Transmigrated As My Former Uncle's Sweetheart Chapter 1824 Can You Not Touch Me

Then, holding her breath, she gazed at her mother and asked, "Mother, am I pregnant?"

With a handkerchief, Lu Liangwei gently wiped the edge of Yaoyao's mouth and nodded. "Yes, you are. One month pregnant. You understand medicine well; I don't need to explain much more. Just stay cautious."

Hearing this, Yaoyao felt both joy and concern. She caressed her belly silently.

Ji'er chuckled, "Congratulations, Big Sis. You'll become a mother by year's end."

Chu Xin asked in curiosity, "Is there a baby inside Aunt Yaoyao's belly?"

Lu Liangwei patted her head. "Exactly right."

"Wonderful! Soon I'll have a playmate," Chu Xin exclaimed, clapping her hands.

Seeing Chu Xin's delight, Yaoyao glanced at Ji'er. "Xin'er's three now. Aren't you and Lil Qi thinking of another child?"

Ji'er shook her head. "No plans yet. Lil Qi feels Xin'er is plenty."

A hint of envy in her voice, Yaoyao remarked, "Big Bro Lil Qi pampers you so much. He won't let you endure labor again."

Ji'er smiled faintly without replying.

Yaoyao rubbed her belly, voicing her worry softly, "Giving birth hurts. Suddenly, I'm not so sure about having a baby."

Lu Liangwei couldn't help but feel amused and helpless. "You're already expecting. Birth is inevitable now."

"I'm scared, Mother." Yaoyao clung to Lu Liangwei's arm, acting spoiled like a child.

Exasperated, Lu Liangwei said, "Marriage means preparing for kids, especially in your unique position unlike Ji'er's. Youyou rules the Yan Kingdom as Emperor. Without children, you'd be vulnerable."

Yaoyao furrowed her brows. "Would Beitang You cast me aside over this?"

"Youyou's not that kind, but even if he indulged you and skipped kids, his officials would resist. Trouble would brew," Lu Liangwei advised earnestly. "Cherish this pregnancy and await your child's arrival happily. Labor isn't as terrifying as you imagine. Don't frighten yourself. I'll go to Yan Kingdom ahead of time to assist when delivery nears."

Yaoyao rested her head on Lu Liangwei's shoulder, feeling downcast. "Marrying so far away has its downsides, I'm realizing."

"Don't dwell on it. Youyou's heart belonging solely to you trumps everything." Lu Liangwei soothed her. "Your father and I are still youthful. We'll visit Yan Kingdom whenever possible."

"Okay." Yaoyao nodded, her mood lifting a bit. "Then you and Father must linger longer in Yan Kingdom."

"Rest assured. After your big brother assumes court duties, your father will have freedom. We'll stay in Yan Kingdom through your delivery and head back once you've birthed," Lu Liangwei murmured tenderly, consoling her daughter.

The trio made their way to the imperial garden.

Once Long Yin assisted Hexin from Grand Phoenix Palace, she kept her head lowered, walking silently.

Noticing, Long Yin asked softly, "What's bothering you? Unwell?"

Hexin shook her head. "No."

"Why the gloom?"

"I'm not gloomy." After a pause, Hexin said bashfully, "Please avoid touching me around others?"

Long Yin paused, then grasped her meaning. "No need to overthink. As my wife, it's natural for me to support you. Nobody will object."

"My knees buckled, nearly causing a fall... Plus, last night was our wedding night, and what just occurred embarrasses me." Hexin shared her discomfort openly.