The King’s Enchanting Chapter 1754 - 1768: Pregnancy Chronicles (3)

Yu Zexiao found himself amused yet exasperated, wondering if the little one in Jian Anning’s belly was influencing her. She possessed an uncanny ability to dissect a single statement into three distinct interpretations: one beneficial to her, one neutral, and one detrimental. Whatever the case, she would invariably gravitate towards the most negative conclusion. Attempts at explanation were met with a blank stare, those large, watery eyes fixed on him, querying, "Are you looking down on me? You think I’m a bother, don’t you?"

It was as if she had transformed into an entirely different individual.

Yu Zexiao had discreetly consulted a doctor, who suggested it might be prenatal depression. The doctor explained that fluctuating hormone levels during pregnancy could lead to emotional instability, advising them to humor the pregnant woman as much as possible. The entire Yu Family found themselves walking on eggshells around Jian Anning; no one dared to displease this particular 'little ancestor'.

Ultimately, there was little choice—in matters of pregnancy, the woman carrying the child reigned supreme. Even Xia Ziyu, known for her typically sharp tongue, refrained from uttering a single harsh word in the presence of the pregnant Jian Anning. Furthermore, Xia Ziyu’s usual critical demeanor towards Jian Anning had vanished entirely. Her lifelong aspiration had been for the Yu Family to have an heir, and with Jian Anning now carrying the Yu heir, how could she possibly be anything but overjoyed?

Occasionally, if Yu Zexiao uttered something slightly amiss, even Xia Ziyu would cast a disapproving glance his way, chiding, "How can you be so naggy? Jian Anning is your wife and pregnant with your child—so what if she complains a little?"

Xia Ziyu’s sudden transformation into a staunch defender of Jian Anning was something Yu Zexiao struggled to adapt to. Nevertheless, regardless of how challenging the adjustment was, his primary concern was Jian Anning’s comfort, and he was willing to overlook the rest.

The couple proceeded to the B-scan room and lay down as directed. The doctor procured a roller, applied some gel, and gently began moving it over Jian Anning’s lower abdomen. Yu Zexiao observed from the side; he had only watched for a moment when the doctor abruptly uttered, "Huh?"

Jian Anning flinched. Her recent heightened anxiety meant that the doctor's sound of puzzlement immediately triggered fears about her baby. "Doctor, is there something wrong... with my baby?"

The doctor inclined her head. "There is a minor issue. How long has it been since your last prenatal checkup?"

Jian Anning was overcome with terror, her heart plummeting instantly. "No way... Is there truly something wrong with my baby?"

"Anning, please calm yourself!" Yu Zexiao reassured her, then addressed the doctor. "We were here just over half a month ago. At that time... she was roughly forty days pregnant?"

The doctor nodded. "That explains it. You... are carrying twins."

"What?" Both Yu Zexiao and Jian Anning exclaimed, their bodies jolting in surprise. After a brief two-second pause, they erupted in unbridled joy. "You mean, there are two babies inside? Then why didn’t they discover this earlier?"

"Regarding your babies, one is developing weaker than the other. It’s only now, with this B-scan, that we can clearly discern the gestational sacs. It’s possible the other baby was too underdeveloped, and during the initial examination, we were unable to detect its heartbeat. The B-scan couldn't pick it up either. But now, look carefully, see? Two clearly visible gestational sacs—it's twins."

The prospect of having twins was indeed joyous, but it also brought a wave of concern—one baby was notably weaker. Even now, the difference in the size of the gestational sacs was evident. As parents, who wouldn't wish for their children to be perfectly healthy? They found themselves uncertain whether to feel more worried or glad.

"Doctor, what should we do about this baby?"