The scumbag was secretly having an affair, while I was openly having an affair with the prince.

Chapter 257 Finale

Upon hearing this, Luo Lixian immediately said, "Young Master, this child is a bastard! If you are willing to take me in, you can immediately have the army doctor come and abort him for me!"

"You really are heartless." Ye Shiting's smile faded, and he said with a stern face, "Since you took the initiative to give up the child, then we have nothing to worry about."

"Young Master..." Upon hearing this, Luo Lixian puffed out her chest in delight.

However, the next moment, Ye Shiting called out towards the door, "Someone come here!"

The soldiers quickly entered.

"What are your orders, Master?"

Ye Shiting's face darkened, and he said coldly, "This woman has offered herself willingly. From this day forward, she will serve as a military prostitute, regardless of her life or death!"

Upon hearing this, all the alluring expressions vanished from Luo Lixian's face, replaced by a deathly pallor and eyes filled with terror.

After giving the order, Ye Shiting turned around and left without looking back.

"Do not--"

……

When Ye Shiting returned to his barracks, he saw his woman squatting in the corner, fiddling with something.

Hearing footsteps, she turned around and asked, "Luo Lixian was trying to seduce you, why are you back so soon?"

Ye Shiting's lips twitched. He walked behind her, his face stern, and said, "Aren't you afraid I'll be seduced by her?"

Li Yao still didn't turn around. "If my man can be so easily seduced, I'll cut you up before you even have a chance to think about it!"

Ye Shiting's face darkened.

Should he be happy that she trusts him so much, or should he be glad that he doesn't have any ulterior motives?

He didn't tell her what to do with Luo Lixian, but instead squatted down beside her, looked at the greenish thing she was rubbing in her hand, and asked, "What's this for?"

Li Yao turned her head and chuckled at him, "Second brother said he wants to go back before Xin'er gives birth, and asked me if I have any way to make this battle a quick victory."

"and then?"

"This is bait I made myself, specifically to lure large pythons. Once I've finished it, you guys figure out a way to drop it into the camp of the Northern Lin Kingdom. About twelve hours later, their camp will be in chaos, and you can then act accordingly."

Ye Shiting's eyes lit up; he was both surprised and delighted.

Only now did he understand why the Jiuli tribe had survived to this day and was not afraid of any country's invasion. They lived by hunting and lived among all kinds of birds and beasts. They were not only familiar with the habits of birds and beasts, but also made the most of them.

Making enemies of them means you have no idea what kind of danger you'll face; it's true what they say, you might not even know how you died.

……

Beijing.

Consort Yan gave birth to a little princess, and Yu Chi Sheng was overjoyed. He promoted Consort Yan to Imperial Noble Consort and put her in charge of the harem.

Just as the little princess was turning 100 days old, news of victory came from the northwest: the Ye family army had captured five cities in Beilin Kingdom in succession. Beilin Kingdom signed a letter of surrender and offered three cities, promising never to invade Daye Kingdom again.

In just six months, the Great Ye Kingdom gained eight more cities, making it the shortest battle in history and a remarkable achievement.

Everyone praised the Ye family army for their bravery and invincibility, but Ye Shishu and Yuchi Ling had already received a secret letter from Ye Shijun, knowing that Li Yao's help was indispensable in winning the battle so quickly.

That day, Gu Simo excitedly approached Ye Shishu with the letter she had just received, saying, "Little sister, Shi Jun said they will arrive in the capital at the end of this month!"

Ye Shishu smiled and said, "Our due date is at the end of the month, which is about ten days away. I hope my second brother and the others can make it in time!"

Gu Simo gently stroked her protruding belly and whispered, "I really miss him. I wonder if he misses us, mother and child?"

Ye Shishu took her hand and said, "Second sister-in-law, you can't let your mind wander. It will only affect your mood and your relationship with your second brother."

Gu Simo smiled sheepishly, "I know, I just miss him so much that I can't help but complain."

