Chapter 482: I Won

482. Chapter 482: I Won't Deceive Anyone, Yet I Won't Deceive You

Shi Lin learned of this immediately and rushed over at once.

His thinking was the same as Na Lan Ruo Lan's and the others': the child must be saved.

After a consultation with the Imperial Doctors of the Imperial Medical Institute, they finally devised a solution.

It took a full half‑hour of hassle.

Only then was the child saved.

Before leaving.

The director of the Imperial Medical Institute looked at Shi Lin and said, "Lord Shi, your little daughter has been saved, but ensuring she grows up safely will not be easy; you must be more attentive to her…"

Shi Lin nodded and thanked each of them in turn.

When Qiao Sheng woke up and learned of this, she decided to personally look after the child, keeping her constantly by her side.

Shi Lin disagreed.

He cared about the daughter, and he also cared about Qiao Sheng.

He feared that Qiao Sheng's care would leave her without proper rest.

The two of them were at an impasse for a while.

Then each stepped back a little.

Shi Lin agreed to let Qiao Sheng care for the daughter, but only for limited time: each day she could stay by her side for two double‑hours.

Only during daylight.

He feared the wet nurse would become difficult to manage later.

Shi Lin did not let Qiao Sheng breastfeed; the wet nurse did all the feeding.

Qiao Sheng gave birth to three children at once; after Consort Shi learned of it, she was told not to be too pleased, and that same day she sent many supplemental medicines, as well as fine fabrics and ornaments.

The Emperor, who was her brother‑in‑law, also made a gesture, sending gifts similar to Consort Shi's—supplemental medicines and fabrics—but the ornaments were only for the three children.

Each child received a pair of gold bracelets and a gold lock.

Lan Yue Niang and the others also presented the items they had prepared.

Qiao Xuehua and the others greatly admired Qiao Sheng for birthing so many at once.

People in the Imperial Capital were initially unaware of the matter; they only learned of it when the full‑moon banquet was held.

Observing the confinement period.

Qiao Sheng stayed in confinement for an extra month.

To be honest,

this was the result after she bargained with Shi Lin.

Shi Lin originally intended for Qiao Sheng to stay for three months.

After a month Qiao Sheng was already in great discomfort; she refused any further three‑month term, so it finally settled at two months.

Qiao Sheng's confinement lasted from early June to early August; during those two months they forbade her from bathing or washing her hair, allowing only body wiping.

After two months,

the smell on Qiao Sheng's body was, as you can imagine, noticeable.

Yet,

Shi Lin was not at all repulsed; he even slept with her every night.

Qiao Sheng also admired him quite a bit.

On the day of the full‑moon banquet,

Qiao Sheng also invited Bu Yun.

Bu Yun had not been seen since he helped them earlier.

Qiao Sheng thought he might not be able to come, but unexpectedly he did.

After only a few words of conversation,

Bu Yun left to find Qiao Xuehua: "Qiao Xuehua, aren't you eager to know why I helped you so much before? I'm coming to see you tonight to tell you the truth."

He's coming to see her tonight?

How could the impatient Qiao Xuehua possibly wait?

She opened her mouth and said, "Brother Bu Yun, can't you tell me right now?"

"We'll talk tonight."

Bu Yun finished speaking, walked over, and sat down aside.

Seeing that Bu Yun had decided to speak at night, Qiao Xuehua stopped pressing him further.

They ate dinner in the afternoon.

When Qiao Xuehua got home, she quickly bathed and washed her hair, tidied the room, and then sat waiting for Bu Yun.

When night fell and the world grew quiet,

Bu Yun still hadn't arrived.

Qiao Xuehua couldn't help but feel irritated: "You liar, a liar who doesn't keep his word…"

"Who are you talking about?"

Bu Yun slipped in through the window.

She blurted out, "I can say who—it's obviously you!"

Bu Yun didn't get angry; instead he smiled, his gaze affectionate as he said to Qiao Xuehua, "I may deceive others, but I won't deceive you."

Qiao Xuehua's heart skipped a beat.

She cleared her throat and said, "Stop stringing me along, and tell me quickly—what's your purpose in getting close to me?"