Chapter 262

Du Shanü is, for the first time in her two lifetimes combined, pregnant.

That feeling of panic truly cannot be suppressed no matter what—

A life.

One life.

Now her belly truly holds a living life.

Du Shanü simply wasn't prepared to have another life in her belly, nor was she prepared to take responsibility for the unborn child's future.

Raising a child isn't like raising a cat or dog—let alone that even a cat or dog, once brought home, demands full responsibility.

The old doctor's diagnosis threw Du Shanü's all plans into chaos.

In front of others, Du Shanü appears formidable and composed, but only she knows that on the way back, her mind is filled with terror at having another life in her belly.

Exactly, terror.

Nowadays, if labor is difficult, it can truly be fatal.

If, if she were to die, what then?

If, if in the future the child isn't close to her, what then?

If, if in the future she cannot provide the child with everything others have, what then?

She and Chinu are risking their heads; someday they may succeed or fail, and end up dead in the wild......

Does she even deserve to have a well-behaved child be reborn to her?

What if she, she ends up burdening the child—what then?

Du Shanü doesn't know, doesn't understand; she only knows that Afang at this moment is practically a stabilizing divine needle, and her mind only lets her tell Afang anything.

She clutches Afang's pant leg and wails loudly, repeatedly trying to repeat her terror:

"Oh shoot, this time I've really caused a death......"

Regret.

The person involved is now just regret.

If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have indulged in beauty!

A moment of joy must be compensated with ten months; afterward, who knows whether one will draw a gentle, affectionate good child or a heaven-shaking, earth-shaking terrible child......

But, but with beauty before her, this is also something she cannot bear!

Du Shanü panics, Chen Weifang also panics.

The cosmos is bright, heaven and earth are clear.

Under the bright sky, before the gate of the Xian Xie where people come and go, a tremendous commotion draws passersby to keep turning their heads.

In everyone's eyes, they can only see a disheveled young woman pulling another person and crying, while the other person fearfully clutches their own waistband:

"Speak properly if you have something to say, speak properly!"

"Don't lay hands on my waistband, or else when Saner returns he'll go after me!"

"Who exactly did you kill? Speak up boldly—even if the sky falls, I'll cover for you...... I'll take the blame for you!"

Chen Weifang has seen big scenes……

But that doesn't mean he's seen a scene like this!

He has a premonition that if he merely loosens his waistband a bit, he won't be able to face people in this life, nor even in the next!

Thus Chen Weifang's intention to speak up for his Wise Lord is genuine, and he didn't even bother with formalities.

But what Chen Weifang never expected, even after racking his brains, was that when Du Shanü heard his words and lifted her head to look at him......

That expression, it's more than just 'weird' can describe.

Du Shanü: "(O_o)?"

Chen Weifang: "(o_O)?"

The two stared at each other for a few breaths, and Chen Weifang finally realized belatedly from the gaze of those who followed Du Shanü back that something was off.

Chen Weifang felt a chill in his heart, about to speak, when he suddenly heard Du Shanü say:

"Afang, I'm pregnant, okay?"

Chen Weifang: "!!!"

Chen Weifang: "......"

Chen Weifang tried to politely refuse: "...... Then I won't take the blame."

He actually thought something big had happened!

Who could tell him——

Why does his Wise Lord's pregnancy lead him not to seek Chinu, but instead to clutch his legs and wail loudly?

Pregnancy is such a good thing, yet the Wise Lord calls it 'causing a death'?

Chen Weifang's face truly shows mixed joy and bewilderment, while Du Shanü, lost in thought, gets up, wipes her tears, and mutters:

"No, you said you'd take it, so you take it!"

Chen Weifang's heart nearly leapt to his throat from fright, and he instinctively cried out:

"Heavens! You and Chinu were galloping about without thinking of me, and now you want me to take the blame?!"

"Do I also have to acknowledge this child as Chinu's?......"

Is that reasonable?

Could that be reasonable?

I fear Chinu will return and tear him apart limb from limb!

Just thinking about it, he already knows he'll likely be torn into pieces and discarded somewhere!

Du Shanü was shouted at, and her face grew even more doubtful:

"How could I possibly let you acknowledge the child? Chinu isn't someone who can't be shown..."

"I'm saying, if you really do give birth later, it would be better for you to bring the child."

"Who is Chen Weifang?"

"Chen Weifang is nothing less than a first-rate, thoughtful male mother... oh no, a great loyal minister!"

"Usually, as long as he doesn't get angry, he can be described as willing to endure hardship and bear blame, diligent and thrifty in managing the household!"

"In any case, now that her pregnancy is a settled fact, she fears that she and Chinu will be constantly on the move afterward, unable to properly care for the child, unable to give the child a better life..."

"But if it were handed over to Afang, then everything would be different!"

"Isn't there someone taking care of her?"

"Afang is so capable, perhaps in the future there won't even be a need to specially hire a teacher for lessons!"

"Du Shanü hastily wiped her face, seeing many people around craning their necks, and she dragged Afang by force toward the Xian Xie."

"The two, one on the left and one on the right, linked shoulders and backs ヾ(￣ー￣)X(^▽^)ゞ entered the door; after Du Shanü made up her mind, she couldn't help but wear a cheerful smile:"

"\"Afang, Afang, are you going to speak? \""

"\"Do you want the child or not? If you want the child, I'll definitely send you one in a few months—no, half! \""

"\"Chinu and I aren't completely uninvolved, but we often have times when we're not at home, and the child can't be taken out for long, so you just help us look after the child... \""

"\"You might not believe this, but everyone says this child is extremely filial! In the future, if you truly don't prepare to marry and have children, you will definitely be filial to them as well, and they will even hold up your coffin for you! \""

"Chen Weifang had been caught off guard by the news of Du Shanü's pregnancy, and now, having been coaxed into a dazed state, although she intended to admonish Du Shanü to behave properly, she couldn't help but laugh when she opened her mouth."

"\"...... I'll take, I'll take. \""

"\"The Wise Lord's pregnancy is a great joy; whether it's a boy or a girl in the future, I will acknowledge this child as a descendant and treat them well. \""

"Du Shanü's heart finally settled back into her belly, but upon further thought, she again felt something was off."

"\"How come it's a descendant...... Afang, are you secretly taking advantage of me and Chinu? \""

"Chen Weifang, seeing herself exposed, immediately became solemn."

"\"Wise Lord, don't spout nonsense; I'm nearly forty this year, and I should indeed be at the age to enjoy family bliss as a grandfather...... \""

"Of course."

"If I could be the grandfather of Chinu's child, that would be even greater family joy."

"Chen Weifang couldn't keep the corners of her mouth down; as Du Shanü and he walked on, they finally couldn't help but laugh."

"The wind, frost, and fatigue along the way were shut out; the two chatted and joked back and forth, actually just the two words 'happy'."

"Du Shanü laughed for a while, then came to her senses and sighed softly:"

"\"Actually, it's not that I like children; I'm just afraid I won't have that fortune...... \""

"\"Forget it; for the sake of offspring, let's give it one more try. \""

"\"Afang, I'm going back to the room to wash up; you first settle the people I brought back...... The Deposed Crown Prince's situation is not good. \""

"?? Afang, take a step forward, directly become a grandfather~"

"? Writer's block, the next chapter will be late."