A lonely, unlucky military officer with a stubborn fate insisted on marrying me.

Not long after, He Jingxian came out of the examination room first and said to Li Jinye, "So far, Yinyin's body is perfectly normal."

The hospital has a device that can clearly show the baby's condition in the womb, but it emits some radiation. I'm unsure whether to proceed. What do you think?

Li Jinye's eyes darkened, and he immediately pressed, "What did Yinyin say?"

"She felt the child was doing well and didn't want to take any risks, so she wanted to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor," He Jingxian replied.

A wave of heartache washed over Li Jinye. Yin Yin had been targeted by Hao Weiwei because of him, and now she was afraid.

"Don't worry," He Jingxian patted his arm.

"For so many years in China, women have relied on traditional Chinese medicine to help them conceive. I've already spoken with Dean Yuan, and he's invited the best traditional Chinese medicine gynecologist in the hospital. They'll be here soon."

"Okay, let's listen to Yin Yin's decision and Mom's arrangements."

About ten minutes later, an old Chinese medicine doctor rushed over with his medicine box. As he passed through the corridor, he caught a glimpse of four soldiers with imposing presence and was somewhat surprised!

Who is this person? Someone who can get the dean to personally invite him!

And these four statues guarding the outside... what kind of high-ranking leaders must they be?

Although he was full of doubts, the old Chinese medicine doctor did not dare to delay and immediately went into the consultation room.

A moment later, He Jingxian's voice came from inside: "Jinye, come in and hear what the doctor has to say."

Li Jinye immediately got up and strode into the house. His gaze first fell on Lin Yinyin, and he was relieved to see that she looked calm.

After taking their pulses, the old Chinese medicine doctor smiled and said, "The pulses are deep, slow, and strong; the qi and blood are abundant. They are three healthy children!"

"Okay, okay!"

He Jingxian was overjoyed, and An Shuqiao and Wu Zehui exchanged smiles. Li Jinye happily took Lin Yinyin's hand.

"but--"

The old Chinese medicine doctor suddenly changed the subject, and the smiles on everyone's faces froze instantly as they all turned to look at him.

"Sufficient Qi and blood will make the fetus strong, which is a good thing. However, excessive Qi and blood can easily lead to an oversized fetus, which may require more effort during childbirth."

More importantly, triplets grow faster than singletons, and as their fetal development accelerates in the mid-to-late stages of pregnancy, there is a possibility of premature birth.

"Premature birth?"

The atmosphere in the room instantly became tense.

An Shuqiao and Wu Zehui subconsciously looked at Lin Yinyin.

A chill instantly emanated from Li Jinye's body, and the air pressure dropped frighteningly low.

Lin Yinyin noticed his nervousness, pinched him, and signaled him to calm down.

Seeing this, the traditional Chinese medicine doctor quickly explained, "Don't worry, everyone. Stay calm. This is a normal situation in triplets' pregnancies and is not a hidden danger."

"Yes, yes, yes." The head of the obstetrics and gynecology department next to him immediately explained, "From a Western medical perspective, a fetus is considered full-term at 37 weeks, and it is not necessary to wait until 40 weeks to be considered safe."

"Indeed, there are some connections between traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. She has a good constitution, and with proper care, her due date is around February 28th. Both mother and child will be fine!"

"Yes. I'm guessing it's around this time too!"

"Great, great, great!" He Jingxian was overjoyed upon hearing this!

February 28, 1979, was the day the dragon raised its head—a truly extraordinary day!

Although she doesn't believe in those feudal superstitions, she still finds it joyous and pleasant to hear on auspicious days.

"So what should we be careful about?" An Shuqiao asked.

Wu Zehui took out the notebook and pen she had prepared beforehand to take notes.

"It is important to maintain a peaceful state of mind and keep the Qi and blood in a harmonious state. In particular, avoid extreme anger or sadness. If a pregnant woman's emotions fluctuate too much, it is most likely to cause stagnation of liver Qi and disorder of Qi and blood, which directly disturbs the fetus. This is a major taboo for maintaining a healthy pregnancy."

"Are there any other special considerations regarding food?" An Shuqiao followed up with another question.

"The diet should be light and nourishing, avoiding excessive supplementation and dryness."

Strong medicines like ginseng and deer antler should be avoided at all costs. Cold and spicy foods should be avoided, as should iced drinks, raw melons, and strong alcohol. The right approach is to eat more foods that nourish the spleen and blood, such as yams, millet, and red dates, and gradually supplement your diet.

Wu Zehui's pen flew across the paper as she meticulously noted down key points such as "light and nourishing," "avoiding excessive tonics and heat," and "preventing premature birth," even marking them with small circles next to them.

Looking at her second daughter-in-law's meticulous and earnest demeanor, He Jingxian's lips unconsciously curved into a smile.

Both of her daughters-in-law are good, and they genuinely care for Yin Yin.

Standing to the side, Li Jinye watched his two sisters-in-law listen attentively and saw the concern in his mother's eyes, which put him at ease.

Even without him, Yin Yin will be fine.

"Thank you, doctor. We'll remember that."

"Okay, remember to come for your prenatal checkup in two weeks."

Thank you, goodbye.

As the group walked out of the examination room, Li Zhendong, Li Jinxiao, and Li Jinzhong, who were waiting in the corridor, immediately stood up and turned their eyes to them.

Li Zhendong spoke first: "How are you? Is everything alright?"

"It's nothing," He Jingxian replied.

"Yinyin is pregnant with triplets, which is more delicate than a singleton pregnancy. She might be born prematurely later on, and the doctor advised her to take extra care of herself. But don't worry, I will stay by Yinyin's side every step of the way from now on."

Li Zhendong nodded; he felt at ease with his wife there.

At this moment, Old Master Li also came over after completing his physical examination with Dean Yuan.

Dean Yuan reported with a smile: "Don't worry, everyone. I've read General Li's historical report, and after comparing it with the past, I found that his health is even better now than before. In particular, the chest tightness and shortness of breath that bothered him have improved a lot."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with smiles.

The group quickly drove back to the Li family's old residence.

Li Zhendong, Li Jinxiao, and Li Jinzhong had official duties to attend to, so they only stayed briefly before rushing back to their respective units to handle their work.

An Shuqiao, Wu Zehui, and He Jingxian went back to their respective rooms.

They all knew that Li Jinye was leaving tomorrow, so they wanted to spend more time with the young couple.

Lin Yinyin sat on the edge of the bed, watching Li Jinye squat on the ground, carefully holding her ankle and washing her feet with a hint of helplessness.

Why are you so insistent on washing my feet?

"I heard from my comrades that if a husband has wronged his wife, this is the most effective way to apologize."

"Oh, so what did you do wrong?"

Li Jinye looked up, his dark eyes swirling with reluctance and guilt. "My mistake was... not being able to stay by your side."

Lin Yinyin was stunned when she saw the vulnerability in his eyes that she had never seen before.

Is this Li Jinye?

The ruthless and decisive King Yama?

It's not like they're facing life or death, so why is he so...fragile?

"Li Jinye... you..." Before she could finish speaking, Li Jinye quickly wiped her feet. "I'll go get some water."

Lin Yinyin watched his hasty retreating figure. Was Li Jinye about to cry?

When Li Jinye returned, Lin Yinyin was no longer on the bed.

Just as he was about to speak, he felt a warm, soft touch on his lower back, with a subtle curve.

He froze, too afraid to move an inch.

That was Lin Yinyin's belly, gently pressing against his buttocks.