Searching the Prefectural City for Techniques

Seeing her like this, Lin Fan immediately felt a pang of tenderness. He strode forward, steadily supporting her arm and keeping her from walking any further.

"Be careful with your health." Lin Fan softened his voice and lifted a hand to smooth the strands of hair at her temples that the evening breeze had tousled.

Su Qingwei raised her eyes to look at her husband, who had just returned home, her gaze brimming with affection. "You've been away and rushing about for so long. Did everything go smoothly on the road?"

Lin Fan reached out, gently placing his palm over her prominently rounded belly. Beneath his hand, two tiny lives stirred softly, and now and then, he could feel a faint kick. The exhaustion he had accumulated during his travels vanished in that instant.

As Su Qingwei's belly grew larger, the residence had long since arranged for two experienced midwives to remain in the side courtyard year-round, ready to respond at any time, day or night. Two attentive maids also stayed within arm's reach in Sunset Glow Courtyard, following Su Qingwei almost everywhere.

"Everything went smoothly. I didn't encounter any danger." Lin Fan bent slightly and gently drew her into his embrace. He was exceptionally careful, not daring to squeeze the children in her womb, merely wrapping his arms tenderly around her back. Su Qingwei leaned against his chest, listening to his calm, powerful heartbeat, and all the unease from waiting for him these past days melted away.

"I'm sorry for the trouble of having you worry over everything at home while I was away," Lin Fan said softly.

"Everything at home has been peaceful, so there is no need to worry. I only hoped that you would return safely." Su Qingwei lightly rested her cheek against his lapel, catching