Help! I'm in Another World and the Dragon Man Want Me To Get Pregnant!
Chapter 57: Reassurance and Acceptance

Chapter 57: Reassurance and Acceptance

The tension lifted, and Shen Xinghui felt relief as he managed to speak properly.

He sighed with relief, and both the king and queen smiled warmly at him.

"You’re quite the dependable one."

"Ah, indeed."

"Ignatius, you’ve found yourself a wonderful bride. He’s so adorable."

Ignatius had been blushing for a while and had hardly said a word.

When Shen Xinghui looked up, he saw a troubled expression on Ignatius’ face.

Shen Xinghui couldn’t help but find it a bit endearing, and he smiled.

"Xinghui, you don’t have to feel so pressured. This child is a prince, but there’s still a long way to go before he has to take the throne. Besides, the baby will arrive sooner than expected, so there’s no rush in learning about the country and the world. You can take your time with that."

"But..."

"It’s okay to leave the details to Ignatius. What’s most important is that you take good care of the child. Don’t worry, you can make brief appearances at formal events and then retreat as soon as possible. It’s fine to make excuses, saying you’re busy with childcare or too tired. You can meet with the people you want to, and talk at your own pace. And, of course, I’d be happy to be there."

Seeing the queen laugh softly, like the tinkling of a bell, and then looking at Ignatius and the king, Shen Xinghui felt reassured as they all nodded.

He smiled and said, "I’m happy."

"No matter what, the baby will be born in about four days, huh? Even if we send word to the country to prepare for the celebrations, it might not be in time."

Shen Xinghui winced, realizing this was unexpected for him as well.

He felt apologetic.

His skills were a bit too efficient, it seemed.

Right now, Ignatius sat beside the king, and the queen sat next to Shen Xinghui.

She gently rubbed his belly and said, "How exciting!"

Shen Xinghui couldn’t help but feel a bit shy.

After all, he was a man.

"Once the baby is born, you’ll be busy for at least a month, won’t you? It’ll be hard for you, Xinghui. I’d like things to be peaceful for a while, without too much chaos."

"That’s true. For now, we’ll announce the birth when it happens, and the celebrations and ceremonies can take place after things settle down."

"Ah, please do that."

"By then, your belly should have certainly flattened. We’ll have a beautiful outfit made for you."

"Huh?"

Shen Xinghui felt a bit lost in the conversation.

What were they talking about?

"This is about the baby’s introduction and your wedding," the queen said, smiling.

"Wedding!"

Shen Xinghui blinked in surprise.

Both the king and queen seemed startled, while Ignatius gave a wry smile.

"Oh my, aren’t you going to marry Ignatius?"

"Yes, well, that’s the plan, but..."

Shen Xinghui hadn’t even thought that far ahead.

In fact, he hadn’t thought about it at all, but here they were, discussing a child before anything else.

He quickly apologized in his mind.

"Mother, Xinghui is gentle like this. Even though he feels this way, I thought the actual specifics were still far off."

"Oh, is that so?"

Ignatius nodded firmly.

"I never imagined we’d have to rush things like this. It’s been a big surprise, and it’s overwhelming. Something I thought would be months away is suddenly looming right in front of us. Honestly, it’s filled me with uncertainty."

Ignatius smiled warmly, as if voicing Shen Xinghui’s feelings.

Shen Xinghui felt grateful.

He had such a wonderful husband, someone who could truly understand him and protect him like that.

"It’s true. It must be difficult for you, coming to this world not long ago. And now, with the baby, everything feels uncertain. Xinghui, the most important thing for you right now is to keep your heart at peace. We’ll take care of the kingdom’s matters. The baby’s introduction and the wedding can wait until later."

"Right. No need to rush."

The king spoke firmly, and the queen added with an apologetic tone, "Sorry, I’ve been too hasty."

Ignatius nodded in agreement, and Shen Xinghui felt relieved.

For now, he was told to focus only on the upcoming birth, which was drawing near.

After a while, the king and queen left.

Shen Xinghui felt lighter, a smile spreading across his face.

The uncertainty melted away, replaced by happiness.

His stomach, too, felt more relaxed.

"Are you tired?"

"No, I’m fine. It was fun, and I feel at ease. I’m glad they accepted me."

Shen Xinghui spoke honestly, and Ignatius smiled gently and nodded, reaching up to pat his head.

Then, he suddenly placed his hand on Shen Xinghui’s stomach.

"It’s really starting to show, isn’t it?"

"Well, usually it would take a month to grow slowly, but with me, it’s accelerating."

Now, Shen Xinghui’s belly was noticeably larger, even visible through his clothes.

It felt a little heavier, but the stretchable belly was comfortably stable.

His skill was really impressive.

"They said it might start kicking tomorrow or the day after."

"Kicking?"

"Yeah. Oh, but don’t worry, it won’t hurt because of the skill. And once it starts kicking, you’ll be able to feel it too, Ignatius."

Shen Xinghui explained that the vibrations would be transmitted.

It seemed like it might be fun.

Ignatius, a little embarrassed, gently rubbed Shen Xinghui’s stomach, his eyes narrowing in affection.

Shen Xinghui loved the way Ignatius looked at him.

It made him feel like he was being watched over with care, and it filled him with a sense of happiness, as if Ignatius truly cherished him.

In any case, Shen Xinghui felt happy now.

The following day was unexpectedly chaotic from the morning onward.

The reason?

It’s because the visitors had arrived.

"Xinghui!"

"Dominus!"

It had been a while since Shen Xinghui left the mansion, and now, seeing Dominus again filled him with joy and a tinge of guilt.

Dominus, beaming with happiness, rushed toward him, but an unfamiliar figure grabbed him by the collar.