Word Of Honesty

[23] Secret Exposed

Wen Kexing followed Bai Hua to where Han Ying was waiting for him. He had asked Bai Hua many times the reason for why Han Ying was looking for him, but the young lady was pretty tight-lipped and she wouldn't say anything.

Bai Hua only told him one thing that was, the reason for Han Ying to find him was because it was something good.

So, he didn't have to worry.

Despite that, Wen Kexing couldn't help but get even worried. There were many scenarios in his head and most of them were related to his Ah Xu's whereabouts.

"Are we closer now?" Wen Kexing asked for the n th times. It had been nine days travel and if only he didn't bring a little girl with him, Wen Kexing would like to rush with qigong . But, it wasn't possible because Xue Xue might get scared from the high latitude.

Bai Hua nodded her head. "We're almost there." She glanced at the sleeping little girl in Wen Kexing's arms and wondered what Lord Wen's reaction would be when he knew his soulmate was pregnant with his child?

"Do you like children, Lord Wen?" Bai Hua asked this out of sudden which made Wen Kexing a bit surprised.

Wen Kexing was about to answer no but when his eyes fell on the little girl in his arms, his eyes softened and he nodded his head. "They're a little bit adorable I guess."

"That's good." Bai Hua sighed in relief.

Wen Kexing heard that reply and asked in bewilderment, "What's good?"

Bai Hua just smiled at the handsome lord and shook her head. "Nothing." She then saw the tea house in the nearby town of Hua Village. She had sent a letter to Han Ying and told the man to wait at the tea house on the fifth day after the letter arrived.

Today was exactly the fifth day.

She guided the two into the tea house and when she saw the said man was waiting for them in the inconspicuous corner, she led them there.

"Lord Han, I've bought Lord Wen with me." Bai Hua said as soon as she met eyes with the man.

Han Ying stood from his chair and faced the handsome man who he had not seen for a long time. He sighed inwardly and faced the pretty lady. "Thank you, Miss Bai. Please take care of him, I might take some time."

"I'll be going back and don't worry, I'll look after him," Bai Hua nodded her head at Han Ying and after a short nod at Wen Kexing, she walked out of the teahouse.

Wen Kexing let Xue Xue down on the floor and patted the little girl's head softly. "Be good."

"Mister, who's this?" Xue Xue who had been quiet suddenly spoke.

Both of the men glanced down at the little girl. Wen Kexing had a soft smile on his face as he rubbed the kid's head. "He's an acquaintance." He then invited himself and Xue Xue to sit on the opposite seats.

"Lord Wen, long time no see." Han Ying sat back as he helped to pour two cups of tea and pushed it to his two guests.

"Hn." Wen Kexing stared at Han Ying's eyes which had been trained on Xue Xue the moment the little girl had spoken.

For some reason, both Han Ying and Bai Hua were paying special attention to Xue Xue.

"What's the matter?" Wen Kexing asked.

Han Ying pulled his sight from the little girl. He wasn't sure where this little girl was but he was sure about one thing, this shouldn't be Wen Kexing's child. "Is this your child, Lord Wen?"

Wen Kexing shook his head. Again the same question, just like Bai Hua. "Xue Xue is not my daughter. I found she was alone and decided to take her with me."

Han Ying nodded his head. Good. That meant Wen Kexing had no children with some women. So, that meant he was loyal to his lord. Thinking of his pregnant lord, Han Ying's worry eased a lot. Wen Kexing was here now and he was sure this meeting would be smooth.

"Lord Wen, the reason why I want to see you is very important." Han Ying paused before he added more. "As you've guessed, yes, it did have a connection with Lord Zhou Zishu."

Wen Kexing straightened his back. His deep set eyes brightened with hope. It had been more than half a year since his Ah Xu was missing and he couldn't find him no matter where he tried to search for him. Now, when he heard that Han Ying knew something about his soulmate, his hope started to soar again.

"Tell me! Where's Ah Xu? Is he well?"

Han Ying stared at Wen Kexing's eyes. Despite his lord was the one who left him, Wen Kexing was still worried about Zhou Zishu. His heart settled down a little bit and gave him encouragement to talk about his lord. "My lord is well."

"Promise me that you won't think of leaving him after what I'm about to tell you." After all, Han Ying still needed to have his insurance.

Wen Kexing nodded his head. Both his expression and words were firm and resolute. "I promise. I won't leave him unless I'm dead."

"Then, thank you, Lord Wen." Han Ying heaved a relief sigh and opened his mouth, "My Lord is with me right now." When he saw the fierce (jealous?) expression on Wen Kexing, he immediately added. "I had a fortunate meeting with Lord Zhou about two months ago. I have been with my Lord since then."

"Tell me, why would he want to separate with me? Did he tell you anything about it?"

"Lord Zhou might have a fear."

Wen Kexing was confused. Fear? What would his Ah Xu fear anything? "What?"

Seeing the blatant confusion on the handsome man's face, Han Ying thought, this should be it. It was time to drop the sword. "Because he was pregnant with your child and he feared that you would hate him because of that."

Pregnant?

Wen Kexing stared at Han Ying's face. He wanted to find any hint from the man's face that he was lying or even joking. However, after a minute or two minutes staring, Han Ying still had that serious face.

His brows furrowed. "Did you just say that Ah Xu was pregnant?"

Han Ying seriously nodded his head.

"And you said that the child was mine?"

"Yes, all I've told you is the truth and that's the reason why my lord is leaving you. He was scared you were going to judge him for being different."

Wen Kexing held his head with both hands. He needed some time to register this matter. So, Ah Xu ran away because he was pregnant with his child? And he feared that he would judge him for being different? But, one thing crossed his mind, when did they get intimated?

Suddenly, Wen Kexing's eyes widened in realisation.

It was that night when they got drunk at Lord Duan's wedding!

That morning when he woke up, he was naked and Ah Xu looked a bit different but because he didn't pay attention at that time, he didn't realise it. Judging from the time until now...

His Ah Xu should be nine months already! He could give birth anytime now!

"How long has Ah Xu been pregnant?"

"It should be a full nine months already. From the midwife's words, Lord Zhou might get into labor around one week." Han Ying said as he tried to remember the exact words of the midwife.

Wen Kexing stood from his seat. He was so excited and couldn't wait to see his Ah Xu. "What're you waiting for? Bring me to Ah Xu quickly!"

"Ah, okay. I'll lead you to Hua Village." Han Ying stood from his seat. After paying for his table, Han Ying led the two toward where the Hua Village was. He was relieved to know that Wen Kexing didn't hold any judgement about his lord being pregnant. He could even see the excitement within his deep eyes.

Xue Xue had been quiet since in the teahouse. She knew when to be sensible. However, when they came out of the teahouse, her curiosity peaked. "Mister, are you going to have a baby?"

Wen Kexing glanced down at the small girl and smiled such a happy smile that was long gone from his face. "En, my soulmate is going to give me a baby and the baby would be Xue Xue's younger sibling."