Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 1239 - 1217: There Are Certain Risks to Marital Life
Chu Xinyue was taken aback.
Because Xuan Yu, acting on his own, had arranged for her to marry into the Royal Family, Ya Qianhuai had always held a poor impression of her.
In addition, ever since she married into the Ya Family, Ya Chen was always out, either staying abroad for surgery or recuperation, never really at home for long periods.
Without her husband’s mediation, the relationship between Ya Qianhuai and her as father-in-law and daughter-in-law became even colder and more estranged.
Though they lived in the same castle of the Ya Family, apart from the usual pleasantries and royal etiquette, she rarely interacted with this father-in-law in private.
Not to mention eating together.
He must have heard about her sharing a room with Ya Chen these past two days and was a bit surprised.
What an irony.
It was such a normal thing for a couple to stay in the same room.
But when it came to her and Ya Chen, it became quite an astonishing matter.
...
When Chu Xinyue arrived at the dining room, she saw that Ya Qianhuai and Ya Chen were already seated at the dining table.
Ya Qianhuai’s gaze on her did indeed carry a hint of curiosity mixed with a captivating meaning: "Xinyue’s here, take a seat." He also called for the maid to serve the dishes.
Every time Chu Xinyue saw Ya Qianhuai, apart from the feeling of reverence, there was also a faint sense of guilt.
Ya Chen was unwilling to touch her, so she couldn’t bear descendants for the Ya Family.
Actually, even if Ya Chen was willing to touch her, so what?
She had congenital heart disease, and even marital relations had certain risks, not to mention having children.
After marriage, the doctor had warned her to minimize such activities and to always take preventive measures, to avoid pregnancy and childbirth.
Otherwise, the outcome could be a life for a life.
If the Ya Family were ordinary people, it might be different, but the Ya Family was the Royal Family of S Country, the first family.
If Ya Chen’s generation ended here, the future heir would have to be chosen from the collateral relatives of the Ya Family.
All of this was entirely because she recklessly and privately arranged to marry into the Ya Family back then.
So, she never blamed Ya Qianhuai’s indifference towards her.
Chu Xinyue hadn’t been seated long when the dishes were all served.
Such a time sharing dinner as a family of three, she had never enjoyed since marrying into the Ya Family.
At this moment, she actually felt a gentle sense of being moved.
She had just scooped a spoonful of soup into her mouth when she heard Ya Qianhuai’s voice: "Have you consulted a private doctor?"
Chu Xinyue nearly swallowed the soup the wrong way: "Ah?"
Ya Qianhuai glanced at Ya Chen, quietly sipping his soup, and turned his gaze to Chu Xinyue, his tone warmer than usual: "Your health isn’t good. The doctor said, if you have marital relations, it must be moderate, and it’s best to check after. Have you forgotten?"
Chu Xinyue’s face flushed; indeed, Ya Qianhuai had misunderstood.
At this moment, with a "bang," Ya Chen set down his spoon: "We didn’t do anything."
Ya Qianhuai was taken aback.
Chu Xinyue also took a deep breath and said: "Yes, dad, it’s not what you think."
Ya Qianhuai frowned slightly, clearly skeptical.
A man and a woman, both in the prime of their youth, originally married, locked up in a room for two days, and did nothing?
What were they doing?
Could they have been innocently lying together and watching TV?
He just thought Chu Xinyue was embarrassed and didn’t ask further: "Alright, let’s just eat first."
Ya Chen and Chu Xinyue simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief, but just as they picked up their chopsticks, a phone rang.
Ya Chen answered the call.
As there were only three people at the table, it was quiet enough to vaguely hear the voice from the other side of the call.
It seemed to be an older woman.
Among her words, "Miss Lan" floated out.
Her originally calm mood felt like a lake overturned, the ripples arising again. She tried hard not to look at him or listen, just picking up her chopsticks and focusing on her greens.
After the call, Ya Chen got up and picked up the Metal Cane: "I have something to do. You two continue eating."
Two guards stepped forward to accompany him out of the dining room.
Ya Qianhuai had also heard the voice on the phone and guessed who it was.
He was well aware of Ya Chen’s recent affairs with women outside of the entertainment industry over the past two years.
He had privately spoken to Ya Chen, urging him not to get involved with women from the showbiz world.
Ya Chen only paid lip service a few times and continued doing as he pleased, so Ya Qianhuai did not intervene further.
The reason for not interfering with Ya Chen was partly out of Ya Qianhuai’s selfishness.
He knew that since Chu Xinyue married into the Ya Family, she had seen Ya Chen only a few times, let alone share a bed.
Even if they did share a bed, with Chu Xinyue’s health, she might not be able to bear children.
If a woman from outside could bear a child for the Ya Family, even if it was an illegitimate child, it would at least ensure that the lineage didn’t end.
That being the case, Ya Qianhuai tacitly accepted it and didn’t mention it again.
At this moment, seeing Ya Chen leave after the call, Ya Qianhuai looked at Chu Xinyue: "Xinyue, Ya Chen might have something going on, let’s eat first."
Chu Xinyue remained calm, like still water, nodding her head, picking up her bowl and chopsticks, and continued to eat with Ya Qianhuai.
Ya Qianhuai saw her not making a fuss or reacting and discreetly sighed in relief.
He didn’t notice the moment when his daughter-in-law lowered her head, a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes.
Just a moment ago, in Xiaotao’s room, she had let herself hope, perhaps as Xiaotao said, he had changed his mind.
But this call, in a moment, shattered that hope.
A single phone call, and he was in a hurry to leave dinner.
Perhaps being in the same room with him for the past two days gave her an illusion.
She thought things between them had changed.
But nothing had actually changed.
It was still the same as before.
***
A white-walled, red-roofed two-story Western-style villa stood in the affluent residential area far from the city.
The environment was quiet and orderly, with guaranteed security.
Inside the villa.
Lan Yurou sat curled on the sofa in a pale purple silk nightgown, hugging her knees.
On the nearby coffee table, there was food that was growing cold.
And a cooling medicinal soup, with the scent of herbs lingering in the air.
"Miss Lan, I’ve already called the heir as you instructed. Now could you eat something? You haven’t eaten for a day or two. And these herbal supplements, they’re to replenish your blood and energy. The heir has previously instructed that since your hand was injured and you lost quite a bit of blood, you should drink more of these in the coming days."
The housekeeper, Aunt Yin, advised earnestly.
Lan Yurou raised her head, furrowing her elegant brows, biting her lip: "He’s not here yet; I don’t want to eat. Aunt Yin, don’t bother me, just leave for now."
Aunt Yin was helpless, as she had been hired for a high fee to take care of Lan Yurou.
On the first day at the villa, the heir personally instructed that her main task was to closely monitor and manage Miss Lan’s daily meals, ensuring Miss Lan’s health.
Female stars often diet to look good on camera.
Miss Lan was no different, but the heir was adamant about not allowing her to lose weight, so she had to keep a constant watch.
If Miss Lan secretly tried to diet by not eating, the heir would get furious every time.
Now, how could Aunt Yin watch her fast without doing anything, and could only stand by anxiously.
...
It was unclear how long this standoff lasted when the familiar sound of a car engine came from the door.
[Today’s third update of 6000 words complete]
