Chu Lian felt uncomfortable under his naked gaze, and her face flushed red. She turned her head to look away, but He Changdi held her chin in place and kissed her. First, it was the corner of her lips, then her full lower lip. He sucked on it slightly, and just as he was about to enter, He Changdi suddenly thought of something and hurriedly let go of Chu Lian. Chu Lian, who had been immersed in this kind of tenderness, didn't know what happened, but her shy eyes opened and became misty. She looked up at He Changdi, her clear eyes still carrying a hint of confusion. He Sanlang's heart softened, and he reached out to touch her smooth, rosy cheeks. "It's a cold, be careful not to pass it on to you." Only then did Chu Lian realize the reason for his sudden withdrawal. Her pink lips slightly pursed, and when He Changdi wasn't paying attention, she raised her body slightly and blocked his thin, pale lips. Her smooth tongue slipped in and gently rolled around. He Changdi's body stiffened, and his eyes instantly darkened. The desire that he had painstakingly suppressed was so easily aroused by her. As the two kissed, He Changdi could hear the little woman in his arms whimpering, "I'm not afraid of you passing it on to me." His lips curled into a smile, and he took back the initiative, instantly invading her smooth and tender lips and tongue. This kiss didn't end until Chu Lian couldn't breathe. He Changdi released her slightly, and her sweet breath blew into his nostrils. His soft kisses continuously fell on the corners of her mouth and cheeks. Chu Lian panted, her body soft as she leaned against He Changdi's shoulder. It took a long time for the blush on her cheeks to recede. The two didn't say anything, and they just leaned against each other like this, as if they were content. After a while, Chu Lian leaned against He Changdi and fell asleep. By the time the carriage returned to the Anyuan estate, it was already dark. He Changdi looked at Chu Lian sleeping soundly in his arms and couldn't bear to disturb her. He covered her with a cloak and carried her into the estate. Chu Lian had already woken up before they reached the main courtyard where the young couple lived. However, because of He Changdi's bold actions, she was too shy to open her eyes and could only pretend to be asleep. The main courtyard of their new estate was still called Songtao Court. The moment He Changdi entered the courtyard, he instructed his men to invite Miracle Doctor Miao over. Although Chu Lian's body was in good shape, she had suffered some damage from her trip to the Northern Region. After some recuperation, she had finally recovered to the level of an ordinary person. This time, she had suffered a shock in the hunting grounds. Even though the imperial physician had said that she was fine, He Sanlang was still worried. Thus, he specially invited Miracle Doctor Miao over to take a look at Chu Lian. After the couple separated from Count Jing 'an's estate, Divine Doctor Miao also followed them to the Duke's Estate. Chu Lian arranged a separate courtyard for Divine Doctor Miao in the front courtyard and even provided him with a specialized pharmacy. Divine Doctor Miao was already old and didn't have many hobbies. He only had medical skills and good food. The people in the Marquis Residence were simple, and there was a foodie like Chu Lian. It was the best place for Miracle Doctor Miao to stay. Hence, it was very fast to look for Miracle Doctor Miao. Chu Lian 'woke up' as soon as she returned to Songtao Court. The servants in Songtao Court were all people close to her, so she had nothing to be embarrassed about. She coughed slightly to hide the embarrassment on her face. "When Uncle Miao comes later, let him take a look at you first." He Changdi's cold face seemed to melt in an instant. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and he didn't argue with her. He only nodded. Old Servant Gui had already brought Jing Yan and Wenlan to the small kitchen to prepare dinner. Miracle Doctor Miao had a healthy body and quickly arrived at Songtao Court with his medical box. The moment he entered the reception pavilion, he saw Chu Lian and He Changdi sitting at the head of the table. He glared at them and said unhappily, "What's going on? We just went out for a trip, and look at all of you like this. If I didn't know better, I wouldn't have thought that you went hunting. I'm afraid I would have thought that you went to the battlefield. " The couple had interacted with Miracle Doctor Miao for a long time and treated him like an elder. Chu Lian and He Changdi could only smile awkwardly when they were scolded by Miracle Doctor Miao. Miracle Doctor Miao placed the medical box on the table and sat down. He said to the young couple, "Who's first?" Chu Lian glanced at He Changdi. He Sanlang got up and walked to Miracle Doctor Miao's side to sit down. Not long after, Miracle Doctor Miao put down his hand that was checking Chu Lian's pulse. "It's not a big deal. I'm just overly tired and worried, so I caught a cold when the wind blows. I'll be fine after a good night's sleep and some medicine." With that, Miracle Doctor Miao's gaze landed on Chu Lian. "How did you end up like this? I just helped you recover, and you're so protective of me?" Chu Lian was embarrassed by Miracle Doctor Miao's words and was too embarrassed to raise her head. He Changdi hurriedly said, "Uncle Miao, it's all my fault. Don't scold Lian 'er anymore." Miracle Doctor Miao snorted. "Why aren't you coming over?" Chu Lian got up and sat in He Changdi's seat. She stretched out her slender wrist and placed it on the handkerchief on the table. Miracle Doctor Miao concentrated and carefully examined Chu Lian's pulse. Suddenly, his brows furrowed and he used a little more force with the two fingers he was using to check Chu Lian's pulse. This time, he was much slower than He Changdi. It took a full fifteen minutes and he even checked both wrists. He Changdi looked at Miracle Doctor Miao's serious expression and his heart beat wildly. When Miracle Doctor Miao put down his hand, he anxiously asked, "Uncle Miao, what's wrong with Lian 'er?" At first, Chu Lian didn't think much of it. She just had a bad appetite these two days and felt dizzy. It was obviously a sign of low blood sugar. After she ate two meals according to Doctor