NFBE Chapter 276 The Mad Couple 40
Chapter 276 The Mad Couple 40
Under the Crown Prince's arrangement, Wu Chufeng hurriedly returned to the Wu residence.
Throughout the journey, he was filled with unease. Although the Crown Prince had sent people to protect the Wu residence, he was still worried about the safety of Ji Xiaosong and her family.
As soon as the carriage stopped in front of the mansion gate, he jumped off the carriage impatiently and strode towards the gate.
The mansion gates were wide open, and Old Li was looking around at the entrance with several servants.
Upon seeing Wu Chufeng return, Old Li was overjoyed and rushed forward to greet him: "My lord! You've finally returned! Madam and everyone in the household have been waiting for you!"
Wu Chufeng felt a sense of relief, but still asked anxiously, "Where is Madam? Is she alright?"
Old Li nodded repeatedly: "Madam is fine, but she's been worried about Master these past few days and hasn't been able to eat or sleep well. Please go in and see her!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Chufeng felt both guilty and heartbroken. He quickly crossed the front yard and headed straight for the main hall.
Before even entering the door, Ji Xiaosong's gentle yet somewhat anxious voice could be heard: "Old Li, has Chu Feng returned outside?"
Wu Chufeng pushed open the door and entered. He saw Ji Xiaosong standing in the hall, holding a handkerchief in her hand. Her face was slightly pale, but her eyes were full of expectation.
Upon seeing Wu Chufeng, her eyes instantly reddened. She quickly stepped forward, but then stopped a few steps away from him, as if afraid of losing her composure.
“Songsong…” Wu Chufeng called softly, his voice slightly hoarse.
Ji Xiaosong already knew about Wu Chufeng's situation through her divine sense, so she wasn't particularly worried, but she still had to react accordingly.
"Husband, you are finally back."
Seeing that Ji Xiaosong's eyes were slightly red, Wu Chufeng felt even more guilty.
He strode forward, gently took her hand, and whispered, "Madam, you've suffered these past few days."
Ji Xiaosong looked up at him, her eyes glistening with tears, yet also carrying a hint of reproach:
"You still know to come back? These past few days, everyone in the manor has been on tenterhooks, afraid that something might have happened to you."
Wu Chufeng's heart tightened, and he quickly asked, "Is anyone injured in the manor? Have Zhao Yuanqi's men come here?"
Ji Xiaosong shook her head gently, her tone calm: "Everything is fine in the manor, except that a few groups of thieves tried to break in, but they were all stopped by the guards. Since you're not here, I have to guard this home for you."
Upon hearing this, Wu Chufeng felt both moved and heartbroken.
He held Ji Xiaosong's hand tightly and whispered, "It was my negligence that left you worried all by yourself. Luckily you're alright, otherwise I..."
Seeing the remorse on his face, Ji Xiaosong's heart softened, and her tone became gentler:
"I'm so glad you're back safe and sound. I was worried these past few days, but I knew you wouldn't get into any trouble easily."
Looking at Ji Xiaosong's gentle features, Wu Chufeng suddenly recalled Zhao Yuanqi's threat in the Golden Palace, and his Adam's apple bobbed slightly.
He gently stroked her slightly pale cheek with his fingertips, his voice trembling with a hint of cautiousness: "Song Song Song... The Second Prince once said... you are carrying our child... is it true?"
Ji Xiaosong's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her ears turned slightly red when she lowered her eyes, but she deliberately turned her head away and snorted softly: "You actually believe the words of such a traitor?"
Her hand, hidden beneath her wide sleeves, quietly touched her lower abdomen, a wisp of spiritual energy transforming into a warm current to protect the fetus, while her face feigned an attempt to break free from his embrace.
Wu Chufeng grabbed her wrist with his other hand and suddenly felt the pulse beating in her wrist.
His keen senses, honed over years of battles, allowed him to detect that unusual pulse.
One light, one heavy, like twin lotus blossoms intertwined, embodying vitality.
His pupils suddenly contracted, and his palm unconsciously pressed against her still flat waist and abdomen: "Twin veins? This is..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ji Xiaosong suddenly stood on tiptoe and kissed his lips.
The jasmine scent mixed with the bitter medicinal aroma entered his mouth; it was the herbal tea she had been drinking to help with her pregnancy these past few days when she was worried about him.
