Draft

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After Su Jingyang got up to eat something, he went to see Ling Li and Ah-Xuan. He hadn't seen them much in the past few months, Su Jingyang missed them strangely. But just when he was about to leave, Ling Li and Rong Hua dropped by with Ah-Xuan.

Su Jingyang was full of joy and greeted him excitedly with a big belly, "I was just going to find you!"

Ling Li hurriedly helped him, "You slow down, we know that you wanted to find us so we just walked here instead of letting you run around."

Su Jingyang did find it hard to walk for a while now. He suffered from a tight chest and shortness of breath. He was supported by Ling Li and sat down, his eyes were curved and smiling, "That's right, let's stay here for a while, I'm very bored."

They all sat down and started chatting, Ah-Xuan curiously stuck his face to Su Jingyang's belly through the thin clothes. Suddenly he straightened up in shock, and yelled "Ah," he said to Su Jingyang, covering his face: "Uncle! Something just kicked me!"

More than just kicking! It's like they're opening a gym inside my stomach! Su Jingyang's expression suddenly became extremely worried, he leaned back a little on the chair, raising his hand to touch his belly.

The reason why he's been having nightmares these days was because the baby was moving too much. There was one time when he took off his clothes and looked down, he found that his belly had the faint outline of a small footprint! It was only fleeting, he even suspected that he was in a trance and didn't see correctly, but he still felt the lingering fear in his heart; for fear that someday the child inside would kick its way out of his stomach and crawl out!

Ling Li was the one who came who could listen to Su Jingyang's worries. He couldn't help feeling that he was a bit silly and cute, he covered his lips to hide his light chuckle at the beginning.

Compared with his state from before, Rong Hua seemed to have recovered a little bit. Seeing Su Jingyang holding his big belly and opening his big black eyes with a silly look, he sighed and laughed at him for making a fuss, "You've caused so much ruckus that the world is barely able to handle you. What are you afraid of? If that kid can really kick its way out of your stomach then I'll cut off my head and give it to you."

Su Jingyang was severely mocked by him, and said: "You don't even have experience, I only want to listen to Ah-Li."

Rong Hua rolled his eyes, "No experience... although I have no experience, I have common sense, yeah?"

In fact, it's no wonder that Su Jingyang was shocked. Others who can conceive and give birth were already guided by their surroundings and education, they develop a natural "motherhood" and acceptance. However, he was transformed by that dog system halfway, he didn't have any common sense regarding pregnancy. He could only be submerged under the waves of confusion, even though Li Yin would give him explanations, as long as there was even a little unusual reaction he would become surprised and wonder if there's a problem.

Ling Li touched Su Jingyang's stomach, softly soothing him: "How can the child be as scary as you think, maybe the child is just like you, with a cheerful and lively temperament, and that's why he moves around so much. If it doesn't move, then you should start to get worried."

After being comforted by them, Su Jingyang finally felt a little more relieved and stopped staying on the topic.

Su Jingyang took a piece of cake and stuffed it into Ah-Xuan's hand, he let him eat it and asked Ling Li how Ah-Xuan had been doing the past few months. Ling Li faintly smiled and said to him: "It's the same, it hasn't made much progress. I'm already very satisfied to be able to stabalize the present situation."

Seeing Ah-Xuan sitting obediently by his side eating, Su Jingyang comforted Ling Li and said: "This isn't a matter that can be done overnight, as long as you continue to let the wizard treat him, he'll gradually start to get better."

Ling Li's eyes fell on Ah-Xuan, he hummed softly.

Su Jingyang carefully looked at Ling Li's complexion for a while, he couldn't help but frown: "Ah-Li... why do I feel that your complexion's a bit bad, and you've gotten a little thinner. Are you uncomfortable, or do you not sleep well last night?"

Ling Li was stunned. Raising his hand to touch his face, he asked strangely: "Really? I didn't think so." He smiled, "I should be fine, don't worry."

Su Jingyang insisted, "Still, Li Yin will come by to check my pulse later, let him check on you by the way."

Ling Li didn't refuse but responded with a gentle tone. Rong Hua glanced at Ling Li without a word, took a cup of tea, and held back the gloom in his eyes silently.

After his pulse was checked, Su Jingyang's situation was determined to be stable, but Ling Li was judged to be a bit deficient, Li Yin prescribed him some medicine.

Su Jingyang was telling Ling Li to take medicine and adjust his body when Song Hui suddenly ran towards Ling Li. He was tasked to send a letter addressed to Ling Li from Jincheng.

Ling Li took it and opened it without any reaction, monotonously reading one page after the other. Su Jingyang was full of curiosity, but he didn't lean forward, he blinked his eyes and waited for him to finish reading.

"...Young Master." After seeing Ling Li re-seal the letter back into the envelope with no other response, Song Hui hesitated for a moment and asked somewhat nervously, "Will you not write a reply this time?"

Ling Li put the envelope on the table, he glanced at him and said in a normal tone: "I will write it later."

