son, don't mess around

Chapter 855 Jiang Yuxiang's Pregnancy
"Aunt Xiang? Aunt Xiang?! Don't scare me!"

Xu Lan was terrified. She had no idea what was wrong with Aunt Xiang and was extremely anxious.

Why did Aunt Xiang suddenly vomit?
It still looks that serious?

"Aunt Xiang, what's wrong with you?!"

Xu Lan wanted to help, but didn't know what to do. She wanted to call a doctor, but Aunt Xiang stopped her. She was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, at a loss for what to do.

All I could do was pat Aunt Xiang's back gently, worried that something might be wrong with her health.

"I, I'm fine..."

After a while, and after gagging for a long time, Jiang Yuxiang finally managed to catch her breath.

At this moment, her face was pale, her breathing was rapid, her lips were completely bloodless, and her voice was trembling.

Just now, she felt a tightness in her chest, a wave of dizziness, and vomiting so hard that the world seemed to spin.

But when he looked closely, he found that he hadn't vomited anything.

What on earth is going on?
Jiang Yuxiang looked dazed and somewhat disoriented.

Xu Lan, who was standing next to her, helped Aunt Xiang sit down again with concern. Seeing Aunt Xiang's pale face, she was extremely worried: "Aunt Xiang, I should go and call a doctor for you. You look really bad."

"I'm fine."

Jiang Yuxiang shook her head slightly. Looking at Xu Lan's worried expression, she forced a smile and said, "It's probably because I ate something bad these past few days. It's not serious, I'm fine."

"Really?" Xu Lan asked, still somewhat skeptical.

"Of course, look at me, I'm doing great, aren't I? You just said I've gained weight recently, didn't you? I don't look like anything's wrong."

Looking at Aunt Xiang's gradually calming demeanor, Xu Lan thought about it and realized that it seemed to make sense.
Aunt Xiang did seem to have gained some weight, and her complexion had gradually regained some rosiness, so she seemed to be fine.

She had heard that people with health problems or serious illnesses were usually very thin.

None of the symptoms listed above match Aunt Xiang's, so Aunt Xiang is definitely fine.

"Aunt Xiang, you mustn't eat random things anymore!"

Xu Lan instinctively sensed that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it, so she could only ask with concern.

Jiang Yuxiang nodded, "I will be careful."

Then, she said softly, "I need to rest a little longer, so I can't go to the lantern festival with you tonight."

"it's okay no problem."

Xu Lan waved her hand: "Aunt Xiang, your health is important. It's okay if you don't go to the lantern festival. The key is for you to get some rest."

A strange look flashed in Jiang Yuxiang's eyes, and she nodded.

"Then Aunt Xiang, you should rest well. I won't bother you any longer."

"it is good."

Jiang Yuxiang nodded, then remembered something and called out to Xu Lan, "By the way, don't tell anyone about this yet."

Xu Lan blinked: "Why?"

"It's just a small matter, nothing serious. The others in the household will worry if they find out. Everyone's been very busy lately, so let's not cause them any trouble."

Xu Lan still felt something was off, but after hearing what Aunt Xiang said, she didn't say anything and just nodded.

In Xu Lan's mind, Aunt Xiang had always been very mature, rational, and had a lot of ideas.

Since she said that to herself, she must have her reasons, and Xu Lan just needed to do as she was told.

So, Xu Lan got up and left the room.

After Xu Lan left, Jiang Yuxiang, who had been tense, suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Her whole body relaxed abruptly, and she swayed, almost falling over.

Jiang Yuxiang quickly reached out and braced herself against the dressing table next to her to steady herself. She took a deep breath and looked up at herself in the bronze mirror.

The bronze mirror reflected a slightly pale, delicate face with exquisite features, a mature and elegant temperament, and an indescribable air of nobility.

Yet this air of nobility seemed to be mixed with an inexplicable unease.

An uneasy feeling gradually emerged from the depths of her eyes, and then became more and more obvious.

Jiang Yuxiang reached up and covered her chest, feeling her rapid breathing. Then, her hand unconsciously moved slowly down to her flat stomach.

That intense feeling of unease seemed to transform into fear at that moment.

"..."

Winter has arrived in Chujiang City.

The nighttime light show was exceptionally grand, much more lively than usual.

People were coming and going everywhere in the streets and alleys.

The war in the north did not affect the decadent lifestyle of the people in the south.

Just as everyone was immersed in the grand party, a carriage silently left the Jiang residence through the back gate. Under the cover of night, it passed through bustling streets and alleys before arriving at an ordinary residential alley.

