Too high to reach

Chapter 372 Regarding Offspring
Last time, Princess Yu'an had a change of heart after being comforted by the Empress.

Life is short, and youth is even more fleeting. As a legitimate princess and the future emperor's younger sister, you should prioritize matters of state and family.

It's foolish to repeatedly make things difficult for yourself for the sake of love!

In any case, given enough time, even the most beloved person will eventually fade. Even the deepest love will grow lighter...

Therefore, once a clear and achievable goal is set, the previous despondency is swept away, and one becomes busy and in good spirits.

In the later stages of her pregnancy, the Crown Princess found it inconvenient to do many things anymore. So she took over the social aspects. She would attend the weddings and funerals of officials who could be of use to her, and she did a great job, earning praise from the Crown Prince.

On the other hand, when she glanced at the other men, she realized that they were truly a riot of colors, each with their own unique charm and allure!
Moreover, the moment she shows goodwill, those people swarm around her, showering her with flattery and ingratiation...

The only downside is that it costs money... But she's not poor! In fact, she'll be even richer in the future.

But she's not indiscriminate; she has her own standards! Deep down, she still prefers the kind of guy who's cool, arrogant, and doesn't take her seriously.

Spending so much time at the Crown Prince's residence, she kept seeing Ling Xiao and even set her sights on him.

With a knowing smile, she probed.

Ling Xiao, however, was very generous and smiled at her directly, saying, "Your Highness, there's no problem with Ling Xiao's situation. However... I'm afraid you'll have to ask His Highness the Crown Prince about this."

Princess Yu'an thought to herself, "Why don't you ask? I did help my brother achieve his happy ending!"
Such things are meant to be mutually beneficial, so why would he disagree?

As soon as she opened her mouth, the Crown Prince berated her with a disapproving look. "I just said you were generous, that you were doing well, that you were behaving like a proper princess! And now you're giving me this nonsense again!"

They even used the word "lonely"...

This infuriated Princess Yu'an, who seriously suspected an improper relationship between the Crown Prince and Ling Xiao.

So she stopped going to the Crown Prince's residence, and her plan to become a princess who participated in politics fell through.

Fortunately, she also discovered that as long as the money is right, all kinds of beauties in the world are available!
She stood there, quietly touching her stomach. When did her period start last month? She couldn't remember…

When I was with Xu Ke, I always remembered to use contraception and tried to prevent pregnancy. Over the years, nothing ever happened.

But back then, there was always pressure in my mind, a fear that something might go wrong. Sometimes, I couldn't fully enjoy myself...

This time, she relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed herself.

And then... I got infected?

Whose is it?!
Across the carpeted open space, Mo Yi's seat was opposite Princess Yu An... Seeing Yu An standing there in a daze, she was puzzled.

What are they doing?

She was worried! Although Princess Yu'an had never eaten pork, she had seen pigs run before, and her morning sickness was completely uncontrollable.

Although I thought: if I get pregnant, I'll just have the baby, since I've been looking for tall and handsome men anyway.

But now I'm scared... I absolutely can't let this slip!

I secretly went to check on the Emperor. At the family banquet, the Emperor's complexion and health were not good today.

Over there, the palace maid brought up more dishes, but before she could even smell them, she felt nauseous and quickly turned to leave.

Mo Yi turned to signal Hong Yan, who understood and quietly withdrew.

The Emperor began his speech, everyone started eating, and the song and dance performances began...

Everything this year has been rather lackluster. The little concubine, Consort Dong, who always comes up with new ideas every year, has lost interest this year.

The Prince of Yong'an would usually be accompanied by several members of his clan, chatting and laughing with the Emperor, telling him all sorts of strange tales. This year, however, he watched the song and dance performances politely, not wanting to say anything more.

Even Mo Yi felt lonely and bored. Although the prince didn't talk much when he was home and was always busy, sometimes it was as if he didn't exist! But her feelings then were different from now. She picked at the food on her plate, unable to eat.

After a while, Hongyan came in and whispered something in her ear.

"Vomiting?" Mo Yi had just gone through all that herself, so of course she was sensitive: Was she pregnant?

Whose is it?!
Princess Yu'an vomited quite a bit before returning after tidying herself up. Throughout the entire ordeal, she only touched her lips to the cup and dared not eat anything.

After several rounds of drinks, the Emperor said he was feeling unwell and left the banquet early...

As soon as the Emperor left, Yu'an slipped away while no one was paying attention.

Back at her residence, she was filled with worry. She didn't have a personal physician, and with the Lunar New Year approaching… where could she find a doctor? There were imperial physicians on duty in the palace, but she dared not call upon them. Otherwise, this little matter would become common knowledge!
She realized she wasn't prepared for anything related to having a baby. That idiot, he's coming to Beijing in two months... by then, he probably won't even be showing, right?
Can't we still pin this on him?
He certainly won't believe it, but that's okay, it's not up to him!
Now, as long as it's kept secret from Father Emperor and Mother Empress...