Wu Chufeng shuddered and pulled her into his arms, but when he touched her waist, he suddenly loosened his grip, and even the kiss felt like touching fragile glass.
"fool,"
Ji Xiaosong, panting, pressed her forehead against his, her eyes glistening with tears, "On our wedding night... you should have thought this day would come."
She took his hand and placed it on her dantian (lower abdomen), a barely perceptible wisp of spiritual energy flowing along her meridians. "They're twins, but they're still young..."
Before he finished speaking, Wu Chufeng suddenly knelt down on one knee and pressed his cheek against her lower abdomen.
The black iron armor collided with the green jade bricks, producing a crisp sound, which caused the snow willow petals in the white porcelain vase on the table to fall in a rustling sound.
The Vice Minister of War, who had been fighting on all fronts, held his breath, as if afraid of waking the sleeping buds.
"They're moving!"
He suddenly looked up, his eyes gleaming like sparks. "I just felt...like a little fish wagging its tail..."
He suddenly choked up halfway through his sentence, and hot tears fell onto Ji Xiaosong's skirt, which was embroidered with lotus flowers.
Ji Xiaosong smiled and stroked the jade crown on his head, her fingertips tucking out a stray strand of hair: "It's only been a month since the embryo was born, how could it be moving? It's your heart beating too loudly, you, the father."
As she spoke, she secretly made a hand seal, causing the two fetuses in her womb to tremble gently in sync with the father's heartbeat.
Wu Chufeng suddenly stood up, picked her up horizontally, and spun her around three times, startling the parrot under the eaves, which flapped its wings and cried out, "Be gentle!"
He hurriedly put her back on the bed, then frantically stuffed soft pillows behind her waist. Finally, he clenched his fist and slammed it hard against his injured right shoulder: "I'm such a bastard! When I was holding you just now, did I press down on them?"
Seeing this, Ji Xiaosong quickly reached out and grabbed Wu Chufeng's hand that was hitting his shoulder, scolding him, "What are you doing? Don't hurt yourself. The children are all hoping that their father will be safe and sound so that they can teach him to ride horses and shoot arrows in the future."
Wu Chufeng looked at Ji Xiaosong, his eyes reddening, his voice slightly choked: "Songsong, how can I not blame myself? If I hadn't gotten involved in this palace intrigue, you wouldn't have to live in such fear, especially with two children in your pregnancy. I almost put you both in danger."
He gently stroked Ji Xiaosong's lower abdomen, his eyes filled with guilt and tenderness.
Ji Xiaosong gently patted Wu Chufeng's hand and said tenderly, "Husband, this is not something you can control. You are wholeheartedly loyal to the emperor and the country, and you put yourself in this for the sake of peace in the world. Now that we know about the child's existence, our family must stick together even more closely in the days to come."
She tilted her head slightly, looking at Wu Chufeng, a resolute glint in her eyes. "However, Zhao Yuanqi's wolfish ambitions, though temporarily dormant, could not be guaranteed not to resurface. We must make plans for ourselves and our child as soon as possible."
Wu Chufeng nodded, his expression grave: "What you say is absolutely right, Madam. I have already discussed with the Crown Prince that we will definitely strengthen our defenses in the court and root out Zhao Yuanqi's cronies to completely eliminate any future troubles. It's just that it's tough on you. You are pregnant now and should be resting and taking care of your pregnancy, but you still have to worry about these things with me."
Ji Xiaosong leaned against Wu Chufeng's chest and smiled gently, "Husband and wife are one. We share joys and sorrows, so how can there be any talk of hardship or fatigue? Although I am a woman and cannot lend you a hand in the court, I will protect our home and take good care of the baby in my womb so that you can have no worries."
She looked up out the window and said, "I just hope that the world will be at peace soon, and that our children can be born and grow up in a stable world."
Wu Chufeng hugged Ji Xiaosong tightly and kissed her forehead: "Having you by my side is the greatest blessing of my life. Once this matter is settled, I will definitely put aside all worldly affairs and spend more time with you and the children."
Just then, the parrot under the eaves suddenly started chirping again: "Peace, peace."
"By the way, Madam, the Crown Prince has sent people to protect everyone in the manor these past few days. I am very grateful and have decided to discuss the matter of the tiger tally at the western suburban camp with my father."