Chapter 612: Little Luo has joy? The young master has arrived!

This startled everyone in the room.

Li Qingluo herself had no reaction.

Que'er's voice trembled with fright: "Miss, could you have eaten something bad?"

Zhui Yu also said: "Since you arrived at Eagle City, your appetite has suddenly increased. You ate a lot of mutton, then so much fruit—you must have eaten something bad."

"Quick, where is Qin Ling? Have him come over right away!"

Sha Yi also looked worriedly at Li Qingluo, wanting to express concern but unable to speak.

Only Zheng Mama felt a surge of shock in her heart.

"Miss, please have some tea first."

Zheng Mama served Li Qingluo tea to moisten her mouth.

Then she had Zhui Yu and Sha Yi leave first.

"Both young masters, please go out quickly. Handle the outside situation yourselves; don't come back in and foul the air for the miss."

"Quick, bring Qin Ling over at once."

Qin Ling was quickly brought over.

After taking Li Qingluo's pulse, his expression instantly turned strange.

Li Qingluo withdrew her wrist and said, "Could I be pregnant?"

Qin Ling nodded: "Yes, congratulations, you are indeed pregnant."

Zheng Mama patted her chest, overjoyed.

She never expected her inner guess to be true!

"Miss, this is a tremendous joy!"

"No, Doctor Qin Ling, why was your expression just now so strange?"

"Could there be something wrong with the miss's pregnancy?"

Zheng Mama became terrified again.

Qin Ling: "What could possibly be wrong?"

"She can eat and drink, run and sleep, full of vigor like an ox—there's no such clueless mother under heaven!"

Those words seemed to carry a hint of anger from Qin Ling.

Could he be angry that Li Qingluo had been unaware for so long?

Li Qingluo certainly noticed.

It's been over two months since leaving Nan'an; if counted from the day they consummated, the fetus has been over two months old.

Her menstrual flow has not come.

At first she thought it was due to exhaustion from constant travel, so she didn't think much of it.

Not having her period saved her quite a bit of trouble.

In any case, she never considered the possibility of being pregnant.

After all, they had been married and intimate for so long, yet she had never been pregnant before.

Even because there had been no good news, she and Duan Rongshi suspected that perhaps both of them had physical problems.

Who would have thought that a trip far away would result in her carrying a baby?

Li Qingluo felt it was somewhat absurd, even unbelievable.

Moreover, along the way she never rested, constantly traveling and jostling, doing all sorts of risky movements—rolling down hills, jumping up and down, even riding day and night.

Even so, her belly had never shown any abnormality!

Isn't it said that pregnancy requires extreme caution and careful attention?

If it weren't for the recent frequent dry heaves, Li Qingluo would never have guessed this.

Qin Ling found it even more unbelievable.

He asked a few more questions: "Have you ever had spotting?"

"Lately, you haven't been overly sleepy?"

"Everything seems as usual?"

"Only these past two days have you had dry heaves, and you haven't actually vomited?"

"What smells can you not tolerate?"

"Any signs of weakness in your body?"

Li Qingluo answered each question carefully and seriously.

Zheng Mama, listening nearby, felt tense all over.

"Indeed, miss, you've been through a lot lately. Could this be harmful to your health?"

"Qin Ling, please take the miss's pulse again, examine carefully."

Qin Ling, impatient, panted: "Don't worry!"

"I, Qin Ling, have never seen such a pregnant woman in this world!"

"I think she could go into battle and kill enemies without issue!"

"Moreover, the fetal signs are strong and very stable."

Qin Ling was packing up to rise and leave, but Zheng Mama grabbed him tightly.

"Wait, we haven't finished talking—why are you in a hurry?"

"Qin Ling, from now on the miss will rely on you to take good care of her—keep her healthy and ensure the child in her household is born safe and sound."

Thinking of his own abilities, yet having to follow them in their wanderings and now tend to a pregnant woman, Qin Ling instantly felt extremely irritable.

He sat with a grim face, silent.

Even her eyes held a hint of disdain.

Li Qingluo: "The child in my womb is not merely the great-great-grandson of my grandmother, Pei Xiuzhen."

"Or the future successor of the Tianfeng Merchant House."

"She is the eldest child of Prince Su of DaLiang."

"She is also the eldest child of King Yue of DaChu."

"Whether boy or girl, Your Highness and I both value it immensely."

"Qin Ling, do you understand?"

"If any mishap or accident happens because of you, what will you have to bear later? I think I need not remind you again."

"From now on, I will also be more careful, acting as steadily and safely as possible."

"But please, do not take this lightly."

"Moreover, if you help me give birth to the child safely, Qin Ling… our eight-year agreement can be waived."

"Once the child is a month old, you may leave."

"I, Li Qingluo, keep my word!"

Qin Ling only then calmed down.

Thinking of Prince Su, he felt a sharp pang in his heart.

She was right.

The status of the child in her womb is indeed noble, and the one to be cared for is certainly no ordinary pregnant woman!

Moreover, the eight-year agreement!!

As long as he does well this year, won't he finally be able to live together with Li Yunchu?

