SBCEJM -Chapter 5 Does My Cousin Want to Make Me a Father Overnight?

Outside the door—

After finishing up matters in the front hall, Feng Huai’an was on his way to check on his son. Before he even reached the entrance, he heard his daughter’s clear laughter drifting out from the room.

His footsteps halted abruptly.

Who was Xuan’er talking to?

Quietly, he moved to the window and peered inside through a tiny crack.

With just one glance, he nearly cried out in shock!

On the bed, his son—who had been unconscious for an entire month, whom the divine physician had declared would never wake again—had actually opened his eyes!

Feng Zekai was slightly tilting his head. Though his complexion was still pale, his eyes were bright and clear, and the corners of his lips even held the faintest trace of a smile as he listened attentively to his sister animatedly talking about something.

He woke up!

Kai’er had really woken up!

Feng Huai’an trembled with excitement, both hands clamped tightly over his mouth as scorching tears instantly burst forth.

A miracle!

This was definitely a miracle!

At once, he recalled the thing his daughter had mentioned before—that “System” in her head.

She must have exchanged something with that “System” for an immortal pill!

His daughter was practically a lucky star sent from the heavens to save the Feng family!

Feng Huai’an fiercely wiped away his tears, his emotions tangled and complicated.

His son waking up was the greatest blessing imaginable, but the thought that his daughter had to continue disguising herself as a man, walking daily through a court filled with wolves and tigers, made his heart twist painfully with fear and heartache.

Forget it!

Even if it cost him his life, he would protect his daughter no matter what!

As for the medicine the Emperor wanted to “restore his masculine glory”…

Hmph. Let him wait.

Forcing himself to calm down, Feng Huai’an did not immediately enter and disturb the siblings’ rare warm moment together. Instead, he turned and strode quickly toward the main courtyard.

He had to tell his wife this incredible news immediately!

When Li Yunluo learned that her son had awakened, she burst into tears of joy on the spot and grabbed Feng Huai’an, ready to rush toward their son’s courtyard.

“Madam, wait!” Feng Huai’an quickly stopped her.

“Kai’er just woke up. His body is still weak, and Xuan’er is keeping him company. Let’s go later so we don’t disturb them.”

Li Yunluo nodded repeatedly, hands clasped together as she constantly muttered:

“Heavens bless us! Heavens bless us! I knew our Kai’er was a fortunate child with a strong fate.”

At dinnertime, in the Feng residence’s main hall—

Feng Zexuan sat upright beside the seat of honor, dressed in elegant men’s robes.

Right now, she was the Feng family’s “eldest legitimate son.”

“Father, Mother, let’s eat.”

Her voice naturally hovered somewhere between that of a young man and a young woman—clear and pleasant. With a deliberate effort to lower it slightly, ordinary people could not tell whether she was male or female.

Because of that, even when she wildly broadcasted her inner thoughts in court, no one suspected that the voice belonged to a woman.

Naturally, she herself was completely unaware of this.

Madam Li’s eyes were still red and swollen. Looking at her handsome “son,” affection overflowed from her expression as she continuously placed food into Feng Zexuan’s bowl.

“Kai’er, court today must’ve exhausted you! Here, eat more meat and nourish yourself.”

Feng Huai’an also looked at his daughter lovingly, his gaze filled with pride and relief.

Just as the family was enjoying this rare warm moment, a maid entered, leading behind her a young woman.

The girl looked about seventeen or eighteen years old. She wore a plain cotton dress that had been washed until it had nearly faded white, yet it still could not conceal her graceful figure.

She was delicate and pretty, especially her pair of watery almond-shaped eyes that naturally inspired pity.

“Master, Madam, the young miss cousin has arrived,” the maid respectfully announced.

Feng Zexuan froze.

A cousin?

Since when did the manor have a person like this?

Madam Li immediately stood and warmly greeted her.

“Zhenzhen is here! Come, sit down quickly.”

Then she turned toward Feng Zexuan and gently introduced her.

“Zekai, this is your distant cousin from your aunt’s side, Li Zhenzhen. Her hometown suffered flooding some time ago, and now she has nowhere to rely on, so she came to the capital to seek refuge with us.”

Upon hearing this, Li Zhenzhen immediately stepped forward and gave the family a graceful curtsy, her soft voice practically dripping with sweetness.

“Zhenzhen greets Uncle, Auntie, and… Cousin.”

When she lifted her head and her gaze landed on Feng Zexuan, a flash of amazement instantly flickered through her watery eyes. Then she quickly lowered her lashes again, a faint blush spreading across her pale cheeks.

The current “Feng Zekai” was tall and elegant, with a face like carved jade, a cold refined temperament, and the dazzling title of newly appointed Third-Ranked Scholar. To young maidens dreaming of romance, he was lethally attractive.

Feng Zexuan merely assumed the girl was shy and politely nodded.

“No need to stand on ceremony, Cousin.”

The family sat down once more.

Li Zhenzhen appeared extremely reserved, quietly eating small bites of rice with her head lowered. Yet from time to time, she secretly glanced at Feng Zexuan from the corner of her eye.

Feng Zexuan was just about to focus wholeheartedly on devouring her meal when the System’s voice suddenly exploded inside her head without warning.

【Ding! New gossip detected! Host, high-energy warning ahead!】

【That new little white-flower cousin of yours… she’s fallen for you!】

Pfft—

Feng Zexuan nearly spat out a mouthful of rice and barely managed to force it back down.

【What the hell? Fallen for me?】

【System, are you sure you didn’t screw up? I’m a woman! What does she even like about me? My handsome face? Or does she want a bestie to gossip with?】

Beside her, Feng Huai’an’s hand holding his chopsticks trembled slightly.

The System spoke in a tone brimming with anticipation for drama.

【Host, you’re currently the elegant and talented Third-Ranked Scholar—the dream lover of every noble young lady in the capital. It’s perfectly normal for a young girl to fall in love at first sight.】

【And as a friendly reminder, she’s already made plans. Tonight, at the third watch… she’s climbing into your bed!】

Boom!

Feng Zexuan felt like a bolt of heavenly lightning had split her skull open, leaving her charred inside and out.

【No way, no way! This direct?!】

【Are ancient girls this bold nowadays?】

【She’s not here to seek refuge with relatives—this is targeted poverty alleviation! She’s trying to secure herself a long-term meal ticket!】

Feng Huai’an’s chopsticks started shaking uncontrollably.

Climb into bed?!

This Li Zhenzhen looked innocent and harmless on the outside, but her thoughts were actually so improper?

Subconsciously, he glanced sideways at his wife.

Madam Li had been holding a piece of Dongpo pork, intending to place it into Feng Zexuan’s bowl with a loving smile. Yet her hand had suddenly frozen midair.

The color drained visibly from her face, leaving it deathly pale. Her eyes were filled with disbelief as she stared fixedly at the quietly eating distant niece.

Feng Huai’an: “!!!”

His wife… she heard it too?!

Li Yunluo truly had heard it.

Just a moment ago, she had been sympathizing with this niece who had lost her home and family support.

But in the next instant, her daughter’s shocking inner thoughts poured over her like a bucket of ice water from head to toe.

Climb… climb into bed?!

How could she dare?!

How could she harbor such filthy thoughts?!