Traveling back to ancient times to get rich

Chapter 172 Ye Qingchen is Pregnant

After the meal, Lord Guan arranged for Gu Mochen and his group to stay in the prefectural city, where the other officials also stayed for the next few days. Lord Guan wasn't the only official here skilled in martial arts; many did. With soldiers guarding the government office, there was no real concern about safety. Add to that the ten soldiers sent by Commander Yang, and Gu Mochen felt completely safe.

Gu Mochen knew that Lord Guan had drunk quite a bit at noon, and he himself had also had a few sips of strong liquor and was feeling dizzy. Feeling a wave of drowsiness wash over him, he decided to rest for a moment. Just as he closed his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Ye Qingchen standing not far away, gently playing with her silky, smooth hair. For some reason, an irresistible urge surged within him, and he involuntarily moved slowly closer to Ye Qingchen.

Ye Qingchen seemed to sense his approach and said coquettishly, "Stop fooling around, I'm pregnant right now." Hearing this, Gu Mochen's previously dazed mind instantly became incredibly clear. His eyes widened, and he asked with a face full of surprise, "Qingchen, what did you just say? Can you say it again?"

Ye Qingchen rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "Hmph, what else could it be? It's all because of you! I never thought about having a baby so early. I'm still young, but now I'm pregnant, and it's making me so nervous."

Upon hearing this, Gu Mochen was overjoyed, but the thought of having her come along and endure such hardship filled him with remorse. He blamed himself, saying, "Oh dear, it's all my fault. I didn't even know you were pregnant that day, and I took you to that dangerous bandit's den. What if something had really happened to you!"

Seeing this, Ye Qingchen chuckled and comforted her, "Alright, alright, you don't need to panic like this. Actually, you're not that delicate. But, from now on, we definitely can't do marital relations anymore. After all, I'm still young, and safety should be the priority. I don't want to encounter any mishaps at such a young age. I still want to enjoy a few more years of wonderful life!"

Gu Mochen nodded quickly and replied, "Yes, yes, you're absolutely right. Don't worry, Qingchen, I will definitely protect you and our child, and I will never let you get hurt. On the way back later, we will take the official roads, even if it's a bit longer, as long as the journey isn't too bumpy."

Then, Gu Mochen slowly stood up, looked tenderly at Ye Qingchen sitting by the bed, and said softly, "Qingchen, you should rest well in the room." After saying that, he gently closed the door and turned to walk outside.

Upon entering the courtyard, Gu Mochen went straight to the well and drew a basin of cool water. He immersed his hands in the water, feeling the coolness gradually spread throughout his body, as if it could calm the heat in his heart. After washing his face, water droplets slid down his handsome face, dripping onto the ground and splashing up a small patch of water.

Gu Mochen couldn't help but feel a little self-deprecating. Most people need time to cool off before marriage because their relationship isn't officially defined, but he needs to cool off not only before but also after marriage. Qingchen's early pregnancy is definitely not a good thing. After thinking it over, he decided to go for a walk to clear his head.

So, Gu Mochen started walking along the path. As he walked, two familiar figures suddenly appeared ahead; it was Bai Zhi and Fu Ling, coming together. Gu Mochen quickly stepped forward and solemnly instructed them, "Bai Zhi, Fu Ling, I have something important to tell you. The Princess Consort is currently pregnant, and you must be extremely careful with her diet! She absolutely must not eat any more cold or cooling foods."

Upon hearing the news, Bai Zhi and Fu Ling were initially taken aback, then their expressions turned to surprise. They exchanged a glance and said in unison, “Your Highness, you’re only just finding out about this? Actually, the Princess Consort discovered she was pregnant two days ago. At that time, she told us in detail what we could and couldn’t eat, and what we shouldn’t touch. Now, we have memorized these taboos, so please rest assured, Your Highness.”

Gu Mochen felt relieved that Qingchen's thoughts were indeed thoughtful. He then went to find Grandpa Lu, who was sleeping. Although the wine wasn't intoxicating, resting after drinking it was definitely a pleasant experience. Gu Mochen arrived, lounging in a chair, turning his head slightly, and casually asked, "Young man Chen, why aren't you resting so late? What brings you here?" Gu Mochen approached with a troubled expression and slowly said, "Grandpa Lu, to be honest, I can't fall asleep no matter how much I toss and turn, so I thought I'd come and chat with you. You see, my welfare home in Jicheng has always had very few people. I've been wondering if it's even necessary to keep it open."

After listening, Grandpa Lu pondered for a moment, then replied earnestly, "In my opinion, we should keep it. We didn't just set up this orphanage to take in homeless children. How about this: while running the orphanage, we also set up a martial arts school? After all, most of the children here admire martial arts. Wouldn't it be wonderful to provide them with the opportunity to learn?" Gu Mochen's eyes lit up, and he nodded in agreement, "Yes, you're absolutely right."

After a moment of silence, Gu Mochen suddenly looked worried and sighed softly, "Alas, Grandpa Lu, there's another worrying matter. Qingchen is pregnant, but I insisted on bringing her along. She must have suffered a lot traveling through wind and rain." Grandpa Lu chuckled, thinking, "This is exactly what you wanted to say, Chen boy," and then comforted him, "I say, Chen boy, you're just being overly concerned. I haven't seen any signs of Qingchen suffering at all. Besides, you checked her pulse before, and she's perfectly healthy. There's nothing seriously wrong. Moreover, that girl is always clever and intelligent; she'll definitely take care of herself. Think about it, if I had left her alone in the capital, cooped up at home all day, she might have become depressed."

Gu Mochen felt somewhat relieved after hearing Grandpa Lu's reasonable words, and then said happily, "I was thinking of going to check out the area around Jicheng to see if there are any local specialties that the people haven't discovered yet. Would you like to come with me?" Grandpa Lu said, "Of course, but we'll have to take Qingchen with us. She won't want to stay at home by herself. We'll make the carriage more comfortable and not let her ride a horse anymore." Gu Mochen thought about Ye Qingchen's personality and figured she probably had the same idea, so he agreed.