novelden Chapter 250 Huan's Birth; Ling Huanan Arrives!
Chapter 250 Huan's Birth; Ling Huanan Arrives!
Just as the longsword was about to pierce Lin Shu—
Fengming Kingdom, Lin Mansion, Li Huanzhi's bedroom.
The sky suddenly brightened.
"My lady...no! No!!!" Li Huanzhi lay on the bed, his face contorted in pain, his head twisting and turning as he struggled, muttering incantations.
A moment later, he suddenly woke up from his dream, his forehead covered with fine beads of sweat, his hair completely soaked and sticking to his forehead and cheeks, his eyes unfocused, as if he had not yet come to his senses.
Suddenly, my abdomen tightened.
Li Huanzhi roughly guessed that this must be a sign of impending labor—he was about to give birth!
It was only then that he realized that what he had just experienced was a dream. Lately, he had been having these strange dreams frequently, and he wondered if they were a sign of something.
However, time was of the essence, and he had no time to think. He could only feel his abdomen growing heavier and heavier.
Looking down, I was shocked to see my huge belly, which looked like an inflated ball!
In an instant, the emotions already heightened by the dream were amplified by even greater fear, and he hurriedly shouted towards the outside:
"Help! Big brother! Big brother..."
He had barely called out twice when Su Mu, already dressed, hurriedly walked around the screen and entered. He glanced down at Li Huanzhi's condition and knew that he was about to give birth.
Therefore, Su Mu made a quick decision and ordered towards the door: "Someone, go to the guest room immediately and fetch the doctor and the surgeon. Be quick! Also, boil some hot water, prepare several buckets..."
"Yes." The servants at the door were about to enter when they heard their master calling for them, but then they stopped abruptly when they heard Su Mu's instructions. They knew the situation was urgent and no one dared to delay. They all turned around and went to their respective duties.
Su Mu did not inform Feng Yu and Song Yun, after all, one of them was pregnant and the other had to take care of her baby, so they really couldn't help much!
With everything arranged, Su Mu turned around and sat down on the edge of the bed.
"Big Brother!" Li Huanzhi's voice trembled slightly as he gripped Su Mu's hand tightly, his nails turning white from the force. His face was as pale as paper, and cold sweat poured down his forehead, clearly showing his extreme fear!
Seeing this, Su Mu first calmly took out a handkerchief to wipe Li Huanzhi's sweat, then fed him some water, and gently comforted him:
"Huanzhi, the doctors will be here soon, don't be afraid! Everything will be alright."
However, as it turned out, this statement did not have much effect!
Li Huanzhi knew all too well that childbirth for a man was like stepping into the gates of hell, especially since his own pregnancy had been delayed and he was already worried about it. Now that the time for delivery had truly come, how could he not be afraid!
He was afraid of death, and even more afraid of not being able to see Lin Shu one last time before he died...
"Big brother, how is Brother Huanzhi?" Just then, two clear, youthful voices rang out in unison.
Although Su Mu did not have anyone make a special announcement, the Lin residence was only so big, and Song Yun and Feng Yu quickly learned of the news and rushed over.
When Song Yun arrived at Li Huanzhi's bedside and saw that he was in poor condition, she gently comforted him, "Brother Huanzhi, don't be afraid. Giving birth is very simple, it doesn't hurt at all... it'll be taken out in no time..."
Feng Yu stood to the side with his pregnant belly, wanting to add a few words of comfort, but the words wouldn't come out because he was also very scared!
The operative and the doctor finally arrived in a hurry. After the doctor checked the pulse and confirmed that the baby could be delivered, the operative began.
Su Mu stayed in the room to keep Li Huanzhi company. Because he had taken anesthetic, he did not feel any pain...
The room was completely silent, and Song Yun and Feng Yu, who were waiting outside, couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
"Wow...wow..."
After an unknown amount of time, a clear cry broke the tense atmosphere.
Uncle, who was wielding a knife, excitedly exclaimed from inside the house, "Oh! It's a pretty little girl!"
The noise was so loud that it startled another baby's cries: "Waaah..."
