was frightened and shook his head in denial, "...No."
It's not considered lying if something is not yet confirmed.
The emperor is her uncle, related to her by blood. He rebelled against the court and stood on the opposite side of the court, which is intolerable to the world. He will be infamous for eternity and will have to bear enormous pressure. Let him bear it alone.
Telling her will only make her worry.
“Rebellion is good! The court is rotten to the core. For the dead, for ourselves, for the people, let’s stand up against oppression, exploitation and all injustice, and create a free and peaceful home where people can live and work in peace.”
"Are you telling the truth?"
Was she not afraid of being defeated and beheaded, not afraid of bearing a bad reputation, not afraid of being infamous for eternity?
"Of course it's true. What time is it? You still doubt my sincerity? If you don't believe me, touch it."
Seeing that he was depressed because he had lost an important elder, Yun Zhaoxue didn't hold it against him and took his hand and placed it on her heart.
"Did you touch it?"
"I touched it..."
It's very soft, and my heart is beating very fast.
She wore a light purple strapless ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), revealing half of her white, jade-like collarbone and a glimpse of her soft breasts.
As she spoke, her chest rose and fell slightly, and the fingertips of her palms caressed her delicate skin.
"So I'm serious, I'm not joking with you."
She was a little sleepy, but too excited to sleep.
If the time is right, she will swing to the roof of the inn right now, raise her arms and lead thousands of troops into the capital, take the life of that dog emperor, avenge the original owner's mother, and create a new dynasty.
Xiao Xuance added, "The time isn't right yet. We haven't reached that point. Let's wait a bit longer, and I'll think of another way. Perhaps there's still a chance to turn things around..."
The Xiao family had been loyal and virtuous for generations. However, his father was feared by the court for his military power and was misunderstood by the people as someone who wielded absolute power and colluded with the enemy. Bearing this infamy, if he were to rebel, his ancestors and father would certainly not recognize him after he passed away.
"A turnaround? Impossible. The Zhao royal family is cold-blooded and selfish. They've done plenty of things like discarding a donkey after it's served its purpose. My mother was killed by that dog emperor, and I must avenge him. Your father was also killed by the second prince, and the emperor protected him and pinned the crime of treason on the Xiao family. No matter who sits on the throne, none of us will have a good ending!"
Xiao Xuance said, "The Zhao royal family, along with other members of the imperial clan, should select a talented person to take that position."
After listening, Yun Zhaoxue thought he was naively foolish, that people's hearts are unpredictable, and that he had worked hard to help others conquer the world.
If you entrust your life to someone else, and that person isn't a good person, the entire Xiao family will die.
But then I thought about it again. The ancients all followed the Confucian system, where the ruler was the guide for the subjects, and there was a clear order of rank and status. Whether a rebellion succeeded or failed, the person would be nailed to the pillar of shame and leave a bad name for eternity.
“Do we still need to look? The answer is right under our noses. My mother’s surname is Zhao, and I have half Zhao blood. My maternal grandfather was the former emperor, and he was born of the legitimate line. The current emperor was adopted by a member of the imperial clan. No one is more suitable than me.”
"You want to be an empress?"
Now it was Xiao Xuance's turn to be shocked; he had never known that his wife had such great ambitions.
Yun Zhaoxue raised an eyebrow slightly. "What? Is it not possible? My Marshal and General will strive to stand up as soon as possible. I will need you to lead the troops in battle! When I become Empress, I will definitely not forget you, my husband from humble beginnings. I will make you my Imperial Consort and then have three thousand handsome men in my harem."
"Can't it just be me alone?"
"I'm already the emperor, and if you're the only one left, I'm at a huge loss. Let them pass."
"Oh dear... my stomach."
What's wrong with your stomach?
"The baby kicked my belly, this is the first time! There's another one over there. I hope these two little guys aren't fighting in my belly."
Yun Zhaoxue then took his hand and placed it on her swollen belly.
Xiao Xuance clearly felt his palm being gently bumped. He removed his palm and saw the swollen belly. A look of heartache flashed in his eyes. "Xue'er, does it hurt? They dared to kick you. When they are born and grow up, I will spank their butts."
"It didn't hurt at all. The kids didn't have much strength. I think I saw two little brats waving their little fists and shouting: Rebellion! Rebellion!" She deliberately imitated the child's innocent voice for the last four words.
If these two children grow up and are manipulated by villains, mistake their father for a traitor, and chase after their own father to kill him, they will die a terrible death.
They are not inherently bad. With their parents' protection in this life, they will surely grow up safely.
Xiao Xuance was relieved to hear that she was not in pain and was even in the mood to joke.
Touching her with his hands wasn't enough; he even pressed his ear against her stomach.
"They've been moving."
"Children, I am your father. It's too late tonight. Don't disturb your mother. Just stay in my belly and sleep quietly, okay?"
"They're still too young to understand."
Just as they were talking, the fetal movement suddenly stopped. Could it be that the baby really understands? That's amazing.
"Babies, Mommy isn't asleep yet, it's okay if you move around a little more."
There was no sound for a long while after he finished speaking.
Yun Zhaoxue was frustrated, "Why do they all listen to you and not me?"
She gave birth to them, she suffered the most, and she dared to disobey him, she really deserves a beating.
Xiao Xuance comforted her, saying, "Perhaps she's asleep."
"They're not pigs, how could they fall asleep so quickly?"
“I’ve noticed that you fall asleep as soon as you lie down.”
Yun Zhaoxue tugged at his ear and lifted his head, which was resting on her stomach. "What do you mean? Are you calling me a pig?"
"No, that's not what I meant, Xue'er, it hurts..."
"Where does it hurt? I didn't use any force, don't try to extort money from me, I don't have any money to pay you back." Yun Zhaoxue released his ear, although she didn't use much force, it was still red from being pinched, and she guiltily rubbed it for him.
He pointed to his chest, "It hurts here."
Yun Zhaoxue looked into his deep phoenix eyes and saw the vulnerability in them. Her heart softened, and she hugged him tightly. "It's alright, baby~ The children and I are here."
Xiao Xuance buried his face in her neck and rubbed it gently, his voice thick with nasal congestion, "Mmm."
He must become strong and will not allow anyone to harm his family and those around him—no one at all!
"From now on, I'll protect you. Anyone who tries to hurt you will have to get past me first."
"You still want a harem of three thousand? I'm afraid you won't be able to protect them all."
"I was just kidding. There's no one in this world who can compare to my baby Ce. I don't want anyone but you."
Having the most handsome man in the world, who else could she possibly be interested in?
Even the male protagonist in the original book can't compare to him, unless... there's someone even more handsome than him.
Xiao Xuance's ear tips turned red rapidly at a visible speed, and even his neck was tinged with pink. His ears were almost burning. "Xue'er can also call me husband."
Although he likes the nickname, the children are the real babies.
Yun Zhaoxue hugged his head, her hand stroking his earlobe. Her fingertips felt the heat, and she teased him, "My darling husband, your ears are so hot. Are you shy? Let me see..."
She tried to pull away to get a better look, but he held her tightly in his arms, preventing her from seeing.
After hugging him for a while, she got sleepy and drifted off to sleep in his arms.
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