Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Chapter 298 A Moment's Thought Across Mountains and Rivers 17

When Chu Yuebai woke up again, she was the only one left in the room. She curled the corners of her lips, lazily put on her clothes, washed up, and walked out of the room.

"Sister Yuebai, you're back!" Yuanlu walked out from the side and saw the familiar figure.

Chu Yuebai nodded: "Yuanlu, it's been a long time!"

Hearing the commotion, everyone came out. Yu Shisan teased, "Chu Meiren is back. No wonder Old Qian overslept today!"

Qian Zhaogang had just come out carrying a tray when he heard his words. He glanced at him and walked towards Chu Yuebai: "Are you hungry? Eat something first."

Chu Yuebai smiled and went into the room, and everyone followed.

Qian Zhao set out the food, and Chu Yuebai looked at Ning Yuanzhou and said, "Ruyi is alright. I went to see her before I came back."

Ning Yuanzhou's face instantly lit up with a smile: "That's good, but I still need to go to Anguo. Not only is Ruyi there, but His Highness hasn't left yet either."

There was nothing anyone could do to stop him from going, and Chu Yuebai figured he wouldn't die anytime soon, so he didn't interfere.

The first to die was Qian Zhao. She had to keep an eye on him for the time being. Although he was wearing the jade pendant she had given him and was unlikely to be in any danger, she still had to be on the safe side.

The next day, Ning Yuanzhou packed up and set off for Anguo.

The group continued their journey, escorting Emperor Wu back to his country. As they approached Tianmen Pass, Chu Yuebai noticed that Qian Zhao seemed somewhat uneasy.

"Xiao Qi, do you think he's struggling with whether or not to kill Emperor Wu to avenge their brothers in the Heavenly Dao?" Chu Yuebai said.

Xiao Qi said, "Host, he's probably hesitant because of you. After all, he can't live if he kills the Emperor."

"Mm." Chu Yuebai nodded.

She extended her right hand and placed it on her left wrist to feel her pulse. After a moment of silence, she made up her mind.

Seeing her behavior, Xiao Qi asked in confusion, "Host, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No, I'm pregnant!" Chu Yuebai said with a smile.

"What? Luckily, host, you're not an ordinary person. Otherwise, with you rushing around and acting recklessly, I was worried you'd lose the baby," Xiao Qi muttered to herself.

Chu Yuebai smiled and said, "It's alright. I'm healthy, and so is my baby. There won't be any problems."

"Now Qian Zhao can forget about getting revenge, you already have a child," Xiao Qi said with a smile.

Chu Yuebai said, "Well, whether it's true or not, I can't just watch him act impulsively."

"Mmm." Xiao Qi nodded.

When the carriage arrived at its destination, everyone stopped to rest. When it was time to eat, Chu Yuebai glanced at Qian Zhao beside her, a smile flashing in her eyes.

She had only taken one bite when she clutched her chest and gagged at the person next to her.

Hearing her commotion, everyone looked over. Qian Zhao reacted the fastest, turning around to pat her back: "Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

"What's wrong with Sister Yuebai?" This was Yuanlu's worried voice.

"Beauty Chu, what's going on?!" Yu Shisan also came over and asked with concern.

Sun Lang reminded him, "Old Qian, why don't you hurry up and show Miss Yuebai a look!"

Chu Yuebai waved her hand: "It's nothing, I just feel a little nauseous."

"Why do you suddenly feel nauseous?" Qian Zhao asked worriedly as he took her wrist to check her pulse.

Everyone was waiting to see the results of Qian Zhao's pulse diagnosis. Chu Yuebai also looked at him with suspicion, but there was actually a smile in the depths of her eyes.

Qian Zhao, taking Chu Yuebai's pulse, suddenly widened his eyes and looked at him: "You..."

"What's wrong?" Chu Yuebai asked with a puzzled look. After speaking, she took her own pulse and then widened her eyes.

