When they returned from their honeymoon, they went back to the Lu family's old house.

As soon as the car entered the old house, the butler, Uncle Fu, greeted us with a smile, carrying an exquisite tray with two cups of warm honey water on it.

"Young Master, Young Madam, you must be tired from your journey." Uncle Fu's smile was kind and warm. His gaze swept over their clasped hands, and the smile in his eyes deepened. "The master and madam are waiting in the living room."

Liu Yunshu took the honey water, her fingertips touching the warmth of the cup, and smiled at Uncle Fu: "Thank you, Uncle Fu."

Lu Yan led her inside, passing through a rose-covered trellis, where the sounds of laughter and chatter from the living room drifted over.

Upon entering the living room, I saw a large group of people sitting around the sofa.

Lu's mother was chatting and laughing with several women, while Lu's father was playing chess with several men, and a few younger relatives were playing on their phones together. It was as lively as Chinese New Year.

As soon as they entered, all eyes turned to them.

"Ayan, Yunshu, you're back!" Mother Lu immediately stood up with a smile, took Liu Yunshu's hand, and led her to the sofa.

"Let Mom see how your honeymoon went! Did you get a bit tanned?"

Liu Yunshu was pulled to sit down by her, and replied with a smile, "It's nice, the scenery by the sea is especially beautiful, it's just that the sun is a bit strong."

Several uncles and aunts nearby also gathered around, asking about the interesting things that happened on their honeymoon, their eyes full of curiosity and goodwill.

"I heard you went to that small seaside town? I went there a few years ago, and the seafood there is absolutely amazing!"

"Yunshu, your wedding dress is so beautiful! Where did you order it? My niece is getting married next year, and we're having trouble finding a place to choose from."

Liu Yunshu responded with a smile to each of them.

Mr. Lu put down the chess pieces in his hand, looked at them, and smiled with relief: "It's good that you're back. Are you tired from jet lag? Go back to your room and rest for a while. I'll call you when dinner is ready."

"Dad, we're not tired." Lu Yan smiled and shook his head, walking to his father's side. "Where are you in this game? Let me play a few moves for you?"

"You little brat, you've just gotten back and you're already trying to challenge me?" Mr. Lu raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of amusement. "Come on then, I'll show you what your dad is all about."

At dinner, the whole family sat around the long dining table, which was laden with a sumptuous spread of dishes.

Lu's mother kept piling food onto Liu Yunshu's plate, making the bowl look like a small mountain.

"Yunshu, eat more, you've gotten so thin," said Mrs. Lu with a smile. "This squirrel-shaped mandarin fish is one of your favorites, so I had the kitchen make it especially for you."

"Thank you, Mom." Liu Yunshu picked up her chopsticks and took a piece of fish. As soon as she put it in her mouth, she felt a fishy smell rush to her nose, and her stomach churned violently.

She instinctively covered her mouth, but couldn't help gagging.

"What's wrong, Yunshu?" Lu Yan was the first to notice something was wrong. He immediately put down his chopsticks and anxiously held her shoulders. "Are you feeling unwell?"

Liu Yunshu waved her hand, suppressing the nausea, but her face was a little pale: "It's nothing, maybe... just a little carsick?"

Despite saying that, she felt a strange unease in her heart.

I haven't had a good appetite these past few days while I've been at the beach, and I occasionally feel nauseous for no reason. I just thought it was because I wasn't used to the new environment and didn't pay much attention to it.

Mrs. Lu also became nervous and quickly instructed the maid, "Quickly, go and pour a glass of warm water!"

He then turned to Liu Yunshu, his tone full of concern, "Are you too tired from the journey? If you can't, go back to your room and rest. Don't push yourself."

Liu Yunshu took the warm water and drank a few sips, feeling a bit better. She forced a smile and said, "I'm really fine. I was probably just a little greasy from the fish earlier."

Lu Yan was still worried, his brows furrowed: "Let me take you to the hospital to get checked out."

Just then, an auntie standing nearby said, "Oh dear, why do these symptoms sound so familiar?"

Auntie put down her chopsticks, a mischievous smile spreading across her face. "Yunshu, you're back from your honeymoon, you don't have any good news to announce, do you?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the noise at the table instantly quieted down, and everyone's eyes focused on Liu Yunshu's face, with a hint of inquiry and anticipation.

Liu Yunshu's cheeks flushed, and she subconsciously touched her lower abdomen, her heart pounding.

Yes, her period seems to be several days late. She was so busy with the wedding and honeymoon that she hadn't noticed.

Lu Yan was also stunned for a moment, then his eyes flashed with unbelievable joy. He grabbed Liu Yunshu's hand tightly, his voice trembling, "Right...right! How could I not have thought of that! Yunshu, let's go to the hospital now!"

The car sped to the hospital, where the hospital director personally wrote out a prescription to expedite the testing.

A moment later, the hospital director strode over with the lab results in hand, a congratulatory smile on his face: "Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu, congratulations! You're six weeks pregnant, and all your indicators are normal."

