After crossing, I was forced to hold on to my thighs and build a kingdom

Princess Du walked over to Jin Chu, looked at her face carefully, and asked, "When did you feel upset?"

"I haven't been feeling well these past two days, and it's even worse today. I don't want to eat meat at noon."

Jin Chu still lowered her head. When she said this, an idea suddenly flashed through her mind. She no longer cared about the discomfort and looked up at Princess Du with a bit of surprise and uncertainty in her eyes.

What else could she say? Princess Du, as a mother, immediately changed her expression. Without even bothering to discuss the matter after dinner, she immediately ordered Mother Zhao, "Go get the palace doctor!"

"Mother, I'm fine. Today we're hosting a banquet to entertain my two cousins. Please don't ruin everyone's mood."

Although he said this, Jin Chu felt very nervous inside.

On the one hand, the strong curiosity in her heart drove her to want to know immediately whether things were really as she expected; on the other hand, her reason kept reminding her that she should not act so hastily in such a lively banquet, affecting the harmonious atmosphere of the banquet.

Princess Du waved her hand and said with a smile, "It's okay. Your two cousins ​​are not outsiders. You can eat your own food. I will take Jin inside to rest for a while. When the palace doctor comes, we can see him and we'll be relieved."

Although Princess Du said this lightly, those who knew her temper well were all surprised.

Su Cheng'an, in particular, felt that his mother was a little too concerned about Ajin's gastrointestinal discomfort. Her nervous attitude made him suspicious and felt that something was amiss.

If it wasn't a stomach upset, what could it be? And what could have made my mother so nervous about Ah Jin?

Suddenly, a thought came to my mind, no way? ! !

The usually calm young man was stunned for a moment. After a while, he slowly turned his head and fixed his eyes on his wife. His eyes were full of undisguised doubts, and the inquiring look seemed to see through her.

Receiving Su Cheng'an's questioning gaze, Jin Chu felt a pang of fear in his heart. He hurriedly turned away and lowered his head again, pretending to be still unwell, avoiding the young man's concerned and questioning gaze.

Although Jin Chu lowered his head, he was complaining in his heart.

Is there anyone who works as hard as she does?

A married couple who wants a child has to coax and deceive each other, making themselves look like cheating.

If she wasn't pregnant today, she could still face Su Cheng'an with a clear conscience. But if she was really pregnant, how could she explain to Su Cheng'an?

She had coaxed this man into having a good thing happen to her at the beginning. If they really had a child this time, who knows what Su Cheng'an's expression would be like?

Thinking of this, Jin Chu couldn't help but glance at the young man next to her, but her eyes met the young man's murky and ambiguous expression. She quickly turned her head and retracted her gaze.

Looking at his young wife's obviously guilty attitude, Su Cheng'an felt mixed emotions. Although he was a man and not as careful as a woman, he was not a fool.

At this moment, he prayed silently in his heart, hoping that it was really Ajin who had a stomachache!

Princess Du pulled Jin Chu towards the bedroom, leaving only four grown men in the room to continue drinking. Prince Dingbei entertained Yu Ne without changing his expression, Yu Min continued to drink, but Su Cheng'an was the only one holding the wine glass, staring at the direction where Jin Chu left with a distracted frown.

"Yizi, how were your grandfather and uncle and aunt doing when you came back?" King Dingbei asked with concern, holding a wine glass.

"Oh, all right, all right."

Su Cheng'an answered subconsciously, but saw that King Dingbei was looking at him coldly with obvious dissatisfaction on his face.

He quickly put his thoughts aside, thinking back to what his father had just asked, then cleared his throat and replied, "Before I left, I had already taken my uncle and aunt out of the capital. Now, only my grandfather and grandmother are left in the Du family."

Yu Ne and Yu Min's smiling eyes suddenly dimmed because of these words.

Prince Dingbei's voice was filled with rebuke: "Then why don't you try to persuade the two elders and just leave them in the mansion?"

Su Cheng'an gave a bitter laugh and said helplessly, "I originally wanted to move the two elders out of the capital, but my grandparents refused to leave the capital no matter what. They said they were old and frail and couldn't stand the bumpy road. So they just stayed in the house with their old bones until the end of their lives."

"Finally, I had no other choice but to ask Doctor Li to visit the two elders every day. I also instructed Qing Huan and Qing Yue, who stayed at the Du family, to protect them at all times. If the situation became unfavorable and Shenyou wanted to attack the Du family, they must be taken away from the capital immediately."

Su Cheng'an also felt bad, because that was his maternal grandfather!

When he was old and frail, and should have been enjoying his retirement, he insisted on staying in the capital for the sake of his descendants and made his final contribution to them.

Prince Dingbei was about to say a few more words, but the insightful Yu Ne stopped him, saying, "Uncle, please don't be so harsh on my cousin! He has devoted all his energy and effort to our Du family. Grandpa and Grandma are deeply relieved that we can escape safely this time, and they will never blame him. Besides, Grandpa and Grandma have always been wise and resolute in their decisions. They are firm in their stance, and as a junior, it is difficult for you to disobey them."

"Having said that, when I think of your grandparents, now elderly and gray-haired, trapped in the mansion, struggling to survive under the watchful eye of the divine protection, my heart is torn as if by a knife, filled with sorrow and self-blame."

King Dingbei looked gloomy, with a deep sense of guilt on his face. His voice unconsciously became low, revealing helplessness and sadness.

"Uncle, you must not torture yourself like this."

Yu Min's face showed a nostalgic look, and he whispered, "When we were home, my grandparents often thought of you and your cousin's achievements and ambitions. Now the world is in turmoil, and the court is in chaos. You two are people who care about the people and are determined to support the country."

"For the sake of the common people, let alone the Du family's small sacrifice, even if many other families had to make sacrifices, they would still have to make a decisive decision at this critical moment. Grandparents have high expectations for you and your cousin. We hope you will forge ahead courageously and not let a few small sacrifices disrupt the established plans and thus affect the overall situation of the world."

"Very good. The Du family has a long tradition of virtue and integrity, and has raised a pair of upright young people like you. In the future, you will work for your uncle, so that you can help your cousin share his worries."

King Dingbei stroked his beard and felt somewhat satisfied with his two nephews.

Yu Ne and Yu Min exchanged a quick glance, then respectfully thanked King Dingbei again.

There was a sound of footsteps, and the court doctor, carrying a medicine box, led by Mother Zhao, headed towards where Princess Du and Jin Chu were.

Su Cheng'an's mood, which had just calmed down, was suddenly stirred up again.

He seemed to be accompanying the guests, but his ears were perked up. Within an incense stick of time, Princess Du's surprised voice suddenly rang out from inside: "Really?"

A moment later, Princess Du strode out with big steps, her beautiful eyes shining brightly. She looked at Su Cheng'an and smiled kindly.

"Yizhi, you're finally going to be a father!"