The carriage slowly came to a stop, and then a figure completely covered from head to toe stepped out of the carriage.

Only a pair of cool and elegant eyes were visible as she looked up at the bungalows in front of her.

She stepped forward and came to the outside of a residential courtyard.

Inside the room, a faint light was still on.

Jiang Yuxiang stood there for a long time, took a deep breath, and finally stepped forward.

Knock on the door.

A moment later, a woman's voice came from inside the room: "Who is it?"

Then footsteps sounded, and a footstep reached the door and opened it.

A familiar figure appeared in Jiang Yuxiang's line of sight.

"you……"

Inside the room appeared a woman who looked to be around twenty-six or twenty-seven years old. She was dressed simply, but even so, her natural beauty was still undeniable.

On such a night, when she saw someone appear outside, she was first taken aback and instinctively became wary. But when her gaze fell on the elegant and aloof eyes of the person in front of her, her pupils suddenly contracted.

His face went blank for a moment, and he instinctively exclaimed in astonishment, "Yu, Yu Xiang?!"

She stared in disbelief at the figure appearing at the door; even though the person was fully armed, she recognized them at a glance.

but……

How could she come?

How would it appear here?

In the darkness, Jiang Yuxiang stood at the door, looking at the familiar figure before her, whose slightly panicked expression she saw. Her eyes lowered slightly as she said, "I need to talk to you."

Hearing this, Yu Yunyao finally came to her senses: "Quick, come in quickly..."

As she spoke, she stepped aside. Jiang Yuxiang didn't say anything more and strode into the room.

She glanced around; it was an extremely simple dwelling, small and unassuming. However, it was kept very clean, showing that the owner had put a lot of care into it.

Jiang Yuxiang quietly observed for a moment before turning around to look at the person behind her, her former best friend.

When I saw her again after half a year, she had lost her former elegance and confidence, and was now dressed in simple clothes, gradually blending into the crowd.

But in her eyes and brows, one could still see a trace of her former charm. Yet, it was as if something had worn it away, and she had gradually lost her luster.

Jiang Yuxiang didn't speak.

These two former best friends, now meeting again, found themselves speechless.

Yu Yunyao gazed at the familiar figure before her, her expression a complex mix of fear, unease, and an indescribable excitement...

Her lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say something.

But after a long while, he didn't utter a single word.

"you……"

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, Yu Yunyao uttered her first word, her voice trembling.

The moment she opened her mouth, Yu Yunyao's body trembled.

The next second, she suddenly knelt down in front of Jiang Yuxiang.

"sorry."

Yu Yunyao trembled all over, her eyes were red, and her expression was agitated and guilty.

With trembling hands, she uttered the words she had never been able to say before, words she was finally able to say in person to apologize.

Jiang Yuxiang stood there, staring at Yu Yunyao kneeling before her, without saying a word. "Yes, it's my fault, it's all my fault... I, I..."

"I don't expect your forgiveness. This is what I owe you. I was jealous of you, and I was also blinded by greed and committed a beastly act..."

"Sorry……"

Yu Yunyao burst into tears.

Several months ago, she realized her mistake.

But by then it was too late.

Jiang Yuxiang refused to see her again, but even so, Jiang Yuxiang still had a soft heart and persuaded the Prince of Lin to spare her life.

Over the past few months, Yu Yunyao has suffered greatly and been in immense pain.

Tonight, this belated apology was finally uttered.

Jiang Yuxiang remained standing in the same spot, and finally, her clear, cold eyes showed some reaction.

"Get up."

She spoke in a low, hoarse voice.

Yu Yunyao didn't get up, but kept her head down and apologized repeatedly with remorse: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's all my fault..."

Jiang Yuxiang did not respond. After a long while, she calmly said, "Get up. I need to talk to you."

Yu Yunyao was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Jiang Yuxiang in a daze. As if realizing something, she slowly stood up and wiped away her tears: "Yuxiang, what do you want to see me about?"

Jiang Yuxiang glanced out the window, her gaze settling on Yu Yunyao. After a moment of silence, she said, "I remember you studied medicine before, right?"

"..."

"You...you're pregnant?!"

Inside the dimly lit bungalow, Yu Yunyao stared at Jiang Yuxiang in disbelief, her eyes filled with astonishment.

Just now, she clearly detected a pregnancy pulse in Jiang Yuxiang's pulse.

Is she pregnant?

