| The Paternity Guard (PATERNITY) |
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"When did this happen?" Ying Ba asked with difficulty, finally coming back to his senses.
After learning about what happened that night, Ying Ba asked again, struggling, "So, you mean this child is the Master's?" In other words, not only was Shi Qi pregnant as a man, but this child also belonged to the Master. So, the person who slept in the Master's room this morning was actually Shi Qi?
No matter how incredulous Ying Ba was, seeing Shi Qi's bulging belly made him reluctantly accept this thunderous news. Looking at the worry in Ying Ba's eyes, Shi Qi patted his shoulder, "Don't worry, everything is fine except for some inconvenience in movement."
Ying Ba thought to himself, ‘I am indeed worried about how you will give birth, but since Divine Physician Gu is here, I can only trust him. But what does Master think about all this? I wonder if Shi Qi, this idiot, has considered this for the future.’
After three rounds of drinks, Shi Qi remembered Xing Beiming's words and took his leave first. Only then did Shi Er dare to speak freely, "Xiao Ba, I know what you're worried about but I advise you to relax. Things are much better than you imagine."
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Shi Qi returned to the bedroom, where Xing Beiming was leaning on the couch and reading a book. His hair was not tied up as usual but draped softly on his body, adding a touch of gentleness. With a large robe covering his body while a pair of slender hands held the pages of the book. Underneath, his feet were covered with a thin blanket but his toes peeked out, catching Shi Qi's gaze inexplicably.
"Come here." Xing Beiming said casually while flipping a page and raising an eyebrow.
Shi Qi approached but before he knew it, he was pulled onto Xing Beiming's lap, ending up sitting in Xing Beiming’s embrace to read together with him. Shi Qi tried to move but he was pinched, "Don't move. This book is quite good, so take a look and maybe we can try this tonight?"
Try what?
Shi Qi looked curiously.
The book was very exquisite with even more exquisite drawings depicting various intercourse positions and activities. Even though it was embarrassing, Shi Qi was nudged towards it. Xing Beiming pointed to one of the illustrations and said seriously, "Look at the man sitting on top. His belly is also a bit big. This way, it won't press on the belly and it should feel good. Why don't we try this tonight?"
Shi Qi's face turned red as he imagined replacing the figures in the picture with himself and Xing Beiming. Perhaps on this couch, he would be sitting on his Master, while Master...
Shi Qi blushed even more and felt uncomfortable but was pulled closer by Xing Beiming, who kissed his burning earlobe and turned the page again, "Don't like this? How about this one?"
Shi Qi had no choice but to look at another illustration, where one person was lying down, with another person sitting on that part of their body. The expressions of the two were vividly depicted but Xing Beiming continued in his ear, "If you sit on it yourself, you can move comfortably and deeply by yourself.”
Deeply...
Shi Qi had never imagined Xing Beiming saying such shameful words but they strangely aroused him. His body heated up and the movements of the child in his belly seemed to respond.
Putting the book aside, Xing Beiming carried Shi Qi into the bath in the back room but only used his hands to help both of them climax before coming out.
Lying on the bed, Shi Qi saw that Xing Beiming was just sleeping with him in his arms and asked puzzledly, "Master?"
Xing Beiming said flatly, "Your body is not suitable for intimacy now, so that's it for tonight. We will make up for it later."
Recalling Gu Weijing's words during the day, "I told you that you're not a child anymore. You should know when to stop. Although I've told you that as long as you don't do anything in the last three months, it's fine but you shouldn't be too reckless!" Knowing that Xing Beiming was leaving tomorrow, Gu Weijing chuckled maliciously, "Have a safe journey. When you come back, both the adult and the child will definitely be healthy and lively."
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but snort softly from his nose. Shi Qi looked at him anxiously and Xing Beiming composed himself and said, "When you're doing nothing, read that book more. I will check after the child is born."
Shi Qi nodded then asked with a slightly puzzled look in Xing Beiming's eyes, "Master, when are we setting off tomorrow?"
"At the beginning of the Chen [1] hour. I must first go to the Martial Alliance as I promised Lin Canghai to lend him a hand. You don't need to see me off tomorrow, and just get some rest."
[1] refers to a specific time in the traditional Chinese timekeeping system. In this system, a day is divided into Shi Er two-hour segments, each corresponding to a different animal of the Chinese zodiac. The "Chen hour" specifically refers to the period between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the modern clock time system.
"Master Lin deals with the Blood Demon Sect, but aren't you also?"
Wouldn't that nullify our agreement from that day?
"I have my ways. Don't worry about these things and just focus on taking care of the child."
"Understood..." His soft reply dissipated into the air. Shi Qi, carrying a sense of unease, couldn't sleep.
In the darkness, Shi Qi eyes stubbornly stared in the direction of Xing Beiming until the latter once again embraced him with Shi Qi's round belly snugly between them. "No matter how bad things get, I will come back before the child is born."