The news struck them like a thunderbolt, followed by overwhelming joy.

Lu Yan gripped the thin lab report tightly, his fingertips turning white from the force. He stared at the words "six weeks pregnant" over and over again, as if trying to etch them into his very bones.

"Yun Shu..." He turned sharply to look at Liu Yun Shu, his eyes brimming with excitement, his voice trembling uncontrollably, "We...we have a baby?"

Liu Yunshu stood there, stunned, her hand gently resting on her lower abdomen, which was still flat and smooth, yet already harboring a tiny life.

A wonderful feeling welled up inside her, warm and tender. She looked at Lu Yan's red eyes, smiled and nodded, but her nose couldn't help but sting: "Yes, I'm pregnant."

On the way back, Lu Yan drove exceptionally slowly, as smoothly as if gliding on ice. He held the steering wheel with one hand, while the other hand remained tightly in Liu Yunshu's grasp, his fingertips constantly stroking the back of her hand, as if confirming that this was not a dream.

"Don't let Mom put so much greasy food on your plate when you get back," he nagged, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Tell me what you want to eat, and I'll make it for you. Oh, and the carpet in the house needs to be replaced with a thicker one, so you don't fall. Also, isn't that chandelier in your bedroom too bright? You need to get a softer one..."

As Liu Yunshu listened to his rambling, her heart warmed as if it were a small sun. She gently patted the back of his hand: "Mr. Lu, it's only six weeks, there's no need to be so nervous."

Lu Yan seemed not to hear him, still lost in his own thoughts, his brows slightly furrowed: "Six weeks is also crucial, the first three months are the most important. From now on, you are not allowed to do any heavy or strenuous work around the house, you must hold the handrail when going up and down the stairs, and walk slowly."

He rattled off a long string of words, his nervousness barely concealed.

Looking at him like this, Liu Yunshu was both amused and annoyed. She reached out and covered his mouth, saying, "Mr. Lu, if you keep talking like this, I'll start to think I'm a fragile porcelain doll."

Lu Yan pulled her hand down and placed a gentle kiss on her palm. The excitement in his eyes gradually subsided into a tender and careful affection: "You are my darling, the darling of our Lu family, of course we must cherish you."

Back at the old house, the news spread like wildfire throughout the entire house.

Lu's mother's eyes immediately welled up with tears. She held Liu Yunshu's hand and couldn't speak for a long time. In the end, she could only repeatedly say "That's great" "That's great".

Although Mr. Lu remained calm on the surface, he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes. He instructed Lu Yan, "Tomorrow, have Uncle Fu clean up the south-facing bedroom on the second floor. It has good lighting and is quiet. Let Yun Shu move in there."

Lu's mother nodded excitedly and said, "Yes, yes, it's good that Yunshu is moving in. It'll be easier for me to take care of her since she's closer to me."

She then turned to look at Lu Yan, "Don't forget to inform your in-laws."

Lu Yan immediately took out his phone and called Liu's parents. Liu's mother exclaimed in surprise on the other end of the line, and then her eyes reddened. She kept telling Liu Yunshu to take care of her health and not to overwork herself, and also told Lu Yan to take good care of her.

After hanging up the phone, Lu Yan looked at Liu Yunshu, his eyes filled with a gentle smile that could melt hearts: "Mom and Dad said they'll come to see you tomorrow."

Liu Yunshu nodded, gently placing her hand on her lower abdomen, her face radiating maternal glow.

In the days that followed, Lu Yan took even better care of Liu Yunshu.

I make her breakfast every morning and prepare a variety of light and refreshing side dishes.

No matter how late I get home at night, I always check on her first to see if she's sleeping well.

He always carefully protected her waist when walking, afraid that she might slip or fall.

The servants in the house were also extra careful, speaking softly and moving quietly, for fear of disturbing the young mistress and the little boy or princess in her belly.

The days flowed by quietly in a peaceful and warm atmosphere, and Liu Yunshu's belly gradually swelled up, like she was carrying a round little watermelon.

During her second trimester, she looked radiant, with a healthy blush on her cheeks and an even more tender expression in her eyes.

"The baby kicked me again today," Liu Yunshu said, looking down at her belly, her fingertips gently tracing the bulge. "Do you think he's saying hello to you?"

Lu Yan immediately leaned down, pressed his ear against her lower abdomen, and listened to the subtle movements inside, his eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.

"Definitely," he straightened up, gently touching the spot on her stomach where she had been kicked with his fingertips, his voice extremely soft, "This kid is quite strong, just like me."

"What if it's not a kid?" Liu Yunshu raised an eyebrow at him.

"It would be even better if it were a daughter," Lu Yan said, holding her hand with a gentle smile that could melt anyone's heart. "She's as beautiful as you, and I'll dote on both of you."

As winter deepened and the first snow fell, Liu Yunshu suddenly began to experience labor pains.

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