Chapter 460: The Biggest Event of the Sang Family
When Gu Yingmian arrived at the Sang Residence, she was the last one to arrive.
The entire Sang Residence was bustling with unprecedented excitement, filled with people both inside and out.
On the outer layer, Tang Yubbing was in the hall explaining the security arrangements to Meng Qiyan and her fairy subordinates:
“You guys should put aside the tasks from the Heavenly Punishment Department for now and focus on securing the area around the Sang Residence without any slip-ups.”
Hua Jianglian and Si Jingzhu huddled together, constantly checking their online shopping on the communication device.
“Diapers, swaddles, red eggs, and firecrackers… Do we need to buy stuff for the washing ceremony?”
“What’s a washing ceremony?”
“I don’t know! I heard it from Senior Sister Yan. It’s the rituals to prepare when a baby is born…”
Even though the two little girls were still quite young themselves, they became super motivated when daydreaming about a future little baby.
On the other side, Bai Ming was loudly calling into the communication device:
“Right, the best midwife… I need you to recruit one from all over the world immediately; I’ll pay her a daily wage of 100,000!”
“And the seaside resort, cancel all guests! Get everything ready to set up a maternity villa, and make sure everything is of the highest standard.”
Xiang Zimo, who had rushed to the Sang Residence to report on the situation to Huo Ningxue, was also using the communication device, just finishing up his briefing to the empress.
“…I understand,” the empress’s voice came from the device, “Tell the people at the Sang Residence that I have the royal physician of the Holy Kingdom on standby, ready to be dispatched at any time.”
“Understood, Your Majesty.”
Gu Yingmian looked around at everyone’s busy and anxious demeanor and had confirmed her guess in her heart.
She made her way through the crowd, bringing Chun Lan and Qiu Ju, and arrived at Zhang Xiaoying’s room.
Pushing the door open, the room was packed with people.
In front of the bed, Long Huan and Master Yu Xia were carefully attending to Zhang Xiaoying, while Yan Rouwan and Shi Qingyan were taking notes with paper and pen, listening attentively as Zhang Xiaoying spoke:
“For the washing ceremony, we should prepare bathtubs and gifts. We need tea and wine for the bedding ceremony, but we don’t need to rush for the first birthday…”
“Ah, Sister Gu!”
Seeing Gu Yingmian arrive, Zhang Xiaoying’s lovely eyes lit up as she was about to get up to greet her.
“Silly sister, who dares to let you get up now?”
Gu Yingmian laughed and sat by the bed, gently pressing Zhang Xiaoying back down. Her gaze was warm with joy: “I thought Little Sang was just teasing me, but it’s really true?”
“Quick, tell your sister! I’ve been worried sick along the way.”
Zhang Xiaoying blinked, her face flushed slightly, lowering her head, and her voice became as soft as a mosquito’s buzz:
“…It’s been three months.”
Gu Yingmian’s eyes immediately brightened.
“Three months!? How did you only notice now?”
“It was just occasional loss of appetite at first, so I didn’t pay much attention.” Zhang Xiaoying said a bit shyly, “It was only later when the dizziness intensified, and I often felt tired, I suddenly realized.”
“When I came back to my senses… I could already hear the heartbeat.” She gazed gently, softly placing her hand on her belly.
Gu Yingmian also placed her hand on hers, carefully sensing the situation inside her body.
Upon perceiving the light and agile heartbeat within her abdomen, Gu Yingmian couldn’t hide her own delightful excitement: “There’s really a baby…”
“Congratulations, Little Ying! Our Sang family’s first child is finally on the way!”
Zhang Xiaoying felt a bit shy, her face flushed as she lowered her head in silence.
For a woman, there’s no happiness greater than such a moment in life.
Everyone in the room seemed to resonate with Zhang Xiaoying, the air filled with joyful sentiments.
Next to them, Qiu Ju looked at Zhang Xiaoying with envy: “Congratulations, Lady! This is soft jade specially prepared by the Empress. It has calming, beautifying effects, which is very beneficial for the pregnancy.”
Gu Yingmian took the soft jade and gently adorned Zhang Xiaoying’s neck.
“Speaking of which.”
Chun Lan asked curiously: “Where’s Young Master Sang? With such a big event, isn’t he supposed to be by his wife’s side?”
“That guy…”
Shi Qingyan casually said, “As soon as he found out Little Ying was pregnant, he acted like he’d lost his mind, pacing back and forth and babbling nonsensically.”
“We thought his worrying was annoying, so we sent him away.”
Chun Lan: “…”
“Young Master Sang is also going to be a father for the first time; it’s normal for him to be a bit excited.”
Gu Yingmian said softly: “During this time, just focus on your pregnancy and don’t think about anything else.”
“We’ll take care of the rest.”
“Sorry to bother you, Sister Gu,” Zhang Xiaoying said quietly, feeling somewhat apologetic.
“What are you saying?” Gu Yingmian playfully flicked her nose, “This is a huge joy! If you could get pregnant every day, I’d be happy to be by your side all the time.”
“Pfft, getting pregnant every day would be terrifying; I don’t want that!”
The two girls laughed lightly.
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The crowd around the Sang Residence didn’t start to leave until late at night.
Even so, the entire area around the Sang Residence was filled with employees from the Demon Cultivators and Heavenly Punishment Department. Meng Qiyan personally took the lead, making sure that not even a mosquito could get through.
Shi Qingyan was responsible for taking turns with Meng Qiyan; Meng Qiyan took the day shift while she took the night.
At home, the remaining people were gathered by Long Huan, each receiving a manual titled “Guidelines for Caring for Pregnant Women.”
“Listen up,” Long Huan said firmly with her hands on her hips, her dragon tail swaying slightly, “From today onwards, all matters at home should prioritize this manual. Every member of the Sang family must read and memorize it and master it!”
“Eh…” Upon hearing they had to memorize something, Hua Jianglian’s face instantly drooped.
Si Jingzhu pouted slightly, seeming dissatisfied: “Why do we have to be taught by you, you little kid…”
Master Yu Xia had already started carefully memorizing, while Yan Rouwan seriously said to Jiao Jiao and Hei Xia: “You two have to memorize it too.”
Jiao Jiao and Hei Xia meowed in response.
“Especially for the husband! During this time, you absolutely cannot share a bed with Little Ying!”
Young Master Sang, feeling a bit wronged, was about to protest but was cut off by Tang Yubbing from the side:
“This was a unanimous decision we discussed.”
“Who doesn’t know that once Young Master Sang gets into bed he becomes an uncontrollable beast? What if he harms the baby?”
Young Master Sang immediately shrank back with a pitiful expression.
“Any needs from the husband during this time will be handled by other members of the Sang family.”
Long Huan said in a sweet voice: “Although I know we may not meet your needs… we will do our best.”
“If it’s really unbearable, you can find Senior Sister Yan.”
Yan Rouwan: “?”
“If Senior Sister Yan can’t take it either, just cover Aunt Yu and the elixir master and manage to get by.”
Si Jingzhu: “?”
Master Yu Xia: “…”
“If that’s still not enough, then you can—”
“Alright, that’s enough!”
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