Yu Yao heard the gurgling sound of water coming from behind the screen, and a different thought suddenly arose in her heart.
She smiled with a hint of mischief, her eyes sparkling, and put down the storybook before secretly making her way over to him, holding her belly.
Through the hazy screen, she said in a coquettish tone, "My lord, may I come to keep you company?"
The voice was soft and alluring, laced with a touch of temptation.
Xuan Yuanyu was startled, immediately opening his eyes and saying in a low voice, "Yao'er, don't make trouble. Wait patiently outside for Your Highness."
Yu Yao did not pay attention but instead laughed out loud, her laughter crisp and somewhat unrestrained.
She smiled as she approached the bath tub, her jade-like hand gently resting on the rim. Her eyes sparkling with emotion, like autumn water filled with tenderness, she said, "My lord, I just want to be close to you."
Xuan Yuanyu's brow furrowed slightly, but his lips curved upwards slightly. His expression was helpless: "Little demon, don't be too impulsive."
She cooed softly, her jade fingers tracing his chest lightly, her eyes sultry as silk, "My lord, how could I dare?"
The voice echoed melodiously, with a tail sound, and it was seductive.
She was deliberately doing this now. Originally, due to her identity as a killer from the West, the two had become somewhat estranged and harbored many grievances.
Now it seems like they have reconciled as before, but one can't guarantee that this man won't have any scars in his heart.
Although she is currently pregnant and unable to do much, she can still seduce him.
This is a form of fun and pleasure as well.
As for what will happen in the end, she hadn't given it much thought.
Xuan Yuanyu didn't know what she was thinking, but she let out a soft laugh as he grabbed her mischievous hand and gazed down at her belly. With a furrowed brow, he worriedly said, "You still say you're not afraid. Be careful, or you might hurt the child."
Yu Yao, however, pulled free and poured water on him, cooing playfully, "Don't worry, I won't. I just want to wash you…"
Said, her fingers slowly slid down Xuan Yuanyu's shoulder.
Alright, with her belly being too big, it's difficult to slide down the edge of the bathtub…
Great embarrassment.
Xuan Yuanyu watched it all, a hint of laughter flickering in his eyes, "Even pregnant and you're still not behave? You deliberately came to flirt with me?"
She smiled slightly, a mischievous glint in her eyes, "My lord has been fighting for so long. I thought you'd like this."
Xuan Yuanyu let out a low laugh, cupping her face and giving her a forceful kiss until her lips, like cherry blossoms, were reddened, then he released her.
His voice became hoarser, "I indeed like it, but your belly…"
His expression was helpless.
If not for this woman's pregnancy, he would never have let her go tonight.
Yu Yao's eyes were half-closed, with a touch of confusion and indulgence.
Her cheeks flushed, and her once lively eyes were veiled with a misty layer, making her even more enchanting and alluring.
She seemed like a delicate flower swaying in the spring breeze.
"What's wrong with my belly?"
She feigned ignorance and asked, her eyes misty.
Xuan Yuanyu helplessly reached out to scrape her nose, "You, you're just being deliberate…"
"Where?"
She blinked her eyes in confusion, looking innocent.
"All right, stop making trouble. Go play over there, and when you have your baby, I'll satisfy you then…"
He suppressed the dark shade in his eyes, turned his back, and didn't play with her anymore. Instead, he began to clean himself up in the water.
"I don't have."
Yu Yao blushed, spat at him, and then walked away, her arms wrapped around her belly.
Xuan Yuanyu gazed at her departing figure, helplessly shook his head, but the fire in his heart had not subsided.
He got out of the bathtub and poured a bucket of cold water onto his body.
Yu Yao did not really leave, but hide nearby and secretly watch. Seeing Xuan Yuanyu taking a cold bath, she does not leave.
She laughed, and her face was shaking like a flower.
Xuan Yuanyu heard her laughter, his face turned dark, but he said nothing.
Yu Yao didn't continue staying here either, she returned to the room and was in high spirits. She lay on the bed, laughing so hard that she couldn't stop.
"Oh, oh..."
Suddenly, she felt her belly kicked fiercely by the baby, and her smile froze instantly. She winced, holding her belly in pain.
Xuan Yuanyu heard her painful voice and was startled.
He thought she might have something wrong, not caring about himself, he hurriedly put on a robe, and ran over in this way.
"Yao'er, what's wrong?"
As soon as Xuan Yuanyu came out, he saw her lying on the bed, holding her belly in pain.
"I'm fine. The baby just kicked me in the belly."
The moment the words left her mouth, she looked up and was instantly confused, her mind going blank.
