【Chen Zixi×you】The child's father is the adoptive father's best friend
You did something wrong, a huge mistake.
You accidentally got yourself pregnant, and you were only eighteen.
You couldn't even imagine, after Aunt Han and Uncle Jiang knew about this, would they beat you to death first, or would they force you to lead the way to find that man and beat you both to death together.
But the problem is, you are not sure who that man is!
That day you went to Fanlou to pick up a commission from a sister named Hua Xinfeng. However, because you were not familiar with the place, you took the wrong road and mistakenly entered someone else's box.
At first, you didn't realize what was wrong. You just sat there, waiting, waiting. It wasn't until you started to feel hot and dizzy that you realized the scent in the room wasn't just any incense. Just then, a very wealthy man, dressed in gold and silver, opened the door and walked in with a grin. "Tangli... Wait, who are you? Where's Tangli?!"
The man's distorted screams made your head hurt, so you knocked him out without thinking, flipped out of the window, and then fell heavily into the water due to dizziness.
The passers-by around you screamed, and you swam to the shore with difficulty by instinct in a daze. On the way, you remembered not to run to crowded places - you were not sure what kind of medicine it was. If it was some kind of love potion, it would be better not to faint in the crowd, otherwise it would be bad if someone stole your money after you fainted.
After leaving the city, you found a deserted hillside and half-soaked in the shallow water, sprawled on the grass, trying to recover your strength. Strangely enough, you didn't faint, but you felt an unbearable heat all over your body, and your heart felt like it was about to burst out of your chest.
Then, there were the sounds of gentle footsteps approaching, and from the sound of it, it seemed that it was a martial artist. You looked up cautiously, only to see the gently swaying snow-white sleeves and embroidered white boots. From this angle, you could even see the inner layer of the person's embroidered green jacket.
"Hmm?" The man seemed a little surprised. "What's wrong with you, girl? Why are you in the water?" Then he walked towards you.
With such exquisite clothes, it's obvious that he's from a wealthy family. You don't want to cause trouble and originally wanted to give him a wide berth, but for some reason, your hand reaches out and grabs the hem of his robe.
"...Chinese medicine?" The man guessed softly, squatting in front of you. A pair of jade-white hands supported your shoulders and slowly helped you up, letting you lean against him. "Let me see..."
He smells so good, a very light scent.
Your mind was in a mess. When he lowered his head to check on you, you didn't know where you got the strength from, but you lunged forward and knocked him to the ground on the grass.
"You've been hit by a warm--" The man was startled and was about to say something.
It was a very pleasant voice, clear and pleasant, but you didn't want to hear anything. You blocked his mouth with your own, and your trembling hands reached out to his collar and grabbed his collar.
You felt him hesitate, his hand resting hesitantly on your shoulder.
You couldn't help but look up and glare at him: "What are you dawdling about? Why don't you take off your clothes yourself!"
He uttered an "Ah" and said in confusion, "Me, me?"
You didn't want to waste time talking to him, so you grabbed his belt and used a little internal force. The belt couldn't bear the weight anymore and broke into several pieces with a "snap".
The man uttered "Ah" again: "Oh, you——"
...Why does he talk so much nonsense? You are about to collapse and directly lift his collar.
You can't remember what happened afterwards. When you try hard to recall, you can only recall that the person had very white and smooth skin, and long and fragrant black hair, no less beautiful than you, a girl.
Besides, he is quite gentle. You didn't experience any of the subsequent back pain and leg soreness that the Zuihuayin sisters talked about, which made it impossible to walk. Apart from feeling refreshed, at most your walking posture was a little awkward, and it didn't last long.
When you opened your eyes, you found a young man sleeping with his eyes closed on the grass beside you. Out of a strange sense of guilt, you only took a sneak peek, confirmed his clothes, and then quietly slipped away without even asking his name.
This led to the current disastrous situation - after Yaoyao told you that you were pregnant, you couldn't even find someone to take responsibility!
You covered your face and huddled on the bed in the hospital, not knowing what to do. You could only helplessly ask Yaoyao: "Abortion——"
"No!" Yaoyao firmly refused. "You can't make the decision on your own! Think carefully, my medical skills are not as good as Master's. He must know about this. If Master knows, it would be like Madam Han knowing. Then Hero Jiang..."
You understood without her having to say anything more. You sat up and walked towards Buxianxian dejectedly.
It was already evening, the sun was setting, and Aunt Han was sitting at the table waiting for you: "Why are you back so late? Where have you been playing? Come and have dinner."
You walked over slowly, your mind still torn between the inner and outer worlds: Tell Aunt Han? Not tell Aunt Han? What on earth should I do?
When you accidentally looked up, you saw Aunt Han staring at you. You almost broke out in a cold sweat and asked with a dry laugh, "Aunt Han, what's wrong? Why are you staring at me?"