Song Hui was relieved and bowed.

The few people sat together and gossiped for a while, Su Jingyang heard what Rong Hua said before realizing that Rong Ci didn't go out to deal with any official duties.

"A friend of the Old City Lord, one of Rong Ci's uncles, came to Rongcheng with his son, so Rong Ci went there to meet him in person." Rong Hua winked at Su Jingyang. "That son's a duo, and apparently fell in love with Rong Ci when he was a child. He has a good personality and looks very pretty."

Su Jingyang: "...... Oh."

Didn't he just greet the guests? What did it have to do with childhood drama or looks? Su Jingyang held his puffed cheeks, his eyes were slightly dazed as he thought.

Seeing this, Ling Li wanted to speak, but Rong Hua slyly gave him a hushing gesture. Ling Li pursed his lips and had to swallow back what he had wanted to say.

Su Jingyang waited for Rong Ci to come back to eat at dinner. The dishes had already gone cold while waiting, yet even Rong Ci's shadow couldn't be spotted.

Su Jingyang stared at the table full of vegetables. Actually, his stomach was protesting in hunger, but a lump of air seemed to be stuck in his throat, and he couldn't eat anymore.

After a while, someone whom Rong Ci apparently entrust with a message arrived, saying that he had something to do later and wouldn't be able to come back, advising him not to wait.

I'll be coming back later?! A wave of irritation suddenly couldn't help surging inside Su Jingyang's heart. He slapped the table and a fit of anger rose in his eyes, "Say it sooner! Let me wait so long!"

His chest rose and fell for a while, he turned his head to look at the attendant who deliver the message and asked in a cold voice: "What the hell is he doing?"

The attendant hesitated and said that he was unclear. Su Jingyang eased his emotions and was silent for a moment, making him pedal back.

...Weird, why is he so mad?

Su Jingyang caressed his chest with a dazed expression and suddenly questioned his reaction. He felt subtle. When he first came to Rongcheng, Rong Ci wasn't able to accompany him at every meal. He didn't think there was anything wrong at that time so why does he care so much about it now?

After munching over it, Su Jingyang could only conclude that he had probably gotten too close to Rong Ci during this period of time. He was the one he opened his eyes to in the morning, and he was the last one he saw before going to bed. His world was used to spinning around with him now, so he'll naturally feel uncomfortable because of this sudden absence.

Su Jingyang patted his face vigorously with his hands, get sober! He married him to ask for help raising the baby, right? Who cares if he goes out to meet someone else, who cares about whether he comes back for dinner or not! Even normal loving couples will get tired of being together all the time. The marriage between you and Rong Ci is just a deal, so why are you getting so clingy now?!

Su Jingyang stood up supporting his waist and walked a few steps into the room. But... but remembering what Rong Hua mentioned today, he couldn't help but think about the friendship between Rong Ci and others. He shouldn't be planning on marrying someone right after I leave, right?! After all, he wasn't willing to be responsible for Rong Ci, it's impossible to ask him to stay alone for the rest of his life. But the child isn't biological, so Rong Ci will have to marry a stepfather or stepmother in the future... what should he do?

The maid came in to clean up the table and said that she would serve him hot meals again. Su Jingyang had no appetite at all, and said distraughtly to wait.

It took about an hour for Rong Ci to come back.

When he entered the room on his long legs, he saw Su Jingyang eating at the table at a glance. His cheeks were stuffed and he seemed to be chewing the rice inside his mouth very forcefully, as if he was eating his enemy's body, with a bit of a bitter resentment.

Su Jingyang faintly glanced towards him, but quickly withdrew his gaze. His face was full of indifference, as if he hadn't seen him, and he continued to eat.

Su Jingyang was now able to eat seven or eight meals a day, and Rong Ci wasn't surprised. It's just that when the maid said that Su Jingyang only ate lunch, Rong Ci instinctively felt that the situation was a little bad. He stepped forward and sat next to him, asking warmly, "Why are you eating now? Were you hungry?"

Su Jingyang continued to stuff rice into his mouth, chokingly saying in a vague voice: "Why do you care!"

Rong Ci's action of pouring tea paused, and his dark eyes looked at his face. His heart moved slightly and he asked with a certain degree of uncertainty: "Are you angry because I didn't come back to dine with you?"

Su Jingyang just swallowed the food in his mouth, and immediately said with a sullen face: "No, why would I be angry. I have hands and don't need you to feed me."

Rong Ci smiled and actively explained: "I went to accompany my uncle. We haven't seen each other for many years, but he didn't want to spend more time staying in Rongcheng. I sent him away just now."

Su Jingyang put down the tableware, his big black eyes stared at him with a bit of sharpness, "Very reluctant, right?"

Rong Ci had already noticed that his attitude was a little strange, but he still nodded, "Well, I'm very reluctant, after all, there's mutual affection."

Affection? Mutual affection? Mutual affection? ? ? !

Su Jingyang suddenly took a heavy breath and expelled it heavily from his nose, "Oh, since you're not willing to separate, then why didn't you go with him?"

