Chapter 730: Chapter 724-725: The Empress Dowager Is Pregnant

Madam Gan let out a soft hum, her lips slightly parted. She was experienced, lacking the coyness and pretentiousness of a young girl, instead exuding an indescribable charm.

Madam Gan’s hair was already down, unconstrained, now cascading down to cover her radiant face.

At this moment, Chen Mo would reach out with his large hand and lift her long hair.

In this way, when Madam Gan lifted her eyes, she knew what she looked like.

She wanted to turn her head away, but Chen Mo would turn her face back.

In just an instant, Madam Gan’s charming face blushed a deep red, her emotions swayed uncontrollably, an unusual feeling brewing in her heart.

At this moment, the full moon outside the window also seemed shy, hiding behind the clouds.

...

On the other side, in the Zhang Residence.

After dinner, perhaps due to drinking or the previous thrill of hiring a killer, Dai Tu suddenly gained courage.

While walking with Zhang Zhu in the backyard to aid digestion, Dai Tu suddenly took Zhang Zhu’s hand, interlocking their fingers.

To this, Zhang Zhu did not refuse, instead looking at Dai Tu with tenderness and softly calling out, "Guo Lang."

Dai Tu embraced Zhang Zhu at once.

Zhang Zhu still did not refuse and embraced Guo Lang.

Dai Tu became even bolder, kissing Zhang Zhu.

Zhang Zhu’s delicate body trembled slightly, her eyes widened momentarily, wanting to push Dai Tu away, but thinking they were about to marry, she closed her eyes, letting Dai Tu proceed, her heart shy beyond measure.

At this moment, Dai Tu was somewhat intoxicated, and since he also wanted to quickly consummate the marriage, even if the matter was exposed, having already become husband and wife, Zhang River might protect him for the sake of his daughter.

With this in mind, Dai Tu thought to take it further.

But at that moment, Zhang Zhu suddenly pushed Dai Tu away, blushing and saying, "Guo Lang, you..."

Zhang Zhu straightened her skirt.

"Zhu’Er, I’m sorry, I got a little carried away." Noticing her strong resistance, Dai Tu quickly apologized.

Zhang Zhu, fearing Dai Tu’s anger, immediately explained, "Guo Lang, I don’t blame you, but we’re about to marry, just wait a bit longer, and by then I will... give myself to you without reservation..."

As she spoke, Zhang Zhu’s face turned redder and she said, "And by then, it would be more perfect, wouldn’t it Guo Lang?"

Dai Tu nodded, "I was too impulsive and didn’t think of you."

... 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Under the same night sky, Celestial River, Shoukang Palace.

The sultry summer wind stirred the phoenix tree in the courtyard.

On the soft couch, a regal woman in a goose yellow palace skirt leaned lazily, several soft pillows behind her, her jet-black soft long hair cascading over her shoulders, her face like a mid-autumn moon, eyebrows like willow smoke, skin like snow.

At the moment, she was drinking sour plum soup, and a palace maid stood beside her, fanning her.

Suddenly, after a sip of sour plum soup, the beautiful woman felt a bit nauseous, her body immediately tilting to rest against the side of the bed. Seeing this, the palace maid quickly set down the fan, took the sour plum soup from her hands, set it on the table, and hurried to get a spittoon.

But the next moment, the beauty dry-heaved.

The palace maid stepped up and gently patted the beautiful woman’s back.

After a while, the beautiful woman felt a bit better and lay back down.

With a gesture, the palace maid brought the unfinished sour plum soup back to her.

Evidently, the palace maid was accustomed to this scene.

After the beauty finished the sour plum soup, the palace maid took the empty bowl and couldn’t help but ask, "Empress Dowager, should we tell King Wei about this?"

"I want to surprise him; after all, he will return to the Capital soon." Saying this, Liang Ji touched her still flat belly.

Shortly after Chen Mo left Celestial River, Liang Ji found that her usual monthly period hadn’t come.

At that time, she realized something was wrong, and the occasional dry heaving gradually confirmed her suspicions.

