[Quick Transmigration] The Clingy Spirit of the Blackened Male Supporting Character - Chapter 156

Xie Chunian noticed that his husband was also more affectionate. He was initially pleased but found himself in sweet troubles.

Luo Ning’s emotions became increasingly sensitive now, clinging more to Xie Chunian for care and affection.

He often wanted hugs and touches. He insisted on snuggling closely, like a sticky toffee, wrapped tightly around Xie Chunian.

Xie Chunian held down Luo Ning’s restless little head, his throat rolling. A hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes. They hadn’t been intimate for a long time, and these teasing gestures made him want to take a cold shower.

With no other option, Xie Chunian leaned in and kissed Luo Ning. He said, “Baby, it’s a bit warm. I’m going to sleep on the other bed.”

Feeling the cold air of the empty bed, Luo Ning grasped Xie Chunian’s hand, blinking his beautiful eyes. He said in a soft voice, “Come back, let’s sleep together.”

“I can’t sleep alone.”

He admitted to himself that he had a bit of a mischievous nature. He wanted to tempt Xie Chunian, knowing he could not make a move now. After all, Xie Chunian had bullied him so much before.

Anyway, with his big belly, he could behave as he liked.

Taking a deep breath, Xie Chunian downed a bowl of cool tea and returned to the bed, purposefully keeping some distance from Luo Ning to suppress his rising temperature.

But Luo Ning burrowed into Xie Chunian’s arms, wrapping around his waist, acting coyly, “I want a hug.”

“It’s warmer this way.”

Xie Chunian patted Luo Ning’s bottom. “Behave, don’t move.”

But Luo Ning was not obedient. When he couldn’t sleep, he loved to move around. Xie Chunian’s patience wore thin. He lifted Luo Ning’s hands above his head, leaned down, and directly kissed Luo Ning’s lips, tasting the sweet, soft fruit. Their heated breaths intertwined, nearly overwhelming Luo Ning.

As he felt Xie Chunian’s hand wandering to his waist, Luo Ning dodged his kiss and said, “No more kisses, my mouth hurts.”

“I feel a bit uncomfortable.”

Xie Chunian reluctantly stopped his movements, sighing in exasperation. After several instances, he understood that his little husband was deliberately teasing him. But even with all the teasing, he couldn’t refuse his little husband.

Feeling helpless, Xie Chunian went out to buy medicine one day. He heard the doctor mention that at this stage of pregnancy, there was no need to be overly cautious.

Xie Chunian’s eyes immediately lit up with a burning intensity. When Luo Ning twisted in his arms again, he directly pushed him back onto the bed, his thin lips sliding across Luo Ning’s cheek and collarbone, causing Luo Ning’s body to tremble slightly.

Luo Ning was not nervous at all. He even leaned against Xie Chunian in a relaxed way. He was confident that Xie Chunian wouldn’t do anything. But if things got too heated, he still wanted to help out.

With his mind slightly foggy, just as he was about to soften his heart, Luo Ning found himself flattened on the bed and devoured by Xie Chunian like a pancake.

Luo Ning’s fingers trembled. His eyes were filled with disbelief, still dazed and unclear about what had just happened.

He rubbed his arms and legs and understood that Xie Chunian was no longer gentle and harmless. He didn’t dare tease him anymore, so he lay quietly beside him, appearing quite well-behaved.

As Luo Ning’s belly grew larger, his body became heavier. His calves gradually thickened, feeling sore and swollen, and his waist ached. His emotions became increasingly unstable. He finally experienced the hardships of pregnancy. Luckily, Xie Chunian’s patient care relieved much of his stress.

Xie Chunian felt a tightness in his chest again. He stroked Luo Ning’s belly, his eyes filled with worry. He could hardly imagine how his baby would endure the pain of childbirth with his small body.

There had been instances in the village of women and gers facing complications during childbirth, suffering excruciating pain that was akin to a brush with death—extremely dangerous.

Xie Chunian was extremely afraid. His baby was so fragile that he wouldn’t be able to withstand such pain. His worries and fear kept him awake, and his brows furrowed deeply as if they couldn’t be removed.

Luo Ning couldn’t comfort him either because he was scared himself!

In ancient times, childbirth was endured alone, not to mention his unique constitution. Just imagining the scene was horrific. When feeling resentful, he would bite Xie Chunian, thinking he had to suffer while Xie Chunian only had to wait to become a father.

Fortunately, the weather was warming up. The surrounding wild grasses stretched out, wildflowers bloomed, and the fragrant scents in the air lightened Luo Ning’s mood. His body was heavy, so he couldn’t move much. All he could do was take daily walks, pick some plants and flowers, or sew clothes for the baby to pass the time.

The apricots on the branches were turning orange-yellow. Their juices were sweet and sour, and their fleshy texture was satisfying. While they would typically be too sour, they were just right for Luo Ning at this time, and he could eat several every day.

To prevent any accidents, Xie Chunian rented a courtyard in town and moved in with Luo Ning to recuperate. After all, it would be much easier to call a midwife or a doctor if needed.

As June approached and the weather began to heat up, Luo Ning felt something stirring in his belly. He set down the basket he was holding and quickly nudged Xie Chunian beside him.

