Zhou Wen took note of Chu Lian's instructions as he secretly shot a provocative glance at Steward Qin. Steward Qin snorted in disdain. Chu Lian felt helpless. Although both of them were her right-hand men, they were both in their early twenties, especially in the field of business that they were good at. Although the two of them helped Chu Lian manage different industries, they were secretly in the same boat, hoping to surpass each other. Steward Qin thought for a moment. "Madam, will Jian City's profits still be deposited into Huitong?" He realized that all the money deposited into Huitong had been withdrawn. Steward Qin found it strange but didn't ask further. Chu Lian nodded. Not only the profits from Jian City, but when Tea Mountain returned to normal, the profits would also be temporarily invested into Huitong. The matter was not settled, so they would only need more and more money. After the two finished reporting, they left. These days, Chu Lian's body was getting heavier and heavier, so they tried not to disturb her rest. Chu Lian took a sip of flower tea. Although it was early autumn, the weather was still hot. She couldn't drink green tea because she was pregnant, so she could only make do with flower tea. Looking at the lotus pond in front of her, the breeze blew and the waves rippled. Her hot mood finally eased a little. Today, she wore a light purple dress embroidered with albizia flowers. Her hair was tied up in a simple bun with only a plum blossom ornament. She didn't even wear earrings. Her fair and rosy face was radiant and looked better than when she wasn't pregnant. Both Nanny Zhong and Nanny Gui felt that Chu Lian's casual dressing was too simple. They finally found a box of flower ornaments for Chu Lian to choose. Chu Lian couldn't dissuade the two older nannies, so she chose an exquisite golden lotus and stuck it on her forehead. The mottled sunlight fell on Chu Lian's full and smooth forehead from time to time. There was a burst of golden light, giving her the illusion that her whole body was in the golden light. She was calculating the income of Jian City and De Jufeng in her mind when her abdomen suddenly moved slightly. Chu Lian's body instantly froze. This … was fetal movement? When He Changdi returned from the Six Ministries, he saw Chu Lian's stiff body with a strange expression on her face. His originally calm state of mind also tensed up. He quickened his pace and reached Chu Lian's side in a few steps. His long arms wrapped around her thin shoulders. "Lian 'er, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? "He Changdi frowned. He was afraid that something was wrong with his wife. After four months, Chu Lian's stomach was like an inflated balloon, simply changing every day. Originally, he found it strange. The child was already three months old, so why was Chu Lian still as slim as before? If she wore a dress and didn't say anything, no one would know that she was pregnant. Because of this, he had specially consulted the omnipotent Divine Doctor Miao and was even ridiculed by him. But in the blink of an eye, her belly grew bigger … Sometimes, when he saw her small and slender figure with a big belly, he wished he could follow behind her and hold her belly for fear that she would accidentally fall … He Changdi heard from Miracle Doctor Miao that it wasn't good for a woman's body to get pregnant too early. Seeing how hard it was for her to get pregnant, He Changdi was annoyed that he didn't know this common sense earlier, causing Chu Lian to suffer the pain of childbirth at such a young age. For the first three months, he still slept on the side of the bed. Now, he didn't feel at ease letting her sleep on the bed alone. Ignoring the objections of the two senior servants, He Changdi removed the long mattress beside the bed. At night, he would hug her to sleep and occasionally turn her over. Sometimes, in the middle of the night, Chu Lian's legs would still cramp. She was in his arms, and as soon as she moved, he would wake up and immediately take care of her. As time went on, he became more and more skilled. Chu Lian felt that he was even better at taking care of her than Xiyan and the others. Chu Lian was still in a daze. She raised her head and looked at He Changdi in confusion. He Changdi saw that there was no expression of pain on her delicate face. He heaved a sigh of relief in his heart and gently kissed her cheek. He lowered his voice and whispered in her ear, "What's wrong?" Chu Lian could feel her abdomen again. This time, she was absolutely sure. She also came back to her senses and her slightly opened mouth suddenly curled up. Then, she softly said to He Changdi, "Husband, he can move!" Ah? The newbie father of two lifetimes also had a face full of questions. The smile on Chu Lian's face widened, and even her clear eyes were overflowing. She pulled He Changdi's large hand and placed it on her belly. The little fellow in her belly gave him face and gave him another kick. He Changdi practiced martial arts, so his five senses were naturally sharper than those of ordinary people. He could clearly feel the round belly suddenly bulge under his palm, but it quickly returned to normal. Just like Chu Lian's reaction just now, his tall body suddenly froze. His originally stiff and cold face also 'cracked'. The strange expression on his face made Chu Lian laugh uncontrollably. Chu Lian covered He Changdi's large palm with one hand and wrapped the other around He Changdi's neck. She raised her head and gazed at his expression with a smile on her face. This was the first time since she was pregnant that she could feel the baby in her belly move. Moreover, she could share this joy with the person she loved. He Changdi swallowed hard. His usually deep and clear eyes were now filled with a trace of confusion. He asked dumbly, "Is this the child moving?" Chu Lian smiled and nodded. "The little fellow is greeting his father!" As they spoke, He Changdi felt the bulge under his hand again. This time, the little one in her belly kicked a little harder. Perhaps it felt that its father was also outside, so it didn't have any scruples. Chu Lian couldn't help but let out a low cry. He Changdi looked at his wife and couldn't help but frown slightly. His expression instantly darkened. "Does it hurt?" Chu Lian shook her head. "It's fine." He rubbed his large palm gently around his folded belly. "Why is this little fellow so immature?" Chu Lian couldn't help but laugh. She rolled her eyes at He Changdi. "It's only been a few months. This is just the little fellow's subconscious reaction." He Changdi laughed coldly, sending chills down one's spine. "He's still in the belly, and yet he doesn't understand how to be considerate. When he comes out, I'll beat him up!" The corner of Chu Lian's mouth twitched. "Is there a father like you? The child hasn't even been born yet, and you're already thinking about how to beat him up … " "He should be glad that he hasn't come out yet. Otherwise, it wouldn't be as simple as just saying." Chu Lian was speechless … However, she didn't know if the little fellow in her belly was really threatened by its father. Later on, when He Changdi was by Chu Lian's side, he refused to move at all. Mu Xiang, who was standing at a corner in the distance, stared at the young couple hugging each other in the pavilion. She bit her lip until it was bright red. Her eyes were filled with hatred. She wished that Chu Lian, who was sitting by the lotus pond, would fall into the water. She clenched her fists tightly by her sides, and her face was twisted. She had endured for so long, and now she was finally going to take action. In this lifetime, she would kill whoever tried to steal her "husband" away! Even her previous body couldn't do it! End of chapter content -- >