Chapter 826: Chapter 826

When Jiang Lingxi first found out she was pregnant, her reaction was much calmer than Shen Yunqing's, the dad-to-be.

In fact, she had her suspicions before.

She was drowsy, easily hungry, had a bigger appetite, and while Shen Yunqing found certain fruit juices sour, she actually enjoyed them—her taste had changed.

However, she had long prepared herself for the possibility of never getting pregnant, so her suspicions only briefly crossed her mind, never linking these changes to pregnancy.

It wasn't until she received a definite answer from Wu Jue that her first thought was: Oh, so that's it.

Then all the abnormalities she'd experienced before could be explained.

She sighed in relief.

Finally, she wouldn't have to endure Ms. Jiang's persistent reminders and urgings.

But she relaxed a bit too soon.

After Jiang Wenhu learned of her daughter's pregnancy, she rushed over to Xiyuan as soon as she finished her work.

Jiang Lingxi was forced to listen to a series of pregnancy tips.

Including but not limited to stopping work, changing her regular diet to nutrition meals beneficial for both mother and baby, and even a booklet of pregnancy precautions.

Jiang Lingxi: I wasn't nervous at first, but after hearing all that, I started to feel a little anxious.

After all, no matter how brilliant and powerful a generation's Empress Your Majesty might be, this was truly her first experience with pregnancy and childbirth in both lifetimes!

Luckily, the little one in her belly was very well-behaved, and with the baby daddy who had quickly mastered maternity care by her side, Jiang Lingxi got through the entire pregnancy without much trouble, even during the later stages.

She even joined the project team for fieldwork during pregnancy. It was early winter, she wore loose sweaters and coats, and even her assistant consultant Yang Shuliu didn't realize Jiang Sister had been pregnant for several months.

She only privately mumbled once about how Jiang Sister and Brother-in-law were becoming inseparable, even following Jiang Sister for a walk in the yard or to buy fruit.

By the next year, in early March, after ten months of pregnancy, the Empress Your Majesty successfully gave birth to a loud and chubby baby girl.

Upon hearing the news, Yang Shuliu was stunned.

When did Jiang Sister get pregnant?

Thinking back, was it during the research at Nanzhou Bamboo Sea?

That early winter, she worked with Jiang Sister for nearly a month and didn't notice her being five or six months pregnant.

How dull must she have been!

Wait, she remembered complaining that Brother-in-law was too worried about Jiang Sister, hardly leaving her side—now she totally understands.

If your wife is pregnant, who wouldn't be nervous?

But Yang Shuliu wasn't the most shocked; that honor went to Jiang Lingxi's fans.

From pregnancy to childbirth, Jiang Lingxi didn't seek attention or let any rumors slip.

During this time, besides working as an advisor on "Our Historical Treasures," she filmed a public service ad, had a cameo in a movie, and served as a judge at an entertainment awards event held in Imperial City, always appearing vibrant in public—not at all like someone pregnant.

Even when the news broke, some fans instinctively didn't believe it.

[Impossible, unless you show me a baby picture!]

[It's definitely a rumor. I also had a child this year, and pregnancy was exhausting; I swelled up from head to toe. Though Jiang Xixi wasn't seen much last year, whenever she appeared, she didn't look pregnant.]

[Instead of spreading rumors about Xixi having a child, why not focus on Xixi's new projects, looking forward to them!]

[Speaking of which, have you been following "Our Historical Treasures"? It's a treasure of a documentary. Xixi isn't just an actor but a special consultant too, amazing!]

The topic veered off, but some fans couldn't help verifying.

After all, under the camera, there'd surely be small clues.

[Friends, I've made a discovery. Besides Zhengzheng and Yaoyao, there seemed to be a new male assistant beside Xixi last year. Attached are some pictures.]

The three captured images didn't show the full face of the person staying by Jiang Lingxi's side—always either backs or profiles, wearing hats and masks. But everyone was convinced these screenshots depicted the same person.

[Wait, I think I recognize that profile in the middle. Let me check my archives.]

[I checked, and does anyone remember a few years ago, during Xixi's first attendance at an international fashion gala, the male assistant by her side? These profile shots have a 90% similarity.]

[Is this Xixi's partner? That Mr. Shen?]

[Accompanying her once or twice wouldn't be odd if they were close, but he attended every event with her last year, hmmm, everyone, think about it thoroughly!]

[Could it be true that Xixi and Mr. Shen have a baby?!]

[It's no wonder. Celebrity body management, plus the means to hire professional nurses, could easily make one maintain a better pregnancy state than ordinary people.] Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦·𝘯𝘦𝘵

[I think I'm about to believe it. Did Xixi have a boy or a girl?]

[Isn't there a popular app recently that merges the pictures of parents to show what their child might look like? I just tried it; oh my gosh, a genuine little angel!]

[I'm going to try it too!]

[I'm going to ask on Xixi's account if it's true.]

By the time the news spread among fans, Jiang Lingxi had already completed her postpartum confinement and was in good spirits.

With the round-the-clock help of two childcare professionals hired in advance by Shen Yunqing, all she had to do was play with her daughter when she was awake—easy business.

Tong Yue only brought work to her once she was completely free.

After seeing the baby and finishing their work chat, the conversation turned online, "Did you log into your account? Your fans somehow found out you had a baby and came seeking confirmation. Will you post a photo?"

Other stars might take pregnancy photos, or post baby snaps or "little hand holds big hand" moments, online after childbirth. But her artist had kept this under wraps; the child was almost three months old, yet fans weren't sure it was true.

Jiang Lingxi thought for a moment, "The baby's one hundred days is coming soon, let's speak on that day."

She hadn't intentionally kept it quiet; childbirth was her private matter, not work. Informing fans? That concept hadn't even crossed her mind.

On her baby's hundredth-day celebration, Jiang Lingxi posted an update on her account.

Jiang Lingxi V: [It's been a hundred days!]

At first, fans saw these words with confusion.

But then they understood.

[Ahhh, our baby is already over three months old?]

[Now that it's settled, it still feels unreal.]

[I'm stubborn, until I see a baby picture I can't completely believe it.]

[Our baby is over three months old, isn't it time for Xixi to film a movie or drama, at least a variety show!]

[Yes, quickly earn formula money for our baby.]

[Recently, I can't find any good serious dramas. Xixi, return to your dominion!]

After posting, Jiang Lingxi casually browsed a few comments: "..."

When did my daughter become ours?