"you sure?"

Jiang Yuxiang stared at her and asked slowly.

"Can't be wrong!"

Yu Yunyao suppressed her shock. She had learned medicine from the old lady in her family since childhood. Although she hadn't treated patients for many years, she was certain that she could not misread pulses.

It is indeed a pregnancy pulse!
"There's almost certainly a pregnancy pulse in you..."

Yu Yunyao's voice was somewhat excited, "Judging from the timeline, you are indeed several months pregnant, you..."

As Yu Yunyao was speaking, she suddenly realized something, looked up, and met Jiang Yuxiang's cold and emotionless eyes.

The words that were about to come out of my mouth were suddenly choked by something, and I couldn't say a single word.

How many months pregnant?

months ago?

Wouldn't that be...

Yu Yunyao seemed to realize something, and when she looked at Jiang Yuxiang's calm and completely unwavering eyes, a terrible thought emerged in her mind.

Is it...

Yu Yunyao's face turned pale instantly.

In terms of timing, it seems to match up perfectly with that night a few months ago...

Could it be that that night...?

As the thought crossed her mind, Yu Yunyao's face grew even paler.

“Yu, Yu Xiang…”

Yu Yunyao's voice trembled violently, filled with panic and disbelief.

Could it be that Yu Xiang was still lost in thought that night?

And she's pregnant...?!

Jiang Yuxiang remained calm throughout. She withdrew her wrist and hid it under her sleeve, calmly looking at Yu Yunyao.

"Don't tell anyone about this."

Yu Yunyao realized something, and she nodded repeatedly, assuring him, "Don't worry, I will absolutely not reveal a single word."

She was well aware of the seriousness of the matter, but she never imagined that Yu Xiang had already been...

The thought crossed her mind, and Yu Yunyao felt even more guilty.

Jiang Yuxiang glanced around the room, then looked away and focused on Yu Yunyao again, saying calmly, "I will send someone to take you away from Chujiang City, so that you can get away from here and start a new life somewhere else."

Yu Yunyao was suddenly stunned, as if she realized something. She looked at her former best friend with a complicated expression.

But Jiang Yuxiang's gaze did not linger on her. She stood up, covered her face with the scarf even more tightly, and walked to the door.

He stopped and looked back at her one last time: "Leaving here and starting a new life will be a good thing for you."

"Don't ever come back again!"

After saying that, Jiang Yuxiang pushed open the door and walked out.

Yu Yunyao was left sitting in the room, her gaze unfocused. She stared at the doorway, her face filled with sorrow.

Some things, once done wrong, are simply done wrong.

Once it's lost, it's lost forever.

Sending her away from Chujiang City was an attempt to silence her. But at the same time, it was also her final act of respect.

Yu Yunyao naturally understood.

"Thanks……"

After a while, a soft murmur came from inside the room.

……

Outside the door, a cold wind howled, biting at people's faces.

Jiang Yuxiang returned to the carriage parked outside the Pingfang Residence, exhaled, and untied the scarf from her face, revealing her stunningly beautiful yet aloof face.

A hint of dazedness lingered between his brows, an unyielding sorrow.

"Miss."

A maid's worried voice came from beside her: "Are you alright?"

"fine."

Jiang Yuxiang said calmly, but when she lowered her eyes, there was still a hint of daze in her expression.

Her hand, almost unconsciously, slowly landed on her flat stomach.

She felt nothing at all, yet for some reason, she seemed to sense the presence of a life force.

Very strange feeling!

Jiang Yuxiang looked out the window, her eyes filled with an unyielding complex emotion.

At this moment, she was utterly confused!
She thought that what happened that night months ago was all in the past. She even seemed to have let it go...

But fate seems to play tricks on us.

This sudden turn of events pushed her into a desperate situation.

She dared not think about what would happen next.
Even if she didn't want to, she had already anticipated it.

Jiang Yuxiang's body trembled slightly, and a hint of fear and apprehension appeared in her eyes.

She dared not think about it; she was clearly his elder, yet...

How can she possibly face her sister now?
If the matter is exposed, how should it be handled?
How serious will this have for him?
That brat and Paper Kite are in a great relationship now, and they've reached marriageable age. That brat has already been making preparations for it.

If it were at this moment...

Jiang Yuxiang's breathing quickened, and her whole body trembled slightly; she dared not think about it.

Her face flushed, and she looked down at her flat stomach, a hint of determination slowly emerging in her eyes.

This child... must not be kept!
……

(End of this chapter)