Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Pregnancy
“What?” Nianyao’s words echoed in everyone’s ears, and although everyone heard them, it was as if they hadn’t.
Yiqiu was somewhat stupefied; she understood every word Nianyao had said, but put together, she couldn’t make sense of them.
Just now, she thought she heard Nianyao say she was pregnant.
Mingyu glanced at Nianyao and then turned to look at Yiqiu, feeling somewhat dazed and unsure of what to think.
The others weren’t doing any better, all stuck in a state of shock, struggling to comprehend the situation.
“Yiqiu, is what Yaoyao said true?”
The first to regain her composure was Old Madam Zhong, who turned to Yiqiu with a face that could hardly conceal her joy.
After all, every elder liked the idea of many children bringing blessings, especially since it had been a long while since a baby was born in their family. Hearing suddenly that the second daughter-in-law was pregnant naturally filled her with immense joy.
“This is a cause for celebration!” exclaimed Old Sir Zhong, although he sounded reproachful, his voice was filled with happiness, “Why did you keep it a secret? If you’d told us sooner, we all could have shared the joy!”
“But, but… I don’t know anything about it!” Yiqiu still hadn’t fully regained her senses, “And I’m not pregnant!”
Indeed, she had always wanted another child, specifically, a son. However, her body had been weakened after giving birth to her daughter, making pregnancy difficult. Despite years of treatment, there had been no effect.
Moreover, she couldn’t accept her husband finding someone else to bear his child. She knew her husband wasn’t faithful, having his flings outside, but thankfully, there were no illegitimate children involved, allowing her to turn a blind eye.
However, she also knew that her husband hadn’t sought an external solution for having a son since he was aware that no matter what, Old Sir and Old Madam Zhong wouldn’t accept an illegitimate grandchild, preventing him from making any foolish decisions.
Years passed without any news of pregnancy, and as she aged, she slowly gave up on the idea.
Now, hearing suddenly from Nianyao that she was pregnant left her extremely shocked. But thinking it over, she felt it was utterly impossible.
After all, if she really were pregnant, how could she not know? If even she was unaware herself, how could Nianyao, a university student with little experience, possibly know?
“Nianyao, why are you saying such absurd things?” Zheng Silin looked at Nianyao with a frown, “Joking like this could upset your second uncle and second aunt.”
Initially, there had been no talk of Yiqiu being pregnant. The news had startled her and then brought her immediate concern.
But hearing Yiqiu’s denial finally allowed her to breathe a sigh of relief.
Mingyu and Mengxuan also looked unhappily at Nianyao, thinking she was mocking them. However, because Old Master Zhong and Old Madam Zhong were present, they didn’t dare to speak out.
“Who said I was joking?” Nianyao shook her head, her tone certain, “Second Aunt really is pregnant. If you don’t believe it, you can go to the hospital to check.”
She had determined this based on the appearance of Yiqiu and Mingyu’s faces which showed a faint red glow around their children’s palace, an indication of a forthcoming child. Thus, she was sure Yiqiu was pregnant.
However, she hadn’t expected that Yiqiu herself was unaware.
Yet such a definitive tone caused those who initially believed it was a joke to start doubting again.
“Otherwise, why don’t we go to the hospital to check, okay?” Mingyu looked at Yiqiu, trying hard to contain himself, but his nervousness was apparent.
At this moment, he was also filled with hope.
“Yes,” Yiqiu’s heart was filled with turmoil.
Although it seemed impossible, seeing Nianyao’s demeanor, she couldn’t help but harbor a flicker of hope.
“No need for such trouble.”
The old lady immediately instructed a servant to buy a pregnancy test, planning to check directly first.
Now her heart was also in turmoil, naturally hoping to know the result as soon as possible.
Hence, while ordering the servant to buy the pregnancy test, she also summoned the family doctor.
Unlike the others, Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong, being from an older generation, had more faith in traditional medicine. Western medicine might not reveal it, but traditional Chinese medicine could discern it through pulse diagnostics.
The wait was excruciating.
During this waiting period, although everyone in the living room shared the same bloodline, their minds were each occupied with their own schemes and considerations.
Indeed, some were joyful while others were distressed.