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Qi Yitang placed her hand on her lower abdomen, and Xie Ling's palm followed, warmly folding the back of her hand.

The two held their breath and waited quietly for a moment.

Suddenly, a light tap came from under my palm; something tentatively nudged my hand through my thin belly.

Qi Yitang and Xie Ling exchanged a glance, both seeing the same astonishment and ecstasy in each other's eyes.

It wasn't an illusion, it really moved!

Since being diagnosed with pregnancy, even though Qi Yitang knew she was carrying twins and had felt changes in her body, she hadn't had a strong sense of reality about it.

Now, this fetal movement has made her truly feel that she is going to be a mother.

How strange, how wonderful.

A four-month-old baby is not fully developed yet; their movements are not yet characterized by punches and kicks, but rather by gentle rubbing, as if expressing some kind of protest.

"Did we wake it up?" Qi Yitang asked.

Xie Ling touched the tip of his nose, a rare hint of guilt in his voice. "...Maybe."

If the baby is sleeping soundly in the womb and there is a sudden, violent shaking, how can the baby not be woken up?

Qi Yitang belatedly realized what was happening and nudged his shoulder.

"Hurry up..."

Xie Ling refused to leave the gentle embrace, saying, "Tangtang, you can't just leave your husband out of the picture after you have a baby. We've been putting up with this for months. Besides (edited)... the baby will naturally calm down when it gets tired."

Qi Yitang was speechless at his shameless manner.

What do you mean, tired? You must have passed out!

Qi Yitang pressed her belly against her skin for a while longer, and after a few slight fetal movements, the baby really stopped moving.

Could it really be as its father said, that it was forced to work hard?

In that moment of distraction, Xie Ling… (excerpt)

This instantly pulled Qi Yitang back from maternal love mode to the battlefield that is not suitable for children.

She gasped, her nails digging into Xie Ling's arm. "You—"

Xie Ling even complained, "Tangtang, you're not a man, you don't understand how painful this is."

Fearing her child would be beaten by its own father before it was even born, Qi Yitang gritted her teeth and said, "That's it for tonight, no more!"

Xie Ling was extremely unwilling, but under the intimidating gaze of his wife, he had no choice but to obediently withdraw from the battlefield.

Although she herself had coerced Xie Ling to stop, Qi Yitang still felt a vague sense of longing after their abrupt separation.

Xie Ling suddenly spoke up, "...Come up."

Qi Yitang was taken aback. "Where to?"

Xie Ling raised her chin, a leisurely smile in her eyes, "Naturally... it's your husband (edited) who will take over."

Qi Yitang's face flushed instantly. Although she was used to Xie Ling's various frivolous and sycophantic behaviors, the unfamiliar environment amplified her senses and made her feel particularly ashamed.

She whispered a reminder, "We're outside..."

Xie Ling replied unhurriedly, "We've been out all day. Tangtang wasn't shy earlier, but it's getting late now."

Qi Yitang was speechless, "Oh, it seems so."

She looked around and saw that the awning boat had drifted with the current to some secluded place of unknown origin.

It was pitch black all around, with only a few scattered lights in the distance and fireworks glittering in the sky; there was no one to disturb them.

It's a great place to have some fun.

She remained silent for a moment, then blushed and moved over.

*****

The awning boat rocked gently, creating ripples that spread out in concentric circles.

(Edited)

(Edited)...

Xie Ling has enough patience...

Qi Yitang felt extremely comfortable, but seeing Xie Ling's expression, she still felt a little sorry for her. "What are you going to do?"

Xie Ling: "Don't worry about it."

He was so considerate of himself, and Qi Yitang naturally felt sorry for him too, so she asked softly, "How about... I help you?"

Xie Ling's eyes darkened slightly in the moonlight, and her voice was slightly hoarse, "Okay."

An unknown amount of time has passed, Qi Yitang (edited)...

Pregnant women are naturally sleepy, and today's energy expenditure from morning to night has far exceeded her usual capacity.

Nestled in Xie Ling's arms, her eyelids drooped heavily, and her breathing gradually became long and even.

By the moonlight, Xie Ling carefully traced her outline. Qi Yitang was asleep, and the gloom between her brows had completely disappeared, leaving only a tranquil peace.

Xie Ling finally felt a little relieved. He gently kissed Qi Yitang's forehead and lips, and slowly closed his eyes.

"Go to sleep."

……

When I woke up again, I was back in Yaotang Palace.

Yesterday, Xie Ling skipped the morning court session and took her out to play. The two of them enjoyed a day of leisure, which was very enjoyable, but they also accumulated a huge pile of folded paper.

Qi Yitang thought the Empress Dowager would come to punish him, but the Cining Palace was quiet.

Not only were no people sent, but not even a eunuch was dispatched to gather information.

Has the Empress Dowager changed her mind?

Later, upon inquiring with Li Degui, it was learned that the Empress Dowager had been "placed under house arrest" by Xie Ling in the Cining Palace and was not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the Yaotang Palace.

Qi Yitang's lips twitched: "..." What an exceptionally filial son.

However, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Yanzhi was not the kind of husband who did nothing. She had long since become fed up with the kind of oppressive pressure that was disguised as concern.

She's not a three-year-old; she knows her limits.

Since the Empress Dowager went to the palace to "rest quietly," Qi Yitang's mood has visibly improved.

As a result, Xie Ling could also get a little perk in the evenings, and since she was in a good mood, she cooperated with everything.

The two are figuring out how to get used to the intimacy of this new phase. Although they are occasionally interrupted by their child, isn't that interesting in itself?

In late April, there were several rain showers, not heavy, but continuous.

Too lazy to go out in the rain, Qi Yitang found a new pastime in the palace—

Doing needlework.

In the past, when my sisters-in-law were pregnant, they would sew little clothes and hats for their babies by hand. Everyone else had them, so there was no reason why their own children shouldn't.

Qi Yitang also learned to make it for the children.

So when Ning Nishang arrived that day, she saw Qi Yitang looking distressed in front of the silk cloth in her hand.

The nanny instructing her was also trembling with fear, and said cautiously, "Your Highness, how about I do it? You can watch and pretend you did it yourself..."

Qi Yitang refused to admit defeat, "No way! I refuse to believe that I can't even make a hat. Is it that difficult?"

The result was—

"Hiss!" The needle tip accidentally pierced the fingertip, and a round bead of blood instantly gushed out.

Yunzhu exclaimed in surprise, "Your Majesty is injured!"

Yun Ying quickly added, "Quickly, go and fetch the imperial physician!"

The old woman turned deathly pale with fright. "Your Highness, please forgive me. It was my fault for being so stupid and failing to teach you properly..."

A group of people were in a panic. Qi Yitang couldn't take it anymore. "Stop, stop, stop! The wounds will heal soon. You're making a scene like the sky is falling!"

Everyone was understandably nervous, for the Empress was the Emperor's darling, and now, carrying twins, she was of extraordinary value.

They wouldn't dare risk their lives if anything went wrong.

With her fingers wrapped in gauze, Qi Yitang found the noise in her ears annoying.

Just as she was about to send him away, her gaze fell on the doorway, and her eyes lit up. "Cousin, when did you arrive? Why didn't you have someone announce your arrival?"