Chapter 654.1: Learning about the pregnancy

Su Xi-er laid in bed, her face coloured a sickly white.

Sitting beside the bed, Pei Qianhao grasped her slender wrist, pain crippling his heart.

The doctor arrived quickly and felt her pulse, reporting her condition to Pei Qianhao respectfully. The excessive traveling has exhausted your wife and disturbed the fetus. I will prescribe some medicine to help stabilise her pregnancy; shell be fine after drinking it.

Shock flashed through Pei Qianhaos eyes, a tumultuous storm roiling in his heart. Wu Ling, go get the herbs and arrange a comfortable horse carriage.

With no other outsiders left in the room, Pei Qianhao traced the contours of Su Xi-ers face as he murmured, Xi-er, its been hard on you.

Pain permeated his heart, but his eyes were filled with warmth. The sudden arrival of a child had surprised him, but also brought him another inexplicable feeling.

Meanwhile, Du Ling and Yun Ruofeng faced off against each other outside the door, not budging an inch.

Yun Ruofeng, Ill let you off for today. Scram right now. Contempt hung at the corners of Du Lings mouth.

Despite the raging fury in his heart, Yun Ruofeng understood that the best opportunity had pa.s.sed.

A wise man knows when to give up temporarily; we still have time in the future.

With that in mind, he left with Wu Yong.

Western Region King, why didnt you let me kill him? Yu Xiao was displeased, feeling that they wouldnt find another opportunity better than this.

Your Prince and I have our own plans. He then stepped into the room to check on Su Xi-ers condition.

Upon entering the room, he coughed softly at the intimate scene before him.

Pei Qianhao raised his head for a moment before carefully tucking Su Xi-er under the quilt.

What did the doctor say? Hows Xi-er?

Pei Qianhao showed a gentle smile. Youre going to be an uncle.

Du Ling froze briefly. Youre saying that Xi-er is pregnant?

Pei Qianhao nodded.

Haha, this King will send someone to inform Royal Grandmother. We can finally stop worrying.

Due to Su Xi-ers cold const.i.tution, her chance of pregnancy was slim, and the Western Regions Empress Dowager had relentlessly seeked out potential solutions to the problem. She was worried that her granddaughters position in Beimin wouldnt be secure if she didnt have a child, and considering how far away the Western Region was, the Empress Dowager didnt feel secure. However, this would no longer be an issue.

Pei Qianhao shook his head. This matter shouldnt be publicised; the more people who know about this, the greater the danger Su Xi-er may be in.

This King was too reckless. Du Ling understood Pei Qianhaos point, and looked at Su Xi-er with a worried expression. Yun Ruofeng has already left, and I also plan to enter Xiliu again and find a way to save Hua Zirong. Xi-er cant make the rigorous journey since shes pregnant, so you should stay with her for a few days.

Ill send Wu Ling to go with you. Pei Qianhao calmly said.

Du Ling flashed a smile. You can let Wu Ling stay by your side, but Ill be taking Yu Xiao with me; otherwise, that rash fellow is going to take revenge on Yun Ruofeng by himself.

Hua Zirong is the monarch of a nation, so even if hes currently held captive, his life shouldnt be in danger. Pei Qianhao reminded him.

Mmm, I will make thorough preparations. Du Ling left the room, brus.h.i.+ng past Wu Ling.

Prince, the medicine and horse carriage are ready.