After The Soft And Cute Beauty Marries The Wolf King - Chapter 47

Just as Xie Zhiqing said, his father loved him dearly but never treated him as a crown prince. Unlike his two older brothers, Xie Zhiqing knew nothing about court affairs. Because of this, he didn’t think much about what Lang Sa mentioned about the “next Wolf King,” assuming Lang Sa was merely discussing how to raise their baby in the future.

 

The little prince even blushed, thinking it was too early to discuss such things.

 

He didn’t realize that Lang Sa was seriously considering the matter of succession.

 

When it comes to blood relations, the wolf clan can be both highly valuing and indifferent.

 

The next Wolf King would undoubtedly first consider their baby. However…

 

Lang Sa’s previous statement about taking Xie Zhiqing back to Anyu after stepping down as Wolf King was not just to make him happy; Lang Sa genuinely thought so. If their baby became the next Wolf King, only the two of them could settle in Anyu.

 

What kind of situation would that be?! Taking Little Qing’er back to live with his parents while leaving their baby on the grasslands?!

 

Lang Sa thought, “That’s not necessary.”

 

But if the baby didn’t become the Wolf King… For instance, if the baby was gentle and shy like Xie Zhiqing, clearly unsuitable for managing the fierce wolf clan. In that case, the three of them could act together…

 

Then, who would be the Wolf King?!

 

Lang Sa’s head was hurting.

 

Of course, the next Wolf King doesn’t necessarily have to be a descendant of the current one. As long as they are fully intelligent, able to command respect, and have the ability to manage the wolf clan, any wolf on the grasslands could become the Wolf King.

 

From this perspective, there was already a suitable candidate in sight.

 

However…

 

Lang Sa pursed his lips. Forget it, she’s too unreliable. He couldn’t imagine what the wolf clan would become under her management.

 

The issue of succession had to be put aside for now. Lang Sa continued to care for Xie Zhiqing while pondering a solution.

 

Time flew by, and Xie Zhiqing was already three months pregnant.

 

One day, Doctor Sun came as usual to check Xie Zhiqing’s pulse.

 

The grasslands were cold, and Doctor Sun, being old and making daily visits, made Xie Zhiqing feel sorry for him. He said, “Doctor Sun, I feel fine. Besides feeling sleepy, I don’t have any other reactions. Do you need to check my pulse every day? How about I call you when I feel unwell?”

 

Doctor Sun stroked his beard, thought for a moment, and said, “It’s not impossible… The Third Prince’s constitution is indeed good. It’s surprising he had no adverse reactions in the first three months of pregnancy.”

 

Xie Zhiqing was stunned to hear this.

 

Three months already? Time sure flies…

 

He scratched his nose and smiled sheepishly.

 

Before leaving, Doctor Sun wrote a prescription, instructing Lang Sa on how to prepare the medicines.

 

Lang Sa glanced at the prescription and asked, “It seems different from the previous ones?”

 

Doctor Sun replied, “I changed a few herbs. The focus in the first three months was on stabilizing the pregnancy. Now, it’s on nutritional supplementation and strengthening the body.”

 

Lang Sa nodded repeatedly, quickly putting the prescription away.

 

Doctor Sun continued, “From now on, I’ll come every ten days. If there are any discomforts in between, contact me immediately.”

 

Lang Sa nodded, “Understood.”

 

After seeing Doctor Sun off, Lang Sa called a few people over to arrange for the medicine.

 

The grasslands did not produce Chinese herbal medicines. Doctor Sun brought some when he came, but it was impossible to bring ten months’ worth. The shortfall had to be procured outside.

 

Lang Sa thus sent people out to buy medicine, each time getting about a month’s supply.

 

However, this also led to some wastage of medicinal herbs.

 

Lang Sa said, “There are still some leftover herbs in the warehouse. Such a waste.”

 

Xie Zhiqing patted his belly, “Yes… I didn’t expect time to pass so quickly. It’s been three months already.”

 

Xie Zhiqing had not felt much about the sudden presence of the baby in his belly—had it not been for so many doctors asserting his pregnancy, he would not have believed it.

 

Thinking of this made him excited. He lifted the quilt and sat up, pulling Lang Sa’s sleeve, “Lang Sa, it’s been three months!”

 

“Yes, three months,” Lang Sa smiled, bringing over Xie Zhiqing’s shoes and helping him put them on, “Put on your shoes, your feet are cold.”

 

He touched Xie Zhiqing’s ankle.

 

The little prince had good health, but his hands and feet were always cold. When he first came to the grasslands, Lang Sa tried many ways to keep him warm, using hand warmers and hot water bottles and replacing all his gloves and shoes with new ones, but to no avail; they were still cold.

 

This time, Lang Sa was surprised to find Xie Zhiqing’s ankles warm.

 

He kept touching for a while and then said, “Your feet are so warm.”

 

Only then did Xie Zhiqing notice. He touched his hands, surprised, “My hands are warm too!”

 

The little prince thought for a moment and said, “Now that you mention it, I haven’t felt my hands and feet being cold for a while!”

 

As he spoke, his face reddened, and he mumbled, “It seems to have started in the past few months.”

 

Lang Sa finished putting on his shoes and hugged him.

 

They were very close, Lang Sa’s chin resting on Xie Zhiqing’s forehead, their hands overlapped and gently placed on his still flat, unchanged belly.

 

“It started in the past few months,” Lang Sa said, “See, the baby hasn’t been born yet and already knows to treat you well.”

