Chapter 760 - I am going to be father!! (1/2)

Wen Ru pursed his lips into a thin line when he heard his question. He clenched his palms into a fist and said, ” After Feng Ju found Lu shi unconscious and injured at the lakeside, and found your shoes near the lake, he jumped in the water to search for you, in case you were injured or something.”

” However, he couldn't find both of you. Not only that, we stationed almost all of our guards to search for you two, but you were nowhere to be found. Brother, everyone was so worried about you and Her Majesty.” his voice became gentle as he remembered how scared everyone was about their disappearance.

Ji Cheng sighed when he saw his serious expressions. It was the first time when he was seeing this kind of expression on Wen Ru's face. It's not like he was an irresponsible man but since he has been given what he has desired since childhood, he hasn't seen the struggle and what it takes to be responsible.

He was expressive and always stayed away from political affairs. That's why he was managing his store and started his business to not get into the political affairs of his family.  However, the Wen Ru that has been standing in front of him now was different. He was scared and worried, yet was trying his best to not crumble and show his weakness in front of him.

” That day when Zhao Ming was attacked and almost drowned in the lake, I found her in time and jumped in the water. However, we didn't know what happened and when we regained our consciousness, we found ourselves in a secluded, strange place, surrounded by water and trees.” Ji Cheng let out a deep breath before answering Wen Ru's question.

” We must have gone to that place because of water flow. It was difficult for us to contact anyone from the palace since we didn't know where we were and when we finally reached here after trying many routes and asking for help from many strangers, Zhao Ming fell unconscious.”

Ji Cheng didn't lie to him. There was indeed water and trees. It wasn't exactly a lie, just a half-lie. It's not that he could tell him the truth.

Wen Ru nodded as he listened to his words carefully. He was expecting something like this, but he was glad that both Zhao Ming and Ji Cheng were safe and well.

He sighed in relief and walked towards Ji Cheng, throwing his arms around him and hugged him tightly, ” Congratulations, Brother. You're going to be a father now.”

Ji Cheng who was surprised by Wen Ru's warm gesture, couldn't help but freeze upon hearing these words. Father? He is going to be a father.

Amid all the complications, he couldn't feel the happiness that was waiting for him. He was worried about her all the time since they were going to do the ritual and couldn't celebrate this happiness.

But after hearing Wen Ru's words, it made him realize that the happiness that he was waiting for so long, has finally knocked on his doorstep. Zhao Ming and he are going to be parents.

He separated from him and held him by the shoulders, ” Since it is such a happy occasion, we should hold a banquet to announce Zhao Ming's pregnancy and wellness. People must be worried since I couldn't hold the imperial court for days now.” Ji Cheng said while trying to find a solution to resolve people's suspicion.

Seeing his excited expressions, Wen Ru hesitated, ” Your Majesty, I don't think it's a good idea for us to announce Her Majesty's pregnancy during this time.”

” What do you mean? Why can't I announce this news with everyone?”

”Erm... there is something that you should know. Many things happened when you were not here.” He hesitated while thinking about how to break the news of the war to him.

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