Ling Tianya hadn’t managed to fall into a deep sleep, and she woke up after a little while. When she saw Ruan Zeyan wasn’t in the room, she guessed that he must have gone to work in the study.
Ling Tianya was feeling a little hungry so she asked the kitchen to send some food up to her room. She heard from the maid who brought her meal that Fifth and Seventh Grandfather were here with their families. Madame Ruan was entertaining them in the living room.
When she heard about their guests, she knew that something was wrong. Their guests were surely not there for friendly reasons. She called Xiao Yi in.
Ling Tianya was still eating when she asked, “Do you know why Fifth and Seventh Grandfather are here today?”
Xiao Yi nodded his head. “Yes, there have been rumors that you are carrying a baby girl, Young Madam.”
“A girl?” Ling Tianya was shocked. She hadn’t been keeping up to date with the news recently, and she hadn’t even heard about this. “When did this happen?”
“The rumor started yesterday evening and spread quickly. I already started looking into it. I found out that Liu Cen, the missy from the Liu family, started the rumors.”
Ling Tianya glanced at Xiao Yi with a look of approval. “Not bad! You know how to prepare in advance now.”
Xiao Yi was originally uninterested and indifferent towards Ling Tianya, but now that he was her assistant, he was loyal and caring. He was extremely protective toward Ling Tianya, acting and planning things in advance even before Ling Tianya had to ask. Ling Tianya was increasingly satisfied with her assistant now.
When Ling Tianya complimented him, Tian Yi felt a little embarrassed. He continued, “When there were rumors that Young Mistress was infertile, the Liu family had plans to send Miss Liu Cen to the boss to be his mistress. I figured that she probably spread these rumors out of jealousy.”
Ling Tianya nodded her head. She agreed with Xiao Yi’s postulations. Thinking about the current situation, Ling Tianya sighed. Her man was too attractive! He was like a pot of honey and all the bees in the garden wanted a piece of him…
“Why are you sighing?” Ruan Zeyan had walked into the room and caught Ling Tianya sighing. He had come down when he heard that his wife was awake.
Ling Tianya looked at him begrudgingly. “Why are you so darn charming?”
Ruan Zeyan was stunned but he walked over and wrapped Ling Tianya in his arms. He didn’t care that Xiao Yi was around and he started kissing Ling Tianya. Ling Tianya’s mouth was still sweet after the dessert that she had eaten, and Ruan Zeyan found the taste delectable.
Xiao Yi lowered his head awkwardly. They were getting so intimate right in front of him, without warning…
After a long while, Ruan Zeyan finally released Ling Tianya and said to her in a dreamy voice, “Ling Tianya, you are the most charming when you try to seduce me.”
Ling Tianya blushed as she rubbed her lips. “I wasn’t trying to seduce you, alright? I’ve just been told of another little problem that’s down to you!”
“What problem?” Ruan Zeyan had no idea about the rumors that had been spreading. He had spent the past few days completely focused on Ling Tianya.
Ling Tianya told him about what she heard, and she glared at him. “Tell me, wouldn’t it be easier if you were a little uglier?”
Ruan Zeyan laughed. He was amused. “I’ll cut my face and leave two scars then.”
Ling Tianya shook her head. “That won’t do any good! You’ll only look more wild and sexy that way. My man really is too perfect…” she sighed.
Ruan Zeyan looked at Ling Tianya with his eyes sparkling. He wanted to squeeze her tightly as he watched her adorable face.
Xiao Yi was lost for words.
“Boss… lady boss… is this appropriate in front of me?”
“What about Fifth and Seventh Grandfather? They must have heard the news and they’re here for an explanation.”
“Don’t worry. Grandma will take care of them.”
Ling Tianya nodded her head and turned to Ruan Zeyan again. “Ruan Zeyan, would you prefer a boy to a girl?”
“If it is a baby girl, I will give her everything I can.”
Ruan Zeyan had his arms around Ling Tianya. She didn’t say anything. He looked down at her face, and he could tell that something was on her mind.
“Tianya?”
Ling Tianya frowned. Her stomach had begun to cramp, and she screamed loudly.