Chapter 283: Are You Pregnant?

Chapter 283: Are You Pregnant?

Coming to the Southern Frontier to search for clues was something the men of the Mo family should do, but he was so incapable that he could only bring his delicate wife along.

Mo Jiuye felt increasingly guilty as he thought about it. He stepped forward and gently patted He Zhiran's back.

"Ranran, this trip to the Southern Frontier has been hard on you. After dawn, we'll arrange to leave here immediately."

He Zhiran was feeling terrible and couldn't respond to his words at all.

After vomiting a lot of acid, she finally felt a bit better and slowly stood up.

Mo Jiuye hurriedly supported her and handed her a cup of water.

"Ranran, when it gets light, I'll take you to the city to see a doctor." Mo Jiuye knew that doctors cannot treat themselves, and he believed Ranran was in the same situation.

He Zhiran shook her head. "I'm fine; I can check myself."

As she spoke, she was already seated in a chair in the dining room, with Mo Jiuye helping her. She then placed a few fingers on her wrist.

This self-examination stunned He Zhiran.

She had originally thought it was a gastrointestinal flu caused by the Southern Frontier's environment, but...

She was actually pregnant!

And judging from her pulse and the time, it seemed she was nearly two months along.

He Zhiran didn't know whether to cry or laugh at this moment.

The Mo family had been eagerly hoping for a next generation, but this child chose such a time to come.

They were currently in the Southern Frontier and would soon have to leave.

Bringing along Sixth Brother and Seventh Brother, as well as the two maids of the Fourth Princess, was already difficult, and now she was pregnant.

There was also the matter of July. It was now confirmed that the person who harmed the Mo family's men was Mr. Si Meng, who would be going to the Western Region in July.

This might be the only chance to save her father-in-law and her elder brothers.

Mr. Si Meng was an expert in Gu techniques. How could they rescue anyone without her surgical skills to remove the Gu?

By then, she might even be due to give birth. How could she help Mo Jiuye rescue them?

The more He Zhiran thought about it, the more her head ached, and she forgot to tell Mo Jiuye the news.

Seeing her frown in deep thought, Mo Jiuye assumed there was a serious problem with her health.

He stepped forward, held her hand, and his voice was filled with genuine concern.

"Ranran, what's wrong? Let's go out now; I'll take you to see a doctor."

Seeing his face change, He Zhiran realized how worried he was and quickly said, "I think I'm pregnant."

"What? Ranran, you're pregnant?" The worry in Mo Jiuye's eyes instantly turned into a bright light.

He couldn't express how happy he was.

Ever since their marriage, he had hoped they could soon have a child, the fruit of their love.

Now, Ranran told him she was carrying their child, and Mo Jiuye was momentarily stunned with joy.

Seeing his lack of reaction, He Zhiran thought he shared her feelings that this little life had come at an inconvenient time.

"I didn't expect it to happen now, but no matter what, I will protect him."

Hearing her say this, Mo Jiuye finally regained his composure.

"Ranran, this is our child. Protecting him is my responsibility as a father. Don't worry, today we'll find a way to leave the Southern Frontier. When we get home, you won't need to do anything except take good care of yourself and the baby."

He Zhiran noticed that Mo Jiuye was stuttering slightly, clearly nervous. He was probably just as unprepared for parenthood as she was.

"The child did come suddenly, but don't worry, I will definitely help you bring your father and elder brothers back safely."

Hearing her say this, Mo Jiuye felt she must have misunderstood something.

"No, no, your health is most important. Saving my father and brothers is my responsibility and that of my other brothers. When you return to Xiling Village, focus on taking care of yourself and the baby."

His father and brothers were important, but so was his child with Ranran. Such matters were meant for men to handle, and involving his wife in danger made him feel guilty. He wouldn't let his pregnant wife take risks again.

Mo Jiuye's anxiety was evident, and He Zhiran didn't want him to worry too much, so she comforted him:

"Don't worry, I'm not that fragile."

"No, you've suffered enough following me. Now that you're carrying our child, as your husband, I must protect you."

He Zhiran knew she wasn't the type of woman who acted weak after being trained in the military, but now that a man cared for her, she should learn to be more delicate. People often said that overly strong women lacked fortune.

"Alright, I'll listen to you."

Mo Jiuye felt warmth in his heart and pulled his gentle wife into his arms, gently stroking her back.

"Let's try to leave for the Northwest today."

"Okay." He Zhiran responded and stood up to check on Sixth Brother's condition. "Sixth Brother is waking up soon. Once we deal with the Southern Frontier Emperor, we'll leave."

Originally, Mo Jiuye had planned to torture the Southern Frontier Emperor thoroughly for what he had done to the Mo family. Even skinning him alive wouldn't satisfy his hatred.

But now, one reason was the urgency to leave, and another was that his wife was carrying his child. He wanted to accumulate good karma for his child and decided against using such bloody methods.

Thus, Mo Jiuye walked up to the emperor of Nanjiang and, with a single forceful twist, broke his neck in front of his terrified eyes.

Although he did not torture the emperor of Nanjiang, he had no intention of letting him off so easily.

Even though the heads hung on the city walls back then were not those of the real Mo family men, the emperor of Nanjiang was unaware of this. He deliberately displayed the heads of the Mo family men on the city walls, and this humiliation needed to be avenged.

Therefore, when the two left the space, Mo Jiuye did not take the emperor's body with him.

He carefully carried He Zhiran over the courtyard wall, preparing to enter through the front door with Sixth Brother, making his appearance seem natural.

Unexpectedly, as they turned the corner, they saw Shunzi leading three soldiers, gesturing as they walked.

Seeing the portraits of Lan'er and Yu'er in the hands of the soldiers, Shunzi pointed toward their residence.

"Bad news, Shunzi has led the soldiers here," He Zhiran said, already retrieving two crossbows from the space.

Mo Jiuye took the crossbows, and both of them simultaneously shot at the soldiers.

All three soldiers fell dead, while Shunzi stood there, wide-eyed and speechless.

Mo Jiuye pulled He Zhiran to stand before Shunzi, his face filled with anger and disappointment.

They never expected that the servant they had bought would betray them so quickly.

Seeing them, Shunzi's body instinctively trembled, and he immediately knelt down, repeatedly kowtowing, making incoherent sounds.