Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 563 Twins Again

The next day, Consort Lan received news that Du Bin and his wife had been rescued.

She was in a good mood and gave all the pastries sent by the imperial kitchen to Yu'er. However, she snorted and said to Yu'er, "See, I told you, men are all worthless."

Yu'er naturally echoed Consort Lan's sentiments.

At the Chu Prince's residence, Dugu Jingyao's baby is now nearly three months along, but she looks like she's already about four months pregnant, as her belly is starting to show.

Li Chu also noticed this problem, so after Murong Linzhi finished taking his pulse, he said to Murong Linzhi, "Miss Murong, please take A Yao's pulse."

Murong Linzhi thought that Dugu Jingyao was unwell, so his expression became serious and he said, "Alright, I will take a look at Jingyao."

After a moment, Murong Linzhi found nothing amiss and relaxed. He put away the pulse pillow and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, Jingyao and the fetus in her womb are both very healthy."

Because Dugu Jingyao was pregnant during the An Lushan Rebellion, he only knew that Dugu Jingyao was found to be more than two months pregnant at that time, but he did not notice the rise and fall of her abdomen. So he asked, "But I remember that a woman's pregnancy can only be seen after about four months. How come it can be seen now that Ayao is only three months pregnant?"

Upon hearing this, Murong Linzhi couldn't help but cover his mouth and laugh, "Generally, it's as Your Highness said, but Jingyao's situation is different... because she's carrying twins..."

Although Dugu Jingyao hadn't asked, she had already guessed that it was similar to when she was pregnant with Shi'er and Ying'er. However, this time she didn't take any medicine and unexpectedly managed to conceive twins.

Li Chu was overjoyed upon hearing this, but soon a look of worry appeared on his face.

Dugu Jingyao asked, "What's wrong? Why does Donglang look so worried?"

Li Chu held Dugu Jingyao's hand and said, "I still remember how much suffering you endured when you gave birth to Shi'er and Ying'er last time. I never expected that you would be carrying twins again this time. Won't you suffer even more?"

Murong Linzhi truly envied Li Chu's feelings for Dugu Jingyao. Just as she was about to quietly leave, Dugu Jingyao smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've heard that having another child after the first one isn't as difficult as the first time. You can ask Linzhi if you don't believe me."

Murong Linzhi retreated halfway, then stopped in place and said, "Yes, Your Highness, just as Jingyao said, a woman's second childbirth is easier than her first. Moreover, with me here, I can assist Jingyao during childbirth."

Upon hearing this, Li Chu felt slightly relieved. Murong Linzhi, not wanting to delay their intimate moment, quickly left the room after answering.

Li Chu embraced Dugu Jingyao and said, "Ayao, you've worked hard. After this baby is born, I will restrain myself. If you don't want to have any more, we won't have any more."

Dugu Jingyao smiled and said, "Don't worry, Donglang. Haven't I already given birth? Although it was a bit tough, I'm so happy now."

Li Chu said, "But I don't want you to go through such hardship."

Dugu Jingyao felt a warmth in her heart. She said, "Donglang, there's no need to deliberately control yourself. It's never good to hold it in. You can always drink some contraceptive soup later."

Li Chu knew from Li Wanqing's previous experience that drinking contraceptive soup was bad for a woman's health, so he said, "No, all medicines have some toxicity, and drinking too much contraceptive soup is bad for your health."

Dugu Jingyao said with a mischievous smile, "Then I'll have to trouble Donglang to be patient."

Li Chu had intended to tease Dugu Jingyao, but then he remembered that Dugu Jingyao was pregnant with twins, so he pretended to be aggrieved and said, "Alright then."

Dugu Jingyao was amused by his appearance, but since Li Chu was not yet awake, she did not dare to laugh too loudly.