"After the baby is born, I'll have my second brother stay home to take care of the baby so he can make up for all the months he's been away!"

"Great!" Gu Simo agreed with a smile, "If he dares not take the child, I'll beat him to a pulp!"

"Hehe!" Imagining her second brother taking care of the child, Ye Shishu couldn't help but chuckle.

Ninth Aunt brought Chunliu and the others over, and called out anxiously from a distance, "Crown Princess, you all look so cold, why are you talking outside the palace!"

As she approached, she took the cloak from Chunliu and draped it over Ye Shishu first. Then she took another cloak from Xia Hua and draped it over Gu Simo.

“Ninth Aunt, the sun is shining brightly today. We haven’t been out in the sun for a long time, so let’s come out and soak up some sun,” Ye Shishu said with a smile.

“You’re heavily pregnant right now, and His Highness has repeatedly told you not to go out. If he sees this when he gets back, he’ll definitely scold you.”

Ye Shishu was not only heavier, but her belly was also a size larger than Gu Simo's. She lowered her head and stroked her belly; in fact, she had already guessed the answer after feeling the baby move.

She's definitely carrying more than one baby.

She and her second sister-in-law would touch each other's bellies from time to time. Her second sister-in-law's fetal movements were much simpler, while hers were indescribable, more lively than somersaults.

She tried to find out more than once, but every time the topic turned to how many children she was pregnant with, people either gave evasive answers or changed the subject. She knew that everyone was afraid she would worry too much if she knew the answer, after all, this was her first pregnancy.

As they were talking, they saw Yu Chi Ling leading Wen Yan and Wen Mo toward them.

As expected, seeing them all standing outside the hall, Yu Chi Ling began to put on a stern face from afar. Ye Shi Shu, with one hand supporting her belly and the other on her back, went to greet them like a fat goose.

"The court session ended so early today?"

Yu Chi Ling strode up to her, put his arm around her, and said with displeasure, "Why are you running around everywhere?"

Ye Shishu rolled her eyes at him. "Is taking a walk in my own home considered running around? Do you want to build a fence and keep me like a pig?"

Yu Chi Ling lowered his head and stroked her belly, "I would like to, but I'm afraid someone will be unhappy and cause trouble with the baby."

"Who's causing trouble?" Ye Shishu couldn't help but punch him with her small fist.

Yu Chi Ling grasped her small fist and said with a smile, "Come with me to the study."

Ye Shishu pointed at Gu Simo, "I still need to talk to my second sister-in-law!"

Yu Chi Ling shot a glance in Gu Si Mo's direction.

Gu Simo quickly said, "Little sister, don't worry about me. I still have one shoe to finish, and I need to hurry up and make it. It just so happens that His Highness is back early today, so why don't you keep him company?"

Before Ye Shishu could say anything, Yu Chiling had already turned and headed towards the study with his arm around her.

As soon as they entered the study, Yu Chi Ling helped her sit on the soft couch, then sat down beside her, placed her legs on his lap, lifted her skirt, and began to massage her calves.

"Why did Father Emperor allow you to return early today?" Ye Shishu asked curiously.

"You're about to give birth, how can he have the nerve to keep me here any longer?" Yu Chi Ling freed one hand to touch her high belly, his brows and eyes gentle and warm. "I've almost finished dealing with the important matters at hand, and I've handed the rest over to Hong Ze. I've already told Father that your body is becoming increasingly cumbersome, and I must personally take care of you for the next two weeks."

"He has no objections?"

"He wants to have a grandson, how can he have a problem with that?"

"Hehe!" Ye Shishu chuckled, lowering her calves off his thighs and nestling her round body into his arms, giving him two quick kisses on his handsome face. "This is a reward!"

Yu Chi Ling embraced her and lowered his head to kiss her.

However, he didn't dare to go too far, only scratching the surface before glaring at her with dissatisfaction, "After the baby's one-month celebration, we must make up for everything!"

What needs to be added? Ye Shishu certainly understands.

