The Eldest Daughter Returns: Imperial Uncle, I'm Pregnant!

It wasn't too difficult to get Su Che to become Master Yu's apprentice.

At first, Lord Yu looked down on this person with connections, but after testing his knowledge in the study, he realized that Su Che actually had real talent and was still a good candidate for the imperial examination this year. From then on, he developed a bit more genuine affection for him.

"You have great potential, but you should still focus your mind on the right path and not waste the opportunity to study that God has given you."

Su Che understood that this was a warning from Elder Yu.

At first, he didn't want to take advantage of the Second Prince and Lu Yan's kindness, because he knew that he would have to repay it sooner or later.

The Second Prince is clearly a person who is not content with the status quo. Perhaps in the end, even if he doesn't want to participate, those people will assume that they are the Second Prince's people. However, since he saw his sister and learned that she was safe and sound, and the people around Princess Chu also said that Lord Yu is not an easy person to talk to, but he has real talent and learning.

If it weren't for personal reasons, Su Che would have had to put in a lot of effort just to say a word to Lord Yu. As long as he can stand firm, he has nothing to fear from the Second Prince's plans.

Thinking of this, Su Che bowed deeply and said to Master Yu with great sincerity, "I am grateful that you do not mind my teachings. I will study hard and live up to your expectations."

The old man, with his white beard, stroked it and said, "No, no, how could I, your old teacher, possibly bear the weight of Young Master Su's life?"

Lu Yan, who was standing to the side, looked a little uneasy. This was not what was said before. Did the old man want to change his mind at the last minute, or did he have other requirements?

"Lord Yu, the Second Prince said that it would be a disgrace to your family to have your granddaughter become a prince's concubine. Moreover, Miss Li is a woman of great learning and refined manners. The Second Prince is thinking of asking the Empress for permission to bestow the title of prince's secondary consort upon Miss Li in a few days."

Su Che looked down as if he hadn't heard these words.

Lord Yu's expression was not good. He was an upright man throughout his life and never used his power to seek personal gain for his family. It can be said that in his career, he lived up to the emperor's great favor and the common people's expectations. His only regret was that he only had one son and one daughter, and his daughter passed away early, leaving behind only one bloodline.

He couldn't bear his wife's daily complaints. Her eyesight was poor, and he was afraid it would worsen. Helpless, he agreed to help his granddaughter find a good family in the capital. However, he never expected that the child would be so ambitious, wanting to be a person by the side of a prince, and even choosing the second prince.

However, even though she was his daughter's only bloodline, it wasn't a reason for him to compromise all the time.

"My good-for-nothing granddaughter, since she has chosen the Second Prince, what happens to her in the future is her fate. As long as I live, no one should think of humiliating her. As for the matter of a concubine, that is the Second Prince's inner court business, and I should not interfere."

Su Che had long heard of Lord Yu's reputation; he was the one who had served as the Crown Prince's tutor to the Emperor. It seemed that he hadn't been won over by the Second Prince as she had imagined.

"Master Yu, I am already extremely fortunate to receive your occasional guidance. If we have the opportunity to discuss this further in the future, it is not too late."

Upon hearing Su Che speak like this, Elder Yu's goodwill towards Su Che suddenly increased, but Lu Yan's expression was not very pleasant.

"Of course. If you have any questions in the future, you can come to my residence to ask me. Also, my family has a family tradition of learning. If you have time during this period, you can come and listen to our teachings."

"Thank you, sir."

When they went outside, Su Che was clearly in a good mood.

“Cousin, I’m so sorry. I thought Master Yu would take you as his last disciple. I even made that promise to my aunt, but now…”

Su Che said nonchalantly, "What does it matter? It's already quite an achievement to have come this far. I still have to write 'Your Highness' here."

"Do we brothers need to be so polite? Besides, I only heard Xi'er talk about how you take care of her in the capital. Just because of that relationship, you don't need to be so polite with me."

It was fine if he didn't mention his sister, but when he did, Su Che almost couldn't hold back his anger. In the end, he managed to suppress his displeasure and followed Lu Yan back to the Marquis's residence, saying that they should celebrate. He couldn't refuse.

The next day, before dawn, when all was quiet, Gu Qingwan suddenly woke up. There was no other reason than that she sensed someone beside her. This person seemed to have just come in from outside, and the coldness emanating from him seemed so out of place with the warmth of the room.

Gu Qingwan instantly got up and attacked the person outside the bed curtains. The person was obviously also a master, but he was only on the defensive. Because Gu Qingwan did not have the habit of sleeping with the lights on in the room, she could not see the person clearly, but she felt that the figure was somewhat familiar.

"I didn't expect Wanwan to be so eager to pounce on me. It seems she's been wanting to for a long time."

Hearing the sound, Gu Qingwan reacted, "Your Highness!"

Xiao Jingchen grabbed the small hand that was attacking him from the side, picked him up from the ground, and put him on the bed.

"I was thinking that I was still a bit chilly, so I would warm myself up before getting close to you. I didn't expect you to be so quick-witted. After a few rounds, I'm warmed up now."

Gu Qingwan was a little breathless from the weight of the person on top of her, and said with a laugh, "Didn't the prince say he wouldn't be back until the New Year? How come..."

"Alas, it's not that I miss the princess too much. I'm afraid if I don't come back soon, the princess will get angry and whip me a few more times. What will I do then?"

Gu Qingwan was amused by his shamelessness. The fact that no one outside had come after making such a commotion meant that people outside already knew that the prince had returned. Before she could think about it, a pair of large hands reached into her clothes. The moment the delicate skin touched the calloused hands, both of them couldn't help but tremble.

Then, red waves surged, and it seemed like it was snowing outside, but it didn't seem like it was snowing. However, the temperature inside the room was unusually high that night. Gu Qingwan thought that perhaps the servants knew that the prince had returned, so they turned up the heating. Also, the prince hadn't been replying to letters very promptly lately, so he must have been on his way.

Seemingly sensing that Gu Qingwan was not paying attention, Xiao Jingchen flipped the person beneath him over and gently nibbled on her white back. In the moment of their intertwining, they felt the reality of each other being right beside them. Although they were silent, they expressed their deep longing for each other.