201: Chapter 201 Daily Life of a Stay-at-Home Dad: Even the Empress Collapses While Taking Care of a Baby

"Creak—"

As the Bedchamber doors slowly opened, the "Xu Family Harem Squad" who had been waiting outside instantly swarmed in.

Leading them was naturally the main wife, Su Qingge, followed by Jiang Liuli and Ye Qingwu carrying children, as well as the heavily pregnant Nangong Waner and others.

As for the newly appointed maids Mo Han and Hua Jieyu, they could only huddle at the very back, peeking inside with curiosity.

"Sister Hongyi, how is your body feeling?"

Su Qingge walked quickly to the bedside, her tone full of concern, showing the poise of the primary wife.

Although they occasionally had minor frictions while vying for favor, the Xu Family harem was always as solid as a rock and very united when it came to major events like childbirth.

"I won't die."

Although Luo Hongyi's face was pale, seeing so many sisters enter made her subconsciously straighten her back, trying to maintain her cold dignity as the Demon Sect Empress. "Just two little rascals, they won't break this Empress."

"Is that so?"

Jiang Liuli leaned in, glanced at Luo Hongyi's slightly messy hair, and couldn't help but tease, "We heard it from outside just now; someone was shouting about spanking a child's bottom until it bloomed."

"..."

Luo Hongyi's cheeks flushed slightly as she forced an explanation, "That was a tactical intimidation. Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand."

Hearing this, the women all covered their mouths and chuckled.

At this moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the two little ones lying in their swaddling clothes.

The older brother, Xu Moye, had demonic markings faintly visible on his forehead. His sleeping posture was domineering, and one small hand was tightly clutching a miniature version of the God-Slaying Spear, looking adorably fierce.

The younger sister, Xu Chenxi, was much quieter. A miniature Pure World White Lotus was wrapped around her wrist, and her whole body emitted a shimmering glow, like an elf sleeping in a flower's stamen.

"My goodness..."

Looking at the two Natal Imperial Weapons, Nangong Waner couldn't help but gasp, feeling the Sword Embryo in her womb tremble. "Those are... extreme dao imperial weapons?"

"Giving two Imperial Weapons as toys right at birth?"

Ye Qingwu's beautiful eyes also widened, her gaze toward Xu Chen filled with disbelief. "Husband, your generosity is simply too excessive."

You should know that even for Saintesses and Goddesses from Imperial Clans like them, their Natal Treasures back then were only at the Saint Weapon level. These two children, however, were starting with Imperial Weapons. How were the geniuses outside supposed to survive?

"Raise a son in poverty, raise a daughter in wealth."

Xu Chen shrugged with a matter-of-fact look. "Even though this boy is being raised in wealth too, what can I say? Their father is rich."

This humblebragging speech immediately drew a round of eye-rolls from the women.

"Waaah—!"

Just as the atmosphere was peaceful, a loud cry suddenly broke the silence.

It was the older brother, Xu Moye.

This little guy might have been dreaming of fighting; he started swinging his fists with his eyes closed. Although the power of the God-Slaying Spear was sealed, its malevolent aura still startled his sister awake.

"Waaah—uhu..."

Once the sister started crying, things got out of hand.

The entire Bedchamber was instantly filled with surging demonic energy and flickering golden light.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Luo Hongyi panicked instantly.

She had killed more people than she had eaten grains of rice and had commanded millions of demon troops on the battlefield without even blinking. But facing these two little balls of flesh who could only cry, this formidable Empress felt helpless for the first time.

"Are they hungry?"

Su Qingge, being an experienced mother, immediately offered a suggestion.

"Hun... hungry?"

Luo Hongyi looked down at her proud assets. Although she hadn't had time to produce milk yet, theoretically she should...

"No."

Xu Chen leaned in and sniffed, raising an eyebrow with a mischievous smirk. "This smell... they're not hungry. It's a 'flood at the Golden Mountain'."

"Flood at the Golden Mountain?"

Luo Hongyi was stunned. Before she could react, she felt a warm liquid seep through the swaddling clothes, directly soaking her phoenix bed.

This little rascal... he peed!

And he peed right on the bed of the Demon Sect Empress!

"Xu Moye!"

Luo Hongyi's beautiful eyes widened instantly, and a surge of killing intent was about to explode reflexively. "You dare pee on me?!"

"Waaah—!"

Feeling his mother's killing intent, Xu Moye cried even harder, his voice louder than a lightning tribulation.

"Oh, don't be so mean to him."

Xu Chen quickly held Luo Hongyi back, looking amused at this usually overbearing Empress who was now helpless against a diaper.

