Chapter 5 : Enhanced Joy

The sun was already high in the sky the next day, yet Li Daoxuan hadn't stirred from bed, causing Xiao Man and Xiao Yu to grow anxious.

Xiao Man fretted, "Why haven't the young master and madam gotten up yet? Should I check on them?"

Before Xiao Man could finish, Xiao Yu quickly interjected, "Wait! Maybe they're just tired and resting!"

"But shouldn't they be refreshed after sleeping?" Xiao Man persisted.

Xiao Yu blushed slightly, replying, "Anyway, stop asking! You're still young and wouldn't understand!"

"Oh! Is that so?" Xiao Man, looking somewhat silly, turned to Xiao Yu and realized, "Xiao Yu, I'm actually older than you!"

She then straightened proudly, pouting a bit.

As the two maids whispered outside the door, it suddenly swung open. Li Daoxuan had been awake but pretended to still be in bed until his wife nudged him out.

"Why are you two maids gossiping? Disturbing this young master's rest!" Li Daoxuan teased.

Xiao Man pouted, "Young master, Xiao Yu says I'm younger, but I'm actually older!"

Li Daoxuan glanced between them and remarked, "It's about the same!"

"Ouch! Ouch! Let go!"

Suddenly, Li Daoxuan was playfully attacked from behind, a soft hand twisting his lower back.

"Husband, did you bully Xiao Man and Xiao Yu again?" Su Youruo's gentle voice sounded from behind him.

"No! Absolutely not!"

...

Time flew by, and since their marriage, Li Daoxuan found himself with even less time for cultivation. He was now fully immersed in domestic life.

One day, Su Youruo's hesitant demeanor caught Li Daoxuan's attention.

"Wife, is something on your mind? You seem different."

"Huh? No!"

Li Daoxuan was certain something important was about to be revealed. Could this be the moment he had been waiting for?

He placed his hands on Su Youruo's shoulders and urged gently, "Wife, I know there's something you want to say. Please, tell me!"

"Hus... Husband, I... I'm pregnant!"

Li Daoxuan was stunned and uncertain, "What did you say? Pregnant? Are you saying I'm going to be a father?"

"Yes, yes!"

"Hahaha... I'm going to be a father!" Li Daoxuan was overwhelmed with joy, yet also a bit lost. This would be his first child across two lifetimes.

Seeing her husband's elation, Su Youruo smiled gently. In that moment, she seemed to radiate a maternal glow.

From then on, Li Daoxuan took meticulous care of Su Youruo, who found his attentiveness slightly embarrassing.

"Husband, what about taking a concubine?"

"Xiao Yu and Xiao Man seem like good candidates!"

Li Daoxuan was taken aback and quickly shook his head, "Two young girls? What's good about them?"

"Huh?" Su Youruo smiled with a hint of amusement, and Li Daoxuan hurriedly corrected himself, "No, I mean, I won't take a concubine!"

"There's a princess from the Great Zhou Imperial Family who's of marriageable age and considered the most beautiful woman in Heavenly River City!"

"Cough cough! My wife is the most beautiful..."

Li Daoxuan had no immediate plans for a concubine. Yes, that's right, no immediate plans!

On that day, the entire Li Mansion was in uproar.

Due to their lack of experience and the absence of elders in the Li family, they were nervous about the upcoming childbirth.

Actually, Li Daoxuan was worrying unnecessarily.

Su Youruo wasn't an ordinary person. Despite her outward appearance, her constitution was undoubtedly stronger than Li Daoxuan's.

Outside the delivery room, Li Daoxuan's usual calm demeanor had vanished.

He paced anxiously, sweating profusely at the door.

Xiao Yu comforted him, "Young Master, don't worry. Madam and the child will both be fine."

"Mhmm."

"Wow!"

"Wow! Wow!"

A cry rang out, and Li Daoxuan felt relieved. But then... he froze.

A clear voice echoed in Li Daoxuan's mind.

[Ding! System activation in progress...]

['More Children, More Blessings' system activation successful!]

[...]

Just as Li Daoxuan was about to investigate the system's functions, a jolt brought him back to reality.

Excitedly, Xiao Man exclaimed, "Young Master, why are you still standing there? Hurry in, Madam has given birth!"

"Oh, oh!"

It was a day of double happiness. Not only had he become a father, but the long-awaited system had finally activated.

Li Daoxuan didn't have time for the system just yet; he hurried into the delivery room.

Yet, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss in his heart. He'd always wanted to ask, "System, are you serious?"

"Wife, how are you feeling? Are you okay?"

First, Li Daoxuan checked on Su Youruo's condition before turning to their newborn.

Thankfully, Su Youruo was only a bit weak.

With a happy smile, Su Youruo said, "Husband, I'm fine. What about the child? Show me!"

At that moment, the midwife approached with a smile, holding the baby, and said, "Congratulations, Lord Li and Lady Li, on the birth of your precious child!"

"Hahaha... rewards! Generous rewards!"

"Xiao Yu! Escort the midwife to receive her reward. Everyone in the mansion will be rewarded!"

Li Daoxuan took the baby from the brocade blanket, about to show Su Youruo, when he exclaimed, "Oh! This wrinkled face is so ugly!"

Silence fell over the delivery room, followed by laughter.

Su Youruo gave Li Daoxuan a playful glare, saying impatiently, "Silly husband! Babies are born like this!"

"Cough cough! I've seen it before. Even if it's not pretty, it's okay!"

Su Youruo: "..."

The entire Li Mansion rejoiced at the arrival of new life.

Curious maidservants gathered to catch a glimpse of the young master. After finishing all arrangements in the mansion, Xiao Yu said, "Young Master! Everything is in order!"

"Oh, and we shouldn't call you Young Master anymore; we should address you as Lord now!"

Li Daoxuan chuckled, admitting he still liked being called Young Master.

Suddenly, Su Youruo remembered something and said eagerly, "Husband! Have we decided on our child's name?"

Li Daoxuan scratched his head, embarrassed. "Wife, I'm terrible at naming. Why don't you come up with a good name for our son?"

"Hmph! You're such an irresponsible father."

"The child's name should be thought of by you, quickly and meaningfully!"

Li Daoxuan scratched his head again, looking pained. "That's quite a high standard!"

"How about naming him Li..."