Chapter 188: Gao Yang: Why Can't I Conceive?

Ah.

Chen Yan, who had been out running around with Du Gou all day, had just finished dinner, took a shower, and then entered his new house.

The layout of the house was similar to his previous one, but it was much smaller than the Weinan Bo Fu and lacked a private bathtub.

After all, the residence came from a wealthy merchant; even with money, the house couldn't exceed the regulations.

Fortunately, Chen Yan didn't care about those things.

After entering, he glanced at the bed, saw that Gao Yang seemed to be lying down, probably asleep, then as usual checked the Potato's growth, and only then took off his clothes and shoes, intending to get into bed.

However, just as Chen Yan was about to get into bed, he noticed Gao Yang staring at him with a pair of vermilion phoenix eyes, silently, without saying a word.

"Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I've been waiting for you," Gao Yang said matter-of-factly.

"What are you waiting for me for? Just go to sleep yourself."

"What do you think?" Gao Yang's gaze lingered, as if hinting at something.

Chen Yan's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help rubbing his forehead, saying, "No, can't you just rest for a day?"

"I really don't understand what you're being stubborn about. Did you forget that this morning you almost couldn't get up and almost delayed the schedule?"

Gao Yang: "......"

Remembering that this morning she had been helped out by Xiang Lan when leaving, her expression was slightly unnatural.

To be honest, if she weren't trying to conceive a child, she wouldn't be willing to strain herself every night.

Chen Yan knows medicine and drinks a potent tonic daily, so no matter how much strain he endures, he's not afraid; she, however, doesn't get to drink it.

After the strain, her legs are almost always weak in the morning, and she doesn't want to move at all.

"Mind your own business," Gao Yang hummed, "Don't all men like this?"

"How come I took the initiative... and you're still not happy?"

"Just stop it," Chen Yan said as he lifted the quilt, and comfortably lay down beside Gao Yang.

"I've been exhausted all day, I don't want to strain with you, just sleep."

Unfortunately, the more he refused, the more Gao Yang persisted, shifting her body closer, skillfully looping around Chen Yan's neck and pulling his head toward herself.

"Aren't you the County Magistrate? You're just handling paperwork at the Xianlya; what's so tiring?"

"Today I was at home supervising the servants arranging things, and cleaning so many rooms; I haven't even said I'm tired."

"You... could it be that you can't?"

"Ugh, yeah, I can't, just sleep," Chen Yan replied without opening his eyes.

A flash of astonishment flickered in Gao Yang's eyes.

In the past, Chen Yan had tried to sleep a few times, but whenever she said that line, Chen Yan would immediately spring up to scold her.

This move could be called effective every time.

Why doesn't it work today?

Little did Chen Yan know he was muttering to himself, "That bitch, still trying to manipulate your father?"

"Go eat a fart."

Gao Yang didn't know what he was thinking, frowned, and seeing the fatigue in his brows, her expression immediately softened, feeling a bit of pity.

But she couldn't find caring words, so she could only mock, "I heard that back in Chang'an City, whenever a brothel opened, you and your pack of fox and dog friends would be the first to investigate, to see if there were any beautiful girls inside."

"You're so tired today; you couldn't possibly be visiting a brothel in Weinan County, could you?"

"What? After getting your fill with those flirty foxes outside, you just leave me, your shoddy wife, behind?"

Chen Yan: "......"

He laughed in anger, "Where do you get the nerve to call yourself a shoddy wife?"

"What have you helped me with? What have we gone through together?"

"I've never seen anyone's shoddy wife be so passionately fond of climbing trees."

"Besides, I damn well haven't been to a brothel in ages; are you really hanging onto this?"

"Hehe," Gao Yang sneered, "And aren't you the one who keeps bringing up my tree-climbing thing over and over?"

"I said you went to a brothel, what's the problem?"

"You never tell me what you did, why you're tired; I suspect you just ate your fill outside, isn't that normal?"

Chen Yan opened his eyes, gazing at the exquisitely refined face before him, and realized that if he didn't speak up now, this bitch would go on forever.

He said matter-of-factly, "Du Gou and I toured various streets of Weinan County, went to the dock and up and down the Wei He, discussed establishing a new system for the Official Ferry, didn't visit any brothels; we were just handling official matters, okay?"

Gao Yang blinked, asking curiously, "You didn't go investigate the Private Boat tax case?"

She had thought Chen Yan's fatigue was from investigating the Private Boat tax case, but didn't expect that Chen Yan and Du Gou were merely observing around Weinan County.

That was somewhat beyond her expectations.

Chen Yan said, "The water behind the Private Boat tax is probably deep. I came to Weinan County to get the local economy moving, not to investigate a case. Why would I care?"

"Besides, I've already ordered the Jinwu Guard to investigate; once they capture the culprits, they'll be packaged and sent to Chang'an for your Father Emperor to handle, okay?"

"Why waste that effort?"

"Oh." Gao Yang could tell Chen Yan was truly exhausted and, having learned the reason, no longer pressed him.

Seeing Chen Yan close his eyes again, Gao Yang placed one hand on her own belly and let out a barely perceptible sigh.

Her belly truly was uncooperative; they hadn't been married for a short time, and after countless nightly strains, there was still no sign of movement.

She really couldn't understand where the problem lay.

She had heard that newlyweds should have children soon after marriage, right?

Why doesn't it work for her?

"Should we have Xiang Lan go out to look for a few recipes..."

Gao Yang had a slightly crooked thought, but then suddenly remembered something.

That's not right.

Chen Yan can practice medicine, and his medical skill is extremely brilliant, right?

Rather than going outside to look for a prescription, it's better to have Chen Yan help.

Anyway, it's a child of the Chen family; he should be anxious as well, right?

Thinking that way, Gao Yang softly called, "Husband?"

Chen Yan: "......"

"What again?"

He opened his eyes full of helplessness, unable to understand what this dog woman in front of him actually wanted.

If it really doesn't work, just satisfy her.

But unexpectedly, Gao Yang excitedly said, "You can practice medicine, so you should know a prescription for conceiving a child, right?"

"Huh?" Chen Yan was stunned, then seemed to understand why it got so crazy every night.

"You want a child?"

Facing his strange gaze, Gao Yang pretended to be calm and said, "What difference does that have from nonsense?"

"Which married woman doesn't want a child?"

"Just tell me whether you actually have it or not; if it really doesn't work, I'll have Xiang Lan find someone else."

"I vaguely recall that two years ago a married aunt hadn't conceived for over half a year after marriage, then found a prescription and after more than two months became pregnant..."

"Don't waste effort; no matter how many prescriptions you take, you still won't conceive," Chen Yan said expressionlessly.

Gao Yang, upon hearing that, instantly became anxious, "Why?"

"Why can't I conceive?"

"Why?" Chen Yan took a deep breath and retorted, "I'm begging you to have some common sense, okay?"

"Nothing's even getting in, how the hell could I get pregnant?!"

"......"