Just as Chi Yan was about to leave, he unexpectedly bumped into Chi Jingyu, who called out to him first: "Second brother, are you about to go out?"
Now I can't pretend I didn't see it.
Chi Yan raised an eyebrow slightly, feigning enthusiasm as he invited, "Yes, would you like to come along, brother?"
Chi Jingyu frowned instinctively, his eyes seeming to say something but holding back: "I heard that the autumn examination questions are not easy this time. Second brother, are you confident?"
Chi Yan pondered for a moment, then nodded: "I think it's alright!"
Seeing his self-satisfied expression, Chi Jingyu was somewhat speechless: "Fine, if it doesn't work this time, there's always next time."
A meaningful glint flashed in Chi Yan's eyes. Did he really look down on him that much?
He didn't argue, but said with a half-smile, "I heard that you recently acquired a concubine? As expected of you, congratulations!"
Chi Jingyu's face darkened. He felt that Chi Yan's words were somewhat sarcastic, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong.
"What's there to be happy about?" he said indifferently. The concubine was forced upon him by his mother, and he didn't want to offend her, so he reluctantly accepted it.
Even though he hadn't let anyone get close to him, Xiwei had a big argument with him a few days ago. The affairs in the court had already made him anxious, and he had to coax her when he got home. He was exhausted, both physically and mentally.
Looking at it this way, Chi Yan seems to be living a very comfortable life. I thought that someone as proud and arrogant as Shen Tangning would have a chaotic life after marrying his second brother, but I didn't expect the two of them to be so harmonious.
He felt a subtle unease, but said calmly, "My second brother is not young anymore, and he has been married for more than half a year. It's time for him to have an heir and become more mature and stable."
He didn't pay attention to what the second wife was doing, but he always heard rumors that the couple was still sleeping separately.
Chi Yan scoffed dismissively, lazily lifting his eyelids: "Brother, you're being a bit presumptuous. Does having a child make someone who's already immature instantly mature? Anyone who doesn't know better would think a child is some kind of magic pill."
How unlucky must that child be to be born into such a family!
Chi Jingyu frowned, somewhat displeased, but for a moment he didn't know how to refute her.
Chi Yan chuckled lightly: "Besides, how can I make this decision alone? It still depends on Tang Ning's wishes; the initiative is hers."
Actually, he wouldn't have any objections if Shen Tangning didn't want to have children.
This was ancient times, and childbirth was like passing through the gates of hell for women. He didn't have the nerve to ask someone to risk their life for him.
Besides... he and Shen Tangning haven't even held hands yet, isn't it too early to bring up other things?
Chi Yan then thought that Chi Jingyu was probably mocking him on purpose!
He wasn't happy about it either, and raised the corner of his eye slightly, his tone playful: "As the saying goes, the capable are often burdened with more work. Brother, if you want to have more children, then have as many as you like. I wish you eight children in one pregnancy!"
It saves me from being so possessive of other people's stomachs all day long; it's just a waste of time!
After finishing his sentence, Chi Yan turned and left, not giving Chi Jingyu a chance to react at all. He was probably afraid of being beaten up, and his steps were incredibly fast.
Chi Jingyu: "..."
His face turned pale and then red. When he came to his senses, Chi Yan had already disappeared from sight!
It's truly a case of good intentions being wasted. He offered his friendly reminder, but instead of appreciating it, the man responded with sarcastic remarks!
Well, he'll get his comeuppance eventually!
Shen Tangning has always had the best of everything since childhood, so her husband naturally can't be any worse than others. Let's see how long she can tolerate Chi Yan!
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