She then had a family member skilled in medical skills come to diagnose her, discovering it was a joyful pulse, indicating she was pregnant.

Since she had only been intimate with Chen Mo, it was clearly his child.

Liang Ji’s first reaction was fear and she even considered aborting the child.

After all, she was the current Empress Dowager.

Once her belly grew, it would be impossible to hide.

The Supreme Emperor no longer had relations with her.

By then, the entire Harem would know she was carrying King Wei’s child.

This was a great humiliation for the Imperial Family.

But after thinking carefully, she decided not to abort, wanting instead to give birth to the child.

Firstly, being pregnant wasn’t easy.

During her years as Empress, her belly had remained quiet.

Secondly, the rise and fall of the Liang family were in her hands, and now that she had Chen Mo’s child, there was hope for the Liang family to rise again.

Thirdly, everywhere in the Imperial Palace, there were people loyal to Chen Mo, even in this Shoukang Palace, she couldn’t guarantee there weren’t. If she aborted the child and Chen Mo found out, it might endanger her family.

Moreover, during her time of entanglement with Chen Mo, a vague affection for him had arisen in her heart.

...

Xiangyang.

Chen Mo gazed intently at Madam Gan, who was diligently serving him. Her sideburns dripped with sweat, and he lifted the hair covering her face, speaking softly, "What is Madam’s nickname?"

"Ah... Qing..." The voice was somewhat unclear, Madam Gan lifted her eyes and repeated, "Ah Qin."

Her voice carried a tender and gentle charm.

"Ah Qin..." Chen Mo murmured, suddenly raising his eyebrows, gently touching Madam Gan’s rosy cheek, and softly said, "Ah Qin, it’s time for dinner."

Madam Gan softly acknowledged, rising to her feet.

In the outer chamber, Madam Xiao was eating and upon hearing the sound, turned to see Chen Mo coming out, followed by the fair-skinned Madam Gan, and laughed, "Sister, your longing is finally relieved."

Madam Gan lowered her head, her face reddening further.

On the table, there were six dishes and one soup.

Braised carp, lion’s head meatballs, venison... ginseng, red date, and goji berry chicken soup.

The aroma was delightful.

After Chen Mo sat down, Madam Xiao ladled a spoonful of soup for him and placed a whole ginseng root in his bowl, saying, "The soup should be drunk while hot."

Madam Xiao and Madam Gan sat on either side of him.

Chen Mo gently lifted Madam Xiao’s rounded waist, pausing to pat it, saying, "What, worried I can’t handle you next?"

A tingling sensation spread through Madam Xiao’s body, causing her to tremble, her cheeks turning rosy.

Madam Gan served herself a bowl of soup, took a sip, and asked, "Prince, why didn’t you bring Ms. Li back with you this time, or is she waiting for us in the Capital?"

The Ms. Li she mentioned referred to Madam Hui.

Hearing this, Madam Xiao paused slightly.

Chen Mo’s face suddenly became serious, speaking earnestly, "Ah Qin, don’t make jokes lightly. I have nothing but respect for her as my elder."

Seeing Chen Mo’s sudden seriousness, both Madam Gan and Madam Xiao’s expressions stiffened, and they quickly responded with an "Oh."

"She is currently at the ancestral home of the Li Family." Chen Mo added, fearing they wouldn’t believe him.

Upon hearing this, Madam Gan and Madam Xiao felt relieved, thinking that Chen Mo still had some boundaries, albeit not many.

Madam Gan tactfully changed the subject, "I heard that during your expedition, Prince met a girl from Poison King Valley?"

"Yes." Chen Mo took a sip of the soup, which was indeed delicious.

Madam Gan’s eyes lit up, wanting to say something, but was interrupted by Madam Xiao, "I heard there’s an elixir from Poison King Valley that can delay aging and beautify one’s appearance. Has the Prince heard of it?"

Chen Mo knew what Madam Xiao was implying and said, "Not only have I heard of it, but I also have such an elixir in my possession."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of both Madam Xiao and Madam Gan sparkled with eagerness.