Traveling back to ancient times to get rich

Chapter 130 Crown Prince's Eldest Son, Wenhan

The Emperor favored the child, and all the princes and court officials looked over, afraid they wouldn't know how to respond if the Emperor mentioned him. And indeed, the child smiled at everyone he met; he was incredibly adorable! The Emperor's favor wasn't solely based on him being the Crown Prince's eldest son. Gu Mochen also looked over; this was the child of the woman they had rescued that day. He was indeed endearing, but it was a pity he lacked royal blood; otherwise, it wasn't impossible for him to inherit the throne in the future.

At this moment, little Wenhan blinked his bright, star-like eyes, staring intently at Gu Mochen. Whether it was because Gu Mochen's breathtakingly handsome face was so dazzling that little Wenhan was irresistibly drawn to him, or because he keenly sensed that this handsome man had just saved his beloved mother and was filled with gratitude, little Wenhan simply kept his eyes glued to Gu Mochen, a naive smile on his lips, making a series of "ah ah ah" sounds, as if trying to tell him something.

Seeing this amusing scene, the Emperor, standing to the side, couldn't help but burst into laughter. He turned to Gu Mochen with interest and said, "Chen'er, come and see your adorable little nephew! Look at him, he seems to adore you!" Hearing the Emperor's summons, Gu Mochen didn't dare delay and hurried forward. When he saw Xiao Wenhan's exquisitely beautiful face and his incessant "ah ah ah" sounds, he couldn't help but wonder: What is this little devil trying to say? However, he absolutely couldn't reveal these thoughts directly. Therefore, Gu Mochen maintained his gentle and kind smile, reached into his robes, and took out a crystal-clear, smooth jade pendant, handing it to Xiao Wenhan.

It's important to understand that precious items like gold and silver jewelry are nothing rare in the Crown Prince's residence. However, this jade pendant has an extraordinary origin—it was a treasure personally bestowed upon Gu Mochen by the Emperor himself, making its value and significance immeasurable. Now, Gu Mochen has unhesitatingly given this jade pendant as a gift to Xiao Wenhan, undoubtedly giving the little fellow immense face.

The little boy clutched the jade pendant tightly in his hand, his face beaming with an incredibly bright smile, as if he had obtained the most precious treasure in the world. Ye Shiqing, standing to the side, wanted to take the jade pendant from the child's hand, but the little boy stubbornly refused to let go, holding onto the jade pendant tightly.

Helpless, Ye Shiqing had no choice but to give up her idea of ​​forcibly taking it and let her precious son continue to play with the jade pendant. At this moment, the little guy held the jade pendant bestowed by the emperor in one hand and firmly grasped the jade pendant that the emperor had given to Gu Mochen in the other, excitedly waving his two little hands and shaking the two jade pendants wildly in the air.

Seeing this, the Crown Prince couldn't help but feel a pang of worry for the little boy. He thought to himself, "This child is so mischievous; what if he accidentally drops the jade pendants? Not only are these jade pendants priceless, but if a child breaks something bestowed by the Emperor, the Emperor will surely be furious!" Thinking this, the Crown Prince grew increasingly anxious, hoping for a way to quickly stop the little boy's dangerous behavior. However, for now, everyone could only watch helplessly as the little boy recklessly played with the jade pendants, their hearts pounding in their throats with tension.

At this moment, the Empress said, "Alright, this child has certainly collected quite a few good things. Ye Shiqing, you should take the child back; he's probably hungry. Let's begin serving the food and setting the table!" She then waited for the Emperor to take his seat at the head of the table. The Emperor had no choice but to stop teasing the child and sit in the main seat. After the Emperor and Empress were seated, all the officials and princes also took their seats, and the banquet began.

Just then, the Crown Prince, who had been on edge the whole time, finally breathed a sigh of relief. You see, Ye Shiqing was notoriously unlucky! Whenever she appeared, unexpected things always seemed to happen. So, when he learned that she had brought her child with her today, the Crown Prince's heart leaped into his throat, fearing it might lead to some uncontrollable situation.

Fortunately, the little fellow was exceptionally endearing. Perhaps inheriting his father Gu Mochen's excellent genes, the boy was not only incredibly cute, but also had a sweet tongue that always pleased the Emperor. Gu Mochen, clearly adept at this, cleverly catered to the Emperor's wishes, carefully selecting and presenting the child with an expensive gift. Coupled with the various rare gifts offered by the court officials, it could be said that little Wenhan's wealth now far exceeded that of his mother, Ye Shiqing.

However, the Crown Prince still harbored some lingering unease. Knowing Ye Shiqing as he did, he knew she was always short-sighted and greedy; if she were allowed to manage such a large fortune, it would likely be squandered in no time. Thinking this, the Crown Prince quietly rose from his seat and summoned the steward, whispering, "From now on, store all of Xiao Wenhan's wealth separately in the treasury, and keep it under strict guard. Remember, these things belong solely to Xiao Wenhan; his mother must not be allowed to covet them in the slightest!" Only after saying this did the Crown Prince feel slightly relieved and return to the banquet.

Afterwards, the Crown Prince returned to the banquet with a sigh of relief, joining the others in lively conversation and drinking. However, during the Crown Princess's absence, he had personally managed all the affairs of the household. It was only now that he truly understood how much of his family's wealth that troublesome Ye Shiqing had squandered. Not only that, this woman dared to steal from the Crown Princess; her audacity was truly astonishing. How exactly did the Ye family raise their daughter? Despite being their own flesh and blood, personally taught for over a decade, she was far less understanding than the daughter who had been sent away. Even more infuriating was that this good-for-nothing daughter didn't even possess half the beauty of the daughter who had been sent away. If he had known earlier that the Ye family still had someone like Ye Qingchen, he would never have married this narrow-minded and shallow-minded Ye Shiqing! Every time the Crown Prince saw the jade pendant bestowed by the Emperor hanging from the Seventh Prince's waist, an inexplicable rage surged within him. The Seventh Prince was a man who had risen to power through women. First, he had won the Emperor's favor through Ye Qingchen, then he had ingratiated himself with the Eldest Princess, and now he had even curried favor with the Imperial Concubine Li. All these strokes of good fortune were thanks to the blessings his wife had brought him. In contrast, his own concubine, a mere concubine, had not only failed to be an asset but also caused trouble daily, disrupting the peace and order of the household!