Who understands? The aloof female ruler always flirts without even realizing it.

Meanwhile, in a meticulously decorated postpartum ward, Karandal had already regained consciousness.

It was just a brief fainting spell caused by physical exhaustion. Because of the female soldier's strong physique, he regained consciousness as soon as he was taken off the delivery bed, but his eyelids were too heavy and he didn't open them.

His entire lower body was in excruciating pain, and the extreme fatigue from childbirth washed over him like waves, making it difficult for him to even lift a finger.

Shen Yan stayed by the bedside the whole time, her eyes red and swollen like two walnuts, clearly having cried for a long time.

Seeing Kalandall's eyelashes flutter and his tired yet still clear blue eyes slowly open, he immediately leaned forward nervously, his voice still thick with nasal congestion and lingering fear:

"Lanlan! You're awake? How are you feeling? Does it still hurt? Is anything bothering you? Do you want some water?"

Questions came at him like a barrage of bullets. He held the woman's hand, which was still receiving an IV drip, his fingertips cold and trembling slightly.

As soon as Kalandall focused his gaze, the first thing that caught his eye was the pitiful look on the lord's face, with tear stains still on his cheeks.

His heart softened, and he offered a weak smile, gently squeezing Shen Yan's hand in return, his voice hoarse and low:

"My lord... I'm fine. I feel much better after giving birth to the baby."

It would have been better if he hadn't spoken, but once he opened his mouth, his hoarse voice, clearly lacking in strength, instantly triggered Xiongzi's taut nerves again.

Thinking of that harrowing scene in the delivery room, of my wife's pale face and her sweat-soaked appearance, of the shocking blood and her agonizing struggle...

Tears began to fall uncontrollably again, large drops landing on the two insects' clasped hands.

"Waaah... Lanlan... you scared me to death..."

Like a child who had suffered a great injustice, he buried his head in the pillow next to Karandel's neck, inhaling the other's scent, his shoulders trembling.

"It hurts so much...there's so much blood..."

He couldn't continue, his voice choked with sobs, only suppressed whimpers remaining.

Karandal felt both heartache and helplessness. It was just one birth, how could it have scared the male master into tears?

He had just escaped death himself, but now he had to comfort this terrified large dog.

He struggled to lift the hand that wasn't receiving the IV drip, his fingertips gently touching his wet cheek, trying to wipe away the tears that kept rolling down his face.

But the tears were like beads from a broken string; as soon as one was wiped away, a new one would immediately well up, sliding through his fingers, scalding hot.

She sighed, gave up wiping, and instead moved her hand to the soft black hair, gently and slowly rubbing it like soothing a frightened cub.

The male obediently lowered his head, making it easier for his partner to pet him, and even couldn't help but tilt his head and rub against her.

"Alright, my lord, stop crying..."

Her voice was still hoarse, but the tenderness in her eyes seemed about to overflow:

"The male and female fathers will be here soon, and when they see you like this, they'll laugh at you."

Before he could finish speaking, the door to the ward was gently pushed open from the outside by the insect.

Torses and Shen Jiyun walked in one after the other, and happened to hear Carlandel's words of coaxing the insects clearly.

Shen Jiyun immediately flashed a bright smile, as if he'd been caught red-handed, and continued in a drawn-out tone:

"Oh dear, it's too late! We're already here!"

"And indeed, it's time to start laughing at that big guy who's always crying..."

Although Tosses didn't speak, his gaze fell on his son's swollen eyes and tear stains, his eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, and his eyes clearly carried an undisguised teasing.

Shen Yan was immersed in feeling sorry for her partner when her father teased her like that, making her feel a little embarrassed and annoyed.

He abruptly raised his head, his eyes still red, but his neck stiffened, and he retorted defiantly, his voice still nasal from crying:

"What's so funny about feeling sorry for your wife!"

Shen Jiyun couldn't help but laugh out loud, but she didn't argue with him anymore. Her attention was quickly drawn to the little guy rustling around in the insulated cabin next to her.

He leaned over the crib, bent down, and his face instantly changed to an expression of boundless love and excitement.

The little one has just been born, not crying or fussing, but opening his big, pure sapphire-like eyes and waving his little hands and feet curiously.

He seemed to have noticed the cute little tail hook behind him, which was twisting its little body and trying to grab the swaying tip with its little hands, having a great time playing by itself.

Occasionally, it would let out a soft "giggle" laugh.

"Oh my, look at our little grandson!"

The male insect was completely charmed. He lowered his voice, afraid of disturbing the little guy, and his tone was full of surprise and affection.

"This little guy is quite well-behaved, he can have so much fun playing with himself! He's much more obedient than Yan Yan was when he was little, so cute!"

Tosses also walked slowly to the bedside.

His gaze fell on the small figure, watching his clumsy yet adorable movements and listening to his soft laughter. His cold and hard features softened unconsciously.