Steal The Male Lead

1.16

For the two weeks that Bai Mengxiang spent recovering, it was spent making sure that Yu Zhuang and Shilian weren't cooperating correctly. Instead, there would always be an obstacle in their plans, and the one about taking Xiao Lan? That one, Bai Mengxiang made sure to destroy right away.

Xiao Lan now stood by his side at all times, taking care of him and attending to his every need. As the time came sooner for Bai Mengxiang to give birth, he was finalizing his last scheme.

It was going to be the big one, the one that would take down both Yu Zhuang and Shilian.

"Imperial Noble Consort?" Xiao Lan asked as she realized that Bai Mengxiang looked a bit dazed.

"Ah, yes, Xiao Lan?" Bai Mengxiang said, turning to look at Xiao Lan, his face a bit clueless.

Xiao Lan couldn't help but smile, "Imperial Noble Consort, His Majesty will be coming to meet you soon. Since today is His Majesty birthday, there will be a Royal Banquet and the palace will be a bit loud. If you don't feel well, I'll make sure to tell His Majesty. I'm sure that you won't have to go if you aren't feeling fine."

To that, Bai Mengxiang only shook his head, a gentle look upon his face. But deep inside, he was smirking. "It is alright, Xiao Lan. Today is His Majesty's birthday, of course I have to attend. It's just....." Bai Mengxiang looked at his stomach, his hands rubbing it with a fond smile.

Xiao Lan understood what Bai Mengxiang meant right away. A foolish expression came upon her face.

Bai Mengxiang hadn't been walking much but whenever he did, it was with a little difficulty. Almost nearing nine months, his stomach was now much bigger. That meant that he also had much more trouble walking around and bending. Although, when Xu Yongheng came to visit him, he would carry Bai Mengxiang around, especially if he wanted to get some fresh air.

"Imperial Noble Consort, don't worry. I'll definitely help you to the best I can. I'm sure that His Majesty will do so too." Xiao Lan hid her grin behind her hand, her eyes on Bai Mengxiang who also smiled back.

"Well, His Majesty only wants the best for me. Of course, after that incident, he must still be worried. After all, I too, am still afraid that something like that would happen once more. This child, I want this child to survive and live in this beautiful world too. Although the palace has gotten more dangerous, I will do anything it takes to protect my child." Bai Mengxiang shook his head as he said this, his hand stopping as his eyes then turned bright.

Xiao Lan bit her tongue, not knowing what to say. Xu Yongheng had told her specifically not to tell Bai Mengxiang about his condition yet, and Xiao Lan didn't know what to do. What she did know was that if she told Bai Mengxiang, it wasn't going to make anything better. Xiao Lam knew that it was such a selfish thing to do, but she only wanted Bai Mengxiang to stay happy. Because she didn't know how much time was left for her to spend with Bai Mengxiang, and she wanted him to always be happy.

"But, even though it may be hard, I also want the best for everyone. Xiao Lan, you aren't getting any younger, is there someone you fancy?" Bai Mengxiang turned the attention back to Xiao Lan, who turned red at the question.

"Imperial Noble Consort, I-" Xiao Lan's ears had already turned a bright red as she tried to word her answer.

Seeing this, Bai Mengxiang let out a soft chuckle, his whole face lighting up. "From your reaction, there must be someone you fancy, right, Xiao Lan?"

Xiao Lan knew that she couldn't hide it, so instead, she meekly replied. "Imperial Noble Consort, there is a palace guard that I have met a few times. He and I have only met a few times so there hasn't been enough signs showing that he likes me too."