Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1640: Pregnant

Caught between laughter and tears, Shao Yunduan insisted, “I promise, absolutely not!”

But Qiao Xuan refused to listen, covering her ears defiantly. “I’m not listening!”

Shao Yunduan attempted to speak, but Qiao Xuan persisted, playfully blocking out his words.

After a brief standoff, Shao Yunduan decided to revisit the topic. “Why didn’t you tell me that you’re pregnant? If I hadn’t sensed something was amiss, how long were you planning to keep it from me?”

Feeling a pang of guilt, Qiao Xuan rolled her eyes and snuggled against his chest. “I found out myself not long ago, because I was on the road—”

“On the road?”

Shao Yunduan found the explanation odd but initially didn’t dwell on it. However, upon reflection, he berated himself for being foolish. Although her appearance hadn’t changed, her actions and eating habits had become more cautious.

He recalled her constant claims of tiredness and reluctance to be touched since leaving the capital. At the time, he attributed it to concerns about Anze Province. Now, he realized it was more than that.

He chided himself for not paying closer attention and waiting until today to notice.

Unconvinced by Qiao Xuan’s explanation, Shao Yunduan couldn’t bring himself to believe it.

Feeling a hint of panic, Qiao Xuan changed her story. “I found out a few days ago, but I was afraid you would keep me here, so I kept it a secret. I’ve been trying to find the right time to tell you, but I haven’t found the opportunity… Anyway, you know now!”

“Look, I’m fine!”

Shao Yunduan struggled to control his anger, “You’re right! Luckily nothing happened, otherwise—”

He couldn’t even bear to think about the potential consequences. The mere thought made his heart tremble, and cold sweat broke out on his back. This was their first child.

Qiao Xuan, sensing his distress, subconsciously tightened her arms around herself. She gently caressed his long fingers and spoke softly, “This is our first child, and I know what I’m doing. I will protect him well. Look, he’s fine, right? Please don’t blame me…”

Shao Yunduan sighed helplessly, “I’m not blaming you. Do you really not want to go home?”

“No!”

Unable to force her, Shao Yunduan conceded, “Okay…”

The plan had to change; the safety of Qiao Xuan and the child became the top priority.

Qiao Xuan, relieved that Shao Yunduan didn’t force her to leave, began to comfort him. “Husband, consider this: I’m pregnant, and you need to take care of me. People will be negligent, not keeping a close eye on us, and not taking us seriously. We can set up the trap slowly, catching them off guard. Isn’t that good?”

She gently stroked her yet-to-swell abdomen, a smile playing on her lips. “This child came at the right time! What a good child. As soon as she came, she numbed the enemy for her parents!”

Caught between laughter and tears, Shao Yunduan threw her a look. “My wife is right, what a good child!”

Qiao Xuan smiled proudly, and Shao Yunduan, filled with tenderness and happiness, moved closer to her. Rubbing his face against hers, he smiled brightly. “Wife, we are going to have a baby!”

“We are already on the way to having a child!”

“Yes, yes, I was wrong! We are already on the way to having our child!”

He laughed happily. “We are finally on the way to having a child!”