……

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the prince was not home, so Mo Yi personally took care of the three children. She told them stories, played games, and even made dumplings together…

Shao Ge'er was still young, and it didn't take long for him to emerge from the shadow of his birth mother's absence.

He attended classes with his sisters and loved listening to his master tell stories.

She has good food and toys, and knows how to be considerate of her sisters. It seems like she has a pretty good temperament.

I wonder how he will change when he grows up, learns about his birth mother, and faces enormous interests.

Mo Yi mentored him rigorously, ensuring he wouldn't be led astray. She personally oversaw the people assigned to him and all affairs within the courtyard.

When we went to the Mo family to visit our parents on the second day of the Lunar New Year, we brought Shao-ge'er along as well.

Mo Ruhai, with Mo Xiaobao, had been waiting at the door for quite some time. "Yiyi, be careful when getting out of the car!"

Mo Yi got out of the car, and the father and daughter chatted enthusiastically. The maids helped the three children out of the carriage.

A dozen or so steps away, a carriage was stopped by the guards. A gap appeared in the carriage curtain, and a pair of eyes were intently staring at Shao Ge'er, who had just stepped out of the carriage.

Shao Ge'er saw Mo Bao: "Uncle Bao!" he shouted and skipped and jumped towards him.

The people inside the car heard this, their teeth clenched, and tears streamed down their faces...

The Mo family is quite quiet today; both of the older brothers have accompanied their wives back to their parents' homes.

The two older sisters from the eldest branch of the family have returned and are talking to Zhuang Shi in her room.

The two brothers-in-law were fawning over their father-in-law.

He greeted Mo Rushan first, then returned to the second branch's courtyard.

This morning, Mowen sent Dujuan back home with gifts and told her to tell her parents that Dujuan's condition had improved a lot and the doctor said that after a period of stability, she would be able to get out of bed and walk around.

The news was somewhat good, but it couldn't suppress Wang's low spirits and anxiety. When Mo Yi arrived, Wang forced a smile, said a few simple words, and then said, "Your maternal grandfather is getting old, and I'm worried about him, so I have to go see him. Yi Yi, stay home and keep your father company!"

The father and daughter didn't want to waste any more words with her, so they told her to give good wishes to the Wang family and to choose a few things from the things Mo Yi had brought.

Wang was really serious; she carefully selected a few items and took them away with satisfaction.

Mo Ruhai glared at her retreating figure and told Mo Yi about the incident a few days ago when someone tried to cheat Song Jiafu, "Luckily, that kid is naive on the outside but clever on the inside, otherwise the losses would have been considerable!"

"We've come this far... Father, after the New Year, the Prince's plans should be showing some progress. Whether things go smoothly or not, it will have a significant impact on us. So please be careful these days, and also remind the family."

Mo Yi had already said this before, and now that she's saying it again, Mo Ruhai knows the implications and nods: "I've already reminded you. Your eldest brother is about to take the imperial examination, so he's just adjusting his condition and doesn't usually go out. As for Xiao Bao, I heard that after the New Year, he's going to study outside with Young Master Liu. He didn't say much about the details, so I didn't ask."

"Yes. It's good for boys to go out and explore the world."

"The fact that the Song family hasn't sent any news shows how urgent the situation is. We sent some New Year's goods and red envelopes to the Song family before the New Year. It turns out that the Song family's wife said that the Prince's Mansion also sent quite a lot. They came over today to kowtow to you! The Song family's life is really booming now."

After leaving the house, Wang did not return to her parents' home, but went to the Xu family instead, because she was really worried about Mowen.

Du Juan had just returned and was talking to Mo Wen about family matters when they heard that Wang Shi had arrived.

Mo Wen was feeling suffocated in the room, so she quickly asked Du Juan to invite her in.

Before Wang even entered the house, her eyes were already red. Qiu Hong quickly pulled her back, saying, "Madam, you can't do this!"

She composed herself and said, "Wenwen!" Entering the room, she looked closely at Mowen and said, "Dujuan said you're much better. Yes, you do look much better!"

Mo Wen's condition has improved a lot, but he has also become unrecognizable.

"Mother, what brings you here?" Mo Wen asked, but she seemed quite pleased.

“Your sisters-in-law have all gone back to their parents’ home, and since you can’t go back, your mother has come to see you! Any news from your son-in-law?”

Mo Wen gently shook her head: "No new news. My mother-in-law said that no news is good news. She also said that he went there for the sake of the child's future..."

"That's right! He's running ahead, you must take good care of the home for him and ensure the continuation of his lineage..."

"Mother... the doctor said it's a son!" A long-lost smile appeared on Mo Wen's thin face.