The two men looked at each other in confusion. The others were puzzled, but Yuanlu asked anxiously, "Brother Qian, what happened to Sister Yuebai?"

Qian Zhao snapped out of his daze and shook his head, saying, "It's nothing." He could only utter those two words; he was still in shock.

He looked at Chu Yuebai and instructed, "You should take the carriage later, don't ride a horse anymore!"

Thinking about how he hadn't noticed her situation and how he had joked around with her before, he couldn't help but feel guilty.

Chu Yuebai nodded, and seeing his expression, guessed what he was thinking. She comforted him, "It's alright, you're perfectly fine."

Qian Zhao got up and got a cloak, which he then draped over her shoulders.

This made the people around who didn't know even more anxious. Sun Lang said, "Why does Miss Yuebai feel nauseous? Old Qian, you're only telling me half of what you mean."

Seeing their expressions, Yu Shisanqi made some guesses. He looked at Chu Yuebai and lowered his voice, saying, "Beauty Chu, are you pregnant?"

Only a few of them could hear the sound. Chu Yuebai glanced at Qian Zhao, and the two looked at each other before she nodded: "Yes, I've got it."

Yu Shisan burst out laughing and patted Qian Zhao on the shoulder: "Old Qian, you're something else!"

Qian Zhao smiled, completely letting go of his inner turmoil about revenge. In fact, even with Chu Yuebai by his side, he didn't want to act impulsively.

Genroku and Sun Lang, both simple-minded, were still completely bewildered: "What? You're pregnant?"

Chu Yuebai smiled and placed her hand on her belly: "There's a baby inside. Congratulations to Qian Zhaoxi on becoming a father."

Yuanlu and Sun Lang also widened their eyes. They looked at Qian Zhao, then at Chu Yuebai's belly. Sun Lang said, "Old Qian, you've really made something of yourself!"

"Congratulations, Brother Qian and Sister Yuebai! We're all looking forward to your wedding!" Yuanlu said with a smile, realizing what was happening.

Qian Zhao nodded, then helped Chu Yuebai up: "Do you still feel nauseous? If you feel unwell, you must tell me."

"Okay, I feel fine now." After saying that, Chu Yuebai took out a green plum and took a bite.

"Sister Yuebai, where did you get these plums? They look so sour they'll make your teeth ache," Yuanlu said.

Chu Yuebai casually made up a story: "I just picked it from the roadside."

"Want something sour?" Qian Zhao asked.

"Yes, I want to eat spicy food too!" Chu Yuebai nodded.

"I'll make it for you!" Qian Zhao said, heading to get it done.

Chu Yuebai pulled him back, saying, "No need. Let's find a place to stay tonight. Let's not bother with this roadside stuff. I'll just eat something sour for now."

"You haven't eaten anything yet!" Qian Zhao said worriedly.

Yu Shisan said with a smile, "Beauty Chu, don't feel sorry for Lao Qian, just give him all the orders now."

“Yes!” Sun Lang echoed, and Genroku nodded with a smile.

Qian Zhao smiled but didn't say anything, and went to prepare. Chu Yuebai then sat down and waited for him.

On the way, just like in the story, they saw the people of Beipan invading, and the entire convoy changed direction to go to the nearest place to provide support.

Because Chu Yuebai was pregnant, everyone told her not to help, which made her feel helpless. She wished she had waited until later to bring it up.

“I want to go too!” Chu Yuebai said.

Qian Zhao didn't agree this time, and patiently said, "You can't go. Wait here for us to come back."

The others nodded in agreement, not wanting her to go. Chu Yuebai had no choice but to think for a moment and then take out four pendants from her sleeve.

“You each wear one, I won’t go with you.”

Qian Zhao nodded. As long as she didn't go, he was fine with wearing anything, even a stone, let alone a pendant. Chu Yuebai put it on him, saying, "Your jade pendant is also important."

"Don't worry!" Qian Zhao nodded.