Chapter 415: Could It Be That You're Overthinking?

415. Chapter 415: Could It Be That You're Overthinking?

Upon hearing this, the Emperor looked at Shi Lin and said, "You worked hard these past few days; from now on, whenever there's something, just have your subordinates handle it. You're not young anymore; it's time to have children."

He thought the same.

The problem is that Qiao Sheng's body hasn't fully recovered.

He only resents that he didn't meet Qiao Sheng earlier.

If only he had met her earlier.

Why did it take them until now to be together?

He left the Imperial Study.

Shi Lin, led by a eunuch under the Emperor, arrived at the Fu'an Palace where his second sister lives.

Shi Lin's second sister, Shi Qing, heard that their third younger brother had arrived.

Shi Qing immediately had someone bring him over.

"Your servant…"

"What 'your servant'? I'm your second sister; there's no outsider here, why the formalities!"

Shi Qing stepped forward and helped Shi Lin to his feet.

Shi Lin chuckled and shouted brightly, "Second sister, it's been a while; you're looking more beautiful each day."

She heard him say that,

Shi Qing let out a burst of laughter, "You, you, still as slick‑tongued as before. Tell me, did you win over your wife by chasing her like that?"

"Not at all. My wife was drawn by my handsome, beautiful face…"

Shi Lin's words were cut off halfway.

Shi Qing interrupted him, "Believing you is already a fault."

Hearing her say that,

Shi Lin, displeased, said, "Second sister, am I not good looking?"

"Good looking—you are the most beautiful…"

Shi Qing said with a smile as bright as a flower.

Without waiting.

Whatever Shi Lin said, Shi Qing raised her voice and asked him, "How is Qiao Sheng now?"

Seeing her ask,

Shi Lin answered honestly, "The toxin inside her has been cleared; her body is better than before, but she still needs some time to recuperate."

Qiao Sheng's body hasn't fully healed.

He will not let her become pregnant or bear a child.

He can do without a child.

But he cannot be without her.

Shi Qing pursed her lips and said, "You and Qiao Sheng are not young anymore; once her health improves, you should have a child quickly. Other young gentlemen of noble families your age already have two children each."

"Second sister, why are you also urging us to have a child? Fine, I get it. You're anxious; Qiao Sheng and I are also anxious, but haste won't let you eat hot tofu, right?"

Shi Lin said so.

Shi Qing said nothing further.

Thinking that he hadn't seen the Sixth Prince for some days, Shi Lin asked, "Second sister, how is Hui'er now?"

Speaking of him,

Shi Qing's expression grew somewhat complicated.

"Hui'er, whether studying or practicing martial arts, he's doing well, but I always feel he's not that close to me. Especially after I learned I was pregnant…"

She thinks Feng Hui doesn't want any younger siblings.

But she didn't say that directly.

Shi Lin said, "He grew up around other people, so there must be some… Sister, you, what are you saying? You're pregnant? You got pregnant again?"

He went on.

Shi Lin instantly realized and his face instantly showed delight.

Shi Qing hadn't been pregnant since giving birth to Feng Hui for many years; now she's pregnant again, and the younger brother is naturally very pleased.

He is very happy.

Shi Qing, however, couldn't feel joy; she gently stroked her belly and said, "It's been over three months. I told him a few days ago; after he learned, he stayed silent for a while…"

"Second sister, could it be that you're overthinking? He just didn't react immediately?"

Shi Lin said at the same time.

Shi Qing shook her head.

"If it were only like that at the time, I certainly wouldn't think so; you don't know that after that he rarely comes to me—when he does, it's only briefly before he leaves."

Without waiting for Shi Lin to speak,

Shi Qing asked him, "Do you know who Xiao Shitou's biological parents are? I went home a few days ago, and the more I look at him, the more I like him." (End of chapter)