Golden Branch

Wang Heng knew how to handle things properly. It was not until a month later, when they were about to arrive in Nanzhou, that she let Ashlin find out something.

This was a flaw that Wang Heng had deliberately revealed—

That afternoon, Wang Heng sat in the carriage, feeling a little stuffy.

The further south you go, the more humid and hotter the weather becomes.

Although the carriage of the two-wheeled four-wheeled carriage was spacious, like a walking house, it was still a little small.

Wang Heng was a delicate girl to begin with, and since she was pregnant, she couldn't stand staying in the carriage all day, both mentally and physically.

Seeing that she was restless, Lou Yu put down the information in his hand and said softly, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Do you want to stop and rest?"

As he spoke, Lou Yu reached out his hand and placed it on Wang Heng's forehead to test the temperature.

Wang Heng grumbled, "It's just a bit stuffy! It's so humid, and I feel sticky all over!"

"Then, shall we get off the car and take a walk?" Lou Yu couldn't hide his heartache.

Alas, his little girl suffered.

These days, not only do I have to endure the torture of pregnancy, I have to travel and I also have to act.

“I don’t want to leave!”

Wang Heng shook her head coquettishly, "The ground is damp too. It's all mud when you step on it!"

She could wear clogs, but Wang Heng was being particularly pretentious today and simply didn't want to wear clogs.

Lou Yu's hand slid from Wang Heng's forehead to her wrist.

He held it gently, feeling the beating of her pulse with his fingertips.

It is strong and powerful, rolling like a ball.

Slippery pulse, for sure.

Based on the pulse and the time calculation, Lou Yu could roughly confirm that Aheng had been pregnant for almost two months.

It's not even three months old yet and the fetus isn't sitting firmly yet.

However, Wang Heng was in good health and had been paying extra attention to her condition along the way, so her pulse was in good condition.

Lou Yu looked out the open car window at the weather and the ground outside. He thought for a moment and said, "How about I take you out for a horseback ride?"

"Shall I ride with you, and let's go for a little run?"

When you ride a horse and run, there will be wind and you won’t feel so stuffy.

Wang Heng's eyes lit up when she heard Lou Yu's words: "Great! Horseback riding! Let's go horseback riding!"

Take some fresh air, take a walk, and stretch your muscles.

Seeing Wang Heng, who was listless just now, suddenly become energetic, a doting smile flashed in Lou Yu's eyes.

He reached out and knocked on the wooden board at the front of the carriage.

The driver understood and quickly stopped.

Lou Yu lifted up his skirt, jumped up, and got off the carriage first.

Then he turned around, stretched out his hands, and carefully carried Wang Heng out of the car.

"Go, bring me my flame."

Lou Yu gave an order to his personal guards.

Soon, the personal guards came over leading the fiery red Dayuan horse.

Lou Yu stepped on the ground and jumped onto the horse's back.

After he sat firmly, he leaned down, stretched out his hands, and pinched Wang Heng's armpits.

With a force of his wrist, he lifted Wang Heng up and placed her in front of him.

Wang Heng almost sat in Lou Yu's arms.

Throughout the entire process of getting on the horse, Wang Heng cooperated very well. She completely trusted her brother and husband.

A carriage following the two-wheeled carriage also stopped.

Ashlin, who was sitting in the car, opened the window, placed a delicate hand on it, stuck half of her head out, and watched with interest.

"Tsk, I never realized that our Governor Lou is not just a weak scholar."

"He is indeed the most talented man in the capital, proficient in the six arts of a gentleman. His riding and archery are probably as good as his rituals, music, literature and mathematics."

Ashlin first saw Lou Yufei's heroic figure on horseback, and then saw the tacit understanding and sweetness between the young couple.

Her hand on the car window couldn't help but tighten -

What a loving couple, a perfect match made in heaven.

The two of them snuggled together sitting on horseback, as beautiful as a painting.

It was so beautiful, so beautiful that she wanted to destroy it!

"drive!"

Lou Yu held the reins in one hand and put his arm around Wang Heng with the other. He squeezed the stirrups with both feet and the horse started running.

At the moment the horse was galloping, Wang Heng leaned back due to the inertia of the force, and her hand subconsciously touched her lower abdomen.

Ashlin had been keeping a close eye on them, and she also caught Wang Heng's subtle movement.

However, at first, Ashlin didn't think much about it.

Or perhaps she was limited by her own experience - she had never given birth and had not seen many pregnant women. Even if she caught such micro-movements, she did not think about it in a certain direction.

On Lou Yu's side, he protected Wang Heng tightly, riding his horse and galloping all the way.

The damp wind whistled in my ears, and the scenery on the roadside passed by quickly.

Wang Heng felt as if she was flying. All her previous depression, irritability, and stickiness seemed to be crushed by the trampling horse hooves.

"Hu~~"

Comfortable!

Lou Yu could clearly feel the emotional changes of the person in his arms, and the corners of his mouth began to rise.

He rode his horse for three or four miles and then turned back.

"Shut up!"

With a low shout from Lou Yu, the horse stopped.

Wang Heng leaned back again and instinctively touched her lower abdomen again.

