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

Ignoring Shao Qi's startled reaction, Jin Chenyuan knew that if Yue Li said so, it must be true.

He asked Haoyun to bring a few more quilts to make the carriage even thicker, so that the bumps would be reduced a lot when the carriage was moving.

Then he directed the group to quickly pack their things, get into the carriage, and head straight back to Linfang Prefecture.

If Yue Li hadn't been reluctant to part with this seemingly unassuming yet extremely luxurious carriage, and if it weren't for the fact that these three horses were all fine steeds carefully raised by Feng Yuanxi's household, the carriage could have been disassembled and stored in her spatial storage, but if they had flown back on their swords, these three horses would probably have been left here.

Fortunately, the journey wasn't far, but to be on the safe side, it still took them twice as long as they had come. Yue Li was kept completely isolated, and even the two children weren't allowed to get close.

After entering the city gate of Linfang Prefecture, Haoyun drove the carriage directly to the General's Mansion.

When they arrived at the general's mansion, it was evening. Upon seeing their arrival, the steward immediately sent someone on horseback to inform Feng Yuanxi, who was still in the military camp. He also sent someone to instruct the kitchen to prepare a table full of delicious and visually appealing dishes.

Lai Fu and his three companions, who had served them before, were naturally sent over.

When Feng Yuanxi strode into the courtyard where Yue Li lived, they hadn't finished their meal yet.

Seeing their relatively calm expressions, Feng Yuanxi calmed her anxious heart after the journey. Instead of asking them why they had returned so quickly, she immediately washed her hands and took over the task of serving food to Yue Li.

"Have you eaten yet?" Yue Li was almost full, and looking at Feng Yuanxi standing next to her serving her food, she asked with concern.

"Don't worry about me, A-Li. I've already eaten at the military camp." As a grown man, he could easily fill his stomach with a little food. What he was most worried about now was why Yue Li and the others had suddenly returned. As he spoke, he put another piece of the tenderest seasonal vegetables on Yue Li's plate.

Yue Li has developed a particular fondness for seasonal vegetables lately, while she's become less inclined to eat the seafood and fish she used to enjoy.

Seeing this, Feng Yuanxi and the others were worried that Yue Li wouldn't be able to eat such fresh and tender vegetables in winter, so they specially asked Hao Yun to lead people to search for a large amount of fresh and tender seasonal vegetables in the surrounding villages and let Yue Li put them into her storage bag.

In this way, Yue Li won't have to worry about not having fresh vegetables to eat when winter comes.

After having dinner and rinsing their mouths with tea brought by the servants, the group left the side hall where they ate and went to the main hall.

Jinrui and Jinyu were also taken to play in the yard by Laifu and the others.

After everyone was seated, Shao Qi was the first to lose his composure and began to explain how they had originally planned to travel for a month but had suddenly returned.

"What, three? Are you sure?" Feng Yuanxi was naturally shocked. After all, before Yue Li, Qian Yuan Kingdom had never even had twins or a boy and a girl twins, let alone triplets.

After saying it, Feng Yuanxi felt that his words were unnecessary. If it weren't true, given Yue Li's playful nature, she probably wouldn't have come back so easily.

"So what do you plan to do now?" Feng Yuanxi looked directly at Jin Chenyuan. Of all the people among them, the only one who could persuade Yue Li to listen was Prince Chen.

"Of course we should go back. A-Li's current condition requires the imperial physicians to examine her pulse. Once it's confirmed that A-Li is indeed pregnant with triplets and everything is stable, then A-Li can do whatever she wants and continue doing whatever she wants." Seeing Yue Li's furrowed brows because of his words, Jin Chenyuan immediately changed his tune and said the rest of his sentence.

Shao Qi was used to the fact that the others didn't believe in his medical skills, so when he heard Jin Chenyuan's words, he just pursed his lips.

His medical skills are clearly superior to his maternal grandfather's. Can he be dismissed simply because he is young?

Shao Qi snorted inwardly, then turned his head and put the matter out of his mind, happily grabbing Yue Li's hand and playing with each of her fingers.

Upon hearing Jin Chenyuan's words, Yue Li snorted inwardly, and the furrowed brows immediately relaxed.

She's not even three months pregnant yet. If she has to stay in Kyoto until she gives birth, she definitely won't be able to stay!

"Is there anything I can do for you?" Feng Yuanxi felt like he had plenty of skills but nowhere to use them. Yue Li was pregnant but he couldn't be by her side to take care of her. For a moment, he even felt like handing over the military seal.

Jin Chenyuan naturally saw the anxiety and helplessness in Feng Yuanxi's eyes, but he could understand it. Yue Li was pregnant with three babies, and he believed that one of them must be Feng Yuanxi's. How could he not be anxious?

This was the same feeling he had when he first learned that Yue Li was pregnant with his child—excited yet apprehensive.

I'm afraid I won't be able to take good care of Yue Li and the baby in her belly.

"Don't worry, there are so many people to take care of you once you return to the capital. If anything happens, you can call the imperial physician anytime. The emperor, the king, and Shao Qi are all in the capital, and we won't let anything happen to A-Li." Jin Chenyuan's voice was deep and calm, with a reassuring tone.

Feng Yuanxi knew there was no good solution at the moment, so he could only write a letter to his father in Kyoto later, asking him to send someone to check on Yue Li regularly.

"Brother Yuanxi, don't worry, I will stay by Ayue's side every step of the way. I will also work hard to learn how to fly on a sword. When Ayue gives birth, I will come to pick you up." Shaoqi felt sorry for Feng Yuanxi, who couldn't take care of his child during childbirth, so he made a very righteous statement.

Feng Yuanxi: ...

He couldn't stay by Yue Li's side in the first place, so how could he not be jealous when he heard that Shao Qi could follow Yue Li around every step of the way?

Regardless, Yue Li and the others set off at dawn the next day, carrying Feng Yuanxi's endless worry and reluctance.

Gong Hanmo had been with her for almost three months. Originally, he was worried that Yue Li would be too tired from flying on her sword all the time, so Gong Hanmo planned to return to the capital with them and then ride horses from the capital to Linjiang City.

However, Yue Li felt that the speed was too slow. "After we return to Kyoto and rest for one night, I will fly you back on my sword. Don't worry, it won't tire me out by the time we get to Linjiang City."

Riding a horse is so tiring! Even if you ride a fast horse and travel at full speed, it would still take more than a month. She can fly there on her sword in less than two hours. Why suffer like that?

Gong Hanmo felt a mix of sweetness and resentment as he watched Yue Li feel sorry for him. He didn't want Yue Li to suffer as well, and his heart was in turmoil.

Seeing Gong Hanmo's baby face all scrunched up, Yue Li chuckled and poked his cheek.

Hearing the conversation between the two, Shao Qi became even more determined to learn how to fly on a sword. Once he mastered it, Yue Li wouldn't have to run back and forth anymore; he could simply take her back with him.