Rong Ci carelessly rubbed his frizzy hair with a smile: "You say you're not angry, yet your hair is already standing on end."

"Don't put your paws on me!" Su Jingyang threw his hand off, his eyes suddenly revealed a fierce look, "I'm telling you Rong Ci, the two had a deal at the beginning. Even if I leave in the future, you have to wait until my child turns fifteen to marry again!"

The smile on Rong Ci's red lips gradually disappeared because of his impulsive words. His expression was stagnant for a moment and he got closer. He looked at Su Jingyang with a deep gaze, and said in an unclear tone: "Don't worry, I can definitely do that."

"..." Su Jingyang should've been relieved with his agreement, but his chest seemed to be pinched hard by something. His whole person felt uncomfortable, he gritted his teeth and said: "Just promise!"

Rong Ci straightened his body again. He took a moment to look at him with his arms folded, and said in a low voice: "I'll agree, but why did you talk about this suddenly?"

Su Jingyang didn't want to beat around the bush with him either, so he looked at him and said, "Didn't you say that you didn't want them to leave? Did you say that you had a good mutual relationship with others? I'm afraid your heart will fly away with them! So I just want to mention it to you to wake you up."

Rong Ci's eyes flashed slightly, he stared at him for a while, Su Jingyang was getting very upset, "What are you looking at? Did I get it right?"

Rong Ci suddenly stretched out his hands to hold his face, making Su Jingyang look at himself. His voice softened, and he said: "Su Jingyang, I meet with my father's brother who's also my uncle, so who're you afraid my heart will fly away with?"

Su Jingyang originally wanted to shake away his pawa again, but he froze when he heard his words. He opened his eyes wide and looked at Rong Ci in disbelief, "Blood uncle?"

Rong Ci nodded, "Blood. It's just because of some reasons, he isn't able to see me very often. He visits me once in a while but usually leaves after half a day."

Su Jingyang was completely shocked, he remembered his performance just now and felt a little embarrassed, his ears became hot, "Well, what about that cousin of yours? "

"Cousin?" Rong Ci laughed absurdly: "My uncle had always been unmarried. Where did his cousin come from? Whose nonsense did you listen to? Rong Hua?"

... Damn, he was cheated! ! !

Su Jingyang was so angry, he couldn't hear anything apart from a roar. He felt that from Rong Ci's point of view, he was simply mad! Stupid and ridiculous!

Rong Ci saw that this really was the case, he bent his fingers and knocked on his head, speechless: "You're really a pig brain! He always says nonsense yet you still believe it, ah?"

Yeah, how many times have I been tricked! Why am I still tangled with this now! Su Jingyang also felt that he was stupid at this time!

"You didn't tell me about it in advance, how could I now." Su Jingyang started to argue with him, "Moreover, it's your uncle, why didn't you take me to see him together?"

"You finally got a good night's sleep, so I didn't wake you up. Besides, every time he visits, he just goes with me to visit my father's grave and stays for a while. He didn't want to stay any longer, but he knew you and asked me to take you with me next time."

Su Jingyang had nothing to say. He felt that Rong Ci's contempt of his IQ wasn't completely unreasonable.

Rong Ci dragged the stool to sit closer, he looked into Su Jingyang's eyes with bright pupils, and said with faint excitement: "Then, can we talk about why you became angry because of a non-existent person now?"

Su Jingyang seemed to have been stabbed in the butt and almost jumped. He quickly said, "When was I angry! I'm just afraid that you'll marry a stepfather who'll abuse my children in the future! I'm taking precautions beforehand! How could I be angry??! Am I?? Where? Which eye sees that I'm mad?!"

Rong Ci: "Two."

Su Jingyang pulled off his hand vigorously, showing a restrained smile, sincerely suggesting: "Then you should go to Li Yin and have your eyes checked, City Lord."

Rong Ci suddenly laughed, his eyes lingering and deep, as if containing some searing heat. He watched Su Jingyang quietly.

...Just laugh! Su Jingyang's ear felt a little feverish when he saw his expression. He stared right back and refused to let go till death: "I'm telling you, I'm really not mad! Stop filling your head with weird thoughts."

"Well, I know you aren't." Rong Ci followed his words and said, holding his waist with one hand, and holding the chopsticks he had just put down with the other, "Are you full? Eat more, I'll feed you."

"Go away, don't feed me."

A quarter of an hour later, Su Jingyang snuggled in Rong Ci's arms. He was fed till somewhat full. He was just about to instruct Rong Ci to scoop some soup to finish the job. Suddenly, Rong Hua appeared outside their bedroom and knocked hard regardless of the two people inside, calling out anxiously: "Rong Ci!"

As soon as Su Jingyang heard Rong Hua's voice, his heart became angry. He was about to get up and settle accounts, but he heard Rong Hua say something very hastily to Rong Ci who turned his head: "--There have been some changes in Wuqun Mountain, hurry up, we have to go."

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