“Congratulations, it’s a pregnancy pulse.”

“…”

When it was Mu Yunjin’s turn, she followed Yun Lianqing’s suggestion and told Bai Qinghuan that she was feeling dizzy with blurred vision, and wanted Bai Qinghuan to check her pulse.

But this diagnosis result…

Pregnancy pulse…

Mu Yunjin was momentarily stunned.

Not only was she stunned, but nearby Qiqi, Yun Lianqing, Qu Xinyao, and Xu Heyu were also shocked. This result exceeded their expectations.

Another child so quickly?

Mu Yunjin steadied herself, pursed her lips, and asked Bai Qinghuan again, slowly saying, “Pregnancy pulse? I’m pregnant?”

…

…

“Yes, less than a month along, but the pulse indicates all is well,” Bai Qinghuan smiled at Mu Yunjin.

Mu Yunjin nodded woodenly and stood up from the chair. She still felt somewhat dazed. Although she had already given birth to little Mu’er, this second time seemed to have come rather quickly.

Little Mu’er was only six months old…

“My Imperial Brother is truly impressive. Though he wants a daughter, he’s certainly working at quite a pace,” Yun Lianqing looked Mu Yunjin up and down, raising his eyebrows with a meaningful suggestion.

This time, Qiqi and Yun Lianqing were united in teasing, “Master, congratulations! You’re giving the young heir a brother or sister so quickly.”

“I had hoped to catch up with you first, but it seems I’ll always be a step behind.” Qu Xinyao touched her belly. Her first child hadn’t even been born yet, and Mu Yunjin and Chu Li were already expecting their second.

Mu Yunjin felt somewhat embarrassed by their comments and awkwardly said, “Please keep this a secret for me for now. Don’t tell Chu Li yet.”

“We understand. It’s a surprise, of course. It’s not our place to say anything,” Yun Lianqing smiled.

Mu Yunjin smiled and said nothing more.

“Miss Bai, thank you,” Mu Yunjin thanked Bai Qinghuan.

Bai Qinghuan smiled and nodded. “No need for thanks.”

After a pause, Mu Yunjin turned to look at Yun Lianqing. “Crown Prince Yun, thank you as well.”

If he hadn’t pushed her to get her pulse checked to become acquainted with Bai Qinghuan, she wouldn’t have received such a big “surprise” so soon. It would have taken some time to discover otherwise.

“No need for thanks,” Yun Lianqing repeated Bai Qinghuan’s words.

……

When they arrived at State Preceptor An’s mansion, Mu Yunjin was feeling delighted. No wonder she had been feeling dizzy in the mornings these past few days.

She wondered how Chu Li would react when he found out…

At that moment in the State Preceptor’s mansion, the men had already discussed their plans and were sitting in the pavilion drinking tea. Catching sight of the group walking in, State Preceptor An raised his eyebrows. “Chu Li, you’ve moved quickly, inviting Xinyao and Heyu as well.”

“Mm,” Chu Li smiled faintly, took a sip of tea, and fixed his gaze on Mu Yunjin.

“Did you sleep well?” Chu Li asked in a gentle voice.

Mu Yunjin nodded, thinking about the child she and Chu Li now had growing inside her. She was in high spirits, her eyes curving into crescents as she nodded.

“What has made you so happy?” The two had been together for a long time and were familiar with each other’s temperaments. The joy radiating from Mu Yunjin’s face quickly allowed Chu Li to detect something different from usual.

This happiness and delight came from the heart and was different from their usual playful interactions.

“Nothing,” Mu Yunjin said airily, not wanting to tell Chu Li just yet.

Seeing this, Chu Li paused slightly. Could she have found out about tomorrow’s plans?

Then, Chu Li’s gaze fell on Qiqi, Qu Xinyao, and Xu Heyu, who had arrived with Mu Yunjin.

The three had promised Mu Yunjin to keep her secret, so naturally, they wouldn’t tell Chu Li at this time. When they met Chu Li’s eyes, they all shook their heads.

This head-shaking gesture, in Chu Li’s eyes, was interpreted as them not having told Mu Yunjin about tomorrow’s events.

Good.

“It’s been a long time since our group gathered together. My State Preceptor’s mansion has never been so lively,” State Preceptor An looked around at everyone and felt genuinely happy.

Indeed, in the past, this State Preceptor’s mansion had been empty and rarely had visitors. Recently, it had truly become lively.

But after tomorrow, his State Preceptor’s mansion would likely become empty and quiet again.

As State Preceptor An thought about this, he suddenly remembered the young lady called Yuchun.

Thinking of her, State Preceptor An couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. He had a good impression of that young lady, but he was already over fifty years old. If he really listened to their matchmaking and got together with that young woman, it would truly be holding her back, and it would also become a laughingstock.

She was a good girl, but not suitable for him.

An old bull eating tender grass shouldn’t appear so unsightly.

Let it be, let it be.

……

“Cheers!”

During lunch, everyone raised their glasses.

Because Qu Xinyao was pregnant, she substituted wine with clear tea. As for Mu Yunjin, Chu Li had always been reluctant to let her drink alcohol, so she also used clear tea.

While eating, Mu Yunjin discovered that today she particularly wanted to eat strongly flavored foods. The portion of spicy marinated duck necks she had eaten earlier wasn’t enough. Now, seeing some spicy dishes on the table, she couldn’t help but eat one piece after another.

The light dishes that Chu Li placed in her bowl remained untouched.

After eating for a while, she noticed the food in her bowl, secretly glanced at Chu Li beside her, and worried that the perceptive Chu Li might discover her pregnancy. She then ate some of the food in her bowl as well.

