novelraw Chapter 456: Law Enforcers Also Need to Cling to Delphine’s Coattails
Chapter 456: Law Enforcers Also Need to Cling to Delphine’s Coattails
Delphine lay down for a while, feeling her energy somewhat restored. When it came to the pregnancy, Leah was even more excited than she was. Leah instructed, "Take good care of yourself at the hospital for the next couple of days. I’ll bring you nourishing soups every day. The new chef is incredibly skilled. Once you’re feeling better, I’ll accompany you to shop at the mall. Pregnancy is a top priority for women—everything you eat, drink, and use has to be upgraded."
Delphine’s eyes grew slightly misty, and she smiled while nodding. Even if she tried to suppress her emotions, there was a subtle anticipation for this child. It could be considered her only solace for a life half-lived in solitude.
"I’ll head back first and come see you again tomorrow," Leah said as she reached out to hug her. Clinging onto her with a touch of dependence, she playfully added, "Delphine, you must stay well, and make sure the baby stays well too."
"Hmm, don’t worry," she murmured softly, her voice calm and subdued.
After Leah left, Delphine curled up in bed and started reading about various pregnancy-related taboos. She hadn’t been reading for long when Desmond Wood entered with Yun Zhi, bringing along some food.
Looking at the items they had brought, Delphine saw all sorts of fruits and nutritious foods. Desmond also brought along a stack of books. True to the nature of being a heir from a conservative family, while Desmond showed an affinity for modern high-tech gadgets, his traditional habits remained deeply ingrained.
"Little Delphine, I was worried you’d get bored, so I bought you plenty of books," Desmond said enthusiastically.
"Actually, I’m generally fine now. I can be discharged tomorrow," Delphine said lightly. She wanted to leave the hospital right away but seeing Yun Zhi and Desmond’s tense expressions, she decided against bringing it up.
"No rush. Let’s see what the doctor says tomorrow." Ever since Yun Zhi found out his daughter was pregnant, he had lost his composure entirely. Back when Arou was pregnant, he didn’t know anything at the time, and his middle-aged self had always harbored regret about it. Now, not only did he have a daughter, but there was also going to be a grandson, and the excitement almost brought him to tears.
"Now that you’re pregnant, staying in a hotel isn’t very suitable. I’ve already asked Ken to help me look for a house. Once you’re discharged, we’ll move in together," Yun Zhi said with a hint of redness in his eyes. Rubbing the corners of his eyes, he added, "We need to carefully attend to everything when it comes to food, clothing, and living arrangements."
Desmond coughed softly from the side, placing the stack of books by Delphine’s bedside. Clearing his throat, he spoke, "Second Uncle Yun, don’t get emotional. Let’s talk about the important matters."
Yun Zhi finally composed himself, carefully saying, "Delphine, actually, Desmond is the Law Enforcer for your mother’s generation within her family, and he specifically came here to find you."
Delphine froze momentarily. Law Enforcer? That term sounded odd. She lifted her eyes to look at Desmond, whose face usually bore a harmless, gentle smile. Raising an eyebrow, she said coldly, "So, you’re not really my distant cousin?"
"I am—I absolutely am! We’re all relatives within the Royal Family House—of course, we’re cousins!" Desmond nearly jumped in outrage. Joking aside, little Delphine possessed the Yellow Jade Seal, and even as a Law Enforcer, he knew he had to cozy up to her.
"When I met your mother years ago, she mentioned how strict the family rules were and how they lived secluded from society. Out of curiosity about the ever-changing outside world, she ran away from home to explore it. Delphine, your mother is actually a descendant of a hidden family," Yun Zhi said with deep emotion.
"To be precise, our lineage can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. The earliest records in the Royal Family House’s genealogy mention ancestors who held positions as Grand Secretaries. This lineage was passed down but did not truly retreat from society until the chaos during the Republic District’s wartime. Most of the family sacrificed themselves for the country, leaving only the elderly, weak, and ill. When the situation stabilized, the elders decided to safeguard the last trace of bloodlines by taking the family into seclusion. And so, this seclusion lasted for several decades," Desmond said, putting away his usual smile and speaking with a somber tone.