Cheng Jingyan hurriedly chased after her, helped the nearly unconscious Sang Yu to her feet, and asked with great concern, "What's wrong? Are you seasick?"

Sang Yu's face turned pale from vomiting, and she felt nauseous and wanted to throw up again. "My stomach feels uncomfortable, and I feel a little nauseous."

"It's windy on the ship, she probably caught a cold." He frowned, helped her into the cabin, and then instructed Deshun to invite the accompanying military doctor over.

Sang Yu looked unwell, so Cheng Jingyan helped her to bed to rest and covered her with a blanket.

He held her hands tightly, his voice filled with concern: "Sangsang, is there anything else that's bothering you?"

Sang Yu lowered her eyes in deep thought. The thought of the mutton's gamey smell made her feel nauseous and want to vomit, and she also recalled what the system had told her that day.

It seems like she's... pregnant.

Cheng Jingyan's eyes were filled with worry. Seeing her expression shift between sunshine and gloom, his heart ached as if it were being fried in oil. "Sangsang, you must not have anything happen to you."

At some point, he, who had never feared anything, began to become anxious and fearful.

Hearing his hoarse voice, Sang Yu came back to her senses, "I'm fine, husband."

However, Cheng Jingyan remained immersed in pain, his brows furrowed as he muttered to himself, "It's all my fault. This journey has been arduous, and your delicate body couldn't have endured it. I should have known sooner."

"I'm really fine."

"Blame me……"

Sang Yu sighed inwardly, reached out and placed her hand on his shoulder, and timidly said, "Husband, I think... I'm pregnant."

Cheng Jingyan was stunned, staring at her with a blank look in his eyes.

A faint blush rose to her cheeks, and she took his large hand and placed it on her lower abdomen. "Husband?"

Cheng Jingyan's eyes were glazed over, his gaze slowly following her movements.

There was no movement for a long time.

Does this mean... you don't want it?

Sang Yu was stunned, her mind racing with all sorts of thoughts. Could it be that after all that effort, he didn't actually want the child? What would happen to her mission of having a child?

Tears streamed down her face.

Cheng Jingyan snapped out of his daze and saw her crying. He immediately panicked and hurriedly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Sangsang, why are you crying?"

Sang Yu sobbed uncontrollably, "Does my husband not want Sang Sang's child?"

“No…that’s not what I meant…Sangsang,” he hugged her tightly, “of course I love our child, and I love you even more, I just…I never thought I was going to be a father.”

Her eyes were red from crying, and she looked extremely wronged. Cheng Jingyan felt heartbroken seeing this.

“But you don’t seem happy, my husband.”

Cheng Jingyan looked at her intently and said gently, "Of course I'm happy, but... I've seen the pain women experience when giving birth, and the thought of Sangsang suffering is unbearable."

He recalled Sang Yu's pale face after vomiting and instinctively closed his eyes tightly.

“Husband…” Sang Yu smiled through her tears and patted his head. “It was just morning sickness. Besides, having you by my side is more effective than anything else.”

Wei Jingyan took her hand and placed it on his lips, giving it a light kiss. "You usually cry out in pain when we do that. If I were to make you pregnant and suffer even more, wouldn't I be a sinner?"

She leaned quietly against his chest and said softly, "I know my husband is worried about me, but that's what motherhood is all about. I really want to give birth to this child for you. Aren't you curious about what our child will look like?"

Cheng Jingyan imagined it for a moment, and his heart gradually warmed. He stroked her hair and said in a hoarse voice, "Okay, whatever you say."

The two hugged quietly for a while until Deshun knocked on the door and led the military doctor in.

The military doctor, with a serious expression, took the pulse several times to confirm, and finally bowed and said, "Congratulations, General, your wife is indeed pregnant, and it has been more than a month."

The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with tenderness.

The military doctor prescribed several doses of medicine to prevent miscarriage and then instructed, "Madam's pulse is stable, but she is not getting enough rest. It's best to be careful during the first three months. Remember to avoid overwork and strenuous exercise, and... try to avoid sexual intercourse."

Sang Yu's ears turned bright red instantly.

She didn't care.

The main concern is Cheng Jingyan; can he tolerate this?

Cheng Jingyan showed no unusual expression. He carefully inquired about some precautions and dietary considerations, which the military doctor answered one by one. Cheng Jingyan listened attentively, almost taking notes.

Cheng Jingyan had General Deshun escort the physician out, then silently pulled Sang Yu onto his lap without saying a word.

"Husband, what's wrong with you?"

Cheng Jingyan frowned, as if he was struggling with something. After a moment, he sighed softly, "Sangsang, your body is not suitable for traveling right now. Before we go too far, I will take you back to Lucheng and ask my elder brother to take care of you. I will also stay here with you for a while."

She immediately gripped his hand tightly, her voice urgent, "No, my husband, I don't want to be separated from you."

His eyes showed a dilemma, and he subconsciously pulled her closer. "Listen to me, Sangsang. I can't let you be in any danger. The conditions in the military camp are poor, and your current condition is not suitable for traveling. I will stay here with you for a while."

Cheng Jingyan knew how worried he was about the war. Although he had accompanied her slowly on her journey these past few days, he was still concerned about the soldiers who had risked their lives with him on the front lines.

If she delayed the war effort, then she truly deserves to die.

“My husband, listen to me, the war on the frontier is of utmost importance.” She gently advised, “I’m fine, I just need a short rest, we can continue our journey tomorrow.”

“No, I can’t risk your body.” He looked at her intently and said firmly.

“But I don’t want to stay here. I want to go to the frontier with you.” She looked up at him directly. “My husband, what am I to you?”

His dark eyes gleamed as he answered earnestly, "In my heart, I have long regarded you as my only wife."

Sang Yu's eyes paused for a moment; she had never imagined that the word "wife" would come out of his mouth.

Not a concubine, but a wife.

He gently took her small hand in his, his rough palms enveloping it firmly.

"Sangsang, you are my only wife. To me, your safety is more important than my own life."

It's impossible to say that she felt absolutely nothing.

She almost drowned in the overwhelming emotions he felt, which were like surging ocean waves in his eyes.

She reached out and intertwined her fingers with his, saying gently, "My husband, I know you're worried about my health. You said I'm your wife, so shouldn't we respect each other even more? It's not just you who can give between us; although I'm a woman, there's much I can do too."

Cheng Jingyan looked at her with deep, dark eyes.

Sang Yu paused for a moment, then said seriously, "I enjoy seeing the scenery along the way and tasting all the world's delicacies with you, but what I really want to see is the frontier where you grew up and spent decades. I want to know what you're like there."

"My husband, I don't want you to be delayed in your journey because of me."

“I am not your weakness that makes you hesitant and timid, but rather your source of confidence that allows you to forge ahead.”

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