Chapter 417: Jing Xi Departs the Capital

ntly, lifting the teacup to take a sip. The tea was fresh with a mellow sweetness. The flavor was very familiar, almost like the tea brewed by the little girl herself.He leisurely finished a cup of t...At night, people will rest.

On the eve of their parting, Gu Jingxi couldn't sleep.

He gently stroked Meng Jin Yao's belly and suddenly felt a pang of melancholy, his voice laced with sadness: "Ayao, I'll be gone for at least two or three months. When I come back, will the child not recognize me"

Meng Jinyao couldn't help but chuckle and replied, "Husband, I'm not a cat. It takes nine months to give birth after conception. The child is still in my womb; how can I possibly know whether your words are true or not You just focus on your duties in Hangzhou Prefecture, and I'll wait for you to return home with our child."

Gu Jingxi saw that she showed no sign of reluctance towards parting, and suddenly felt like he had been neglected. Last night, she had stayed up all night because of his departure from the capital, but today, after being diagnosed with pregnancy, her mind was entirely focused on the child.

Meng Jin Yao met his gaze and said, "Husband, why are you looking at me like that Is what I said not true"

Gu Jingxi said seriously, "Ai Yao, children will always grow up. In ten years or so, they will become someone else's wife or husband. Only your husband will always be with you, grow old with you, and even be buried with you in the end."

Hearing this, Meng Jin Yao was taken aback and looked at him with a puzzled expression. She smiled and said, "That happened over ten years ago. It's still in my belly now. Let's not think about things so far ahead."

Gu Jingxi: "..."

Does this count as flirting with the blind, a waste of effort

Meng Jin Yao yawned and said, "Husband, it's getting late, let's go to sleep."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingxi did not dwell on the issue any further.

The following morning.

Gu Jingxi woke up, dressed neatly, went to the clean room to wash up, and had breakfast. Seeing that his little wife hadn't woken up yet, he thought about it and called her awake. Otherwise, if she woke up and found that he had already left, she would probably be upset.

Meng Jin Yao slowly woke up and found the man sitting beside her bed was already dressed. Knowing he was leaving for the capital today, her sleepiness vanished instantly. She said, "My husband, are you leaving"

Gu Jingxi lightly nodded. "Mm, we're about to leave, so I woke you up to say goodbye."

"Then I shall see my husband off," Meng Jin yao said, and was about to rise.

Gu Jingxi held onto her shoulders, preventing her from getting up. He said softly, "There's no need to see me off. I'll be gone for at least two or three months. Take good care of yourself at home. If anything happens, just contact Mother."

Meng Jinyao replied, "I can do it, my husband, please rest assured."

Gu Jingxi said, "Ayao, I'm leaving. You continue to sleep a while."

Meng Jinyo softly said, "Husband, safe travels. Come back soon."

Gu Jingxi nodded, leaned down and kissed her forehead, then turned and left.

Meng Jinyao watched his back disappear from her sight. The feeling of parting grew more and more intense, but luckily she still had a little one to accompany her, so it wasn't too lonely.

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On the other side, Old Madam Gu sent Granny Feng to deliver tonic food for pregnant women.

Besides, Madam Gu, who usually keeps to herself, went out today and personally donated a sum of silver to the nursery. This kind of thing could have been done by sending an errand boy, but she felt it wasn't sincere enough, so she went in person.

Old Mrs. Gu donated silver, and went to the temple to burn incense and donate incense money for her unborn grandchildren.

Even the servants of the Changxing Marquis's household knew that the Marquis had recovered from his illness, and his wife was pregnant. The old matriarch placed great importance on this unborn grandchild, both donating silver and burning incense and praying for blessings.

The servants in the mansion treated Meng Jinyao as a fragile porcelain doll, attending to her with utmost care. If she were to get even the slightest scratch or bruise, the consequences for them would be dire, especially since she was the mistress's beloved grandson.

The news of Meng Jin Yao's pregnancy not only spread throughout the Gu family but also reached the outside world. It caused a stir in Beijing, with everyone discussing it. No one had expected that Gu Jingxi's illness would have a day of recovery, and that he would have children in his old age.

After inquiring around, it was found that it was thanks to Dr. Wen's skills that Gu Jingxi recovered. Due to Dr. Wen's superb medical skills in curing Gu Jingxi, his already well-known reputation as a skilled physician rose even further. More and more men with weak constitutions quietly sought out Dr. Wen for treatment.something to attend to and need to go out. You don't have to wait for me for lunch. If I haven't returned by evening, you don't have to wait for me either.Meng Jinyao nodded. "Since my husband has som...