Li's instructions, the symptoms disappeared. However, Miracle Doctor Miao's medical skills were superb. Seeing his serious expression, she became nervous. Seeing the young couple in front of him looking at him with a worried expression, Miracle Doctor Miao's expression eased. "Did you see the imperial physician and take some medicine two days ago?" Chu Lian told him about how she fell off the horse and was saved at the hunting grounds. "Imperial Physician Zhou and Doctor Li from the imperial hospital have seen me, but I didn't take any medicine. I only drank some nourishing soup." Hearing that Chu Lian fell off the horse, Miracle Doctor Miao's eyes widened in anger. He only let out a sigh of relief when he heard that she didn't drink any medicine. On second thought, those old foxes from the imperial hospital probably suspected that Chu Lian was pregnant a long time ago. They just weren't sure and didn't give Chu Lian a prescription just to be safe. "You guys! How foolish! "Miracle Doctor Miao pointed at the two angrily. He then looked at the group of servants standing behind Chu Lian and He Changdi. "Sigh … A bunch of useless people." Chu Lian was stunned by Miracle Doctor Miao's words. What exactly was going on? Seeing that she was still in a daze, Miracle Doctor Miao completely lost his temper and said bluntly, "Lian 'er is pregnant, and it's been more than a month. If it wasn't for her good luck, she wouldn't have been able to keep the child!" What? Miracle Doctor Miao's sudden words stunned everyone in the reception hall, and they couldn't come back to their senses. Among them, the one who was the most exaggerated was none other than He Changdi. That face that was usually cold and stiff finally couldn't hold on any longer, and it had an ever-changing expression that was moving. Chu Lian's entire body froze. She lowered her head in a daze to look at her abdomen, which was still as flat as usual. It turned out that there was already a small life inside! She subconsciously reached out to touch it. Even though she couldn't feel anything, Chu Lian still felt that it was different from before. He Changdi's reaction was even more exaggerated. He turned his head and stared at Chu Lian with a pair of deep eyes. There were too many emotions in his eyes, and after a moment, they all turned into joy. He didn't care that everyone was present and pulled Chu Lian into his arms. He let her hug his narrow waist and gently stroked Chu Lian's silky hair. He murmured softly, "Lian 'er, we have a child!" In his previous life, He Changdi had never slept in the same room with "Chu Lian". After Count Jing 'an's estate fell, he was exiled, and even surviving in the bitter cold of the north became a problem. In addition, he had a family feud on his back, so he didn't have the mood to consider the matters between a man and a woman. Now, this child was his first child. He was a father for the first time, and the one bearing his child was the woman he deeply loved. The last trace of coldness in He Changdi's heart was also driven away. At this moment, Senior Servant Zhong, Xiyan, and the others who were waiting at the side also reacted, and their faces were all filled with joy. Senior Servant Zhong's old face was smiling so widely that only her teeth could be seen. Miracle Doctor Miao snorted. "Don't be too happy. What, didn't you hear what I said just now?" He Changdi and Chu Lian's hearts skipped a beat. He Sanlang had never looked so anxious before. "Uncle Miao, how is Lian 'er's health now?" Chu Lian also looked up at Miracle Doctor Miao with a perturbed expression. This was also her first child, so she had to do everything she could to protect him. This little thing was the fruit of her and He Changdi's labor. It was the proof of their deep love and the continuation of their lives. Miracle Doctor Miao was also helpless. He understood that they were new parents, so he could only remind them of all the things to take note of. "Currently, it seems to be stable. However, you must not be frightened. Lian 'er's health isn't that good to begin with. Before the fetus stabilizes, you must stay in the estate and rest well." Miracle Doctor Miao's words were like an imperial edict. Everyone present listened to him very seriously. Before Miracle Doctor Miao left with his medicine box, he specially pointed at He Changdi. "Zixiang, come with me. I have some things to tell you." He Changdi didn't dare to delay and followed Miracle Doctor Miao out. Only Chu Lian and the servant girls were left in the reception pavilion. Chu Lian raised her head and looked around. Seeing that all of their faces were filled with joy, she couldn't help but smile. Senior Servant Zhong led the group of servant girls and bowed towards Chu Lian. Her eyes narrowed as she smiled. "Congratulations, Third Young Mistress. Our estate is going to have a little heir." The ancients always had a patriarchal mindset. Chu Lian didn't correct Senior Servant Zhong and only smiled as she asked them to dispense with the formalities. Chu Lian stood up and prepared to return to the bedroom to change. Xiyan immediately came over to support her. Chu Lian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She glared at Xiyan. Why did she suddenly feel like she was someone who couldn't even walk in their eyes? The little fellow in her tummy was only a fertilized egg the size of a thumb … "It's fine. I can walk on my own. You guys are making too much of a fuss." Xiyan refused and insisted on supporting her, so Chu Lian let her be. When they entered the bedroom and sat down on the long couch beside the bed, Senior Servant Zhong chased the servant girls out of the room. Chu Lian was puzzled. She looked at Senior Servant Zhong's actions in shock. "Senior Servant Zhong, what's wrong? Do you have something you want to say to me? " Senior Servant Zhong was proficient in medicine and had some understanding of gynecology. When she was in the rural residence, she had delivered many women's babies. She was a very capable person. He Changdi respected her, and Chu Lian also treated her as half an elder. She walked to sit opposite Chu Lian and held Chu Lian's hand. She smiled and said, "Third Young Mistress, I'll get someone to tidy up the side room in a moment and send over the things that Third Young Master usually uses." [End of Chapter]