Reborn Spoiled Girl Tames the Regent

Chapter 112 When will she be pregnant?

Duan Zhian paused in his work, then smiled faintly and said, "I hadn't thought about it."

"Why?" Wen Qian pressed.

He sat down to the side, his hands clasped together, his expression calm, but his tone low and cold: "The descendants of the Duan family are born and raised for imperial power. Everything they have been taught since childhood is for the purpose of becoming the crown prince... How is this any different from the loss of humanity?"

Wen Qian was stunned. She hadn't expected him, who was always so polite, to say those words so directly.

If someone overheard this, they would surely label him as 'treasonous'.

After a moment of silence, she asked softly, "But Uncle, haven't you ever had someone you liked?"

Duan Zhi'an sat down on the chair next to her, poured a cup of hot tea, and said calmly, "Of course there is. It's just that the person I like won't like me back."

He spoke very casually, only glancing at her briefly.

"Don't like him? Your uncle has an excellent family background and education, is of good character, and is very handsome. How could anyone not like you?"

Wen Qian was unconvinced, blinking her bright eyes with a face full of confusion.

Her eyes were clear and bright, like the morning light shining on a stream, rippling with purity.

Duan Zhian stared at her for a moment, a subtle bitterness and absurdity welling up in his heart.

"So, in Qianqian's heart, I'm that good?"

He lowered his eyes and smiled slightly, his tone relaxed, just like when he usually teased her.

Wen Qian answered without hesitation, "My uncle is naturally excellent. In terms of knowledge alone, he has already surpassed many people. After my child is born, I will definitely let him study under my uncle."

She blurted it out and quickly covered her mouth.

Duan Zhi'an's expression changed, his pupils contracted slightly, and he almost instinctively tightened his grip on the teacup.

But it was only a momentary lapse in concentration. He quickly regained his composure and suppressed the barely perceptible tremor.

When she looked up again, her face was calm as usual.

When did you become pregnant?

"...I just found out today."

Wen Qian's voice lowered, but she couldn't hide her joy at the end: "Uncle, please keep this a secret for me. I'm thinking of telling the Crown Prince after some time."

She was wrapped in a blanket, her cheeks flushed, her eyes sparkling like the warm sunshine of early spring, overflowing with an indescribable happiness and sweetness.

"Ah."

Duan Zhian nodded slightly.

Is there anything surprising about this?

She was the Crown Prince's consort, Li Zhijing's wife, so it was perfectly normal for her to be pregnant. He was her uncle, and even though they weren't blood relatives, he had accepted the title.

He should be overjoyed, congratulate her, and feel comforted that she has a happy family.

......

He should have been happy for her.

Duan Zhian chuckled self-deprecatingly, quickly smoothing out the emotions in his eyes, and then changed the subject.

"How has the Crown Prince treated you lately?"

When the topic turned to the Crown Prince, Wen Qian opened up and began to talk endlessly about the trivial matters between her and the Crown Prince.

From the smallest details of a meal to the biggest issues like how Li Zhijing protects her in front of her mother-in-law.

She spoke with great enthusiasm, like a jubilant little bird, her heart and eyes filled with sweet memories, and her lips never fell into a smile.

Duan Zhian smiled faintly: "That's good then."

After the rain subsided, Duan Zhi'an wanted to escort her back to her residence, but Wen Qian refused to let him, saying she was afraid the young master would be unhappy if he saw her.

Helpless, he could only watch her walk back alone.

He looked at Wen Qian's frail figure, then glanced at the gloomy sky, and his brows slowly furrowed.

Even if she had secretly left the manor, she should have been discovered by now. If Li Zhijing truly cared about her as she claimed, he would have come to ask her about it immediately in this weather.

But it was already past noon, and no one came looking for them.

......