Chapter 1017: Shang Hongchen: I Want to Leave a Bloodline for You

Shang Hongchen sized up the man beside her, her heart and eyes filled with him; she never thought this person would become her husband, but unexpectedly, fate brought them together, and he ultimately became her man—how miraculous destiny is.

She recalled her past actions, feeling a bitter laugh; going in circles, she still ended up back at the starting point—better to have returned to the beginning than to keep tossing about now.

The Heavenly Heart Sect was gone, her pride gone as well; in the end, she still returned to his side.

Thinking of her past self, Shang Hongchen couldn't help laughing; she was indeed capable of tossing about, and truly clueless about judging people—her eye for people was far worse than her sister Shang Hongxue's, no wonder Hongxue once said she lacked vision, even her parents thought her judgment poor.

Her laughter drew Chen Chuyang's attention; he lifted his head and gazed at her.

"What happy thing are you thinking of to laugh so happily?"

"No-no-no."

Shang Hongchen's face flushed, she hurriedly replied; her panic gave her away, Chen Chuyang embraced her, leaned in and said: "Are you thinking of your past self and now finding it ridiculous?"

Shang Hongchen's pupils contracted, she tilted her head: "How do you know?"

"Need to guess? With your little thoughts, it's obvious without thinking, madam—you once looked down on me, thinking I was an ordinary person who couldn't amount to anything and wasn't worthy of you; now you realize you were wrong, right?"

"Your husband has good talent, a strong body, and in every way far surpasses those geniuses you've seen; before me, those talents amount to nothing."

"You ought to thank Hongxue; without her, you couldn't have such a wonderful husband as me."

The smug, self-admiring Chen Chuyang naturally would praise himself and wouldn't miss this chance.

Upon hearing that, Shang Hongchen gave Chen Chuyang a white-eyed glance, still not forgetting to pinch his waist, saying: "You? Give me a break."

"Shameless."

After spitting out those words, Shang Hongchen quickly rose, not wanting to keep him in the room; otherwise, who knows what this man might do.

She, pointing at the door, said: "Husband, Hongxue has been waiting for you a long time—go keep her company."

"Not in a hurry, madam; Hongxue's side isn't urgent either—she'd rather I stayed with you." Chen Chuyang stroked Shang Hongchen's belly, gently saying: "Hongxue said she wants me to work harder so you can also bear my child."

"Don't you also want to give me a child? Driving me away, can you manage on your own?"

Shang Hongchen's face flushed with embarrassment, she snapped: "Get lost, hurry up and get lost."

She put force into both hands, trying to push Chen Chuyang away.

Yet she didn't use much strength; while her mouth said that, her body was honest.

Chen Chuyang naturally wouldn't leave easily; he turned and held her, gently saying: "You, stop pretending—I know exactly what's on your mind."

"As your husband, I've missed you for a long time; before you kept avoiding me, this time I won't let you run away."

"My mother and grandmother are also urging me; I can't possibly leave—if I did, I'd have no way to explain myself anywhere. Madam, if you're not afraid, go face them."

Upon hearing that, Shang Hongchen no longer pushed Chen Chuyang away.

She shrunk her head; indeed, Mother Long Ming and Grandmother Long Zetian were truly intimidating, she couldn't resist them alone—otherwise she wouldn't have stayed in seclusion all this time. After her master went to Tianwai, she now faces much more on her own.

Especially Mother Long Ming's side—she often sought her out for chat; although not explicit, she still said some words, hinting at her, making things clear.

"Husband, even you bully me." Shang Hongchen coquettishly said.

Hearing that, Chen Chuyang couldn't help but like her even more.

"Madam, keep being like this; as your husband, I just love your coquettish manner."

This woman has always been proud, rarely showing such a side.

It's rare to see this; how could I let it slip by easily?

Chen Chuyang nibbled her cheeks a few times; Shang Hongchen quickly pushed him away, pouting: "Husband, you just know how to bully people—if you're capable, go bully Hongxue instead."

"Every time you team up with Hongxue to bully others, aren't you tired?"

"Hahaha." Chen Chuyang burst into laughter hearing that, embraced Shang Hongchen, and explained: "It's not that I like bullying you; I just like this side of you. Since you always put on a proud front, I enjoy conquering a woman like you."

"Now my body and mind are all yours—aren't you satisfied?"

"Of course not." Chen Chuyang stroked her belly, his gaze turning tender.

"As your husband, I haven't yet fulfilled your wish, so I naturally want to spend more time with you—don't let it happen that by the time Zhuge Ruolan has something, you still… have nothing."

"If there's none, there's none—what's there to fear?" Shang Hongchen said stubbornly.

Though she said that with her mouth, her body was honest; these days she has indeed been cooperative.

Before she wasn't this cooperative; it's clear she truly wants a child.

Whether boy or girl, as long as it's Chen Chuyang's child it's fine—especially when she saw Qinglian, Haoyang, and the three of them together, her heart grew even more eager, and only then did she realize she also quite likes children.

Naturally unwilling to be outdone by Zhuge Ruolan's newcomers, she… wants to bear Chen Chuyang's child before Zhuge Ruolan does.

But she can't admit it directly.

"Husband, when are you going to Tianwai?"

"Why ask that?" Chen Chuyang doubted: "You wouldn't want to come along, would you?"

"Hehe." Shang Hongchen gave a hehe laugh, staring into Chen Chuyang's eyes without hiding her feelings.

"My master has been in Tianwai for a while; I don't know how she's doing, I fear she might be in danger."

"My cultivation is rising rapidly; soon I can enter Golden Core—by then, husband, could you bring me along?"

Shang Hongchen's thought hasn't disappeared; it's always been there.

"Forget it—if you don't reach True Realm, don't even think about going to Tianwai."

"That's the basic condition."

"Only True Realm grants self-protection ability."

Shang Hongchen's idea, Chen Chuyang understands clearly and sympathizes, but he won't budge.

"Husband, can't I come with you as your concubine?"

"No way; I'm not even sure when I'll go to Tianwai either, so your task now is to cultivate peacefully, not to think about these random things."

Chen Chuyang tapped her forehead; this woman's thoughts are many, she simply won't stay still.

In response, Chen Chuyang still needs to warn her a bit, to dispel this unrealistic idea,

"Husband, if I leave behind a bloodline for you then, will you take me to Tianwai? I promise to obey, won't cause you trouble—I'll listen to you in everything."

As he spoke these words, Shang Hongchen's face flushed red, and she was extremely shy.

Chen Chuyang immediately hugged her and said, "You also have to listen to me now."

Wind and rain intertwined, heaven and earth became one.