Huahua, why are comments getting fewer? I’ll update more and see.
Su Xi trembled, nestling into Jin Yu’s embrace, lowering her eyes with fear. Nervously, she covered her belly with her hand, realizing she was pregnant. The thought of her belly growing larger terrified her; she feared the world’s contempt and that her child might be harmed.
Jin Yu sensed Su Xi’s timidity and comforted her, “Don’t worry. You’ll live here with me, in my room.”
Su Xi stiffened, whispering, “How could that be?” Normally, even legitimate wives had separate rooms. A wife would wait in her room or be summoned to the master’s room.
Concubines had no right to sleep in the master’s room and could only wait in their own rooms for his favor. She was neither his wife nor concubine, just a lowly prostitute. Even male bed warmers had a clean status, but she was lower than that. How could she possibly share her room?
Jin Yu, previously of noble status and now living as a commoner for two years, didn’t understand Su Xi’s thoughts. She wanted to cherish and love her, to share happiness together. She had once thought she preferred delicate men, but now realized that Su Xi – struggling yet strong, fragile yet beautiful – was more attractive, making her feel happiness was very close.
Jin Yu gently stroked Su Xi’s slightly protruding belly, patiently persuading her, “I’ll only feel at ease if you stay in my room, to take care of you while pregnant.”
Su Xi’s eyes welled up with tears. Lowering her gaze, her long eyelashes concealed her misty eyes filled with touched sweetness. She nodded slightly, softly mumbling “Mm.”
Jin Yu laughed, her smile spreading to her eyes, radiating tenderness. Su Xi looked up and was captivated. Though Jin Yu was always gentle, Su Xi rarely saw her smile like this—warm and comforting.
The narrative explores themes of love, vulnerability, and mutual care, with Su Xi ultimately agreeing to be with Jin Yu, motivated by love and the desire to protect their unborn child.
Jin Yu caressed Su Xi, causing his breathing to quicken and soft moans to escape his lips. A tingling sensation spread across his body, and his face flushed with embarrassment and sweetness. He was too shy to turn away but felt drawn to Jin Yu.
