Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 426: How Will You Let the Child Face the Future?

Chapter 426: Chapter 426: How Will You Let the Child Face the Future?

Mu Yunlie took Yan Qianyi’s hand, "But rest assured, I will never allow her to hurt you."

Yan Qianyi nodded.

Mu Huaner’s little tricks weren’t enough to harm her.

Mu Yunlie asked, "Why aren’t you speaking? Are you unhappy because I forgave her?"

Yan Qianyi forced a smile, "No."

What could she do if she was unhappy?

After all, they were family, bones connected by tendons.

"What were you trying to tell me in the bedroom just now?"

"Nothing much, I just wanted to say that my mom must have been very upset back then, she was a very responsible doctor."

"Yes, I believe that. Don’t think too much about it, I will investigate it thoroughly. You just need to remember that no matter what, my feelings for you will never change."

Yan Qianyi nodded again.

If she avenged her mother by killing Mu Huaner, would Mu Yunlie’s feelings for her still remain unchanged?

She had originally wanted to tell him.

But seeing how much he cared for Mu Huaner, she suddenly found herself unable to speak.

After all, for him, both she and Mu Huaner were irreplaceable and important in his heart. Telling him now would only drag him into a vortex of pain.

Better to take one step at a time.

When the time came, she’d see if his feelings for her truly remained unchanged when faced with a dilemma.

After breakfast, Mu Yunlie left the house.

Aunt Xue watched his departing figure with some confusion, "Son-in-law seems very busy every day, hasn’t school already let out for vacation?"

Yan Qianyi was drinking Milk and suddenly laughed, "Aunt Xue, you wouldn’t think Ah Lie has someone else out there, would you?"

He had stopped attending school classes a long time ago.

As a military officer in the Special Department, his busyness must have had its reasons.

It might involve military secrets, so she never inquired about Mu Yunlie’s work.

And she didn’t tell anyone that Mu Yunlie was a special forces soldier.

Aunt Xue quickly shook her head, "I wouldn’t go that far, but I still believe in the strength of his feelings for you. I’m just curious because school’s out and you are pregnant; shouldn’t he spend more time at home with you?"

"He has other work to be busy with, Aunt Xue. I’m going back to sleep."

"Alright, rest well. During the time you and son-in-law were apart, you weren’t resting well every day. Now you can finally rest."

Yan Qianyi went back upstairs and called Xia Ziyu on a voice call.

Once connected, Xia Ziyu’s anxious voice came through, "What a coincidence, I was just about to call you."

Hearing this, Yan Qianyi thought he had a lead, and eagerly asked, "Is there news about Xu Zhiqiang?"

"Not yet."

Yan Qianyi’s smile instantly faded, "Then why did you call me?"

"Holy shit! Isn’t that a bit cold-hearted? Can’t I contact you unless there’s news about Xu Zhiqiang?"

"Get to the point."

"I just heard from Chu Hua that you moved in with Mu Yunlie, is that true?"

"Yes."

"You made up?"

"Somewhat."

Xia Ziyu fell silent.

Yan Qianyi asked, "Just to ask me that? You should promptly help me find out where Xu Zhiqiang is. Weren’t you very capable in finding people before? Why is there no progress this time?"

Xia Ziyu remained silent.

Yan Qianyi said, "Not talking? Then I am hanging up."

"Great Immortal, you were quite clear-headed before, why are you getting confused now?" Xia Ziyu asked with uncommon seriousness.

Yan Qianyi didn’t understand what he meant, "What do you mean?"

"While investigating whether Mu Huaner and Xu Zhiqiang still had any dealings, I found out she is Mu Yunlie’s aunt. I know why you broke up with Mu Yunlie before. Since you had already made the rational choice, why are you going down this road again?"

Yan Qianyi pressed her lips together, "He... found out about my pregnancy."

"You really are pregnant." Xia Ziyu’s voice was heavy.

Chu Hua and the others had already assumed Yan Qianyi was pregnant, although she had never admitted it.

He had guessed as well, but because Yan Qianyi hadn’t admitted it, he didn’t want to believe it.

Although he was mentally prepared, hearing her admit it now still made him feel very uncomfortable.

Xia Ziyu asked, "Just for the child, so you went back to him?"

Yan Qianyi replied, "Not entirely."

"Did he force you?"

"No."

"Then why?" Xia Ziyu’s voice was urgent, "You don’t have to go back to him for the child. When the child is born, I can be his father, I will love him as my own!"

Yan Qianyi paused, then laughed, "Xiao Hei, what are you joking about? This isn’t something to joke about."

"I’m not joking! I’m serious! There’s no good outcome with you and Mu Yunlie together." Xia Ziyu rushed, "From what I understand, he and Mu Huaner are very close. If in the end, evidence proves that Mu Huaner is the one who murdered your mother, what will you do then?"

"Of course, seek revenge."

"And what about Mu Yunlie? Have you thought about how he will feel, what choice he will make?"

"I have thought about it," Yan Qianyi’s tone was indifferent, "I have thought of the worst possible outcome."

The worst result would be Mu Yunlie choosing Mu Huaner, preventing her from seeking revenge.

"Since you’ve thought about it, why have you gone back to him? Weren’t you already separated? Continuing together, when he finds out in the future, no matter what, hurt is inevitable, both for you and for him."

Yan Qianyi was silent.

Previously, because she had considered these issues, she had insisted on breaking up with Mu Yunlie.

But now, she realized that whether it be separating now or facing the future, the hurt was unavoidable.

Yan Qianyi said, "Separating now is also painful, might as well take things one step at a time."

"You’re insane! You really are insane! If you insist on avenging your mother, being with Mu Yunlie now, then Mu Huaner will be your child’s great-aunt! How would you let the child face this in the future?"

"Whether I am with Mu Yunlie or not, the child’s father will always be him, and his great-aunt will always be Mu Huaner."

"But you could choose not to let the child know all this."

"There’s no choice left."

Mu Yunlie already knew.

"Great Immortal, if you need my help, I can help you, there’s no need to be like this..."

"No need, just help me find Xu Zhiqiang, I would really appreciate that. I will consider my personal issues myself, you don’t need to worry."

"But Great Immortal, in the future..."

"I am feeling a little unwell, I want to rest. Let’s talk another time."

After cutting off Xia Ziyu’s words twice, Yan Qianyi abruptly ended the voice call.

She frowned as she walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing out at the garden outside.

Suddenly, she realized a very serious problem...