Chapter 454 The Reason (1/2)

Fortunately, this world observed a ten-month pregnancy term. All the necessary preparations had been made.

When his mother showed signs of labor, the female servants got busy boiling water and the midwife did her best. In the evening, Shen Lian was finally born.

Perhaps it was because of his incomplete development, Shen Lian was small in size. His mother too suffered tremendously in the process.

With her remaining strength, she spoke weakly, ”Let me see my daughter.”

Shen Lian found it strange, he thought, ”Why is she so sure that I'm a daughter?”

The midwife had since washed Shen Lian up and handed him over with her trembling hands.

His mother hugged him and looked at him lovingly. Shen Lian felt unwell and shut his eyes.

His mother smiled and spoke, ”She has such beautiful eyes, just like the stars in the sky.”

The midwife smiled reluctantly.

His mother looked at the midwife and queried in confusion, ”Grandmother, what is wrong?”

The midwife looked at Shen Lian and stuttered.

His mother looked down. Her gaze fell onto the lower part of Shen Lian's body that was not fully covered. After brushing away the cloth, her already pale face lost all hint of blood. She was in disbelief and roared at the midwife, ”My child, where is my child?”

The midwife knelt down and replied, ”Lady, this is your child. All of them can be my witnesses.”

The mother looked at the surrounding female servants and was met with their hesitant gaze. She was starting to believe in the midwife's words now. However, she could not imagine how she managed to give birth to a 'boy'.

Even with his eyes shut, Shen Lian could feel his surroundings clearly. However, he could not understand why the 'mother' of his body lost her composure after finding out about his gender. The same applied to everyone else too.

His mother regained her composure and sighed, ”Is he really my child?”

The midwife replied, ”Yes, he is of your blood and flesh.”

His mother spoke, ”However, I drank the water of Zimu River. How is it possible that I gave birth to a boy?”

The midwife who knelt down was trembling. If this incident was made known to the public, it would be a massive scandal. If that happened, they would be held responsible too.

She spoke bravely, ”Perhaps, the young lady that you gave birth to was unlucky, and had died the moment she was born.”

His mother glared at her coldly, ”And with that, all of you would be able to escape liabilities?”

The midwife replied grudgingly, ”The Master of the city is not back yet, and there is still time to send the young master away. The water of Zimu River will always run, lady, you will still get to have a child in the future. However, if the Master of the city found out that you gave birth to a boy, this boy will not live.”

Shen Lian's mother caressed his face gently and landed a kiss on his forehead. She sighed, ”Even though I am not sure how did I give birth to you, but you are of my blood and flesh after all. Unfortunately, I do not have the power to protect you. Please do not blame me.”

She stared out of the window and spoke, ”Han Ying, I know you are here. Bring this child away. Bring him out of the city and go as far as possible.”

A shadow appeared in the house. The woman was clothed fully in black. Her speed was so fast that she almost could not be perceived with naked human eyes.

Shen Lian knew that Han Ying was his mother's secret guardian. However, he did not think that his mother was aware of it judging from her usual reaction.

At the same time, he heard his mother mentioning about 'Zimu River'. He had heard about this before. The river water from this river would impregnate a woman. However, he did not think that he was conceived because his mother drank the water from 'Zimu River'. No wonder he developed female characteristics when he was a fetus.