Chapter 182

Huo Sanniang's words left Chen Wuji dazed for a while.

"We've been working hard all along, haven't we? This sort of thing can't be settled in just a couple tries—why has it suddenly become so serious?" Chen Wuji asked.

Huo Sanniang's cheeks were slightly red, making the tips of her ears glow with a pinkish sheen, but her tone was firm: "Yes, but it's still not enough effort; if we get the chance, we should do it a few more times, or even every day… a few times."

Chen Wuji froze.

After a moment, he murmured, "Wife, this seems less like wanting a child and more like wanting my life—doing it several times a day, would I even survive?"

He was truly shocked.

Has the wife been infected by Qin Zhonghong?

She, who is usually sensible and dignified, how could she suddenly utter such wild words? It's not something she'd normally say—utterly unbelievable.

"You've always liked that sort of thing, and you keep thinking about all the variations," Huo Sanniang chided lightly. "Doing it a few more times each day wouldn't that be exactly what you want?"

"But that assumes I have the stamina for it!" Chen Wuji said with a wry smile.

One Qin Zhonghong is already enough for him to handle; if the household turned out like that as well…

He fears he might not be far from death.

"Why?" Huo Sanniang asked, puzzled.

Chen Wuji startled, "Why… why?"

This question left Chen Wuji truly unsure how to answer.

He thought Huo Sanniang should read a few more romances between scholars and gorgeous female ghosts to really understand what "exhausted to the point of collapse" means.

"If it's too frequent, I'll be ruined!" Chen Wuji had to explain, "Once a day I can barely manage with my youth, but several times a day I truly can't."

Actually, it's possible now.

But he has to factor in Qin Zhonghong's influence.

When that woman goes mad, even if he's asleep she can start things on her own, and sometimes she doesn't even need Chen Wuji to do anything.

"There's still something like that?" Huo Sanniang expressed surprise.

Chen Wuji:?

"Then once a day—during this period you'd better not run around, let all three of us get pregnant!" Huo Sanniang raised her chin, speaking with decisive firmness, her posture like a general ready for battle.

Chen Wuji frowned, "Wife, why do I feel you think I'm about to die?"

Trying to get all three pregnant as soon as possible—isn't that clearly just about securing an heir?

What the heck, are the three of them teaming up to murder their husband and seize the heir?!

"Pah, pah, pah, what nonsense—we've been married this long and still no sign of pregnancy; people will gossip, talking about life and death." Huo Sanniang quickly spat a few times.

Chen Wuji murmured, "But I feel you're thinking of eliminating the father to keep the child, as if I'm on my last legs. Be honest with me—are the three of you plotting something? I haven't done anything to wrong you; you don't need to be so harsh—let's talk things out."

Huo Sanniang grew angry, pinching Chen Wuji's waist hard, "What nonsense are you spouting? How could we possibly plot against you? It's just that what you're doing now is too dangerous. Although nobody wants an accident, if…"

"If that day ever comes, I hope I at least carry your bloodline, not leave you with nothing. We don't want to do anything—we just don't want you to meet with misfortune…"

"There's nothing we can do to help with what you're doing outside; all we can manage is this."

Chen Wuji thought it over, but in the end he never spoke those assurances.

He truly couldn't guarantee he wouldn't meet with an accident.

In this world, who can say what tomorrow will bring?

Before he becomes truly strong, even he approaches life with escape as a premise.

"I agree to having children—we can start right away, practice every day. But, wife, my life isn't that fragile; I've endured hunger and foolishness, and at most what's left is just this level." Chen Wuji said with a light laugh.

Huo Sanniang nodded, "Then I'll go call Youwei and Hongdou."

"Now?!" Chen Wuji exclaimed, "Wife, you don't even take off your clothes until midnight—what's gotten into you today? It's broad daylight, the sun is high. And you're not usually keen on everyone being together—what stimulated you today?"

Huo Sanniang's change is too great.

So great that Chen Wuji is somewhat caught off guard, even wondering if Huo Sanniang has been possessed by a little fox spirit and had her soul swapped.

After all, he is that way, so his suspicion is quite reasonable.

Huo Sanniang flushed, giving Chen Wuji a white-eyed look, "Who made you so busy these days that you don't even come home at night? Now that you're here, you'd better seize the moment."

"But… isn't this a bit too urgent?" Chen Wuji asked, surprised.

Huo Sanniang's supple waist gave a slight twist, and she headed toward the door, "You like things a bit bright, don't you? I'm satisfying you, yet you're still not pleased?"

The situation is fine, but this change is too big, still leaving one somewhat unsettled.

Moments later, Chen Wuji heard Huo Sanniang ordering the two Yuan Jinshi brothers to do something, and the sound of the gate being bolted.

Immediately after, Huo Sanniang led the excited Shen Youwei and the somewhat shy Hongdou into the room; the three stood by the door, their appearances myriad, each bearing an alluring charm.

But Chen Wuji suddenly felt a bit dazed.

Damn, it feels like I've time-traveled again.

He actually felt like he was in a club right in his own home.

"Wuji, what should we do? You decide!" Huo Sanniang said, bearing a resolve to face death.

Chen Wuji's mouth twitched slightly.

This matter…

How did it become so awkward?

"Um… maybe we should relax a bit, not be so tense." Chen Wuji, too, was at a loss for what to do.

This is the scene he wanted, yet it's not quite what he imagined.

He's a bit unsure where to begin!

This is happening in his own home, facing his wives and concubines; he truly doesn't know where this feeling comes from, but the fact is exactly so.

Damn, it's weird.

"How to relax?" Huo Sanniang asked, "Take off clothes? Sure!"

She asked herself and answered, coming up with an answer, then said to Shen Youwei and Xue Hongdou: "What are you two standing there for? Hurry up and strip."

"I'll go first!" Shen Youwei, seeing Huo Sanniang and Xue Hongdou shy and not knowing what to do, felt excitement surge on her face as she volunteered.

While taking off her clothes, she muttered: "Our husbands have already seen us many times; I don't know why older sister and Hongdou are being shy—why not just be open and straightforward?"

Huo Sanniang gave a light spit and said, "You think we're all like you!"