Wang Quan Baye was practicing swordsmanship when he felt a burning gaze fixed intently on him. Frowning in annoyance, he turned his head and saw Chu Ri Huaizhu smiling brightly at him.
When Wang Quan Baye realized it was Chu Ri Huaizhu, the annoyance on his face vanished, replaced by joy.
He twirled his sword in a beautiful flourish and sheathed it. Step by step, walking in the sunlight, he approached Chu Ri Huaizhu and gently pulled her into his arms. Looking at the charming woman in his arms, Wang Quan Baye rarely grinned from ear to ear. His white teeth were bared to the air, and a hint of foolishness showed on his usually steady face.
"Why did you come here? It's so sunny. Be careful not to get dizzy." Wang Quan Baye took an umbrella from a guard and held it over Chu Ri Huaizhu's head, afraid that she would be exposed to the sun. Chu Ri Huaizhu looked up at the sun, which was mostly covered by clouds with only a glimmer of light left, and a sweet feeling welled up in her heart.
"I just wanted to take a stroll and ended up here." Chu Ri Huaizhu was too shy to admit that she came specifically to see him. Since she got pregnant, she had become even more bashful.
Wang Quan Baye didn't expose her lie. He tenderly took her hand and led her forward. "Since my lady wants to take a walk, I'll take you somewhere to pick out a gift for our unborn child."
Hearing the term "my lady", Chu Ri Huaizhu was a bit startled. Usually, only the main wife could be called "lady" by her husband. Concubines didn't have a fixed title. Then, a sweet feeling filled her heart, and she obediently followed Wang Quan Baye.
The two walked on the street. Some people who recognized Wang Quan Baye greeted them, and he responded with a smile. This was the first time Wang Quan Baye had been so happy since he returned from behind the wall.
Soon, they arrived at a shop specializing in selling timber. The timber sold by this family was well - known for its high quality. Many parents would choose the timber here to make the first sword or weapon for their children.
"Master, why did you come here in person? You could just send someone to tell us what you need." The steward of the shop quickly came out to greet Wang Quan Baye when he saw his figure.
Wang Quan Baye waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need any special treatment. The steward glanced at their clasped hands and understood. He stepped back two steps and waited for Wang Quan Baye's instructions.
"How about this piece of timber? It's top - grade agarwood, perfect for making a sword. Moreover, this piece is very intact. We can also make a small rattle for the child." Wang Quan Baye asked Chu Ri Huaizhu.
He let her touch the timber. If they got a bit closer, they could smell its refreshing fragrance.
Chu Ri Huaizhu found the smell soothing. She gently stroked the timber. It was really good, but it would be too precious to make a sword for the child.
Wang Quan Baye carefully observed her expression. Seeing her satisfaction, he immediately asked someone to wrap up the agarwood. He took out the corresponding silver from his pocket and, ignoring the shopkeeper's refusal, put the money in his hand.
Then, Wang Quan Baye carried the timber in one hand and held Chu Ri Huaizhu's hand in the other. When they returned to the manor, he placed the timber on the table and carefully examined its shape, thinking about where to start.
Chu Ri Huaizhu sat on the side with great interest, watching Wang Quan Baye work. The timber seemed to come to life in his hands. With just a few strokes of his knife, the timber took on the shape of a sword. Then, Wang Quan Baye took some tools and began to polish it bit by bit.
"Stay away. Be careful not to inhale the sawdust." Wang Quan Baye reminded Chu Ri Huaizhu. After seeing her take a few steps back, he continued polishing. He carefully smoothed the edges and shaped the curve of the sword.
Chu Ri Huaizhu was soon captivated. Under Wang Quan Baye's polishing, the timber shone faintly in the sunlight and looked extremely sharp.
"Our child will be able to practice swordsmanship with me with this sword in the future." After finishing polishing the sword, Wang Quan Baye used a handkerchief to wipe it gently and talked with Chu Ri Huaizhu about their child's future.
"If it's a boy, I can teach him the swordsmanship of the Wang Quan Manor. Our father - son duo can protect you together." The sharp edges of Wang Quan Baye's face softened. He gently stroked Chu Ri Huaizhu's belly, trying to feel the movement of the fetus inside.
Chu Ri Huaizhu's eyes were gentle. Looking at Wang Quan Baye's expression, she felt like laughing. Her warm breath blew on his cheek.
"If it's a girl, let her stay with you more. But she still has to practice swordsmanship. After all, there are many bad people in the martial world." Wang Quan Baye said, and his expression darkened for a moment. But thinking that soon he would have a soft and cute child in his arms, he couldn't help but giggle.
"Our son will surely become a great hero like you, doing chivalrous deeds everywhere." Chu Ri Huaizhu smiled, imagining that their child would be as chivalrous as Wang Quan Baye in the martial world in the future, and she was extremely happy.
Wang Quan Baye blushed a little. He remembered the scene when he first met Chu Ri Huaizhu. At that time, he was so awkward, wearing a mask and not daring to say much to her.
"Our daughter will surely be as gentle and generous as you, and her smile will be as charming as the sun." Wang Quan Baye said with a smile. The two looked at each other and smiled sweetly.
"By the way, I've already thought of a name for the child." Wang Quan Baye pulled Chu Ri Huaizhu into his arms and whispered in her ear.
The hot breath made Chu Ri Huaizhu's ears turn red. She was curious about what name Wang Quan Baye had chosen.
Wang Quan Baye squinted his eyes, as if imagining the child's future appearance. "When the child is born, we'll name him or her Wang Quan Fugui. Whether it's a boy or a girl, this name is both lucky and noble. It's a win - win."
As he spoke, Wang Quan Baye looked a bit proud. Chu Ri Huaizhu paused slightly when she heard the name "Fugui", but then thought that it was a good name. Whether it was a boy or a girl, they would be lucky and noble.
Wang Quan Baye felt extremely happy. This was the first time he had been so happy since he came out. Chu Ri Huaizhu felt the same way.
The upcoming birth of their child made them very happy in recent days. Most of their thoughts were about the child. Happy things always made people forget about pain.
The two hadn't thought about revenge for a long time. Or rather, during this period, they had subconsciously forgotten about those hatreds.