In the past few months, he would occasionally want to have sex with her, but in the last two months, as her pregnancy became increasingly difficult, he stopped touching her. She knew all too well how much he was suffering.

She blushed and changed the subject, "I'm about to give birth, so tell me honestly, how many are I in my belly?"

Yu Chi Ling pressed his forehead against hers, asking instead of answering, "How many children do you want?"

Ye Shishu laughed and said, "How many children do I want? Is that something I can decide? Ninth Aunt said that it would be best if I had a son this time, so that no one would talk about me for not being able to have a son and covet my status as the Crown Princess. So I won't ask for more, one son and one daughter will be enough for me."

Yu Chi Ling's eyes crinkled with a smile, "Seeing how hard you've worked, I'll grant you this wish!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Shishu burst out laughing, wrapped her arms around his neck, and shook him. "Really? My man is amazing!"

Whether it was because she was laughing too loudly or because she was too excited, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen, which made her frown instantly.

"What's wrong?" Yu Chi Ling noticed the slightest abnormality in her and dared not take it lightly.

"It's nothing, just a little bit of pain." After Ye Shishu finished speaking, she carefully felt it and then shook her head. "Just for a moment, it's gone now."

Yu Chi Ling felt her pulse, his handsome face darkened, and he called out towards the door, "Wen Yan, Wen Mo!"

Wen Yan and Wen Mo came in together.

"Call the midwife over!"

"Yes!"

……

Ye Shishu never expected that she would give birth prematurely.

Gu Simo later told her that Yu Chi Ling had anticipated her twin pregnancy and had made preparations in advance.

She wasn't particularly nervous during childbirth, but everyone in the Eastern Palace was extremely anxious.

However, when the contractions actually started, the pain was real. Even with her physique honed from years of martial arts training, she nearly fainted several times from the pain. Fortunately, Yu Chi Ling stayed by her side in the delivery room, using various methods to help her maintain her strength.

After a tumultuous morning and into the night, we finally heard the first cry.

Fifteen minutes later, a second cry rang out, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Not only did Yu Chi Sheng and Consort Yan rush to the East Palace, but they also waited outside the delivery room until the baby was born. Min Wenqian, who had been living in the Prince Cheng's residence, also rushed over as soon as he heard that Ye Shishu was about to give birth.

One became a grandfather, and the other a great-grandfather. When Aunt Jiu and the midwife came out with two swaddled babies to announce the good news, the two stepped forward, each taking one of the swaddled babies, their mouths agape with joy.

Min Wenqian didn't forget to congratulate Yuchi Sheng, "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess is truly capable! No one in the royal family of our Great Ye Kingdom has ever given birth to twins before. Shu'er's pregnancy is auspicious, a truly wonderful omen!"

Yu Chi Sheng laughed heartily, "That's right, the Crown Princess is truly capable! Reward her, I will definitely reward her handsomely!"

In the delivery room.

I felt extremely weak at night.

Yu Chi Ling sat on the edge of the bed, taking the cloth handed to her by the midwife to wipe the sweat from her head, while coaxing her softly, "Be good, get some sleep, we can talk about it when you wake up."

Ye Shishu's eyes were half-closed as she watched him, his face covered in a thin layer of sweat, yet he seemed oblivious to it. Even the hand that was wiping her sweat was trembling slightly. She didn't know how to describe her feelings. There were so many things she wanted to say to him, but they were all stuck in her throat, and she didn't know where to begin.

The regrets of his previous life were all filled in this one.

She not only had his affection, but also their child.

She raised her hand and touched his taut, handsome face, a happy smile curving her lips. "Ah Ling... marrying you... is so wonderful..."

Yu Chi Ling held her hand, about to say something, when he saw her close her eyes and fall into a deep sleep.

He chuckled silently, then lowered his head and placed a kiss on her forehead...

……

on the official road.

The horse galloped.

Suddenly a horse stopped.

Seeing this, Ye Shiting reined in his horse and turned it around. He saw the person on the horse's back suddenly lying on its head and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

Li Yao raised her chin and said uncomfortably, "...I feel like throwing up."