Aunt Han looked at you suspiciously. "Normally, you'd pounce on your food like a hungry tiger, shouting 'I'm starving!' So why are you so different today? Have you gotten into trouble again?"
Of course, you would never dare to tell her, "Yes, I not only caused a big disaster but also caused a loss of life." You can only make a bitter face and say, "No, it's just that the summer heat is bitter and I don't have much appetite..."
Aunt Han was skeptical: "You have to eat, you can't go without food, your health is the most important thing."
You have no choice but to pick up your chopsticks and eat in silence.
But physiological reactions are something that cannot be controlled by humans. Aunt Han made your favorite fish stew. You usually like the fresh taste of fish, but this time the smell has become an invisible torture device. You can't help feeling nauseous in just a moment, and even dry heaved.
Aunt Han's expression changed. She patted your back, her face full of concern: "Did you overeat in Kaifeng a while ago and hurt your spleen and stomach? Didn't I tell you to eat in moderation?"
You looked into Aunt Han's eyes and suddenly felt that you might not be able to hide it any longer.
After learning the whole story, Aunt Han flew into a rage: "It's okay to be poisoned, but instead of going to the doctor, you just found a random man on the street to act as a medicine inducer?"
...Don't ask, don't ask, I'm already reflecting on it... You lowered your head, not daring to refute, and only spoke tentatively: "Then, I'll get rid of it...?"
"You..." Aunt Han sighed. "Jiang Yan said he'd come over for dinner and he'll be here soon. We have to let him know about this, right? As for how to deal with this, I'll ask the heavens. Even if I have to have an abortion, I have to take care of my body."
Aunt Han didn't scold you. You knew she really cared about you. You couldn't help but curse yourself: Why didn't you think it through at the time and just went ahead with it? There are obviously clinics in Kaifeng City!
Uncle Jiang arrived soon. As soon as he walked in, he saw Aunt Han sitting there not eating. You were acting like an ostrich beside her, and you were very puzzled: "What's wrong?"
Aunt Han rolled her eyes: "What a good thing our daughter did! She gave birth to a child, and we don't even know who the father is!"
Uncle Jiang seemed to take a moment to comprehend the meaning of this. He looked at you in disbelief: "...Pregnant?"
Even under the joint interrogation of Aunt Han and Uncle Jiang, you still couldn't remember who that man was - that's for sure, you didn't even ask his name!
Aunt Han said, "Since you don't even know him, there's no need to keep the child. You're still a little girl, and you're going to get married. What's the point of keeping a child with you?"
Uncle Jiang looked at you and asked, "What do you think?"
Of course you didn't think anything.
To be fair, you don't have any impression of that man, so you wouldn't want to have a child for someone you don't know. However, if you decide to have an abortion, you can't do it.
You looked at them blankly.
"...Chen Zixi is coming over in the next two days," Uncle Jiang said, as if remembering something. "Let him take a look at you. His medical skills are even better than Tian Bu Shou's, and he'll be more reliable."
You had no idea who this Chen Zixi was, but you knew he sounded like a very capable doctor. At this point, you were at a loss for words and could only nod.
Because you were pregnant, you were forbidden from running around, so you could only take boring walks every day, watch the fishermen fishing, and pet the cats. Aunt Han even had Uncle Jiang seal off some of your internal energy, fearing that you would continue to jump up and down.
At dusk that day, you were still sitting at the Shenxian Ferry, watching an old man fishing. Just then, a ferry arrived, and a few people got off. You didn't look closely, but continued to chat casually with the old man about fishing experiences.
Until one of the figures slowly walked up to you and asked you: "Miss, are you from Qinghe?"
You tugged at the blades of grass in your hand, casually looking up to see a young man standing before you. He had a handsome face, with smiling eyes, and wore a green embroidered jacket, a snow-white robe with dark patterns, and white embroidered boots... Why did this outfit look so familiar?
You were still confused when the man suddenly said, "Outside Kaifeng City, the moon is at its highest point in the sky, the rain has stopped and the sky is clear... Don't you remember me?"
...You remembered, isn't this your baby's father!
The look in your eyes when you looked at him suddenly changed: "So it's you-"
"Calm down!" He quickly used his folding fan to block your sword. "Why do you want to fight as soon as we meet?"
Only then did you realize that you had actually drawn your sword, and this person was able to block it with ease. It was obvious that his skills were far superior to yours, and he was definitely not an ordinary rich young man.
If you think about it carefully, your anger is quite unreasonable. It was obviously you who took the initiative, and this person just went along with it. You shouldn't blame him.
You sheathed your sword with a huff, "Aren't you in Kaifeng? Why did you come to Qinghe?"
The man was in a good mood and said with a smile, "I'm just visiting a friend... This is the second time we've met, and you don't know my name?"
You were too lazy to exchange names with him, but after thinking it over, you decided to tell him about your pregnancy, so you politely told him, "No need for a name, but I'm pregnant, so it should be yours."
man:?