Now Zulya, Princess Qinyu, and Zongzheng Wuheng are all dead!

If he and Li Yunchu can break free from Li Qingluo and Prince Su, wouldn't they be completely free?

From now on, they need not fear this and that anymore.

Qin Ling's heart finally leapt with joy.

"Then let's seal our pact with a clap of hands!"

He knew Li Qingluo was a person who kept her promises, so he naturally wanted to trust her again.

The two struck their hands together heavily; Qin Ling finally walked out with a smile on his face.

The group of people anxiously waiting outside, seeing Qin Ling's expression, were all filled with anger.

"The young lady is ill, yet he's still laughing?"

"He's never been a good sort; the young lady being ill is just what he wants."

"That damned wretch—someday when he's asleep, I'll really give him a beating!"

Qin Ling heard these blatant criticisms to his face, and stumbled, nearly falling.

Are they not sick?

When it comes to matters concerning their young lady, have they lost their minds?

Seeing his days of freedom drawing nearer, isn't he overjoyed?

If Li Qingluo had not repeatedly warned her to keep her pregnancy quiet for now, Qin Ling would have loved to shout out loud, telling them all to be more polite from now on!!

From today onward, he too has become an important figure before their young lady!!

However, Qin Ling could only swallow his anger and return to his own place, fuming.

Li Yunchu saw his expression was off and hurried forward: "Husband, is she giving you trouble again?"

"It's all my fault; I've dragged you down. If it weren't for me, we wouldn't have incurred her grudge, forcing you to serve before her and lose all dignity."

Qin Ling took Li Yunchu's hand and gently shook his head.

"Li Yunchu, I am already content."

"She… she isn't actually that vicious; it's just that working for her is rather exhausting."

"Just wait another year and it'll be fine. She just promised me that after another year she'll set us free as a couple, and thereafter she won't force us to work for her."

"Li Yunchu, this is wonderful news!"

Li Yunchu, however, did not believe it.

"Husband, she's deceiving you like this, and you still believe her?"

"In the perilous Western Regions, it's uncertain whether we'll even survive to a year from now."

"If she then goes back on her word, what can you do about it?"

Qin Ling: "This matter is important; she won't deceive me."

"Li Yunchu, I cannot tell you now, but soon you will know it's true!"

"Just stay by my side; whenever we encounter danger, we'll be alert and nothing will happen."

"Just trust your husband this once, alright?"

Li Yunchu nodded, though not very willingly.

Allowing Qin Ling to hold her, her eyes nonetheless flashed with resentful malice.

Li Qingluo, if you go back on your word, then at worst it'll be fish dead, net broken—we'll all perish together!

Anyway, in these Western Regions, who dies is still uncertain!

Zheng Mama told this to Que'er.

Que'er was so delighted she almost jumped up.

"Miss, that's wonderful!"

"You, you finally have a little master in your belly."

Heavens, Que'er finally waited for this day, Que'er is so happy!

Que'er will go tell everyone!

Everyone must have a lively celebration!

Que'er turned around and was about to go out, but Zheng Mama hurriedly called out to stop her.

No way!

The young lady has instructed that for now we cannot speak of it.

Que'er didn't understand: "Why? Young lady, this is good news!"

Li Qingluo looked at her helplessly: "And then?"

"Does that mean I should stop searching for Nanping and my master, go back to nurture the fetus and wait to give birth?"

"This matter will not affect any plans."

"So, let's keep it concealed for now."

Que'er finally understood.

"The young lady means... Zhui Yu? Afraid everyone will find out, then Zhui Yu will also know, and finally will write a letter to inform Your Highness of this?"

"If Your Highness finds out, they will surely immediately order the young lady to return to the Central Plains, and then..."

"But young lady, the little lord in your womb is also very important!"

"But... but do you not want him?"

Zheng Mama punched Que'er on the head.

"What nonsense are you saying?"

"This is the young lady's own flesh and blood; would the young lady not want it?"

"The young lady herself knows the limits; we have already come out, and even if we go back now, the journey will still be full of obstacles."

"From now on we will protect the young lady more, keep a close watch on her; given her constitution, there should be no serious problem."

Que'er stared wide-eyed in astonishment.

"Although there was indeed no serious problem before, we don't know how many hardships lie ahead on the road; would it really be alright to be so careless?"

Then Zheng Mama continued: "Back when we followed the Old Lady, the Old Lady went into battle to kill enemies, charged into the fray, even crossed rivers on horseback; the fetus in her womb was already four months old before we knew."

"Later, although we were somewhat cautious, when it came to killing, we still ran faster than anyone."

"Only until six or seven months did there cease to be major movement."

"Although the young lady's body is not as good as the Old Lady's, it is still healthier than ordinary people; this should also be due to following the Old Lady."

"Young lady, you have agreed with this old servant."

"From now on, dangerous actions must not be done; when we ought to ride in a carriage, we must ride in a carriage."

"Also, when there is business, do not rush forward; when we ought to hide behind, we should hide a bit."

"You must consider the little lord."

"If you cannot do it, this old servant will immediately write a letter to inform the Old Lady of this!"

"Can you promise this old servant?"