 

“You’re talking nonsense,” Xie Zhiqing poked him with his finger, “Stop talking nonsense.”

 

Lang Sa let him poke, smiling as he held him tighter. He cleared his throat and pretended to be serious, “Baby, listen up, you must protect your mother in the future…”

 

Before he could finish, Xie Zhiqing covered his mouth.

 

Xie Zhiqing, embarrassed and angry, said, “You keep talking!”

 

Lang Sa pressed Xie Zhiqing’s hand to his mouth and took the opportunity to kiss the little prince’s soft palm. Xie Zhiqing gave him a stern look, and Lang Sa finally stopped.

 

A few days later, another major event occurred.

 

Xie Zhiming unexpectedly arrived at the grasslands without any prior notice.

 

That morning, Xie Zhiqing and Lang Sa’s door was knocked on.

 

This was indeed unusual.

 

Wolf clan activities generally start around noon, and the Wolf King rarely handles work in the morning. Moreover, everyone on the grasslands knew that the queen was pregnant, so the Wolf King was constantly with her, and few dared to disturb them.

 

Most importantly, Ates was always guarding outside the door, so anyone wanting to see the Wolf King had to be judged by it first.

 

Thus, Lang Sa, still half-asleep, answered the door.

 

“What’s the matter?” He opened the door and looked at the attendant.

 

The attendant hurriedly said, “Wolf King, last night, a guest was received at the post station fifty kilometers away from our grasslands. The post station is far, and since it was night, the news just arrived. The guest is said to be the Crown Prince’s elder brother!”

 

“Elder brother?” Lang Sa was instantly awake, “Xie Zhiming?! He’s here? No one mentioned this before!”

 

He quickly put on an outer garment and told the groggy Xie Zhiqing, “I need to handle something. I’ll be back soon. You can sleep a bit longer.”

 

Then he hurriedly left with the attendant.

 

It was indeed Xie Zhiming. He arrived without any prior announcement, just bringing two or three guards, coming alone.

 

Due to the delay in the news, Xie Zhiming and his party were almost at the grasslands by the time Lang Sa learned of their arrival.

 

Lang Sa thought, “Seriously, is Xie Zhiqing’s elder brother really such a reckless person?”

 

He had the attendant quickly prepare a room and gave instructions on how to receive the guest, then ran back to get Xie Zhiqing out of bed.

 

“Who? Elder brother?!” Xie Zhiqing immediately woke up, “He?? How could this be?!”

 

Xie Zhiqing was so shocked that his voice changed, “You’re not lying to me, are you?”

 

Lang Sa said, “I wish I were lying! I was stunned when I heard the news too!”

 

The two stared at each other in disbelief.

 

However, Xie Zhiming didn’t give them much time to be surprised.

 

Soon, Lang Sa’s attendant came with more news, saying Xie Zhiming had entered the grasslands and was about to arrive.

 

Xie Zhiqing hurriedly dressed and followed Lang Sa outside.

 

“Slow down, we have time,” Lang Sa carefully held him, “Don’t fall.”

 

Xie Zhiqing waved his hand dismissively, “I’ll be fine. I walk very carefully!”

 

Lang Sa didn’t hesitate to expose him, “Yeah, right. You don’t even look where you’re walking.”

 

“Ah!” Xie Zhiqing smiled and pouted in Lang Sa’s embrace, “I’m just too excited that elder brother is here.”

 

Lang Sa pinched his nose and held him tighter, saying, “I know you’re excited, but he didn’t tell us in advance. We wouldn’t have made it in time otherwise. And—there’s no rush, is there? He’s here already, he won’t run away.”

 

“Okay… you’re right.”

 

The anxious mood was miraculously eased. Xie Zhiqing rubbed his face, smiled, and finally slowed his pace.

 

Though he agreed with Lang Sa, he still had to retort, “Elder brother won’t run away, hehe!”

 

Lang Sa squeezed his nose and smiled.

 

Xie Zhiming indeed wouldn’t run away—coming all the way to the grasslands was clearly to meet his younger brother.

 

Xie Zhiqing saw him from a distance.

 

Elder brother stood with his back to them, tall and imposing. He had left his horse with a wolf clan attendant and stood there with his hands behind his back, intently observing the grassland scenery.

 

Xie Zhiqing stopped a few steps away from his brother.

 

He opened his mouth but didn’t know what to say. He stared blankly at Xie Zhiming’s back, his nose feeling a bit sore.

 

Lang Sa gently patted his head and pinched his earlobe in silent comfort.

 

Xie Zhiqing smiled at Lang Sa, wiped his face, and then walked towards Xie Zhiming.

 

“…Elder brother.” Xie Zhiqing’s voice trembled slightly but had a hint of strength, “Why didn’t you tell me in advance you were coming?”

 

Xie Zhiming turned around slowly upon hearing the voice.

 

He resembled Xie Zhiqing to some extent, but his brows and eyes were much sharper. He looked at his long-lost younger brother and extended his hand before speaking.

 

“Previously, you sent gifts to Zhifeng and Zhiyue. Zhifeng bragged to me about it.” He opened his left palm and motioned for Xie Zhiqing to come closer, “Xiao Qing’er sent gifts to everyone except elder brother. I had no choice but to come in person to ask for my gift.”

 

All previous confusion and surprise turned into delight, and all emotions settled at that moment. Xie Zhiqing felt a lump in his throat. He stepped forward and grasped his elder brother’s hand.