His heart finally settled.
The next day, Ke Weiqing looked at the sticky couple in front of him, pursing his lips, "This sweet pink shine is blinding this Young Master's eyes!
Shi Qi still insisted on seeing Xing Beiming off and following behind in a hesitant manner until everyone was ready. Only then did he step back a few paces, watching as his Master rode away on horseback and gradually disappeared from his view.
Ke Weiqing inexplicably felt a sting in his eyes, causing him to sniff slightly. "Alright, let's go back. He's gone." Then he murmured to himself, "This scene feels oddly familiar, as if there was once another time like this…”
When they returned, they were all in low spirits and not even taking the carriage. Shi Qi with a belly bulging, walked sluggishly and a group of people behind him stared intently, while the carriage followed closely behind.
When they reached the street, a man approached from the side with a sleazy figure and said some familiar words, "Beauty, it's you again, but why do you look so troubled? It's heart-wrenching to see."
Shi Qi frowned because this person was Borocidoro.
Why hadn't he left yet? He even e still held a broom in his hand.
Hasn't it been three days already?
Not wanting to pay attention to this person, Shi Qi bypassed him directly. Borocidoro wanted to catch up but was stopped by a hand. Ke Weiqing looked disdainfully at him, "What are you, with such a tall stature, still acting flirtatiously? That person is not someone you can touch." With such a tall figure, he still looks flirtatious, obviously not a good person.
Borocidoro raised his broom in a triumphant gesture behind his back then turned around with a casual air and said to the two men behind him, "Not all the beauties in the Central Plains are fragile. I'll go tell Dad that no matter what, I want to stay in the Central Plains for a while longer and marry a wife as beautiful as that beauty over there! Let's go pack up and head back!"
This whimsical decision by Borocidoro, disregarding gender distinctions, led to numerous setbacks in his future search for a wife. But this is unrelated to the story and will not be mentioned further.
Ying Qi was left behind by Xing Beiming to accompany Shi Qi. A few days later, the voice of Shi Er came from the ceiling beams and Shi Qi learned that Shi Yi and Shi Er had also stayed behind.
Feeling touched but also worried, Shi Er shook his leg and popped a peanut into his mouth, "Relax, Master has mastered the Moon Shadow Divine Art to the final level, so there are few people in the Martial Arts World who can match him and don't worry too much. According to the Divine Physician, the mood of the pregnant husband directly affects the health and intelligence of the child but I'm not trying to scare you!"
Shi Qi was startled then revealed the truth, "I've already consulted Master Gu about this issue and the books also mention that as long as one doesn't swing between extreme joy and sorrow, then there shouldn't be a problem."
Shi Er scoffed, "Hmph!"
Ying Qi stood at the door and smiled, "When it comes to what can be done and what can't be done, both Master and Shi Qi are clearer than you. What are you trying to show off in front of him?"
Shi Er jumped down then put his arm around Ying Qi's shoulder and leaned in to say, "I've noticed Qi that you're becoming less adorable. Hmph!"
Ying Qi stiffened before pushing his face away, "Adorable isn't a word to describe a man. You're also becoming more unreliable. Shi Qi, come with me to Master Gu for a checkup. Shi Er, you can continue to goof off."
The so-called checkup was to see if the baby's position was correct, if any correction was needed, and if the birth canal was flexible enough and safe.
The first part of the checkup was fine, as it was just touching the belly for Master Gu to feel around. After all, letting someone feel around wasn't a big deal for a man. It was just a bit awkward to expose the large belly. But the second part of the checkup made Shi Qi sweat because it needed to have someone look and feel around there.
Gu Weijingpointed to the bed and said sternly, "You're overthinking! I'm a physician, so in my eyes, you're just a patient. Just treat me as your Physician and stop fussing!”
Shi Qi hesitated but still lay on the bed then was told to take off his pants. When Gu Weijing's fingers probed, he almost shamefully burst into tears but thankfully Gu Weijing just checked briefly and let him put his pants back on while also being scorned for acting like a woman.
Speaking of which, does anyone really expose that area to others so freely?
"Is the jade object being used properly?" Xing Beiming wasn't around to help with dilation and it might be difficult to give birth later, so Gu Weijing specifically instructed Shi Qi to use it every day.
"Yes, I use it every day."
At first, it wasn't very familiar and the feeling of inserting the jade object himself was so strange that it almost caused him to give up. Fortunately, he persisted and now he's almost used to it. It's just that his belly is too big now, making the movements a bit difficult.
"That's good. Although it's still early but you need to be mentally prepared. Childbirth for women is already extremely painful, let alone for a man who doesn't naturally have the conditions for childbirth. Walk more often or engage in appropriate activities. Your innate conditions should be good as a healthy body adds another layer of protection."
"Thank you for the advice, Master Gu. I'm already prepared."
Since Master accepted this child, regardless of whether the words spoken on the cliff that day were true, even if it cost his life, he would protect this child!