"I... I wasn't being mean to him."

Luo Hongyi felt a bit aggrieved. Looking at the wet patch, she didn't know where to put her hands. "Then what do we do now? Throw him out and wash him?"

"Throw him out?"

"Are you really his mother?"

He shook his head and sighed. "Fine, it looks like your husband has to step in."

As he spoke, Xu Chen skillfully rolled up his sleeves and took out a pre-prepared top-tier Spirit Silkworm Silk Diaper from his storage ring.

The following actions could practically be written into a textbook.

Unwrapping the swaddle, cleaning the mess, applying Spirit Ointment, putting on the new diaper, and re-wrapping.

The entire sequence was smooth and seamless, taking less than three breaths.

Xu Moye, who had been crying thunderously just a moment ago, instantly quieted down. He hummed twice comfortably and even blew a bubble at Xu Chen.

"Did you see that clearly?"

Xu Chen clapped his hands, looking proudly at the dumbfounded Luo Hongyi beside him. "This is called technique."

"You're an expert at leading troops in battle, but as for taking care of kids..."

Xu Chen shook a finger. "You're still a long way off, Empress Luo."

Luo Hongyi looked at her clean son and then at the man who was mouthy but reliable. Her tense body finally relaxed.

She leaned against the headboard somewhat defeatedly and muttered softly:

"This is much harder than killing people..."

This sight of the "Empress suffering a setback" made the women present unable to hold back any longer, and they all burst into laughter.

The Bedchamber was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

"Husband really is an expert at taking care of kids."

Su Qingge said with a smile, her eyes full of tenderness. "When Dabao was first born, Husband handled everything personally as well."

"Of course."

Xu Chen casually picked up his daughter, Xu Chenxi, and kissed her tender little cheek. "Who else could be our family's 'Super Nanny Dad'?"

While coaxing his daughter, he looked at everyone:

"Alright, Hongyi just gave birth and needs quiet rest. You guys take the children outside to play for a bit; don't disturb her."

"Mo Han, Hua Jieyu."

Xu Chen beckoned to the two huddling in the corner. "Don't just stand there. Come help carry these two little ancestors to the Side Hall and let the wet nurse feed them."

"Yes... Yes!"

Mo Han and Hua Jieyu, who had been in a state of "Who am I, where am I, there are so many big shots here," were startled by being called out.

The two of them walked forward cautiously.

Mo Han extended her stiff hands and took Xu Moye as if she were holding a bomb.

"Don't shake."

Xu Chen tapped her head with a smile. "He's your young master, not your assassination target. Relax, or he'll start crying again."

Mo Han took a deep breath and tried to relax her muscles. Looking at the soft, squishy little guy sleeping with his eyes closed in her arms, her long-frozen assassin's heart was suddenly struck by something.

So soft.

So warm.

Is this... life?

Her hands had only ever held cold daggers and been stained with warm blood.

But now, this tiny life was breathing in her arms. That wonderful sensation made her afraid to even breathe too hard.

"Let's go."

Hua Jieyu adapted faster. After all, she was from the Hehuan Sect; although she hadn't given birth, she understood the male anatomy.

She held Xu Chenxi and gave Mo Han a look. The two of them cautiously retreated as if escorting an incomparable treasure.

Watching their departing figures, the Bedchamber returned to silence once more.

Only Xu Chen and Luo Hongyi remained.

"What's wrong? Still upset about the diaper incident?"

Xu Chen sat back on the edge of the bed, took Luo Hongyi's hand again, and asked with a smile.

Luo Hongyi curled her lip and turned her head away, refusing to look at him.

"I am not."

"I'm not," she insisted. "I was just thinking... these two little brats are growing too fast. What if they don't listen in the future?"

"Don't listen?"

A sharp light flashed in Xu Chen's eyes. "Then we hit them."

"You'll be the strict mother, and I'll be the kind father. We have a clear division of labor."

"Why?"

Luo Hongyi instantly bristled and turned to glare at him. "Why do I have to be the bad guy? No, I want to be the kind mother, and you be the strict father!"

"Alright, alright, whatever you say."

Xu Chen smiled and pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, and said softly:

"As long as you're happy, even if you poke a hole in the sky, I'll patch it up for you."

Luo Hongyi stopped talking and just leaned quietly against his chest, listening to that powerful heartbeat.

In this moment.

There was no Demon Sect Empress, nor any Young Master of the Imperial Clan.

There was only an ordinary couple who had just welcomed new life, enjoying this rare moment of tenderness.