When Gu Qinghuai looked up, she found that her eyes were already wet and her vision had become somewhat blurred.
"Xihe, he really moved. He's so small and he can move already?" Gu Qinghuai's voice trembled slightly, filled with disbelief. At this moment, he truly felt the wonder of life.
"Yeah, it's about this big. I only realized it today."
The two quietly savored the joy of becoming parents for the first time. On this day, Gu Qinghuai wished his hands could stay on Lin Xihe's belly and not leave her for even a moment.
If Lin Xihe hadn't told him not to touch her randomly, he wouldn't have been willing to let go at all.
Because of the child, Lin Xihe stopped chasing Gu Qinghuai away.
Ling Shuang and Ling Xue tacitly left the space to the two of them.
Lin Xihe began to explain to Gu Qinghuai the general changes a child undergoes from pregnancy to birth.
Since only Gu Qinghuai knew that she was from another time, she would tell Gu Qinghuai about modern life, knowledge, and so on. With these topics to talk about, time flew by.
So much so that when Gu Qinghuai was about to leave the next day, Lin Xihe actually felt very reluctant to part with him.
So, seeing Gu Qinghuai shamelessly squeeze onto the bed, she didn't kick him off.
Seeing that Lin Xihe didn't urge him to leave, Gu Qinghuai initially just lay there obediently, but later he became bolder and actually turned to the side and pulled Lin Xihe into his arms.
Lin Xihe thought she was going to get another slap, but she just found a comfortable position in his arms and stopped moving.
"Gu Qinghuai, how long are you going to be gone this time?"
"The original plan was for ten months, but you're due in just over five months. I'll hurry over and come back before you give birth. I've already discussed it with His Majesty, and when you're eight months pregnant, we'll arrange for two imperial physicians to stay at your residence. I've also sent people to inquire about midwives and wet nurses, and they'll all be staying at your residence soon. So don't be afraid, I'll definitely come back to be with you."
Gu Qinghuai paused for a moment, then continued, "I was planning to wait until you were a little older before having the child, but I blame myself for not being able to control myself that day. However, I really love him very much now, so I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to take good care of him for me."
Gu Qinghuai gently rested his chin on Lin Xihe's head, rubbing it tenderly.
He had never been so reluctant to leave the capital. If it weren't for the heavy responsibility he bore and the need to bring Lin Zhihao back, he would never have been willing to leave Lin Xihe even for a moment.
“I will protect him well, but will you be in danger if you go to Nanzhao?” Lin Xihe asked, looking up.
Gu Qinghuai reached out and gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind Lin Xihe's ear, a smile playing on his lips as he teased, "Do you care about me, or about the father of your child?"
“Is there a difference? Aren’t you the child’s father?” Lin Xihe replied.
Gu Qinghuai embraced Lin Xihe with satisfaction. Although Lin Xihe had always known that he was the father of the child, she had never admitted it.
Hearing Lin Xihe say this before leaving filled him with joy.
However, which trip wasn't fraught with danger? But he certainly wouldn't give the truth, lest Lin Xihe worry.
“It’s not dangerous. I’ll pretend to be a silk merchant. If I can find out the truth about Nanzhao, I will go and investigate. If I can’t find out, I’ll bring Zhihao back with me.”
Gu Qinghuai continued, "Tomorrow, I will give you 30,000 taels of silver. I've also spoken to my family. If you need anything, just ask them, and they will take care of it for you. Also, you can see Lord Song of the Ministry of War and Grand Tutor Xing with the token I gave you."
Lin Xihe listened quietly to Gu Qinghuai's arrangements for her, feeling both touched and a little guilty about leaving. She turned to the side, wrapped her arms around Gu Qinghuai's waist, and buried her head in his chest.
Gu Qinghuai looked down at her, his eyes full of love, and asked softly, "Xihe, will you stay home and wait for me to come back?"
Lin Xihe stiffened, wondering if Gu Qinghuai had noticed something.
Feeling guilty, she changed the subject, saying the same words Lin Xihe had said to Gu Qinghuai before he went to war: "You must come back safely."
Gu Qinghuai embraced Lin Xihe, feeling the warmth emanating from her body. He gently lifted her up so that she could look him in the eye.
He leaned forward, got close to Lin Xihe, and placed a kiss on her forehead.
Then, a faint blush quietly crept onto her face.
"I asked the imperial physician, and he said..." Gu Qinghuai's voice was slightly hoarse, as if there was something he found difficult to say.
But in just a moment, he mustered his courage again, his eyes filled with determination, and said softly, "It's been four months, and the pregnancy is stable."
Then, Gu Qinghuai's voice grew lower and hoarse, carrying a hint of gentle seduction as he spoke: "I won't hurt him. Is that alright?"
As he finished speaking, the bed curtains were slowly lowered, enveloping the two of them in a tranquil and warm space.
This time, Lin Xihe clearly felt the stirring in her heart, and she consciously immersed herself in this gentle atmosphere.
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