"Oh! Hahaha! Congratulations, another little girl! This young man is so lucky! Look at these two chubby babies, oh my! They're the chubbiest I've ever seen!"
Uncle, who was wielding the knife, spoke auspicious and pleasing words, and what he said was not untrue—
As we all know, twins are either one strong and one weak, or both are thin and weak. Unlike Li Huanzhi's two children, who were just born, their chubby arms and legs were like lotus root segments.
Su Mu smiled and took the children, wrapped them up and placed them on either side of Li Huanzhi. He then took out some silver as a reward and personally escorted the two to the courtyard gate.
When he returned, Song Yun and Feng Yu had already come in and were chattering away around the child and Li Huanzhi, talking about something.
Li Huanzhi didn't mind the noise. He looked gently at his tender daughter and the other two 'children' who never grew up, and slowly fell asleep from exhaustion.
At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window into the room, casting a warm glow on the scene that was full of weariness yet overflowing with joy.
……
Let's return to Lin Shu's side in Nanli Kingdom.
Imperial Prefecture.
Feng Xin raised her longsword and thrust it fiercely towards Lin Shu's neck. Lin Shu, looking 'weak,' found the right angle, waiting for Feng Xin to get closer so she could risk injury to dislocate Feng Xin's wrist...
The time is almost right!
Just as Feng Xin's sword was about to strike, Lin Shu leaned back slightly, and the sword barely severed a few strands of hair...
Lin Shu thought to herself: Now is the time!
She then reached out to grab Feng Xin's wrist, but just then, a military arrow shot over at lightning speed, causing Lin Shu's hand to miss its target!
"Ah ah..." The arrow pierced through Feng Xin's right hand holding the sword, and the sword in Feng Xin's hand fell to the ground with a "clang..."
But that wasn't all. The arrow's remaining force dragged Feng Xin's body to the side, finally embedding it hard in the bluestone slab with a 'clang' sound, penetrating three-tenths of an inch into the stone!
This shows how strong archers are!
Feng Xin was in excruciating pain; her right hand was pierced by the arrow. She tried to pull it out of the bluestone slab, but all her strength was in vain, and it only aggravated the wound: "Ah..."
She lay on the ground, furious, glaring at Lin Shu with venomous eyes: "Lin Shu! You had another trick up your sleeve? Who was it? Who is it...?"
"It's the King!"
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by an extremely cold voice.
Upon hearing this voice, Feng Xin's back suddenly stiffened. She didn't dare turn her head to look, her heart filled with disbelief: Impossible! It couldn't be her! She couldn't have come to Nanli!
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. A heavy hoofbeat was heard, and the sound of the iron armor rubbing and clanging could be faintly heard as the horse walked.
Lin Shu also looked towards the entrance of the Imperial Preceptor's residence in surprise. There she saw a beautiful woman in silver armor sitting upright on a tall horse, her eyes looking down on others. Her right hand was holding the reins, and her left hand was on the hilt of the sword hanging at her waist, as if she was about to draw her sword and kill someone at any moment...
What's even more striking is that this person's peach blossom eyes, which should have been full of affection, are now filled with frost. His beautiful face is completely covered by a chilling and murderous aura, which is terrifying!
But his powerful aura made everyone behind him look like background figures!
That's right! The person who came was none other than Ling Huanan!
Ling Huanan and his entourage rode their horses slowly through the gate. It must be said that the Imperial Preceptor's residence truly lived up to its reputation as a prestigious and wealthy family! Entering and exiting on horseback was a piece of cake.
After entering, Ling Huanan first habitually surveyed his surroundings before turning his head to look down at Lin Shu.
Seeing that Lin Shu was badly injured but didn't seem to be seriously hurt, he breathed a sigh of relief, while a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes...
Looking at her adoptive mother's eyes, Lin Shu's lips twitched. While wondering about her intentions, she couldn't help but think to herself: "What a peacock!"
Before Lin Shu could investigate further, the man had already reined in his horse and stopped, speaking towards Feng Xin:
"It is I, the king. What do you wish to do?"
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