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Chapter 431 The First Child

"Ah Yue, have you thought it through?"

Shen Fuhan brushed aside her slightly damp bangs and looked directly into her clear, almond-shaped eyes.

His heart was pounding, and his eyes revealed a palpable tension.

He said in a low voice, "Actually, there's no need to rush. Zhao Zhao is not even a year and a half old yet."

He worried that she was being too impulsive, that she was moved by his decision to come and save her instead of staying by her sickbed, and that she made this decision in a moment of panic.

For him, the child was not in a hurry; Wen Jiayue's thoughts were more important.

He hoped she was genuinely willing, and not just considering other factors.

“My husband, I’ve already made up my mind,” Wen Jiayue pressed her forehead against his, “I want to have our second child.”

Shen Fuhan gazed at her for a long time before gently kissing her lips.

For some reason, Wen Jiayue always felt that he was a little nervous, but she couldn't speak in complete sentences; when she did, she spoke in a soft, sweet voice.

Finally, it was over. Shen Fuhan pulled her into his arms and asked, "Do you want some water?"

His voice was a little hoarse, and it traveled through his chest to his ears, making Wen Jiayue feel inexplicably hot.

She gently shook her head, and after a moment of calm, she asked, "Why were you nervous just now?"

Shen Fuhan played with her hair and asked, "You noticed?"

"I'm not stupid, so what's the reason?"

Shen Fuhan hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'm afraid you won't have a good experience."

Wen Jiayue looked at him with a puzzled expression. Although he was still recuperating, she felt that there was not much difference from before.

Except for the first time, which was a little faster.

This is normal, though, since they haven't consummated their marriage for two months.

Seeing that she still didn't understand, Shen Fuhan had no choice but to say, "I'm afraid my cough will flare up again."

When you cough, you have little strength. If it happens to be at the most critical moment, wouldn't your life's reputation be ruined in an instant?

Wen Jiayue's face immediately turned red: "What are you worrying about!"

I should have known better than to ask. Why was she so curious about this?

Shen Fuhan chuckled: "It was A-Yue who insisted on asking, so why are you blaming me now?"

Wen Jiayue turned her back, ignoring him.

"Cough cough..."

Shen Fuhan suddenly coughed. Although she knew he might be faking it, she couldn't help but look at him with concern.

"I knew A-Yue would be soft-hearted," Shen Fuhan said smugly, hugging her tightly again. "Go to sleep."

Wen Jiayue was indeed a little sleepy, but seeing that he was still staring at her with gentle eyes and a faint smile on his lips, she couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

Why aren't you asleep?

Shen Fuhan said softly, "I'm worried this is all a dream, so I'm looking at you a little longer."

Wen Jiayue suddenly pinched him.

Caught off guard, Shen Fuhan couldn't help but hiss.

“It’s normal for it to hurt,” Wen Jiayue glared at him. “What are you thinking about? Go to sleep. You need to take good care of yourself.”

Shen Fuhan suddenly chuckled softly again, the laughter turning into coughing, and he hadn't stopped yet.

Wen Jiayue was completely confused. What was she laughing at for no reason?

But my intuition told me that what he was thinking was definitely not good, so I refrained from asking.

Shen Fuhan took the initiative to speak, saying leisurely, "Why didn't you say anything when A-Yue was absorbing yang energy to replenish yin? You even said you wanted to have a child with me. I put in a lot of effort."

Wen Jiayue was both ashamed and angry, so she kicked him.

"If you don't want to sleep, then don't sleep, don't bother me!"

As she kicked for the second time, Shen Fuhan grabbed her ankle in time.

"I was wrong, I won't tease you anymore."

Wen Jiayue closed her eyes in frustration, intending to beat him up in her dream.

Only after hearing her steady breathing did Shen Fuhan close his heavy eyelids.

The next day, when Wen Jiayue woke up, the person next to her was still asleep.

Normally, the slightest noise would wake someone up, but she didn't disturb Shen Fuhan, who was sound asleep, until she was dressed.

Wen Jiayue sighed softly. She was already so tired, and he still had to tease her last night.

Stepping outside, Shen Funian and Xiao Suye were playing with Zhaozhao in the courtyard, both of them beaming with joy.

“Zhaozhao, come here to your auntie,” Shen Funian leaned closer, “and after you kiss me, your auntie will give you a jade bracelet to play with.”

Zhao Zhao pouted her little mouth and made a crisp, loud "chirp" sound.

Shen Funian beamed and took off the jade bracelet from her wrist without saying a word.

Wen Jiayue quickly stepped forward to stop her: "Niannian, what are you doing? Are you really going to send Zhaozhao away?"

“I can’t take back what I’ve said,” Shen Funian said readily, stuffing the dowry into her hand. “It’s for Zhaozhao’s dowry.”

Wen Jiayue couldn't argue with her, so she had no choice but to accept it.

"You can't do that next time. Giving me something after just one kiss? That's unacceptable!"

"My own niece, what's the relationship?" Shen Funian said with a smile. "Do you expect me to leave these jewelry to Yao'er?"

“Yao’er needs to get married too, and…” Wen Jiayue probed, “Don’t you plan to have a child?”

Since their marriage, the Xiao family, who lived far away on the border, had never inquired about the matter, as if they were unaware of it.

The Xiao family will return to the capital sooner or later. What if they make things difficult for Shen Funian?

It's said that grandparents and grandchildren have a special bond, so having a child with Xiao Suye might be the best way to break the deadlock.

However, Wen Jiayue felt that she was overthinking things; Shen Fuhan would definitely not let his younger sister suffer.

"As for children, it's all up to fate," Shen Funian said nonchalantly. "Besides, Xiao Suye and I have been together for so long and still don't have children, which means the time isn't right yet."

She had never drunk the contraceptive soup when Xiao Suye was still the physician of the palace.

Since you haven't been affected before, it means it's not the right time.

She was in a good mood and was about to continue playing with Zhao Zhao when she suddenly noticed that Xiao Suye had been watching her intently, his gaze so intense it was hard to ignore.

Shen Funian looked at him warily.

She had only seen Xiao Suye like this at night; he was like a hungry wolf, and whenever she was feeling well, they would go to bed together almost every night.

His sister-in-law is still here, what does he want to do?

Shen Funian felt inexplicably flustered and glared at him weakly, saying, "What are you looking at? Just say what you have to say."

As if snapping out of his daze, Xiao Suye asked, "Niannian, do you... do you want to have a child with me?"

Shen Funian asked, puzzled, "When did I say I didn't want to?"

“I thought… it was my fault for not asking,” Xiao Suye composed himself, “I understand now.”

He will stop drinking the contraceptive soup next month.

Shen Funian was a little confused: "What do you understand?"

Xiao Suye hesitated, but Wen Jiayue, ever perceptive, said, "Your older brother should be waking up soon. I'll go back to my room first."

Shen Funian quickly said, "Hey, sister-in-law, my brother is awake, why are you leaving?"

Wen Jiayue: "..."

She walked even faster.