Upon hearing this, Ye Shiting immediately pulled her onto his horse, held her close, and anxiously examined her expression. "What's wrong?"

Before Li Yao could speak, she began to retch on the ground again.

Ye Shiting thought about the condition of the two pregnant women at home, and then suddenly remembered that her period hadn't come this month, which made her happy.

After recovering, Li Yao shook her head at him and said, "I can't go on. I need to find a place to rest. I feel like I'm going to die if I keep running."

"Don't talk nonsense!" Ye Shiting scolded her impatiently, then took a handkerchief to wipe the saliva from the corner of her mouth.

Li Yao hugged his waist, then suddenly her eyes filled with tears. "I feel so bad! Do I have some serious illness?"

Ye Shiting placed his large hand on her flat stomach and whispered with a chuckle in her ear, "Is there any possibility that there's a little one here?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yao's eyes widened and lit up. "Are you serious? I'm pregnant?"

"Ah."

"Don't lie to me, I'll be angry if you don't!"

"..." Ye Shiting was both amused and exasperated.

Is this something he can decide?

However, given her reaction and the fact that her period was already twenty days late, he was certain that it wasn't a mistake.

"No, I have to rush back and have Xin'er check on me. I need to confirm that I'm pregnant!" Li Yao said as she tried to break free from him and get back onto her horse.

"Sit tight!" Ye Shiting held her tightly, not giving her a chance to break free, then let the horse walk slowly. "Shijun is in a hurry to go back and be with his sister-in-law when she gives birth, what's the rush?"

"Oh." Li Yao wrapped her arms around his waist and suddenly asked, "Everyone says pregnant women need to nourish themselves properly, Ting-ge, can I eat something better when we get back?"

Ye Shiting stared down at her, but as he stared, he couldn't help but chuckle. "Eat! Even if you want to eat dragon meat, I'll find it for you!"

……

After Ye Shishu began her postpartum confinement, Gu Simo returned to the General's Mansion to await childbirth.

Night fell, and Ting hurried on his journey at full speed.

It was late at night when he arrived at the general's mansion. The gatekeepers and guards were overjoyed to see him return.

"Has she given birth? Has she given birth?"

He asked the question, but before the guard could reply, he rushed to the Jade Bamboo Courtyard like a gust of wind.

The guards scratched their heads and looked at each other in bewilderment.

Who said the second young mistress gave birth?

Gu Simo was sleeping soundly when the door was suddenly kicked open with a bang.

Immediately afterwards, a figure lunged toward the bedside, nearly causing her to scream in fright.

"Xin'er! I'm sorry I'm late!" Ye Shiting hugged her and began to blame himself. Just as he was about to ask about the baby, he suddenly felt her round belly pressing against him. He immediately touched it and exclaimed in surprise, "Huh, didn't you say you gave birth? Why is she still in my belly?"

"Ye Shijun!" Gu Simo couldn't help but grit her teeth, "Who told you I gave birth?"

"The messenger says they've had twins..."

"That's because my little sister gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl!"

"Cough cough!" Ye Shijun couldn't help but cough. "I didn't hear the whole thing... I only heard that they had two babies... and then I rushed back..."

There was a brief silence in the room.

Suddenly, Gu Simo hugged him and burst into tears.

The longing of the past few months was released at this moment. Hearing her sobs, Ye Shijun felt heartbroken and quickly comforted her, "It's alright, it's alright, I'm back now, aren't I? You have no idea how worried I was, I was afraid something would happen to you and I wouldn't be there for you..."

As Gu Simo was crying, she suddenly screamed "Ah!"

"What's wrong?" His shout startled Ye Shijun again.

"It hurts... I think I'm going into labor... Quickly, go and call Aunt Jiu and the midwife..."

Ye Shijun froze for a moment, then came to his senses and rushed out the door, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Uncle Hao! Aunt Jiu! Quick, my wife is about to give birth—"

【season finale】