The Emperor, with more men than women, made me his mistress.

Looking at Yue Li's unusually tired expression, he said with concern, "But Yue, why do you look so sleepy?"

After thinking for a moment, Shao Qi finally spoke up, "A-Yue knows I studied medicine, and my medical skills are quite good. How about I take A-Yue's pulse after we enter the manor? A-Yue has been acting like she's never had enough sleep these past few days. Is there something wrong with her health? It's better to find out early and treat it sooner, right?"

Yue Li knew, of course, that Shao Qi was a medical student, and according to Jin Chenyuan, Shao Qi's medical skills were even better than those of his maternal grandfather, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy.

However, Shao Qi is still young and doesn't have enough experience yet.

"No need, I'm sleepy because I haven't slept enough. You know I usually sleep until noon, but I got up early this morning and didn't take a nap at noon, so of course I'm sleepy! Shaoqi, you don't need to worry about me. I know my own body well."

I went to bed too late last night and got up too early this morning. Anyone would be tired.

Seeing Yue Li say this, Shao Qi did not insist. However, he decided to observe for two more days. If Yue Li continued to be in this mental state, he would secretly take her pulse to see what was going on.

As the two talked, the group entered the Moon Palace.

Although the Yue Mansion is not as large as the Prince Chen Mansion, it has everything it should have.

Moreover, the scale and furnishings are almost identical to those of Prince Chen's mansion. Clearly, Jin Chenyuan put a lot of thought into choosing this courtyard for Yue Li.

Pavilions and terraces, exotic flowers and rare herbs, and artificial hills surround the garden. There is even a sizable lotus pond adjacent to the garden, with several small boats moored beside it. A path leads through the garden to a pavilion in the center of the lotus pond. The distance from the lotus pond to the pavilion is paved with wooden planks. Stepping on the planks, Yue Li stands in the exquisite hexagonal pavilion, looking at the surrounding arrangement with great satisfaction.

"It would be so pleasant to have some tea and play chess here in your free time." A fragrant aroma wafted by on the breeze, and Yue Li took a deep breath and said with a smile.

"Ah Li can play chess?" This surprised Jin Chenyuan.

"Can't you play chess? Can't you even watch it? Can't you even talk about it?" Jin Chenyuan's words instantly shattered the scene Yue Li was imagining in her mind, and she rolled her eyes.

"Heh, I misspoke. How about I play chess for A-Li to apologize? Or I can teach A-Li how to play chess, okay?" Jin Chenyuan smiled after being given an adorable eye roll, not taking it to heart at all, and instead offered a gentle suggestion.

"Well? Forget about teaching me chess, I prefer watching others play chess, play the piano, or dance."

She has no artistic talent whatsoever. If you asked her to sing a song or play an instrument, she could barely manage.

Let's skip things like playing chess and painting, which require a long period of practice.

"Pfft." Shao Qi burst out laughing at Yue Li's change of expression.

"What are you laughing at? Are you laughing at me for being so good at nothing?" Yue Li asked, deliberately picking a fight.

"No, no." Shao Qi, with his handsome face and a bright, sunny smile, quickly denied it.

Fearing Yue Li wouldn't believe him after his denial, he explained, "I was thinking, when I have time, I'll play the piano for A-Li to liven things up, what do you say?"

"Hmm, that's more like it." Yue Li nodded in satisfaction.

Living a life where you can cause trouble for no reason and still be pampered by others is really nice. Yue Li felt that she was becoming more and more addicted to this kind of life.

She couldn't help but yawn again, and instantly, tears welled up in her eyes.

Seeing this, Jin Chenyuan quickly said, "Ali, why don't you go to your room and get some sleep? We'll have Shaoqi wake you up after dinner. I should go back too, since there are still many things to arrange at the manor."

"Okay, I really couldn't hold back anymore." As she spoke, Yue Li yawned again.

"I'm going to take a nap first. You should go back too. And Shaoqi, you go ahead and do your work." Yue Li said as she walked out of the pavilion.

"Okay, watch your step so you don't trip."

Seeing Yue Li's sleepy and somewhat drowsy appearance, Jin Chenyuan said with concern, "Come on, let me take you back to your room."

"No need, I'm not that delicate. Besides, the courtyard is right next to the garden, it's just a few steps away." Yue Li quickly waved her hand to stop Jin Chenyuan when she heard his words.

She just chose the yard next to the garden and asked Fengchuan and the others to tidy it up; it should be done by now.

"Who says our Ah Li isn't delicate? In my heart, Ah Li is more precious than anything else. I'd better take you to the courtyard before I leave, otherwise how can I feel at ease with you like this?" He was already worried even before he left.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that they couldn't be together for three days before the wedding, he wouldn't want to be separated from Yue Li for even a single day.

As he spoke, Jin Chenyuan stepped forward, scooped Yue Li up in his arms, and carried her towards Furong Courtyard.

The reason why Furong Courtyard is called this is because there are several hibiscus trees in the courtyard, and they grow very lushly.

The hibiscus tree, also known as the mimosa tree, is currently in bloom. The flowers of the hibiscus tree are mostly fan-shaped and have a delicate light pink color.

From a distance, they look like little fluffy balls. But as you get closer, you can smell a fresh fragrance wafting from the hibiscus flowers.

The reason Yue Li was able to choose to live in this courtyard was because she especially liked these hibiscus trees.

Yue Li: ……

Well, she's happy to have someone else to take her around.

She closed her eyes and rested her head against Jin Chenyuan's chest, letting him carry her forward.

Upon seeing this, Jin Chenyuan simply smiled.

Before leaving, he said to Shao Qi, who was about to follow, "Wait here for a while. I have something to say to you later."

Shao Qi, who was about to follow, said, "Oh, I see."

He then sat back down on the stone bench in the pavilion, but as he watched Jin Chenyuan and Yue Li walk away, he seemed lost in thought.

No wonder his father often said in the mansion that Prince Chen was like a fox.

He also said that he didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing that he and Prince Chen were marrying the same wife.

When his father said it, he looked at him with a disappointed expression.

Now, seeing Prince Chen's behavior in front of A Yue and A Yue's dependence on him, Shao Qi realized something!

With her eyes closed, Yue Li leaned against Jin Chenyuan's chest, her voice trembling with sleep as she asked, "Are you planning to tell Shao Qi about the Emperor's matter later?"

"Yes, they'll find out sooner or later. Besides, people from the palace will be coming to pick you up tomorrow. You can't hide this forever. It's better for Shaoqi to know sooner so he can be mentally prepared."

With his mother above him, even if he were to ease the tension, given her eagerness, the emperor's offspring would certainly be born before all of theirs.

After all, the emperor's offspring are a matter of national importance, more so than any of their own.

Unless Yue Li is already carrying his child, or perhaps it's something he doesn't want to see—that is, maybe it's Shao Qi's child—their children would probably have to wait until after the Emperor's offspring.

"Well, go ahead and tell me. I was thinking of talking to Shaoqi about it before we go to the palace tomorrow."

This is not something that can be delayed, and it doesn't matter which of them says it.