The Reborn Aristocrat's Daughter-Chapter 808 - 777: Expecting Triplets (1)_1

Situ Xin’s pregnancy was a tightly guarded secret among the Situ Family, the Loo Family, and the Xiao Family; very few people knew about it. Even the doctor who had made an appointment for Situ Xin’s prenatal checkup was a friend of her aunt.

Originally, Xiao Muli hadn’t planned on telling his parents about Situ Xin’s pregnancy, and he didn’t know if it was because Old Master Xiao was impressed with his son’s performance on the day of the engagement banquet or for some other reason, but he said to Xiao Muli, "Muli, you should tell your parents about Xiao Xin’s pregnancy."

"Grandfather, let’s wait until after the wedding," Muli replied, harboring little affection for his parents and fearing his mother’s troublemaking nature.

"I know what you’re worried about," Old Master Xiao said. "But if you don’t tell them now, when others find out and ask your parents, how will they feel? Your mother might even stir up some trouble over this." Old Master Xiao had his own concerns. Moreover, he had sensed a change in his son, and as far as his daughter-in-law was concerned, he held no hope for her at all. Especially during the engagement, that look of envy, jealousy, and hatred she had cast toward Situ Xin had not escaped Old Master Xiao’s observation.

That was also the reason why Old Master Xiao deliberately "forgot" he had such a daughter-in-law in subsequent gatherings.

"Grandfather, I understand. I’ll go talk to them in a bit," Muli said after a brief thought, realizing what his grandfather was getting at.

After attending his son Xiao Muli’s engagement banquet, Xiao Guobing didn’t return immediately but went back to the main residence instead. This move could be interpreted as Old Master Xiao giving Xiao Guobing the opportunity to save face, suggesting a thaw in their relationship.

This also brought a slight recovery to Xiao Guobing’s long-downtrodden spirits. As for Liu Yun, the shadows in her eyes were apparent to everyone except Xiao Guobing.

"Knock, knock"

"Who could it be at this hour?" Xiao Guobing, who was preparing to rest, mumbled softly upon hearing the knocking, then raised his voice to respond, "Coming." Liu Yun also sat up from the bed.

Opening the door, Xiao Guobing saw his son Xiao Muli and was both excited and confused, "Muli, it’s you. Come in. What brings you here so late at night?"

Muli followed his father into the room, and when he saw Liu Yun, he called out, "Mom." Then he continued after his father’s statement, "I have something to tell you." Muli didn’t beat around the bush.

"What is it? Just say it," Xiao Guobing gestured for Muli to speak freely. Meanwhile, Liu Yun was busy making sure Muli sat down.

"I just wanted to tell you. Xiao Xin is pregnant with my child. Originally, I wasn’t planning to tell you this, I was going to wait until after the wedding to announce it. But Grandfather said such good news should be shared with you sooner," Muli said, keeping an eye on his parents’ expressions as he spoke.

Muli noticed that as soon as the words left his mouth, his parents showed surprise, and then his father, Xiao Guobing, went from surprise to joy. But his mother, Liu Yun’s face showed a range of vivid emotions. There was disdain, there was dislike, and altogether, the expression on Liu Yun’s face chilled Muli’s heart. He didn’t know what other mothers would look like, but he was certain no other mother would show such an expression upon hearing her son’s fiancée was pregnant with her son’s child. freёweɓnovel.com

Xiao Guobing was so happy about the news that he failed to notice his wife’s expression. He walked over to Muli, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Son, well done, haha, I never imagined I would become a grandfather so soon. And remember, you must treat Xiao Xin well. Look at her, willing to have your child at such a young age." Xiao Guobing genuinely liked Situ Xin as his daughter-in-law and thought she was a perfect match for his son.

"I know, I will. Dad, you are aware of my feelings for Xiao Xin, how could I ever mistreat her," Muli’s mood improved a lot because of his father’s words. However, his good mood didn’t last long as it plummeted again.

When Liu Yun heard her husband Xiao Guobing defending Situ Xin and her son Muli’s words, jealousy clouded her mind, twisting her face with envy. "Guobing, what are you saying? I don’t think it’s Muli who would bully that girl, but rather that girl who might bully our Muli." She turned to Muli and added, "Muli, let me tell you, after you marry that girl from the Situ Family, you can’t spoil her too much. You have to keep her in check, otherwise, she might end up walking all over you. Also, a woman should have some self-respect. She’s not even married yet and already has a child. Muli, you should open your eyes wider." Liu Yun nearly implied that the child in Situ Xin’s womb might not even be Muli’s.

The words of Liu Yun darkened the faces of both Muli and Xiao Guobing. Xiao Guobing scolded Liu Yun, "Liu Yun, shut up, or see how I deal with you today." With that, he looked ready to get physical.

Liu Yun was abruptly brought back to her senses by Xiao Guobing’s threatening stance, fear appearing in her eyes as she looked at him. She glanced at Muli, sending a plea for help his way.

But Liu Yun forgot that the person most angry at the moment wasn’t her husband Xiao Guobing, but her son Muli. Her words had stepped on a landmine for Muli. "I call you ’mom’ out of respect, but if I hear you say one more bad word about Xiao Xin, or do anything to make her upset, don’t blame me for not acknowledging you as my mother," Muli paused before continuing, "As for what you mentioned about Xiao Xin being pregnant before marriage, let me make it clear that it’s my fault. If I hadn’t been drugged outside, Xiao Xin wouldn’t have had to save me, which led to her being pregnant with my child, and I wouldn’t have been able to bring her home so soon. So, I don’t want to hear any rumors outside." After speaking, Muli turned to Xiao Guobing, "Dad, I do think that my mom needs you to keep her in line, or one day, your future might be ruined by her hands. Also, I hope that a day never comes when I, as her son, have to disregard our mother-son relationship and raise a hand against her." Having said that, Muli turned and left their room.