Chapter 218 The Bridal Chamber Lamp

for so many days. Yet she couldn’t pinpoint what was amiss."I… won’t do that again. I promise."Moxiao’s fingertips touched Moyao's palm and a faint smile appeared on his face, "Then I forgive you.""Xi...Chapter 218 The Bridal Bed

"Kiss me, and give me a French kiss," Tang Shuwen said. Chen Xiru turned her face away from him. He sighed miserably, saying, "Is there any bridegroom as unlucky as I am While others spend their wedding nights in their chambers with candles lit, I'm stuck in the cold hospital without even getting a single kiss from my wife. My heart is breaking."

Tang Shuwen had been hanging out with Su Ran and Lin Diyun for quite some time now; except for Ye Feimo, they were all very adept at pestering people relentlessly, something that was not easily resisted by ordinary women.

Chen Xiru could no longer bear being pestered by him. She lowered her head and gave him a quick peck on his lips. Tang Shuwen sucked on her lip and stubbornly insisted until she finally conceded to giving him a French kiss.

Tang Shuwen's injuries were slowly healing, but Xiao Nian hadn't come to see him for several days. He began to realize that something was amiss. Everyone said that Xiao Nian was fine, yet while all the family members had visited him in the hospital, it was only Xiao Nian who hadn't.

He felt a little worried; if anything were to happen to Xiao Nian, Chen Xiru wouldn’t be as calm as she appeared. Furthermore, these past few days, as his condition improved, she had always been smiling. Surely there couldn't be anything wrong with Xiao Nian.

But why hadn't he come to see him

Chen Xiru knew that she could no longer keep the matter from Tang Shuwen and thus told him about Xiao Nian’s condition; after a few days of calmness, she had taken Xiao Nian to see doctors, but his condition hadn’t improved. Originally Tang Si was going to take him to see a psychologist, but Wen Lan couldn't bear it, so they had given up.

The group had been trying their best to soothe Xiao Nian; whenever Chen Xiru wasn’t in the hospital taking care of Tang Shuwen, she would stay at home with Xiao Nian. She had canceled all her work and was solely focusing on looking after them both.

But Xiao Nian’s condition hadn't shown any signs of improvement.

Tang Shuwen insisted that he must see Xiao Nian.

Chen Xueru could only bring him in; Xiao Nian was usually mischievous and clever, always with a smile, being the joy of Tang Si and Wen Lan. But now he had a blank expression, somewhat reminiscent of Ye Ershao's childhood.

But Ye Ershao back then was naturally aloof, while Xiao Nian is sick.

"Xiao Nian, what’s wrong Don’t you recognize Daddy" Tang Shuwen held the child and avoided his wounds, lifting Xiao Nian's chin so that he would look at him.

But Xiao Nian's gaze was vacant and silent.

Tang Shuwen tried to coax him for a long time with no improvement.

"Shuwen, this shock has been quite severe for Xiao Nian. I think it will take some time before he recovers. If necessary, we can do as Dad suggested and have him see a psychologist," Chen Xueru was also worried but helpless; Tang Shuwen unwillingly kissed his son's forehead tenderly.

Xiao Liu came in with something to say but hesitated. When Tang Shuwen glanced at Chen Xueru, who was about to leave, he grabbed her and said, "What is it Speak up."

"Gu Rui has come and wants to see the young master."

Tang Shuwen raised an eyebrow. "Tell him to come in."

After Xiao Liu left, Chen Xueru softly said, "I...Shuwen..."

"Stay here."

Gu Rui came in and saw Chen Xueru there; his gaze flickered with displeasure and malice, with a complex mix of emotions. It was a look of love mixed with hate. Tang Shuwen's stern eyes swept over him coldly: "Mr. Gu, so kind to visit me

"I have something to tell you," Gu Rui said coldly, glancing at Chen Xueru and Xiao Nian. "I believe the content of what I need to say is something you wouldn't want Xueru to hear."

