The whole family is insanely eavesdropping on my thoughts Chapter 546
Chapter 546: A Fright in the Night
“Doctor, please wait a moment. Could you prescribe some medicine for me?”
The doctor, accompanied by a young apprentice carrying a medicine box, followed Rong Che to a secluded corner.
“Madam’s prescription has already been given to Miss A-Man…” The doctor barely finished before Rong Che smiled and refused.
“This is for me.”
“I need you to prepare some medicine… a contraceptive for men. If it could be permanent, that would be even better.” His eyes reddened slightly. He had contemplated this for a long time, only regretting that he hadn’t taken it earlier.
The doctor hesitated. “A woman taking contraceptives is sufficient.” In this era, a man’s worth was different from a woman’s.
Rong Che’s gaze was firm. “She has been taking it for days—it’s harmful to her body.”
“Please prescribe me a sterility potion, one that ensures it’s permanent.”
The doctor sighed. Having been brought here with a heavy sum, he knew well how deep their affection ran, and thus refrained from further persuasion.
“I do have a formula that ensures sterility but does not affect the couple’s relationship.”
Rong Che’s face turned beet red. “Then… I’ll trouble you for it.”
The doctor had his apprentice write out the prescription and handed it to Rong Che. “While taking it, avoid alcohol, overexertion, and marital relations. Rest for a few days, and you’ll be fine.”
“General Rong, you truly cherish your wife. I admire that.”
“Truth be told, men taking contraceptives harms their health less. But in this world…” The doctor shook his head.
After sending the doctor away, Rong Che folded the prescription and tucked it into his chest.
Right now, Shi Yun was still in her postpartum period. He would take the medicine once everything settled down.
…
Inside the house, Lu Chao Chao sipped on a bowl of wild chicken soup, savoring its rich aroma. The added mushrooms made it even more flavorful, and her face lit up with delight.
With warmth filling her belly, the young girl squinted her eyes and revealed a soft smile.
[It’s so good… Mother is still alive.]
“Chao Chao, come quickly! Something is happening on the mountain…” Feng Wu had gone to investigate after hearing the village’s commotion.
“What happened?”
“The livestock on the mountain are acting strangely. It seems like they’ve surrounded the village. The village chief is rallying all the able-bodied men to drive them away.”
Lu Chao Chao glanced toward the house and made a guess—could it be because of her little brother?
“I’ll go check it out.” Feng Wu immediately joined the others heading for the mountain.
Lu Chao Chao didn’t stop her. As a Phoenix Clan Princess, Feng Wu had an innate authority over beasts. No ordinary creature could stand against her.
With her among the villagers, they would be able to take advantage of the situation.
Meanwhile, inside the house, Shi Yun sat up in bed, frowning. “This child… why isn’t he eating?”
The baby had only cried briefly after birth and had been silent since.
Lu Chao Chao scoffed inwardly. [Eat? He already drained me of so much energy. How could he be hungry now?]
[He’s probably still digesting it.]
Shi Yun’s heart tightened. She studied Lu Chao Chao’s face carefully but, seeing her daughter’s rosy complexion, she relaxed slightly.
“He may be small, but he’s not foolish. If he were hungry, he would cry.”
“If he’s not eating, it means he’s not hungry…” Lu Chao Chao nodded, causing Shi Yun to recall the abbot’s words and trust her.
“Chao Chao, were you frightened?” Shi Yun stretched out her hand.
The little girl clung to her mother and remained silent for a long time.
She didn’t say anything, but Shi Yun could feel her daughter’s tears soaking into her clothes. The little one was crying quietly…
Shi Yun’s heart clenched, while Rong Che, standing at the door, slapped himself.
“Mother, promise me… you won’t leave me again?” Lu Chao Chao lifted her tearful eyes, choking on her words.
Shi Yun, overwhelmed with guilt, felt as though she would pluck the stars from the sky for her daughter if she could.
“I promise, I will never leave you.”
“Then… will you entrust my brother to me?”
Without even thinking, Shi Yun nodded. “I promise, once he can walk, he’s yours to take care of.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Chao Chao quickly wiped away her tears and stood up in a grand, carefree manner.
[Good, good! This little brat is finally in my hands.]
Outside, Rong Che was still crouched, sobbing when he saw the troublemaker nonchalantly walking out. Rong Che: ???
“Alright, Mother, rest well! Chao Chao won’t disturb you any longer!”
The parents, who had just been crying alongside their daughter, were left dumbfounded as she waved goodbye without a care in the world.
They weren’t even sure if her sorrow had been genuine or if the little girl had tricked them.
Xie Yu Zhou, acting like a lackey, whispered, “That little brother of yours… his birth stirred the beasts of the mountain. You better keep an eye on him.”
“I doubt he’ll be an obedient one.”
That night, just as Lu Chao Chao was falling asleep, a shrill scream from A-Man shattered the silence.
Lu Chao Chao bolted upright.
Windchaser, who had been standing guard outside, instantly shifted into human form and kicked open the door.
A-Man leaped toward them, wild-eyed. “Snakes! So many snakes!”
She had left her window slightly open at night, and now centipedes and snakes were crawling in. The entire room was an eerie, writhing nightmare.
Moments later, cries erupted from the other rooms as well.
Rong Che ran out, carrying Shi Yun in his arms.
Zhu Mo, holding Feng Wu, rushed over, then quickly made his way toward Lu Chao Chao.
Xie Yu Zhou, clutching his wooden fish, shuddered with goosebumps. “Why are there suddenly so many snakes and centipedes? This is terrifying…”
Feng Wu, patting her chest as if frightened, nearly slipped up. She was a Phoenix! How could she fear snakes and insects? She had to force herself to scream belatedly, imitating A-Man.
“I saw you standing there stiffly just now, too scared to move,” Zhu Mo said, looking baffled.
Feng Wu: ………
“Is everyone out?” Rong Che asked.
“Oh no, the baby!” Shi Yun gasped.
The group rushed inside—
Only to find all the creatures forming a strange semicircle around the swaddled infant, bowing their heads as if welcoming their king.
Rong Che felt his temple throb painfully.
“Don’t let them escape! These things are valuable in the Spirit Realm. Catch them all!” A-Man suddenly pulled out a basket, eyes gleaming with excitement.
“Weren’t you scared just now?” the Demon King asked.
A-Man rolled her eyes. “As long as you grab them by the neck, they’re not scary.”
“But when they climb onto me while I’m asleep as if I’m a scarf, of course, I’d be terrified!”
“Quit standing there! Catch them! Snake gall is expensive, and the meat… hehehe…” A-Man already had one in her grasp.
She even told Jin Tang to call the villagers. Might as well share the wealth!
By morning, the entire village was laughing joyfully, having caught enough to trade for spirit stones.
Under the moonlight, Rong Che, Shi Yun, and their newborn sat in the open air, their figures looking particularly lonely.
“He’s only a day old, and already causing chaos. What will we do with him in the future…?” Shi Yun murmured.
Xie Yu Zhou peered over. “Isn’t this great?”
“With him around, you’ll never run out of wild game.”
“If you ever need more, just toss him into the mountains. Perfect bait.”
The peacefully sleeping infant suddenly opened his eyes.
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