This time, Lou Yu seemed to have realized it, and the big hand that was originally hugging Wang Heng also reached out to Wang Heng's belly.

The same instinctive reaction happened twice in a row. Even though Ashlin hadn't thought about it yet, she solemnly remembered this detail in her mind.

At the next post station, there was a woman in charge of chores. Coincidentally, the woman was pregnant.

While she was working, she would touch her lower abdomen from time to time.

Ashlin accidentally saw this scene and suddenly reacted -

Caress your belly?

Pregnant?

Yes! Wang Jiu is pregnant!

Ashlin came to her senses and recalled all the details along the way, becoming more and more certain.

That’s right, this Princess Dayu must be pregnant.

Once you have the answer, it will be much easier to follow the map.

Even though the servants of the Lou and Wang families were all hereditary servants who kept their mouths shut, they still revealed a clue under Anu's targeted questioning.

"Princess, you guessed right. Princess Dayu is indeed pregnant!"

"I just went to the kitchen of the post station. The princess's maid, Bai Shao, was very cautiously guarding the stove, boiling medicine."

"Princess, you know that I have been exposed to various medicinal herbs since I was a child. I can roughly identify specific herbs just by smelling them."

"I wrote it down and found a nearby doctor. He said this is a well-formulated medicine for prenatal care!"

Anu's ability is indeed good.

Not only did she find the traces, she also conducted verification.

And the evidence shows that Ashlin's guess is correct.

"..."

Ashlin said nothing.

She felt proud of discovering the truth, yet also inexplicably jealous—

The once loving couple now have a child.

Tsk, God is just unfair. People with good luck are happier.

And she——

I will never be able to be a mother in this life!

Her body had long been damaged by poisons, insects and the "incense".

Even if you force a pregnancy, the baby will be stillborn.

Although Ashlin didn't want a child, this world is so filthy and life is so difficult, why bother giving birth to another child to suffer?

But not wanting and not being able to are two different concepts.

The former is based on her subjective will, while the latter represents her inability to do anything about certain things!

Ashlin doesn't like the feeling of being dominated.

This caused her to feel pain and despair.

She was already in the abyss, and even her last hope of "living" was cut off. She couldn't bear to see others (that is, Wang Hengla) happy!

"I'm pregnant! That's good news!"

"I heard that in the Great Yu Dynasty, if a husband became pregnant, a virtuous wife would take the initiative to take a concubine for him!"

Especially in wealthy and powerful families, the husbands are noble and cannot tolerate any grievance, and there is no shortage of beauties in the house.

Even the noble princesses would be advised by court officials to follow the "Three Obediences and Four Virtues" and observe the code of conduct for women.

And not being jealous is one of the standards of a virtuous wife.

Of course, a princess is a princess after all, and cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

Especially the princess of the Dayu Dynasty, wow, she is so tough.

Not to mention allowing the prince consort to take a concubine, even if she doesn't keep a lover, she is considered virtuous.

"Wang Jiu, a fake princess, might have the arrogance of a princess, but Lou Yu, who is equally noble, may not be a pretty boy willing to be bullied!"

"It's a good thing for my wife to be pregnant, but men are the most selfish. They can clearly distinguish between responsibilities and desires!"

Ashlin has seduced many men, including some who are considered good men and good husbands by others.

"Oh! These people, so sanctimonious, yet beastly in appearance! Each and every one of them is so hypocritical..."

Ashlin has too many means to successfully seduce them.

"Of course, Lou Yu might be a rare exception, but what about his princess? Will she believe that he is an exception?"

The human heart is an extremely complex thing.

Ashlin understands people's hearts best and loves to play with them the most.

In the past, Lou Yu and Wang Heng were a loving couple, and no one else could interfere.

But, it’s different now.

Wang Heng was pregnant, and pregnant women are the most sensitive.

Some of them are even stupid, unreasonable, and depraved.

What Ashlin wants to take advantage of is pregnant women who are worried about their husbands and marriages.

Lying on the bed in the guest room of the inn, Ashlin thought for a long time and made several plans.

The next day, after the convoy had their meal, they set off again.

Ashlin seized the opportunity and rushed to the front of the two-wheeled carriage while Lou Yu was on horseback.

"Dear Princess, Nuashilin wants to see you for something!"

Wang Heng was enjoying her fruit after dinner in the carriage. When she heard Ashlin's voice, a glint of light flashed in her bright eyes.

coming!

finally come!

Tsk, after waiting for a month, the fish finally took the bait.

"Baizhi, please let the princess in!"

Wang Heng put down the small silver fruit fork and gave soft instructions.

Immediately afterwards, Baizhi led Ashlin, who was dressed in a bright red exotic costume, into the carriage.

After exchanging greetings, Wang Heng politely invited Ashlin to take a seat.

Ashlin declined the invitation and glanced at Wang Heng's flat belly without leaving any trace.

"Princess, what's the matter?"

"...It's nothing serious, it's just that the journey is boring, and I want to talk to the princess."

"Oh? What does the princess want to say to me?"

"Princess, we are about to arrive in Nanzhou. Do you know what specialties Nanzhou has?"