Xie Chunian’s eyes widened for a moment before scooping Luo Ning onto the bed and rushing out like a madman. Even though he had already thought of a plan, he couldn’t maintain his composure at such a critical moment. His mind went blank, and he relied solely on his remaining rationality to call the midwife.

He listened anxiously as the midwife instructed him on what to prepare: bedding, heating water, and cooking.

As dusk descended, the room finally began to show signs of activity. Luo Ning was nearly fainting from the pain. In his hazy consciousness, he vaguely heard cries.

The little baby was all red, with tiny hands and feet the size of a fist. He was unable to open his eyes yet. His small mouth was slightly ajar as he lay quietly in the cradle.

It was a lovely little ger. When he was born, he resembled a little monkey and wasn’t quite attractive. But a few days later, his skin turned supple and fair with a hint of pink. His delicate features became charming.

Luo Ning’s imagined postpartum confinement period was nonexistent. His recovery was faster than that of women. Within half a month, the pain was gone, and he could bounce out of bed. As he looked at the tiny baby, his mind was filled with thoughts of how adorable the baby was!

In Xie Chunian’s imagination, babies were easy to care for. At most, they would cry a bit, and by the age of one, they would be calling for their fathers. He never expected that parenting would be so tiring, as if three heads and six arms couldn’t manage it all.

How to dress the baby, how to feed him—these thoughts made Xie Chunian’s head spin. At night, the cries were deafening. After finally calming the baby in the cradle, both Xie Chunian and Luo Ning ended up collapsing together in exhaustion, a picture of heartfelt sorrow.

By the time the child turned three, Luo Ning and Xie Chunian finally felt some relief. Xie Chunian had already arranged a new little bedroom. Since the child was growing up, it was time for him to sleep separately.

Xie Chunian finally realized that having a child largely affected his and his little husband’s life as a couple. If he wanted to kiss his little husband, the child would inevitably want to join in, pouting his little mouth for kisses, pulling away Luo Ning’s attention completely.

Xie Chunian was determined and decided they needed to sleep separately. Even if this child was his own, he wouldn’t let him interfere between him and his little husband.

He was already three years old, why should he still cling to his little husband? It was time for some independence.

Xie Chunian finally managed to coax the little boy to sleep in the next room, then turned to his little husband and whispered something in his ear.

“My dear, I’m so tired from working. I just chopped so much firewood that my arms can barely lift.”

“My back is so sore and uncomfortable.”

“Can you scrub my back? And maybe a massage?”

Luo Ning’s ears turned red. How could he not understand Xie Chunian’s intention? He had indeed neglected Xie Chunian a lot lately and thought of him too.

Xie Chunian was like a hungry wolf. Luo Ning’s lips were sucked until they were bright red, looking tempting and luscious as a blooming rose, soft and sweet. Plum blossoms adorned his neck, moving down to his collarbone.

A tingling, shivering sensation coursed through Luo Ning. He straightened his legs, sobbing softly, his eyes misted with tears. He felt slightly afraid and could only cling tighter to Xie Chunian.

He appeared vulnerable, as if he could snap under pressure, looking incredibly fragile, but Xie Chunian’s eyes only darkened further.

Luo Ning felt angry and bit Xie Chunian’s chin, but Xie Chunian didn’t mind at all. He showered Luo Ning with kisses, leaving his face wet.

Xie Chunian was originally a butcher. After the swine fever crisis passed, the pigs grew healthy again, and the market returned to normal. However, he only raised one pig for himself and didn’t pursue selling them.

After all, selling pork always left him smelling bad with a hint of blood. His beloved baby was very clean, so how could he hug his baby if he carried that stench?

Plus, selling pork was unstable. If another outbreak occurred, he would be poor. Instead, he had hidden some apricot blossom wine under the tree for years. It was homemade. The wine was rich and smooth, with a delicate aftertaste. Luo Ning was impressed by its taste after just one sip and became infatuated with it. He encouraged Xie Chunian to try selling it.

Now, the family primarily sold apricot blossom wine, and the business had reached the capital city. With their money growing, they definitely wanted to expand production. Xie Chunian bought a small mountain and planted apricot and peach trees.

Not only could they brew wine, but they could also make candied fruits. The village’s winery was established. Instead of going out to do odd jobs like in the past, villagers could now earn money to support their families by working at the winery. Everything thrived and flourished.

When their child reached five years old, Luo Ning began to consider hiring a teacher for him to learn to read and write. Education was always beneficial, and knowledge would enrich a person. He certainly couldn’t let his child grow up illiterate.

In this era, gers and girls held a relatively weaker status. People believed that lacking talent was a virtue, thinking gers and girls would eventually marry off and shouldn’t waste money on education. Generally, only boys attended private schools to earn officialdom.

However, there were also private schools specifically for girls and gers, but only a few wealthy families sent their children there.

Those schools only lasted two years. The purpose was not to cultivate talent but to improve demeanor so that when married, they could recognize characters and manage household affairs.

Luo Ning refused to be confined by societal norms. He wanted to provide the best for his young son, not only ensuring he had enough to eat and wear but also enriching his inner world.

He decided to send his son to school for as long as he could afford it. Besides, the new emperor had recently issued a decree to raise the status of girls and gers. He believed his son could also achieve great things.

Xie Chunian fully supported this idea, sharing Luo Ning’s considerations. Additionally, he thought that sending the child to school meant no one would compete with him for his baby’s affection anymore.