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The arrival of the old woman made my days start to improve. Three meals a day were carefully prepared, and the maids took care of my clothing and daily needs. The discomfort from morning sickness gradually subsided.
Li Chengzhi began to appear in my room every few days. He remained cold and distant, but there was less disdain in his eyes and a hint of curiosity instead.
"Is the child well?" he asked, his tone stiff.
I gently stroked my swollen belly. "Everything is fine."
He watched my actions, his gaze flickering as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately he said nothing and turned to leave.
This routine continued for a while, and I thought life would remain this way until one day he brought news.
"I am going to marry Liu Wan'er."
His tone was calm, as if he were discussing something trivial.
My heart sank suddenly, a chill rushing from my feet to my chest.
"What about me?" I forced out the question that weighed heavily on my mind, suppressing the pain within.
"I won't dismiss you; I will just lower your status from wife to concubine," he said lightly. "Don't worry; you will still have a place in the household."
Concubine?
That word struck me like a bolt from the blue, leaving my mind blank.
"Why?" I choked out. "Why are you doing this to me?"
He paused for a moment, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. "I'm sorry, I..."
He seemed to want to explain something but ultimately said nothing more and left the room.
Li Chengzhi was not the gentle and caring person I once thought him to be. My heart felt like it was being sliced open; that deeply affectionate man was truly gone.
I had once believed he was my salvation. Unfortunately, wrong is wrong; it was time to wake from this beautiful dream and face reality.
I sat in silence throughout the night, and by the next morning, I had made my decision.
I was ready to leave, to plan for myself and the child growing inside me, and to start a new life. I packed some simple belongings and valuable jewelry, then quietly made my way to the backyard. Taking advantage of the night’s cover and the guard’s drowsiness, I slipped away unnoticed.
As I stepped onto the official road leading to Jiangnan, I glanced back at the direction of the Wang residence, gently caressing my rounded belly. I whispered softly, "Child, we are about to begin our new life."
Supporting my slightly protruding abdomen, I stood at the crossroads of an unfamiliar town. The journey had been bumpy, leaving me exhausted both physically and mentally. Fortunately, kind-hearted strangers pointed me in the right direction, and I managed to rent a small room in a place called Qingxi Town.
Though the house was dilapidated, it provided shelter from the wind and rain. I carefully unpacked my belongings while tenderly touching the life within me. "Child, this is our new home," I said gently. "Though it's humble, your mother will work hard to take good care of you."
Being new here and without any acquaintances, I didn’t dare to delay. I immediately began asking around for work. Luckily, fate smiled upon us. A local pharmacy was in need of help, and seeing that I had some medical knowledge, they took me in.
Life was tough compared to the Wang residence, but I felt more relaxed and grounded. Each day was spent busying myself at the pharmacy, and during my free time, I studied medical texts to gain experience. It seemed that my child sensed my emotions; ever since arriving in Qingxi Town, there had been little fuss from within.
Then one stormy night, with the help of Apothecary Physician, I endured excruciating pain and gave birth to my child.
"Wow—" The baby's loud cries pierced through the night sky as tears streamed down my face. "Welcome to this world, my child." Weakly cradling my baby in my arms, I whispered softly, "You shall be called Liu Mubai; may you be as pure and flawless as the gentle breeze and bright moon."
The arrival of Mubai infused my life with new hope and motivation.
I worked even harder, diligently studying medicine.
" Qingwan, you truly have a remarkable talent for medicine!" the Old Doctor of the Medicine Shop exclaimed. "Have you considered opening your own clinic?"
A thought struck me as I looked at the baby in my arms, Mu Bai. Six months later, my small clinic opened in Qingxi Town. Though it was modest in size, it was well-equipped and fully functional.
"Mother, when I grow up, I want to save lives alongside you!" three-year-old Mu Bai said in his sweet voice, looking utterly adorable.
I gently patted his little head and replied, "Alright, Mother will be waiting for you."
Time flew by, and five years passed in the blink of an eye. The clinic was thriving, and Mu Bai had grown into a clever little boy. Our lives were gradually improving.
However, fate had other plans. Just when I thought we could live peacefully, an unexpected piece of news arrived. The shop assistant excitedly told the owner about something he had overheard: "I heard that a prince from the capital has come to town; his surname seems to be Li."
My heart jolted, and I nearly dropped the porcelain bowl in my hand. Could it be that he had come looking for me?
I forced myself to remain calm and reassured Mu Bai, who was startled by my reaction. "It's alright, little Bai," I whispered, though my gaze instinctively drifted toward the distance. It couldn't be him; at this moment, he should be deeply in love with Liu Wan'er and wouldn't come looking for us.
Late at night, I stood alone by the window, staring into the distance. Li Chengzhi, no matter what your intentions are, I will never let you take Mu Bai away from me.
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