Tang Shuwen gave a warm smile, but his eyes were devoid of any warmth, subtly conveying an icy chill. "If it's not too much trouble, perhaps you could address her as 'Madam Tang'. There's nothing about my matters that she shouldn't be privy to."

Implicitly, this meant she didn’t have to leave.

Gu Rui sneered and shot a cold gaze at Tang Shuwen. As his eyes swept past Chen Xueru, the mockery in them intensified. "What if it's related to Yuning"

Tang Shuwen remained expressionless but there was a slight change in his eyes as he calmly said, "Xueru, sit down."

If it involved another woman, she had even less reason to leave. Xiao Nian’s face showed no emotion while Chen Xueru lowered her head and glanced at her son before saying with indifference, "Shuwen, Xiao Nian is thirsty too; I’ll take him to buy something to drink."

Tang Shuwen frowned slightly, his eyes filled with gloom as he stared at the back of Chen Xueru until she disappeared behind the door. Only then did he look away, clearly displeased. Gu Rui stepped forward and said coldly, "Do you know that your lovely wife almost killed your child"

"What are you talking about" Tang Shuwen’s expression changed slightly; his immediate concern was for Xiao Nian.

Gu Rui gave a chilling laugh, his eyes like venomous snakes as they fixed on Tang Shuwen. Gu Rui's resentment and hatred didn’t phase him; he wasn't the boy he once was and had seen all kinds of hateful glances before, so why would he be afraid

"Yuning is pregnant."

Tang Shuwen’s face paled instantly, his eyes narrowing dangerously as if he couldn’t believe what he heard. Seeing Tang Shuwen's gaze devoid of any joy and instead filled with a calmness like still water, Gu Rui felt a pang of pity for Zhao Yuning in his heart.

This man's heart is probably not focused on her.

If Ruying were still the woman he cherished, upon hearing about her pregnancy, Tang Shuwen’s first reaction would be one of delight rather than calmness and contemplation. Hidden beneath his composed exterior lay speculations and shock that he did not wish to delve into.

From this reaction...

"Tang Shuwen, what are you going to do about it" Gu Rui coldly smirked as he pointed directly at Chen Xier: "On the day Rainy came to visit you in the hospital, Madam Tang refused to see her and had someone drive her away. It's unclear whether your subordinates were following orders or acting on their own initiative, but they caused Rainy a near miscarriage. Has she told you about this incident"

Tang Shuwen’s expression turned stern; Xier had never mentioned it to him. Still, he coldly looked at Gu Rui: "My matters with her do not concern an outsider like you."

Gu Rui snorted. Tang Shuwen lowered his gaze—Rainy was pregnant

Had Xier found out

His fists clenched slightly, a sense of panic rising within him as if he were losing something. He felt disoriented and uneasy, thoughts of Zhao Ruying’s frail figure flashing through his mind followed by Chen Xier’s smiling face and Xiao Nian’s adorable one, pulling at his heartstrings like two opposing forces until only Xier's remained.

Gu Rui crossed his arms and smiled: "If I tell this to Xier, what do you think she will think"

"You dare!" Tang Shuwen nearly spat out the words through gritted teeth as he glared menacingly at Gu Rui. From Gu Rui's tone, it seemed like... Tang Shuwen’s eyes darkened further, a tumult of emotions swirling within him—child...

"Anxious" He mocked and stepped closer: "Tang Shuwen, do you think harming an innocent woman will make you happy Aren't you very responsible You married Chen Xier for the sake of your child. Now another woman is carrying yours as well. Are you planning to divorce her and marry this one How long are you going to hurt Rainy"

"Shut up!" Tang Shuwen thundered, not allowing Gu Rui any further comment. He was already overwhelmed by the issues arising so soon after his marriage; he could not bear more from Gu Rui.this was only the second time Sensen had come to the Mo family castle at night and it was pitch black then. He'd almost been dozing off when he went back yet could still remember the route to the cast...