After putting on a tough front, he felt a sense of guilt inside.
Qin Yuanxi, as a pure gay guy, has read lots of BL novels. He’s a loyal reader of Danmei literature, and one of the hot topics there is men giving birth, even with a dedicated ‘M-preg’ tag. This kind of existence, which is neither logical nor reasonable, somehow has a bunch of die-hard fans, and Qin Yuanxi just can’t wrap his head around it.
He’s a decent young man, clear about his own physical structure. The idea of men giving birth is just absurd. Seriously, author, please tell us, where does the child come from?
But reality doesn’t care. The authors just like men giving birth, and they’ll write it the way they want. What can Qin Yuanxi, a loyal reader, do other than choose to forgive? He has actually read a few M-preg novels himself, and, honestly, if you put aside some subjective factors, they can be quite thrilling. All sorts of love, hate, drama, and even some curveballs, in short, quite exciting.
However, as exciting as it might be, now it’s hitting a little too close to home for Qin Yuanxi.
Why on earth is someone having a baby in this novel? Did he miss something in this book?
Wait a minute, he wasn’t even reading a BL novel; he was reading a political intrigue story somewhere else. Why did it suddenly turn into BL? Or did Danmei finally mix in with that other place?
Qin Yuanxi had a face full of despair. After taking a deep breath, he was about to accept this harsh reality.
After all, he got himself into this mess, and Qin Yuanxi wasn’t one to deny it. He didn’t even need to ask what would happen next; according to the law of universal gravitation, this child definitely couldn’t be aborted, or it would be a double homicide. Don’t ask, that’s just how the author writes it, with no logic, simply because the author likes it.
“Abort it!”
!!!
Before Qin Yuanxi could say anything, Lu Bohuan, who was standing beside him, had already spoken.
Not only that, his momentum, his attitude, that wolf-hearted and dog-lunged appearance, it really made your teeth itch.
“Why do you get to decide to abort it? It’s not even yours.”
Qin Yuanxi wanted to say, ‘It’s not your child, so why do you care?’ He started saying it but then stopped himself. This child really had some of someone else’s genes. If the other father didn’t want him, this child was truly pitiful. He was just a bud, and he was already being rejected.
Thinking about this made him even more frustrated, so he just turned his head and remained silent.
While he stayed silent, Yan Shaoning felt extremely troubled. He looked left and right, feeling that the atmosphere was getting strange. Why did he feel like His Majesty had just shot a somewhat resentful glance at Prince Lu? What was going on?
But that wasn’t something he could meddle in; his role was that of a doctor, responsible for healing the sick. In this situation, it was necessary for him to report the information he had honestly to the two of them.
As for why it was the two of them and why the Prince insisted on involving himself in the Emperor’s matters like whether the Emperor would have children or not, those were not questions he should be curious about.
“The Prince, Majesty, I’m afraid we can’t abort this child for the time being,” Yan Shaoning said, glancing at the expressions of the two. The Emperor didn’t seem to show much change in his expression.
If you had to say there was some change, well, there was. He rolled his eyes in the direction of Prince Lu, not sure if Prince Lu noticed, but Yan Shaoning certainly did. This eye roll was clearly a response to Prince Lu’s earlier comment about ‘disposing of’ the child. It seemed that the Emperor didn’t approve of getting rid of the child.
That was good.
As for Prince Lu’s expression, it was even more interesting. If you didn’t know better, you’d think that the child was his illegitimate son, and if it were born, it would disgrace Prince Lu’s family. So, getting rid of this child was a must; otherwise, it would be a never-ending trouble. When Prince Lu heard that the child couldn’t be aborted, his face became even darker, and it seemed to lower the temperature inside the sleeping chamber, sending a chilling sensation.
Under immense pressure, Yan Shaoning still managed to finish his words.
“It’s extremely rare for a man to be pregnant, and judging from the pulse, the fetal breath is strong and healthy. If we insist on abortion, it might result in a double tragedy.”
