Upon arriving at the main courtyard, Su Li saw Wangxia helping Mother Su walk around the courtyard, with Miaoyan and Miaoyu waiting nearby.
"Mother, how do you feel today?" Su Li stepped forward, taking Wangxia's place, and gently supported Mother Su as they walked slowly.
"No reaction," Mother Su chuckled. "This child is quite patient."
Su Li touched her mother's belly, her voice soft. "Little one, don't you want to meet your older sister soon? Sister has prepared so many fun things for you, oh~"
Mother Su's belly visibly moved, and Su Li's eyes widened.
"He, he understood!" Su Li felt it was miraculous, her small mouth agape in surprise as she looked at her mother.
Mother Su laughed. "He knows you're talking to him, he's responding to you."
"Mother, are you tired? Let's sit and rest for a bit." Su Li helped Mother Su sit on a stone bench under a tree, where a soft cushion was already placed.
Mother Su braced her waist, slightly out of breath.
Su Li watched her, genuinely saying, "Mother, you're working so hard."
Mother Su looked at her blossoming daughter across from her, touched her belly, and said, "This kind of hardship is a blessing."
Su Li nodded. Seeing the smile on Mother Su's face, she knew her mother was willingly enduring it.
Human affection always flows downward; a parent's love for their child is the most selfless.
Mother Su glanced at her belly and said, "This child is much more obedient than you were. When I was pregnant with you, it wasn't this easy."
Su Li's lips curved slightly, listening to Mother Su recount amusing anecdotes.
"You were incredibly mischievous in my belly. For the first few months, I couldn't eat anything because of morning sickness. And just when that passed, you started fussing. You'd fuss during the day and not rest at night, making both your father and I lose sleep."
"Your father and I even guessed you were a boy, only to find out you were a plump, fair-skinned daughter when you were born."
"Your father couldn't stop smiling, but he also worried. With so much energy, he feared you'd turn into a little monkey."
"You were very mischievous when you were little, and your grandmother and father spoiled you. Until Su Yue gradually grew older..."
"You seemed to instantly become sensible. Mother actually misses that mischievous little monkey from before."
Su Li found it amusing. She chuckled, "I wonder what kind of personality this little one will have later?"
"No matter what his personality, as long as he's healthy, that's what matters," Mother Su said, lowering her head to stroke her belly.
Su Li and her mother sat chatting leisurely in the courtyard for a long time, even having their lunch at the stone table under the tree. Only when Mother Su went for her midday nap did Su Li return to her own courtyard.
Just as she was about to take a short nap herself, she saw Jun Mo enter the room.
Su Li asked, bewildered, "Why have you come at this hour?"
Her voice was somewhat low, carrying the soft haze of sleepiness, making it particularly alluring.
Jun Mo took her hand. "I went to Protectorate Temple early this morning, but unfortunately, my Martial Uncle was off on his travels. Then I went to Grand Purity Abbey, hoping to invite Daoist Master Tiancanzi to intervene, only to learn that the Daoist Master had gone traveling with my Martial Uncle. This matter has become difficult."
Su Li paused, then seeing the displeasure on his face, she let out a chuckle.
Jun Mo flicked her nose. "You ungrateful little thing, you're still laughing."
He paused, then continued, "However, Wuxi, Daoist Master Tiancanzi's head disciple, is willing to help."
"Wuxi?" Su Li blinked her clear, bright eyes.
Jun Mo asked, "Does Li'er know him?"
Su Li shook her head. "I once met a charlatan who called himself Wuxi."
Su Li then frowned. "Although Daoist Wuxi has some reputation, isn't his standing a bit insufficient? After all, he'll be contending with the Imperial Astronomical Bureau."
Jun Mo sighed. "Daoist Wuxi does possess ability. This is simply unavoidable; this prince truly doesn't wish to be manipulated by those people from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau."
Su Li's eyes suddenly lit up. "Does that mean as long as we can prove that Daoist Wuxi calculates more accurately than those people from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, it's fine?"
Jun Mo nodded. "One could say that."
Su Li smiled. "That makes it easy, after all, we hold the advantage."
Jun Mo instantly understood her meaning.
That's right! No matter how accurate their calculations, could they be more accurate than Li'er's?
Jun Mo suddenly smiled, his handsome features becoming even more striking.
"In that case, let's arrange a competition for them."
Su Li worried, "I just don't know if Daoist Wuxi dares to gamble?"
Jun Mo said calmly, "That's not a problem. My Martial Uncle and Daoist Master Tiancanzi are good friends, and Wuxi and I have some acquaintance. Besides, regardless of the outcome, I can protect his life, so he should be willing."
Su Li nodded. That was good then.
Su Li leaned closer to Jun Mo. "We'll do it like this..."
After a while, Jun Mo smiled. "Good, I'll arrange it as quickly as possible."
"Oh, right, Li'er, I had Daoist Wuxi look at our birth characters, and he calculated that there are two auspicious days this year: one on the seventh day of the seventh month, and another in the twelfth lunar month. As expected, that Imperial Astronomical Bureau is just a bunch of frauds!"
As he spoke, a hint of chill entered Jun Mo's voice.
Su Li frowned. "Is such a lie necessary? Who benefits from preventing our marriage?"
Jun Mo snorted coldly. "I've long known Jun Hui harbors ill intentions! His power is already dwindling. This time, I'll pluck out his lackeys in the Imperial Astronomical Bureau too, to really make him suffer!"
He then reverted to his calm and composed demeanor, pulling Su Li into his embrace and softly saying, "Li'er, between those two dates, I think the seventh day of the seventh month is excellent. What do you think?"
Su Li paused, surprised by his eagerness.
"I'm afraid my parents won't agree," Su Li whispered.
Jun Mo's eyes brightened. He whispered in her ear, "As long as Li'er agrees, I'll speak to Father and Mother!"
His voice was low and captivating, his breath caressing Su Li's exposed neck.
Su Li's face subtly flushed, the color spreading from the tips of her ears down to her earlobes, even her neck tinged with a rosy hue, making her shy little face even more radiant and alluring.
Su Li was silent. Why had she never noticed Prince Jing was so brazen before?
He was already calling them Father and Mother.
"Who are your father and mother?" Su Li mumbled, her head lowered.
Jun Mo chuckled softly. "Li'er is my Princess Consort. Naturally, Li'er's parents are also my parents."
The two spoke within the room, a warm atmosphere enveloping them.
Outside, the courtyard was also brimming with the vitality of spring, the sun gently bathing the treetops.
Many flowers in the courtyard had already bloomed, their fragrance wafting richly.
Zhishu was holding a basket, picking petals, intending to use them for pastries.
Her finger was suddenly pricked.
"Ouch!"
Moyang paused, turning his head to look at her.
He saw her sucking her finger, complaining about how many thorns the flower had.
Moyang walked over, his voice cold. "So clumsy!"
He then silently took the basket from her hand and began picking petals for her.
Zhishu had intended to retort, but seeing him help, she swallowed the words at the tip of her tongue.
"Hey, that petal is ruined, can't use it!"
"Can't use this one either, it's too old. You need to pick tender ones for good texture."
"It hasn't even bloomed yet, what are you picking a bud for?"
"Shut up!" Moyang couldn't take it anymore.
He was helping her, and this person had so many demands!
Zhishu silently closed her mouth.
She had been thinking of saving a portion for him once they were made, but now, she definitely wouldn't!
Moyang carefully selected the petals, gathering a basket full.
"Here!"
Zhishu took the basket, huffed, and walked away.
Moyang watched her retreating back, completely bewildered.
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