Traveling back to ancient times to get rich

Chapter 364 I'm sick of it

Night fell like a vast black silk ribbon, gently covering the entire city. As dusk settled, the twinkling lights resembled stars in the night sky, adorning this ancient and solemn city with a dreamlike quality. Gu Mochen and his companions, tired from playing, returned to their lodgings.

Gu Mochen dragged his slightly tired body into the inner room, still carrying a trace of the outside air. To be honest, he hadn't been in a very high mood from the start of the day; he hadn't eaten much meat, hadn't tasted a drop of wine, and had only eaten some ice cream.

Ye Qingchen was already waiting in the inner room. When she saw Gu Mochen enter, a hint of concern flashed in her clear, autumn-like eyes as she softly asked, "What's wrong with you today? You seem a little unhappy." Gu Mochen sighed deeply, sat on the edge of the bed, and unbuttoned his clothes as he said, "Sigh, the meat dishes at the banquet were just too much. Eating too much just made me feel nauseous. Luckily, they served some ice cream later, which helped to cut through the richness." As he said this, a wry smile appeared on his face.

Ye Qingchen couldn't help but chuckle softly, her laughter as clear and melodious as silver bells, echoing in the quiet room. "You, so picky about food, how will you adapt to different culinary customs if you want to travel the world in the future? This is just a slightly greasy dinner, and you already feel uncomfortable. If you go to places with unique cuisine, you'll be complaining endlessly." Ye Qingchen said half-jokingly, her eyes full of teasing.

Gu Mochen nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this, his gaze drifting through the window to the hazy night. "You're right. I certainly didn't consider things thoroughly enough. The world is so vast, with vastly different customs and cultures. If I can't even adapt to these minor differences in food, how can I possibly travel the world? Besides, I'm starting to feel like I'm falling behind you." A hint of melancholy crept into his voice. "Even the children seem to be surpassing me now. To be honest, it's quite disheartening."

Ye Qingchen gently sat down beside Gu Mochen, reaching out to tenderly hold his hand. Her hand was soft and warm, seemingly conveying boundless strength. "What's there to be disappointed about? You must understand, these children are nurtured in a special space; their growth environment is fundamentally different from that of children conceived in ordinary mortal bodies. Take Qianqian, for example; the medical talent and abilities she has displayed are far beyond what I can compare to. I've never felt jealous because of it, so why should you be so bothered? We just need to enjoy the life that belongs to us right now." Ye Qingchen's tone was gentle, her eyes full of comfort.

Gu Mochen turned his head and looked at Ye Qingchen's gentle face, the sense of loss in his heart gradually dissipating. He sighed softly and said, "You are always so open-minded and can see things so clearly. Indeed, the children have their own paths to walk in life, so why should we be so fixated on comparing ourselves to them? It's just that, watching them grow up day by day and become more and more capable, I can't help but feel a little emotional."

Ye Qingchen gently leaned on Gu Mochen's shoulder, the two quietly nestled together, enjoying this moment of tranquility. After a long while, Gu Mochen spoke again, "In a few years, when Chao'er is more mature, I will hand over the reins of government to him. We should also think about our own lives, go out and travel, see this beautiful land, and not waste this life. As for what happens after that, as the old saying goes, children and grandchildren have their own blessings, we don't need to worry too much about it."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingchen's eyes flashed with surprise and anticipation. She sat up straight, looking at Gu Mochen with shining eyes. "Really? You've really decided to hand over the reins of government to Chao'er, and then we'll go on a trip? That's such a great idea! I've been looking forward to traveling the world with you for so long, seeing all the beautiful scenery I've only heard about in books. And then no one will pressure you to take a concubine anymore, right? Hahaha~ Will you regret it?"

Looking at Ye Qingchen's excited expression, Gu Mochen felt a warm current well up in his heart. He gently stroked Ye Qingchen's hair and smiled, saying, "Of course it's true. Over the years, I've been busy with state affairs and neglected you and the children too much. Now that the children have grown up, I should spend more time with you. Moreover, the country is gradually becoming more stable, and Chao'er has shown extraordinary talent. I believe he will definitely govern the country even better. Besides, I really don't want to take any concubines. I promised you that I would be with you for life, and I'm not joking. Qingchen, I'm telling you sincerely, I want to take you to travel the world."

Ye Qingchen leaned against Gu Mochen's chest, a happy smile on her face, her mind already imagining the scenes of the two of them traveling the world together. Perhaps they would be in the water towns of Jiangnan, riding in a covered boat, shuttling between the narrow and winding waterways, admiring the simple and ancient buildings with white walls and black tiles on both banks; perhaps they would be deep in the desert, riding camels, facing the swirling sandstorms, feeling the grandeur and magnificence of the desert; or perhaps they would be atop a high mountain, overlooking the rolling sea of ​​clouds, appreciating the wonders of nature.

Gu Mochen's thoughts seemed to have drifted far away. His eyes narrowed slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. He seemed to be imagining a future trip with Ye Qingchen.

"When we go out to travel, let's not bring too many people." Gu Mochen's voice was soft and deep, as if afraid of disturbing this beautiful fantasy. "Just the two of us, freely exploring those unknown wonders."

Ye Qingchen listened quietly, a happy smile on her face. She nodded gently, indicating her agreement with Gu Mochen's idea. "We'll stop at each place we visit," Gu Mochen continued, "to carefully savor the local customs and culture, taste various delicacies, and experience different lifestyles."

Ye Qingchen's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "That will definitely be fun!" However, she suddenly remembered something and said to Gu Mochen with a mischievous smile, "But don't forget, you just said you can't adapt to different foods. Don't complain about getting tired of them later." Gu Mochen was taken aback at first, then laughed. His laughter echoed in the air, carrying a hint of doting and helplessness. "With you by my side, I'm sure I can overcome it." Gu Mochen looked at Ye Qingchen, his eyes filled with love, "And this time, I'm going to try it properly and won't be as picky as I was tonight."

However, the two of them understood that they couldn't just go out and have fun like this; they would have to bring some other people with them. But even so, they were still quite happy. Just like now, it wasn't just the two of them going out, but they were still very happy and felt very relaxed.

The two of them were tired, so they went to sleep together.