Yu Lian was completely bewildered. Back when she had just become pregnant, her own mother had asked her the same question.

As if struck by lightning, Yu Lian stood frozen in place.

She recalled that two days before the He family's property was raided, she and He Lin had slept together because they were drunk. That night was passionate, and it was possible that she was pregnant.

"Mom, don't scare me. But when I think about it, I haven't had my period since the accident at home. My periods are irregular anyway, so I didn't think much of it."

Li Ying was overjoyed and told her to quickly open the door and go inside to talk.

It's snowing outside and it's so cold.

As she took out her keys, Yu Lian wondered if her recent weight gain was due to pregnancy.

She originally thought it was because she had been eating well lately, and An'an was craving snacks, so she made them for him in various ways and ate them herself, which is why she gained weight.

"It's hard to say. Luckily, we don't have to work these two days, so I'll have He Lin take you down the mountain to have a look."

"Mom, let's forget about it. It might not be true. Besides, didn't you say the He family has genetic problems and can't have children?"

"Cough cough..."

Li Ying felt there was something wrong with the men in the He family, but she said it in private and didn't expect her daughter-in-law to overhear her.

Have you noticed any significant changes in yourself recently?

"I've gained weight, and I have more fat on my stomach."

Yu Lian answered honestly, without any intention of hiding anything.

"Ouch!"

Li Ying clapped her hands excitedly, "Let me see, you've taken off the cotton."

Yu Lian removed all the restraints, leaving her in only a black, close-fitting thermal undershirt.

"Oh my, it's true! You've either gained weight or you're pregnant. Look at the shape of your belly!"

"By the way, when was the last time you two slept together?"

"It was two days before the incident at home."

Li Ying muttered to herself for a long time, and realized that it was exactly three or four months along.

"Yu Lian, this time it's for real, you're really pregnant."

However, after the initial excitement, Li Ying's eyes were filled with worry.

Current birth control policies do not allow abortion, but if she really gets pregnant, Yu Lian might use the child to threaten them again.

Given the He family's genes, it's questionable whether this child will survive.

"Yu Lian, don't tell anyone about this yet. Let He Lin take you to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow to ensure your safety and the baby's."

After giving her all the necessary instructions, Li Ying left quickly.

She had to hurry back to share the good news with her husband.

Yu Lian had never thought about having a second child, but now she had no choice but to give birth, mainly because abortion was not allowed.

Second, everyone must know that the child is He Lin's, because this involves whether there is a problem with her personal conduct. If she is misunderstood, even if her father and grandfather are powerful, they cannot protect her.

Therefore, He Lin's attitude is very important, but judging from Li Ying's micro-expression just now, there is no need to worry too much about this matter.

In addition, by drinking the spiritual spring water every day, both the child and the adult can be kept safe and sound.

The clever little He Ning'an had already figured it out. Seeing that his mother was deep in thought, he quietly observed her from the side.

Finding an opportunity, she asked, "Mommy, are you having a little sister in your tummy?"

"Yes, Mommy is having a little sister in her tummy. An'an will be able to meet her sister in the summer."

Yu Lian had always thought her first child would be a girl, but it turned out to be a boy. Knowing it was a boy, Old Master He passed away peacefully.

This is one of the main reasons why Yu Lian was able to rise to power through her son.

She silently prayed to God that it must be a daughter.

the other side.

Li Ying hesitated for a moment, then stood up. "Jianguo, come out with me."

He Jianguo had noticed it earlier; for the few minutes after he returned, she kept staring at him.

It seems that Yu Lian caused trouble again after taking the child home.

I don't know where this person heard the rumor from, but even if I knew she knew, I could only pretend I didn't, in case the higher-ups found out.

Then he wouldn't need to live.

Overseas connections are universally condemned, and their background is already questionable, so no matter what, they have to find a way to keep Yu Lian at bay.

"What's wrong? Is it Yu Lian?"

"Yes, but it's not a bad thing."

He Jianguo looked at his wife calmly, as if he had already gotten used to it.

"Are you asking for money again? Didn't you say last time you'd pay at the beginning of the month?"

Li Ying pulled her husband a little further to the side to make sure they were the only two people around.

Yu Lian is pregnant.

"Absolutely true?"

Li Ying nodded helplessly, "It's pretty much true. Didn't you see how listless she was when she was eating meat? Just like when I was pregnant with Lanlan."

He Jianguo didn't pay much attention to this.

But the thought of their family having another descendant made He Jianguo lose all his anger.

"Yu Lian told you herself? Have He Lin take leave tomorrow to take her to the county hospital for a checkup."

"Yes, that's what I think too. I've already talked to Yu Lian about it, but you need to have a proper talk with He Lin."

It would be difficult for the couple to exchange a glance.

However, with the policy already in place, nothing else matters.

Even if he hated Yu Lian to the core, he could only shoulder the responsibility of being a father.

He Xinglan saw her parents return with worried expressions and wondered if something had happened.

"Where's your brother?"

"He went to keep watch; he just left."

Here's the flashlight, go ahead.

He Jianguo put on his clothes, tidied himself up, and went out.

Seeing his father so formal, He Xinglan knew something important must have happened that he needed to talk to his brother about.

"Mom, tell me, don't scare me."

Li Ying closed the door and added two pieces of firewood to the stove.

"Sigh—well, how should I put it? Your sister-in-law is pregnant, but we don't know if she'll be able to give birth."

As someone who's been through it all, Li Ying's biggest worry now is that Hu Si's hopes will be dashed.

After all, she had gone through several ordeals when she was young, and she almost didn't survive giving birth to her daughter.

"Mom, don't worry. Since my sister-in-law didn't say she didn't want it, think about when she gave birth to An'an, she was still strong and healthy. I heard from A-Ling that she was still running and jumping around when she was six months pregnant, and there was nothing wrong with her."

Speaking of this, Li Ying also remembered it.

None of the things that made everyone in the He family feel insecure about their daughter-in-law happened to Yu Lian.

"Your sister-in-law was probably born to marry into this family. Anyway, we'll do more work and she'll do less. Whether the baby survives or not, she's carrying a child of the He family."

He Xinglan thought her mother was right.

My sister-in-law isn't exactly a good person, but she hasn't done anything particularly outrageous either.

The money I swindled last time has been returned.

An'an hasn't seen him cry at all during this time. This little child hasn't changed at all, even though he's on the plateau.

Just like a few months ago, she was fair-skinned and clean, as cute as a little dumpling.

"Mom, haven't you noticed that An'an is very smart and well-behaved?"

Li Ying sat by the stove knitting a sweater, saying, "Which child in the He family isn't bright?"

He Xinglan stepped out of the cubicle. "What I mean is, it's usually your sister-in-law who teaches An'an in places we can't see. You see, An'an hasn't gone astray at all; in fact, she's very dependent on your sister-in-law."

"What I mean is that my sister-in-law isn't that bad; at least she's a good mother to An'an."

Circumstances are very different now, and Li Ying has become much more open-minded.

"You're right. As long as your sister-in-law treats An'an well, we won't hold it against her anymore. We'll wipe the slate clean of all the family squabbles we had before. I'll also give your father some advice."

The mother and daughter figured it out in just a few words.

Inside the granary, the father and son, tending to their small coal stove, were still having a long talk.

Yu Lian's pregnancy inevitably reminded him of that night he accidentally met Yu Lian.

A seductive hum echoed in my mind.

He Lin stood up. "Ahem... Dad, that's all for now. You should go back and rest. I understand. I'll take her for a check-up tomorrow."

The location is quite far from here; it would take two days to travel there and back.

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