freenovelworld Chapter 656 You...you found someone else behind Gu Junze's back?
Chapter 656 You...you found someone else behind Gu Junze's back?
Song Ruyan rushed out in a flurry of activity, and then rushed back in just as quickly.
A man who was sighing followed behind her.
Qian Mingyuan was half-dragged and half-pulled in by her, his hair was askew, and a green leaf that had somehow gotten on his blue robe was still hanging on it.
He has spent his life practicing medicine and saving lives, relying on his steady hands. But since marrying Song Ruyan, he has learned to scale walls and leap across rooftops.
Although he no longer feels nauseous, he still feels uneasy every time his wife grabs him by the back of his collar and runs him around on the roof.
"Hurry up! What are you dawdling for?" Song Ruyan pushed him toward the bedside.
Qian Mingyuan staggered a couple of steps, steadied himself, and looked up to see Chu Ruohan's face.
The helplessness on his face vanished instantly, replaced by the seriousness of a doctor.
Something's wrong with that expression.
"Give me your hand." He moved a small stool and sat down on the edge of the bed, his voice steady.
The atmosphere in the room immediately became heavy.
Haitang and Song Ruyan even held their breath.
Gu Qingchen dared not utter a sound, her dark, grape-like eyes darting back and forth between Doctor Qian and her own mother.
Dr. Qian placed his fingers on Chu Ruohan's wrist, his brows furrowing.
He let go of one wrist, switched to the other, and probed again.
His brows furrowed even more.
After repeating this three or four times, he finally let go, but the expression on his face was even more unpleasant than Chu Ruohan's.
Song Ruyan's heart jumped into her throat.
Dr. Qian stood up, looked around at everyone in the room, and finally his gaze fell on Song Ruyan and Haitang.
"You all go out first, and take Qingchen with you. I have something to say to Madam alone."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingchen's taut string snapped.
She had never seen Uncle Qian look like this before; it was as if the sky was about to fall.
With a "waaaah," the little girl's tears fell like a broken string of pearls as she rushed over and clung tightly to Song Ruyan's leg.
"Aunt Song! Is my mother dying? Uncle Qian, is my mother dying soon?"
"Pah! Pah! Pah! What nonsense are you spouting, you little brat!"
Song Ruyan cursed, but her heart ached at Gu Qingchen's crying, and a surge of anger rushed to her head.
She grabbed Dr. Qian's shirt, her eyes reddening.
"Qian Mingyuan! How dare you curse my sister! What happened to her? If you don't give me a clear explanation today, I'll tear down your Baicaotang when I get back!"
"Ouch! Let go! Let go!" Doctor Qian's eyes rolled back as she strangled him.
Even after being married to Song Ruyan for many years, her fiery temper hasn't changed at all.
What can I do? I married her myself, so I can only appease her.
"Let go first. Would I lie to you? Let me tell Madam not to cause trouble here!"
After much persuasion from Dr. Qian, Song Ruyan reluctantly let go, but she still glared at him menacingly.
Chu Ruohan said, "Dr. Qian, just tell me the truth, I can handle it."
Qian Mingyuan looked at her and sighed heavily, as if he had made up his mind.
He sat down again and said, word by word, "Madam, you are pregnant."
You are pregnant.
Song Ruyan was stunned!
"Pregnant?!" She shoved Qian Mingyuan aside, rushed to the bedside, her face beaming with undisguised joy. "Ruohan! Did you hear that?! You're pregnant! Isn't that the best news ever?"
"Qian Mingyuan, you bastard, you were breathing so heavily when you spoke, you scared me to death!"
Chu Ruohan was also stunned.
She subconsciously reached out and touched her flat stomach.
There's...another child here?
Since giving birth to Qingchen, her belly has remained flat.
Over the years, this matter had become a major worry for her, and now this sudden surprise has left her dizzy and disoriented.
But Qian Mingyuan showed no joy whatsoever. Instead, he looked at her with an extremely solemn gaze, even one that seemed to hold a hint of inquiry.
"Madam, if I may ask a question..."
"Whose child is this?"
Song Ruyan's smile froze.
She turned her head incredulously to look at Qian Mingyuan, then at Chu Ruohan.
"Whose? Qian Mingyuan, are you crazy?! Who else could it be but Gu Junze?"
As she spoke, she suddenly turned her head to look at Chu Ruohan.
"No...you found someone else outside?"
"What is all this nonsense!" Chu Ruohan was so angry that she didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and even her pale face flushed slightly.
She ignored Song Ruyan's nonsense and stared intently at Doctor Qian, asking in a deep voice, "Doctor Qian, why do you ask that?"
Qian Mingyuan's face was full of embarrassment, as if he was hiding something he couldn't say.
He avoided Chu Ruohan's gaze and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.
"Madam, this matter... this matter should be left for the Duke to return so you can ask him personally."
In the evening, Gu Junze returned to his residence.
He had just stepped into the courtyard when he was stopped by the overjoyed Begonia, who stammered out the good news.
The weariness on Gu Junze's face vanished instantly, and he quickened his pace as he lifted the curtain and entered.
His handsome face looked terrifyingly gloomy in the dim candlelight.
The atmosphere in the room was freezing cold.
Chu Ruohan's heart sank little by little.
She looked at Gu Junze's reaction and then thought of Qian Mingyuan's nonsensical words.
What are you hiding from me?
Gu Junze's Adam's apple bobbed, and he spoke with difficulty, "Han'er, you had a difficult childbirth when you gave birth to Qingchen, and you barely survived..."
“From then on, I asked Dr. Qian to prescribe contraceptives, and I’ve been taking them secretly ever since.”
With a bang, Chu Ruohan felt as if something had exploded in her head.
She stared intently at him, as if trying to find any trace of lying on his face.
But the pain and struggle in his eyes were so real.
Her face looked even worse than before.
"I have no other man besides you." Her voice was as cold as ice. "Gu Junze, are you doubting me?"
"No!" Gu Junze snapped back to his senses, rushed to the bedside, and grabbed her shoulder.
"How could I doubt you! Han'er, don't be angry, please don't get upset!"
He explained urgently, "I remember now, during those two months when we went on vacation, I... I didn't take my medication."
"I thought that after eating this for so many years, my body would have long been... long been..." Even as a grown man, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed when he talked about it.
"I thought it would never happen again, but I never expected..."
Seeing his flustered and frustrated appearance, Chu Ruohan's tense body suddenly relaxed.
She chuckled, but tears welled in her eyes.
When Gu Junze saw her smile, he finally felt half relieved.
But the worry on his face did not disappear; instead, it deepened.
He held her hand, his voice heavy: "Han'er, this child... let's not have it, okay?"
"I don't want you to go through the same suffering you endured when you gave birth to Qingchen."
Chu Ruohan's smile vanished instantly.
She took his hand in return, saying, "When I was pregnant with our daughter, I went through a difficult and complicated situation, which led to a difficult childbirth."
"Things are different now. I will take good care of myself and will not have a difficult birth."
"You will be by my side too."
"I want to give birth to this child."