Chapter 115: Pregnancy

Lu Yuner went to the study. Su Qingwan understood and did not disturb her, knowing that Sister Yuner had important matters to attend to. As her husband, he quietly waited on the side.

As it was nearly time for lunch, his eyes lit up and he excitedly went to the kitchen.

Seeing this, Xiao Yuan was startled and hurriedly followed.

For the young master, skills like playing music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, as well as men’s needlework and tea ceremony were no challenge at all. But personally entering the kitchen to cook was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

In the study, Lu Yuner sat upright at the desk, seriously perusing books. Qiu Yi slowly brought in tea, gently placing the brewed tea beside her, and softly said, “My lady, your tea.”

In the past, she accompanied the lady almost every day. But since the lady got married, all her serving duties were taken over by the young master. It was rare for mistress and servant to have such a private moment today.

Lu Yuner did not look up, just faintly “mm”-ed in response.

But Qiu Yi’s gaze gradually became furtive, her scrutinizing eyes lingering on her, carefully observing any changes in her mistress, yet unable to discern anything.

However, thinking back to when she returned to the kitchen to fetch tea and saw the young master fumbling about in the kitchen, she couldn’t help but wonder if her lady had given the young master some kind of love potion?

After all, the young master was a golden branch and jade leaf, Prince Yun’s treasured one. He didn’t use any of the servants in the household, but instead personally went to cook. Her lady truly had great charm.

Sensing the burning gaze beside her, Lu Yuner turned slightly, “Why do you keep staring at me? Is something the matter?”

Qiu Yi blinked guiltily, hurriedly shaking her head, “No… nothing. I just feel the lady is very fortunate.”

Lu Yuner’s eyes flickered. She returned her gaze to continue reading the book, and asked, “Has the young master gone back to the room to rest?”

“The young master… he’s in the kitchen personally preparing lunch for you!” Qiu Yi said excitedly.

Hearing this, Lu Yuner frowned slightly. Cooking lunch? His fingers had never touched spring water, with such delicate skin, how could he cook? He might get hurt like last time!

So she put down the book in her hand and quickly walked towards the kitchen. But just as she reached the doorway, she ran into Su Qingwan carrying in the meal.

Xiao Yuan followed behind Su Qingwan, secretly waving his hand at Qiu Yi. Seeing this, Qiu Yi silently retreated from the room with Xiao Yuan.

Lu Yuner saw that it was the egg custard she liked to eat. She smiled and reached out to take the food from his hands when she inadvertently glimpsed his reddened skin. Her expression grew serious, “Ah Wan, come here, let’s sit and talk.”

As soon as they sat down, Su Qingwan, eyes full of anticipation, hurriedly said, “This was taught to me by the cook. Yun Niang, quickly try the egg custard I made for you.”

Lu Yuner looked at the steaming egg custard before her, feeling a warmth in her heart but also accompanied by a pang of distress. She turned and took Su Qingwan’s hands to examine them. The red marks on his fair skin were clearly burns.

Lu Yuner’s heart tightened, her brows furrowing into a knot.

Seeing her worried expression, Su Qingwan immediately comforted her, “I accidentally got scalded just now. Don’t worry, Yun Niang, I’ve already applied medicine.”

Although the method for making egg custard was very simple, he was clumsy, so he accidentally got scalded by the steam from steaming the egg custard.

Lu Yuner’s eyes were full of tenderness, her tone somewhat serious, “Ah Wan, don’t go to the kitchen again in the future. Let the household cooks make these dishes, alright? Besides, I married Ah Wan to cherish you, not to have you do…”

Before she could finish speaking, Su Qingwan interrupted her, his voice soft and sweet, “Ah Wan understands.”

Hearing her words of concern, Su Qingwan’s heart melted. He slowly withdrew his hand, and the next moment, he snuggled close to her embrace, deliberately nuzzling against her. He raised his head to kiss her lips lightly to attract her attention, his eyes curving into crescents, “Yun Niang cares for Ah Wan, Ah Wan knows. But now, won’t Yun Niang try the egg custard Ah Wan made? If it cools down, it won’t taste good!”

Having known each other for so long, they understood each other well. Lu Yuner could easily see through his little thoughts, knowing he wanted to quickly change the subject, so she went along with his words and didn’t pursue it further.

Lu Yuner said indulgently, “Alright, I’ll try it.”

Su Qingwan smiled triumphantly, retreating from her embrace. As Lu Yuner was about to reach for it to taste, he first scooped up a small spoonful, blew on it to cool it, then personally fed it to her mouth, “Yun Niang, try it. See if Ah Wan made it to your taste?”

Lu Yuner allowed him to serve her, tasting a mouthful. Su Qingwan leaned in close with his big, clear eyes, anxiously asking, “How is it?”

Lu Yuner chewed slowly, savoring it. After tasting, the egg custard was indeed smooth, fragrant, and had a good texture.

She was about to answer him when she turned and clearly saw her own reflection in those expectant phoenix eyes. For some reason, at that moment of eye contact, besides a flutter in her heart, there was also a touch of being moved. He was completely focused on her alone!

In this world, whether it was her aunt’s family or Qiu Yi who had always accompanied her, and her good friends, although she felt reluctant to part, she had never thought about staying.

Because she knew that in life, parting was a required course.

And her final choice to stay, to be honest, was also a gamble. A gamble on whether Ah Wan’s love for her would remain unchanged.

But now it seems… her relationship with Ah Wan has become increasingly inseparable, even more loving.

Seeing that she didn’t show the expected happy expression, but rather had a somewhat complex look, Su Qingwan’s mood instantly dropped. He put the spoon back in the porcelain bowl, “Since it’s not good, Yun Niang doesn’t have to eat it. Ah Wan will learn better next time.”

He just hadn’t expected that even with something as simple as egg custard, he would do so poorly. It seems he needs to practice more in the future.

“Ah Wan, if I hadn’t chosen to stay back then, you and I wouldn’t be together. What would you have planned to do after that?” Lu Yuner asked.

Su Qingwan froze, clearly startled by this unexpected question. He slowly raised his eyes, his black pupils containing a watery, moving glimmer, his tone calm, “Then what does Yun Niang hope Ah Wan would do?”

Lu Yuner was slightly taken aback, obviously stumped by the counter-question. She lowered her eyes and fell silent.

What would she hope for him to do?

Like before, gently advise him to seek another person to set his heart on? But she knew Ah Wan was different from other men. She really didn’t know what he would do.