“Now in this group, Chu Li’s family already has little Mu’er, Heyu’s family is about to add one, next we’ll see about you two,” State Preceptor An looked at Huaying and Qiqi.

Huaying and Huang Yan had already held a simple wedding ceremony. Both now being snake spirits, they were truly looking forward to quickly having a little snake spirit.

Qiqi and Lei Yan were also about to realize their marriage. After they were married, their little kitten or little lion would soon arrive as well.

“Hmm, State Preceptor, what about your marriage fate?” Qiqi propped her chin, suddenly feeling that the State Preceptor, being always alone, was quite lonely.

“I’m just an old man now, why mention marriage fate?” State Preceptor An took a sip of wine, avoiding Qiqi’s questioning.

Qiqi pursed her lips, still secretly thinking it was a pity.

“By the way, what’s the latest from Chu Ye in the Western Yuan Kingdom?” State Preceptor An quickly changed the subject, looking toward Xu Heyu and Qu Xinyao, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time.

“Now that the Western Yuan Kingdom is rid of those two poisonous tumors—Chu Qing and the Qin family—Chu Ye has much less to worry about, and the people’s lives are getting better. However, none of his consorts have yet been reported to be with child, which has Empress Dowager Zheng very anxious,” Xu Heyu said leisurely.

State Preceptor An smiled lightly. “No pregnancy is no pregnancy. After all, someone will eventually inherit the Western Yuan Kingdom’s throne.”

“Mm, I heard that in a few days, the second prince of the Northern Ming Kingdom will also ascend to the throne?” Xu Heyu remembered this and looked toward Mu Yunjin.

Mu Yunjin calculated the days. “About five days from now, I think.”

“That’s soon indeed. In just two short years, the elderly monarchs of all four kingdoms are successively abdicating,” Xu Heyu remarked.

“Each generation has its talented individuals to emerge,” State Preceptor An said.

Hearing this, everyone smiled. Life was becoming more and more peaceful now, just as it should be.

After lunch, Yun Lianqing unexpectedly brought Bai Qinghuan to the State Preceptor’s mansion.

“Well, well, my State Preceptor’s mansion is truly lively,” State Preceptor An saw the two approaching and raised his eyebrows teasingly.

“Uncle An,” Bai Qinghuan bowed to State Preceptor An, then nodded and greeted the others.

When Yun Lianqing heard Bai Qinghuan call State Preceptor An “Uncle,” he suddenly conceived another plan and secretly sent a message to State Preceptor An: “Uncle An, Qinghuan is so cold toward me. Please help put in a good word for me…”

Hearing Yun Lianqing call him “Uncle An,” State Preceptor An couldn’t help but get goosebumps and immediately replied with a secret message: “You rascal, only know to be sweet-tongued when asking for favors.”

“Qinghuan, please sit. I heard you’ve been providing free medical consultations all over these past few days. You’ve become thinner. Have you eaten yet?” Although State Preceptor An cursed Yun Lianqing in his mind, he still began to help him indirectly.

Bai Qinghuan nodded. “Crown Prince Yun has already taken me to eat.”

“Is that so…” State Preceptor An sighed deeply, then pointed at Yun Lianqing. “I’ve never seen His Highness the Crown Prince take such good care of someone.”

“Qinghuan, when your father returned to Zhangzhou City, he specially entrusted me to look after you well. If one day this Crown Prince doesn’t treat you well, you can come to Uncle An anytime, and Uncle An will stand up for you!” State Preceptor An added.

Bai Qinghuan smiled faintly. “That won’t happen. Crown Prince Yun is very good. He won’t bully me.”

“Oh, is that so…” State Preceptor An cast a glance at Yun Lianqing.

Yun Lianqing suddenly straightened his back, feeling particularly proud. He had always been good…

“Just…” Bai Qinghuan suddenly prolonged the last word, turning to look at Yun Lianqing. “It’s just that Crown Prince Yun should avoid doing foolish things in the future.”

“…” Yun Lianqing instantly deflated.

Qinghuan, what exactly is in your head? I want to split it open and see. It’s too unpredictable.

Seeing Yun Lianqing’s discomfited expression, those around watching the scene couldn’t help but smile. This usually dashing and mischievous Crown Prince had finally met someone who could handle him.

Very good indeed!

……

The group chatted until dusk, when Chu Li and Mu Yunjin took their leave to go to the courtyard house.

Qu Xinyao, with her large belly, found it difficult to walk and stayed with Xu Heyu at the State Preceptor’s mansion to rest for the night. Qiqi, the little follower, also deliberately stayed at the State Preceptor’s mansion, not going to the courtyard house.

Therefore, out of the large group, only Chu Li and Mu Yunjin left the State Preceptor’s mansion.

Walking on the road, Chu Li held Mu Yunjin’s hand, looking at their two shadows cast by the sunset, and slowly said, “At Fairyland Mountain Villa, there’s a place that this Prince has never taken you to before.”

“Hmm? Is there still a place there I haven’t been?” Mu Yunjin’s mind flashed with images of Fairyland Mountain Villa. She frowned, not knowing which place Chu Li was referring to.

“Of course. Within this villa, there’s a spectacular sight you’ve never seen before,” Chu Li’s handsome face curled into a smile.

Mu Yunjin’s curiosity was instantly aroused. “A spectacular sight? That I haven’t seen?”

“Mm,” Chu Li nodded again.

“It’s too dark today. Take me tomorrow. I want to see what spectacular sight it is,” Mu Yunjin felt challenged. She had thought she had been to every corner of Fairyland Mountain Villa. How could there still be a spectacular sight she hadn’t seen?

Impossible!

“Alright, we’ll go tomorrow.”