Chapter 468: I Am Daddy
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Yuwen Chu readily agreed, “A small matter.”
Mingzhu said, “My second brother has only one daughter, and he dotes on her. You’re not allowed to use her as a pawn and marry her off to someone you want to win over.”
Yuwen Chu put down his chopsticks, furrowing his brows, “Do you see me as so selfish?”
Mingzhu quickly acted cute and silly, “No, no, just joking with you.”
“Whether it’s a joke or not, you know it yourself.” Yuwen Chu glanced at her, “I’ll stick to my old saying: actions speak louder than words. Just wait and see.” He actually knew very well that as long as Jiang Shanshan didn’t die, Mingzhu probably wouldn’t settle down. The temptation of improved gunpowder and firearms formulas was too great.
This topic wasn’t suitable to continue discussing. Mingzhu immediately changed the subject and attentively served dishes to Yuwen Chu, “What would you like to eat tonight?”
Yuwen Chu said, “I was just boasting about you cooking noodles for me. He asked me to check if our kitchen had been set on fire. He just doesn’t believe I’ve eaten noodles cooked by you.”
Isn’t it just that he wants her to cook noodles for him? Mingzhu fell silent for a moment and said, “I’ll cook noodles for you tonight. Actually, I don’t quite understand. What exactly are you and Fourth Brother fighting over?” Before, he wouldn’t allow her to get close to Fu Mingzheng, but now, both of them were even more bored, engaging in various competitions.
“You naturally wouldn’t understand.” Yuwen Chu didn’t seem to have any intention of explaining further. He then asked Mingzhu, “After this matter is over, do you want to go to the villa in the Great Temple for a few days with me?”
What’s there to ask? She wasn’t ignorant of enjoying life lazily, and besides, the hot springs over there were good for Yuwen Chu’s health. Naturally, they would go if they could.
“Then let’s have someone pack our luggage.” Yuwen Chu was a little tired, lying on the couch basking in the sun, feeling drowsy, “Come over and accompany me.”
Mingzhu moved closer, asking him softly, “I heard that Your Highness has never been as sick as this time since childhood, is that true?”
Seeing her asking about his childhood, Yuwen Chu couldn’t help but smile, “Indeed. I have a strong constitution and rarely get sick, even managing to evade poisoning. This time was the most serious illness. The worst part was the night after you visited to see me. I was so tired and feverish, my whole body ached. I missed you so much at that time, longing for home. Wei Tiande was terrified, and I was afraid he would be frightened, so I had to force myself to pretend that nothing was wrong. In this way, he managed to get through it.”
Hearing this, Mingzhu couldn’t help but feel very distressed. She moved closer to him, pressing her face against his, holding his waist tightly, and whispered softly, “And you were so indulgent that night!”
Yuwen Chu chuckled softly, “But didn’t I sleep enough already? Seeing you made up for half of it, and being intimate with you at night made up for the other half. If it weren’t for you, I would still be lying in bed unable to move.”
Thinking back to that night, both of them felt a bit passionate. They smiled at each other, intertwined their fingers tightly, not wanting to separate. Afternoons were always lazy to pass, especially in such warm winter days. Mingzhu opened her big eyes and stared at Yuwen Chu’s eyes.
Yuwen Chu had a pair of beautiful, deep eyes, with very black pupils. When they caught the light, they looked like they had many stars inside, very charming. Mingzhu looked at them and moved closer, gently kissing his eyes.
Yuwen Chu closed his eyes, and his long, thick eyelashes lightly brushed against Mingzhu’s lips, sending a sensual shiver through her bones. Mingzhu held him, sighing softly, “Your Highness, you’re so handsome. Why didn’t I notice it before?”
Yuwen Chu opened his eyes, glanced at her, and smiled, “Who knows? Maybe your eyes were covered in eye gunk at that time.”
Mingzhu readily admitted, “I was indeed covered in eye gunk at that time.” That’s why she fell for Yuwen You.
Her candidness was adorable, and Yuwen Chu felt a bit embarrassed to continue teasing her. He could only hold her tighter, placing his hand on her belly and whispered softly, “Luckily, you cleaned up in time. Otherwise, you might have missed out on me.”
His palm was warm and large, almost covering Mingzhu’s entire belly. He asked softly, “Where is he?”
Mingzhu couldn’t answer either. She held his hand and randomly slid it over her belly, saying, “Maybe it’s here? No, it should be here.” Finally, she gave up, “Oh well, my mother said he’s still very young. When he’s three months old, he’ll grow faster, and we’ll know where he is then.”
Yuwen Chu sat up, gently pressing his ear against her belly and whispered, “I am daddy.”
Mingzhu’s eyes suddenly turned red, and an unexpected tenderness filled her heart. This was the flesh and blood she had been longing for a long time. She hugged Yuwen Chu’s head and whispered softly, “He will be the dearest to us.”
Neither of them spoke further, just quietly cuddled together, feeling that silence was better than words at this moment. Even the ascent to heaven during the daytime couldn’t compare to this moment of tenderness.
This was a rare leisurely afternoon. With Yuwen Chu’s condition improving, the Yuwen couple were kept busy, and the palace was preparing for various matters related to welcoming the feudal lords to the capital. Mr. Meng and others were all busy with their tasks, so no one came to disturb them.
They cuddled and slept for a while. When they woke up, the sun had already slanted westward. As expected, Fu Mingzheng had not returned since going with that Miss Li.
Mingzhu remembered Imperial Consort Min and Funing in the palace and felt a little sorry, “Last time I went to the palace, I didn’t have time to see them. I wonder if they need anything. Your Highness, don’t you want to bring Funing out of the palace? Have you figured out a way? This time, when we go to the Great Temple, it’s a good opportunity to refurbish a place. When she comes out, we can let her stay there.”
Yuwen Chu said, “They’re not living badly. They’re just a bit bored. As for Funing, the Royal Mother has given her a lot of calming medicine. No matter how gentle it is, if she takes it for too long, it’s not good. We must find a way to bring her out of the palace sooner.” He lowered his voice, “Originally, I wanted her to make a scene at the morning court meeting, but I felt the feasibility was not high. We’ll have to wait for an opportunity…”
If she wasn’t clear-headed, it would be inappropriate for her to continue living in the palace. She must be sent out to recuperate. However, this wasn’t a good solution either. The two Empress Dowagers might confine Funing to another palace. Funing was also confused. Without the care of Imperial Consort Min, she might end up tormenting herself to death and burdening them.
Before, Mingzhu didn’t want to deal with Funing because she disliked her and because it was difficult to handle. Now, if Funing’s issue wasn’t handled properly, it would threaten them, so she couldn’t ignore it. She whispered to Yuwen Chu, “Actually, there is an opportunity that Your Highness probably hasn’t thought of.”
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