He was stunned for a moment, then opened his folding fan and said, "Let me take your pulse."
You held out your hand nonchalantly, letting him feel your pulse. After a moment's inspection, he muttered, "...Two months, it seems..."
You propped up one cheek with your hand and looked at him calmly: "Are you a disciple of Qingxi?"
Folding fan, green clothes, golden bells, you didn't notice this outfit before, but now you think it clearly tells others that he is from Qingxi.
"Yes... girl, what are you going to do with this child?" The young man clenched the folding fan in his hand and asked you gently.
"I haven't thought about it yet," you answered honestly. "I think I should get an abortion. I have to get married."
"Is the girl willing to marry me?" he asked immediately.
You looked at him in surprise, and he smiled at you: "My name is Chen Zixi, a native of Jinling, a disciple of Qingxi. I have a house and a courtyard in Jinling City, and I own a teahouse and a clinic. I am sure I will not let you suffer any injustice."
Not to mention, this guy is quite pretty when he smiles, with a beauty that's on par with Uncle Jiang... Why does the name Chen Zixi sound familiar? Where did I hear it before?
You hesitated for a moment and shook your head, "You don't have to take responsibility. I was drugged at the time, so I attacked you. It was an accident. It's unwise to gamble your lifelong happiness on an accident."
Chen Zixi looked at you. His eyes, which had been pure and clear when you first met, now seemed deep and calm. “No, it wasn’t an accident.”
You don't quite understand what he means.
Chen Zixi was silent for a moment, then explained to you: "Girl, have you ever thought that I am a disciple of Qingxi, and you were struck by the fragrance of warmth."
You were stunned for a moment before reacting, “So you can solve it?”
Chen Zixi raised the corner of his mouth and waved the fan in his hand: "Not to mention the warm fragrance, even if someone cuts off a piece of your flesh, I can heal you completely."
You silently grasped the hilt of the sword and began to think about which move to use.
"Wait for me to finish," Chen Zixi said, holding your hand and explaining gently. "When I saw you lying there, pale and pale, my heart was already moved. I wanted to treat you and talk to you for a few more words, but who would have thought you would pounce on me."
His eyes met yours, gentle. "It would have been easy for me to resist, but I didn't want to. When I woke up, you were gone... I didn't know you were pregnant. I was thinking I'd find you and confess my feelings."
Seeing that you remained silent, he continued, "I don't want to force it. If you're not interested in me, then I'll prescribe medicine for you... I'm not bragging, but if it were any other doctor, the medicine they used wouldn't be any milder than mine."
You didn't hesitate for long, after all, the decision was easy to make.
Before, you were still worrying about how to deal with this child, but now someone has stepped forward to take responsibility, and it happens to be your type - ever since you were a child reading storybooks, you have always liked the gentle and elegant gentlemen in them the most.
After thinking it over quickly, you looked at him and said, "Can I call you 'Zi Xi'?" Then you told him your name.
"Of course." His smile became much more genuine, and he even tentatively moved closer. Seeing that you didn't object, he kissed your forehead. "Where do you live? I'll go propose."
You pointed in the direction of Buxianxian not far away: "Not far, just over there."
"Buxianxian?" Chen Zixi nodded, appearing confident. "It would be inappropriate to visit empty-handed. Once I have prepared the betrothal gifts and arranged marriages, I'll ask for your hand in marriage. I wonder which family in Buxianxian is yours?"
"The biggest restaurant there is mine," you told him without giving it much thought. "If you can't find it, just ask the villagers about 'Buxianxian's Young Master's'."
You noticed that Chen Zixi's expression froze.
"...Do you know Jiang Yan?" he asked you with difficulty.
You were a little confused: "He's my adoptive father, what's wrong?"
Chen Zixi was silent for a long time, and finally said: "I'd better go visit him first. I hope Jiang Yan won't want to kill me."
You didn't understand the meaning of this sentence. You think, why would Uncle Jiang chop him for no reason? He's willing to take responsibility, so he's a reliable person.
So after many years, you finally saw Uncle Jiang's nameless sword energy again, and it was six in a row.
"Chen Zixi, it turns out to be you—" Uncle Jiang spoke slowly, sounding like he was gritting his teeth.
"Jiang Yan, a gentleman uses words, not fists!" Chen Zixi shouted as he nimbly flew up and down to dodge.
You sat on a stool, eating snacks, and watched in amazement as the sword energy chopped the pear branches at the door into pieces.
You knew Chen Zixi was a skilled martial artist, but you never thought he could be this skilled! This is the first time you've seen someone dodge six unknown sword energies without a scratch, not even a hair was hurt!
...Okay, it seems what Chen Zixi said is true. It would be easy for him to resist you. Thinking of this, you suddenly feel much more at ease.
——Chen Zixi really likes you, so it seems that marrying him is the right decision.
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