sbdcsierra Chapter 517 Reluctant to leave
Chapter 517 Reluctant to leave
Since he was about to leave for the south, Li Chu would go to accompany Dugu Jingyao and their two children whenever he had time these days.
Now, the two little guys have crawled more skillfully, but just like before, Li Ying crawls faster but has less stability and often falls; while Li Shi crawls a little slower but crawls quite steadily.
Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao would often tease Li Shi and Li Ying, asking them to crawl over to them. They felt incredibly happy watching the two little ones crawling happily.
However, whenever Li Chu thought about being separated from these three people for such a long time, his heart was filled with reluctance. He really wanted to take them with him and move forward together.
But he also knew clearly that this trip south would be full of dangers, and it was not wise to bring the child with him, so he could only bury this longing deep in his heart.
In addition to trying to make time to accompany the mother and her two daughters during the day, Li Chu would also stay at Dugu Jingyao's residence to rest at night.
The night before departure, Li Chu specially invited several others to the main hall for dinner. However, during the meal, Zheng Wan seemed to have a poor appetite and put down her chopsticks after only a few bites.
Dugu Jingyao noticed that Zheng Wan hadn't eaten much, so she asked, "Sister Zheng, aren't there any dishes you like today? Why do you seem to be barely eating?"
Zheng Wan shook her head and said, "Not really, it's just that my appetite hasn't been very good these past two days, and I haven't been interested in eating..."
Cui Caiping was still ready to bicker with Zheng Wan as usual: "Rose Zheng, don't you always want to eat a whole cow? How could there be a time when you can't eat?"
Zheng Wan gave Cui Caiping a sideways glance and said, "Can't you shut up Cui Liangdi even when you're eating?"
Cui Caiping was about to retort, but Li Chu said, "Alright, alright. I was planning to invite you to a farewell dinner for the king, as he's leaving tomorrow. I was also trying to tell you not to cause trouble for the princess, but you've started bickering instead."
Li Wanqing laughed, "Your Highness, you don't know this, but Concubine Cui and Lady Zheng are like a pair of bickering lovers. They feel uncomfortable if they don't bicker."
Li Chu looked at Dugu Jingyao suspiciously, as if he had missed something, seeking confirmation of the truth behind Li Wanqing's words. Dugu Jingyao nodded slightly and said, "Sister Li is right. Although she may be a bit noisy at times, it's harmless and actually adds a bit of fun." Only then did Li Chu turn the page.
Zheng Wan picked up a piece of fish and was about to eat it when she suddenly felt a little nauseous and covered her mouth.
Dugu Jingyao put down her bowl and chopsticks and asked, "Sister Zheng, are you okay?"
Zheng Wan waved her hand and said, "Thank you for your concern, Princess. I'm fine, I just think the fish is a bit fishy..."
Cui Caiping said, "How come none of us can taste the fishy smell? Only you have a good nose..." Cui Caiping suddenly realized something and asked, "Are you pregnant?"
Li Chu, Dugu Jingyao, and Li Wanqing all looked at Zheng Wan, making her panic. She said, "Shouldn't... be there?"
Dugu Jingyao asked, "How long has it been since your period?"
Because Li Chu was still there, Zheng Wan blushed a little and said, "This..."
Seeing her hesitant, Li Wanqing looked at Bai Lu behind Zheng Wan and asked, "Mrs. Zheng, how long has it been since you had your period?"
Bai Lu bowed and said, "Replying to Li Liang Di, my wife has never had her period regularly. She's been gone for a month or two before, and this time she hasn't had her period for over a month..."
Dugu Jingyao felt somewhat helpless, thinking: "Hasn't this child noticed that something is wrong with her recently?" She said to Li Chu, "Your Majesty, why don't you ask the court doctor to come and see Sister Zheng?"
Li Chu nodded and said, "Whether she is pregnant or not, she still needs to be checked out if she is not feeling well." After that, he asked Feng Shengyi to invite Doctor He over.
When Doctor He arrived, he greeted everyone. Li Chu asked him to stand up and said, "Mrs. Zheng has not had a good appetite recently. Please take a look at her."
Doctor He said yes, then walked to Zheng Wan and took out a pulse pillow to take Zheng Wan's pulse.
After a while, Doctor He bowed with a slight smile on his face and said, "Your Highness and Princess, Mrs. Zheng is in good health. She's just been pregnant for over a month and may have had some morning sickness, which is why she has lost her appetite."
Zheng Wan was stunned when she heard this, thinking: I didn't expect my wish to come true? I'm pregnant too! As she thought about it, she looked at her belly, which had recently swelled slightly.
It was clearly Dugu Jingyao who tried every means to make Zheng Wan pregnant, but now that Zheng Wan is pregnant, she feels a little disappointed.
But despite this, this was also a happy event, so she forced a smile and said, "Congratulations, Sister Zheng."
Although Zheng Wan was also immersed in joy, she still bowed and said, "Thank you, Princess."
Li Wanqing also congratulated Zheng Wan. Although Cui Caiping was sarcastic about Zheng Wan, she still congratulated her tactfully. Zheng Wan was in a good mood and thanked Cui Caiping for the rare occasion without saying anything back.
Li Chu looked at Li Wanqing and Zheng Wan and said, "You two are pregnant now. I will set off south tomorrow. You should take good care of your babies. If you have anything, please tell the princess."
Then he took Dugu Jingyao's hand and said, "Ayao, please take care of all the affairs in the palace."
Dugu Jingyao nodded and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will protect the palace well."
When they were almost done with the meal, Li Chu asked them to go back to their respective courtyards.
On the last night, Li Chu naturally had to accompany Dugu Jingyao.
Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao returned to Wangyuexuan hand in hand. After closing the door, Li Chu hugged Dugu Jingyao from behind.
Dugu Jingyao smiled gently and asked, "What's wrong, Donglang?"
Li Chu naturally noticed that Dugu Jingyao was a little uneasy after hearing that Zheng Wan was pregnant. However, Li Chu did not mention it. Instead, he nuzzled Dugu Jingyao's neck and said, "It's okay. Let me hold you for a while. After all, I'm about to leave you three for a long time, and I'm reluctant to leave."
Hearing this, Dugu Jingyao leaned on Li Chu and said, "I can't bear to leave Donglang either, so you have to go early and come back early."
Li Chu lightly said "Hmm" and said, "I will." Then he sighed and said, "If it weren't for the difficulties on this journey, I really want to take you and the two children with me."
Dugu Jingyao said: "What a pity, but we will wait for you at home, as long as you come back safely!" After saying that, she couldn't help but shed tears.
Tears dripped onto Li Chu's arm, and Li Chu felt even more reluctant to let go. Li Chu turned Dugu Jingyao over and gently wiped away the tears on Dugu Jingyao's face with his hand.
Dugu Jingyao looked at Li Chu with tears in her eyes, and Li Chu was even more reluctant to leave. Li Chu was about to say something when Dugu Jingyao kissed him on the lips.
The two kissed for a while and reluctantly separated. Li Chu gently picked up Dugu Jingyao and put her on the couch, and then they entangled each other passionately.