Chapter 897: Chapter 895: The Transmigrated Woman Bound to the Good Pregnancy System 38
From a certain carriage, a child suddenly jumped down, followed by several more children leaping down from different carriages.
Though they appeared as children, their souls were actually those of adults. No one understood this better than Ah Chen, who watched everything with indifference.
The leading child was Shen Jianming, the eldest son of Shen Si’an, who turned out to be just as dim-witted as Shen Si’an himself. Even as he grew older, he didn’t show much improvement.
Shen Jianming gazed at Ah Chen with eyes full of hope, as if seeing a savior, and quickly hurried to her side.
Originally, he intended to throw himself into her arms, but when he was ten steps away, he found himself unable to move forward, his face filled with fright.
The other children were the same, suddenly calming down.
Only Shen Jianming hesitated and called out “Mother,” prompting Pei Heng to sneer coldly—what a naive fellow. In this life, they had nothing to do with Qin Chen, and exposing himself like this would undoubtedly lead to suffering in the days to come.
Fool! Just as foolish as Shen Si’an.
“Mr. Shen, is this your child? Control him.” Ah Chen’s tone was calm, yet it sent a chill down Shen Si’an’s spine.
He no longer dared to provoke Qin Chen, and shouted a reprimand at Shen Jianming.
But Shen Jianming had finally met his mother from the previous life, hoping his appearance might soften her heart. No scolding from Shen Si’an would make him back down.
Recalling this life’s experiences, Shen Jianming only felt bitterness.
In his past life, he was the eldest son of a marquis, enjoying great prestige in the Capital City. His father had good relations with Pei Hui, who ascended the throne as the Emperor, allowing him to act with impunity.
Unlike this life, where his father doesn’t care for him, he can’t go out, and he must share a courtyard with many children. Forget about playing outside, even basic schooling is impossible. For some reasons, in his father’s eyes, he is merely an eyesore.
If it were possible, his father would certainly choose to have him killed.
In his past life, his mother was still fond of him. He believed that as long as he saw her, she would feel sorry upon seeing his plight.
“Mother, are you so heartless? I heard that you retained your past memories, so you must remember me, know that I am your son. Isn’t that right?” Shen Jianming tried to stir Ah Chen’s memories, but unfortunately, he had approached the wrong person.
“I am not your mother.”
“But you were able to return because I helped you.”
“What’s the matter, can’t endure it anymore? Aren’t your current struggles similar to the hardships your mother once faced?”
Ah Chen laughed: “I went through great lengths to bring you back, but it wasn’t for you to live comfortably, child, you’ve beseeched the wrong person.”
In that instant, Shen Jianming’s blood seemed to freeze.
He only knew that his father’s conditions were her doing; he never expected that his return from a second life was also because of her!
No matter how foolish he was, he realized there was no chance of pity from her.
Reflecting on his mother’s situation in the second life, wasn’t she also imprisoned in that seemingly luxurious palace?
As a child, he was indeed ignorant, but after growing up, he grasped some understanding.
As long as it didn’t affect him, he definitely wouldn’t oppose his father for these matters; it brought no benefits to him. With so many siblings, angering his father brought no good days.
Thinking of this made Shen Jianming feel even colder.
So, she wouldn’t care about him!
The other children who initially hoped to gain Ah Chen’s sympathy were now frozen in despair.
Inside the carriage, Pei Heng’s pale face remained adorned with a cold smile, seeing that only Shen Jianming could be so foolish.
He was already ten years old; as he grew older, he would need to devise a way to escape from his father’s side, or he feared that one day his father, losing some restraint, would certainly kill him.
He must prepare in advance.
Even though his father was not the Emperor in this life, and he was not a prince, as long as he’s alive, he must find a way out.
Ah Chen glanced at the children before her and suddenly realized that their fortune had diminished, almost to the point of vanishing. Even if she did nothing, their lives would be miserable in this world.
The same was true for Pei Hui and others; ever since their first meeting, their fortune had been continually waning.
Could there be some deeper connection here?
Additionally, she recently discovered that the power of the Good Pregnancy System was weakening. Previously it could ensure Pei Hui and others wouldn’t suffer, but that’s no longer a certainty.
Luckily, they have already suffered as they ought to; Ah Chen didn’t mind, nor would she waste energy maintaining the status of Pei Hui and others.
Amid this stifling atmosphere, hoofbeats approached from afar.
Soon, Ah Chen saw Jiang Xun returning on horseback, leading another horse upon which sat Ye Shuangzhou, unable to move.
The children of Ye Shuangzhou didn’t utter a word upon witnessing this.
This life, Ye Shuangzhou hadn’t been kind to those children. Were it not for certain constraints, they’d suffer more than just cold stares.
“Chenchen, I’m back, let’s go.” Jiang Xun approached Ah Chen, grabbing Ye Shuangzhou. He didn’t think that with his skills anyone could escape, but Ye Shuangzhou’s prior escape had made Ah Chen wait too long, which displeased him.
Ah Chen and Jiang Xun departed, with Pei Hui and the others watching without intervening or attempting to rescue Ye Shuangzhou.
Having endured so much loss, they no longer wished to engage in futile struggles.
“What about the children in those two carriages?” Shen Si’an asked.
Pei Hui said, “Can’t be left behind, we’ll take them with us.”
He had just tried once; as soon as the thought crossed his mind, it was restricted, forcing him to bring them along.
Pei Hui had long suspected that perhaps only when Qin Chen from the second life perished would they be freed from these constraints.
Another ten years to wait.
Ten years, considering that time, felt agonizing.
Initially, he harbored anger and frustration, seeking revenge.
Now, all that was left was numbness and regret.
“They should all be brought back.” Mo Ying said, “No need to treat them as ordinary children; if there’s no way to escape, perhaps something can be done.”
Pei Hui chuckled: “Indeed.”
Even knowing that those children came back from a previous life, where they were his pride, after experiencing such misfortune himself, he no longer cared about offspring or pride.
Jiang Xun placed those who previously suffered in a relatively secluded location in Cang County, not far from the Capital City, requiring roughly a five-day journey.
“Jiang Xun, where are you taking me? To that old man’s grave?” Ye Shuangzhou asked, showing no fear, as if ready to face death.
He thought death would bring release.
Jiang Xun glanced at him, “Wishful thinking!”
Jiang Xun’s words filled Ye Shuangzhou with unease—what did Jiang Xun plan to do with him?
He only knew that his body had been poisoned numerous times since Jiang Xun captured him, with new poisons administered daily, ensuring he wouldn’t die, allowing Jiang Xun to rest easy.
He thought Jiang Xun intended to repay him for the methods he used on Luo Feng, but now it seemed off.
Until Ye Shuangzhou was taken to an estate and saw those familiar-looking faces, enjoying the sunshine and smiling foolishly, chills crawled up his spine.
And those who had been relaxed and leisurely became ferocious upon spotting Ye Shuangzhou, their eyes like those of wild beasts.
It was as if he was facing a multitude of bloodthirsty maws.