As expected, Qin Yuanxi pulled at the jade pendant on his clothing and cast a sidelong glance at Prince Lu, then snorted. “This is my private matter, Prince Lu. It’s best for you to mind your own business. My child is the future heir of Great Qin, the future prince. Prince Lu, it’s not as simple as just saying ‘get rid of it.’ You must realize that what you say could affect the fate of the Great Qin Empire. You shouldn’t say things you shouldn’t in the future.”
Now was not the time to show off. Forget about killing the tiny bud; Prince Lu could easily end his life and the child’s life too. At this moment, Qin Yuanxi should have known better and, for his own sake and the sake of the little one in his belly, tried to appease Prince Lu, showing that he could be an obedient puppet emperor and that the little one would be just like his father, an obedient puppet too.
Instead, he challenged Prince Lu like this, making such statements. It did him no good, not in the slightest. It even put him in the most dangerous position, making Prince Lu think he was no longer controllable. If it really came to that point, could Prince Lu tolerate him?
This was Prince Lu, the Regent who held power over the court, the leading male protagonist in the power struggle. What he did was like seeking death!
But Qin Yuanxi did it anyway.
Bearing a heavy burden in his chest, feeling uncomfortable, especially when he heard Prince Lu’s cold and ruthless words, he felt even more uncomfortable. Although it was just a tiny bud, it was the result of their past intimacy. Why did Prince Lu have the right to decide the fate of the child? Why did he assume that Zhao Tuo didn’t want it?
Bastard!
His lover was gone, and now his child was going to be aborted. Qin Yuanxi felt utterly wronged. Looking at Prince Lu made him even more uncomfortable. Words slipped out uncontrollably, and after saying them, he felt a mixture of regret and relief.
Who cared? Anyway, he had said it all. Prince Lu could do as he pleased. With the plot collapsing like this, one moment the Regent was a lunatic, the next moment the Emperor could become pregnant. Who knew what would happen next? Qin Yuanxi wouldn’t be surprised if, in the future, he ends up with a three-year pregnancy and his child has to marry someone unexpected. He’d calmly prepare a dowry for his son.
“Leave.”
Finally, Prince Lu spoke. The two words weren’t directed at anyone, but Yan Shaoning knew they were meant for him. He quickly picked up his medicine chest and left. In this bone-chilling atmosphere, staying one more second could freeze a person. He didn’t know if Prince Lu’s condition had worsened, but why was he getting harder and harder to serve?
“What are you going to do?!”
Qin Yuanxi watched anxiously as Lu Bohuan approached step by step. He instinctively protected his belly, but then felt that his actions were terribly foolish. He lowered his hands and tried to sit up straight, taking a deep breath. “Lu Bohuan, I’ll tell you, don’t come any closer, alright? You, you’re…”
He couldn’t come up with any intimidating words. Qin Yuanxi didn’t possess that innate aura of authority like Lu Bohuan did. In the presence of the regent prince with his imposing presence, he involuntarily bowed his head. So, while Lu Bohuan advanced step by step, Qin Yuanxi swiftly slipped off his shoes, rolled to the inner side of the dragon bed, wishing he could be as far away from Prince Lu as possible!
Lu Bohuan didn’t advance further. He stood at the edge of the bed and looked down at the person inside. “Where is the Emperor? Confess, and I’ll spare your life!”
Upon hearing this, Qin Yuanxi immediately lost his fear. He raised his head, puffed out his chest, and raised his chin. “My Prince, you can charge me with any crime you like, and I’ll have no excuses. You ask where the Emperor is, and wherever you want him to be, he’ll be there. Isn’t it all just a word from Prince Lu? Prince Lu, who dares to harm the imperial heir, has never considered me before. So, Prince Lu, please tell me, where do you think I should be?”
His gaze was provocative, filled with disobedience. He appeared completely unafraid, a stark contrast to the image of the weakling who had protected his belly and hidden from Lu Bohuan just moments ago. If one were to ignore the current atmosphere and setting, there was a hint of cuteness in his actions.
The author has something to say:
Lu Bohuan: Checkmate!
Zhao Tuo: Good baby, let Daddy touch you.
TL:
I’ve just finished my first translation project, ‘Villain Alpha is Pregnant.’ It’s an amazing novel; be sure to give it a read – VAIP! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・゚✧
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