Xuan Yuanyu quickly put on a robe, but inside there was nothing. His snow-white skin, bulging abdominal muscles, and the beautiful human fish line were all so sexy that they made people crazy.
She instantly noticed…
Hearing that it was just the baby kicking her and that she was fine, Xuan Yuanyu heaved a sigh of relief.
However, as soon as he noticed that her gaze was fixed on something, his face turned dark.
He hurriedly wrapped his bathrobe and moved to the other side of the screen to change his clothes.
Yu Yao watched as he ran away in a hurry, his back a picture of disarray, and laughed out loud again.
Xuan Yuanyu had won the battle, so there was a family banquet tonight at the palace.
As night fell, the Qin Wang's mansion was lit up with brilliant lights and bustling with activity.
The family banquet was held in the "Pleasing Heart Pavilion" of the Qin Wang's mansion.
The Pleasing Heart Pavilion was built by the water with green trees surrounding it, creating a peaceful and quiet atmosphere.
The interior was decorated warmly yet maintaining gravity, with the yellow sandalwood table covered with exquisite dishes.
There was a pot of roast deer meat that was steaming hot, with thin slices of deer meat cooked in the creamy broth, rolling around and releasing an attractive aroma.
The roasted lamb ribs on the side were golden in color and sizzling with oil, accompanied by finely sliced green onions and other seasonings.
Li Fu, the eunuch, was bustling about, instructing a young eunuch, "The Consort Yu is pregnant, find a sturdy and spacious chair for her, put a cushion under it for support, and place one behind as well."
"Also, the food for the Consort Yu must be changed to what is suitable for pregnant women. All foods harmful to pregnant women must be removed, and everything must be checked carefully again to make sure nothing is missed."
……
Li Fu's forehead was drenched with sweat as he issued one command after another.
Busy to the point where his feet don't touch the ground.
Tonight's gathering, though a family banquet, also included members of the Qin Wang's bodyguards and advisors.
Dong Feng (East Wind), Nan Feng (South Wind), Xi Feng (West Wind), and Bei Feng (North Wind) were seated at the positions near the entrance.
They had changed out of their armor and were sitting there in their daily clothes.
As a matter of course, they were not qualified to attend.
But now, there are not many masters in the mansion, and Xuan Yuanyu doesn't have many rules, so he allowed everyone around him to participate.
A few people had excited expressions, speaking in whispers to each other.
The content was no more than some events in the battlefield.
The advisors of the Qin Wang's mansion were seated on the left side of the dining hall. They were dressed in luxurious clothing, holding wine cups, and engaging in low-voiced conversation.
An young advisor said, "The Lord has returned victorious, with great achievements in battle and high popularity among the people. One must plan carefully for the future."
The older advisor next to him seemed to know what he intended to say, shaking his head slightly: "The Lord has no such intentions. I advise you to stop thinking like this, lest you offend the Lord."
The young advisor's face paused, and he sighed with regret, ultimately not saying anything more.
The two people's voices were very low, and no one else could hear them.
The concubines in the mansion were seated on the right side of the dining hall, with various delicious dishes placed before them.
Each one was dressed up beautifully, charming and attractive, their expressions filled with excitement and enthusiasm.
Yu Yao carried her belly and followed behind Xiang Ling, carefully protected by Xiang Hu.
Her seat was the first one among the concubines, very close to Xuan Yuanyu's main seat.
As she entered the banquet hall, the eyes of everyone present were drawn to her.
More accurately, it was on her belly.
Especially those women in the mansion who haven't had their share of nights with the king, their eyes brimming with envy and jealousy when they looked at her.
They're not bad-looking either. Why doesn't the king fancy any of them?
The women in the room looked dejected.
Li Youyan sat in her seat, staring at Yu Yao's swollen belly, her jealousy boiling within her. It felt like thousands of ants crawling around, making her very uncomfortable.
But she dared not do anything too bold. The fate of Wu Lingyan served as the best example.
She had heard that Wu Lingyan was thrown into the military not long after and died.
She died in a miserable and repulsive way, without even a piece of clothing.
Recalling Wu Lingyan's fate, Li Youyan shivered, fearful and looking away, dared not continue staring at Yu Yao's belly.
She feared that if she looked any longer, she might not be able to restrain herself from doing something.
Yu Yao paid no attention to the gazes of these women, sitting in her position with her belly held.
Xuan Yuanyu sat in the main seat, dressed in a black robe, his gaze sweeping over the entire hall, laughing loudly and saying, "Tonight's family banquet, everyone doesn't need to be constrained, enjoy your food and drink to your heart's content."
