Chapter 195: Tang'er, Speak Up

The rest of the people, hearing that, smiled knowingly; they all understood Chen Yan's background and origins, so naturally they knew that Chen Yan's family actually didn't have many books.

Back when he was studying, from hiring teachers to providing all kinds of books, everything was handled single‑handedly by Empress Changsun.

Few people knew this, and coincidentally Li Chengqian and the two princesses were among them.

Li Chengqian sat unceremoniously next to Du Gou, that is, opposite Chen Yan; Crown Princess Su's eyes flickered slightly, as if she understood something, she gave a light laugh, took Li Lizhi's hand and sat on Chen Yan's side.

Gao Yang sat on the other side of Chen Yan, accompanied by Xiao Sizi.

Li Chengqian and his wife both knew that Li Lizhi and Gao Yang's relationship was very tense now, so this arrangement avoided having the two sit together.

Chen Yan looked up and down at Li Chengqian, then glanced in the direction of the arrivals, raised an eyebrow and said: "If you're just tearing down my platform, fine, but you came with empty claws?"

"I'm not the one saying it, but your face seems to be getting bigger and bigger; I recall that in the past whenever you rushed out, no matter how hurried you were, you still remembered to bring some snacks for me."

"Why now do you come all the way here with both claws empty?"

"Even though I'm still in Weinan County thinking of you, I specially sent you a big gift, and this is how you treat me?"

Everyone: "......"

Li Chengqian's mouth twitched; his gaze first fell on Li Lizhi, then shifted back.

He thought inwardly, "I've already brought something for your wife, what more do you want?"

"Besides, I can't accept that big gift of yours."

Of course, he didn't say those words out loud, since Gao Yang was still present, and he didn't want the relationship between the two sisters to keep deteriorating.

Since that big gift involved Du Ruhui, he didn't want Du Gou to worry, so Li Chengqian also found it hard to bring up.

"It's not that I don't want to bring it, but you never accepted what I sent," Li Chengqian spread his hands, then changed the subject: "Alright, Zi Anxiong, no more jokes."

"I'm here this time because I have something to ask of you."

"What is it?" Chen Yan showed a hint of interest; Li Chengqian, no matter how he spoke, was still the Crown Prince.

Leaving the palace is rarely easy, let alone leaving Chang'an.

He was indeed somewhat curious why Li Chengqian had come especially to find him.

"The thing is, the Crown Princess is pregnant; I'd like you to help prepare a few doses of a prenatal medicine," Li Chengqian said, his mouth involuntarily lifting, looking very pleased.

At his words, several people present looked in surprise at Li Chengqian and his wife.

"The Crown Princess is pregnant?" Li Lizhi was very happy, then complained: "When did this happen, why didn't I know in the palace?"

"It was just a couple of days ago," Crown Princess Su stroked her belly, her eyes gentle: "When the Marquis of Weinan was about to take office, I felt changes in my body, sometimes nausea, and lost appetite for many foods."

"At first I didn't think much of it, but the condition never improved, so I guessed, and asked Imperial Physician to take my pulse, then learned I was pregnant."

"My husband said not to spread the news for now, but His Majesty and Her Majesty are already aware."

"So that's why," Li Lizhi realized, understanding why she hadn't known about the Crown Princess's pregnancy.

First, because the discovery was recent; second, Li Chengqian hadn't disclosed it; third, with recent turbulent court currents and Du Ruhui imprisoned, she hadn't disturbed Emperor Li Shimin and his wife, so she didn't know.

Chen Yan and Du Gou snapped back to attention and hurriedly congratulated Li Chengqian and the Crown Princess.

It's both a major event and a joyous one.

Only Gao Yang looked at Chen Yan with a gaze full of lingering resentment.

Chen Yan noticed this, but merely cleared his throat dryly, acting as if he hadn't seen it.

Since that day they talked, Gao Yang, though no longer obsessed with the child, still had some complaints about Chen Yan for putting something on her belly without her knowing the circumstances.

She used any occasion, big or small, to complain about him a few words.

After all, Gao Yang truly risked her life for the child.

"How about it, Zi Anxiong, is it convenient?" Li Chengqian looked at Chen Yan expectantly.

"Convenient is convenient, but I don't recommend the Crown Princess take any prenatal medicine," Chen Yan mused. "Because the Crown Princess is a normal pregnancy, her body is otherwise healthy; as long as she avoids overexertion and watches her diet, she doesn't need medication."

"Medicine can often save lives, but as the saying goes, medicine is three parts poison; why take it when there's no need?"

"...... Uh," Li Chengqian and his wife were stunned, exchanged a glance, not knowing how to respond.

Chen Yan understood instantly, "So Imperial Physician Wang prescribed medicine for the Crown Princess?"

"...... Zi Anxiong, you're prescient," Li Chengqian said with some worry, "Wan'er has been taking it for two days; could there be a problem?"

Wan'er is the Crown Princess; her full name is Su Wan'er.

"It's fine," Chen Yan waved casually, "Imperial Physician Wang is just afraid of death; I guess when you asked for prenatal medicine he couldn't refuse, so he prescribed it."

"His medical skill is fine; just stop taking it from now on."

Li Chengqian and Su Wan'er immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as the child is fine, everything is negotiable.

Chen Yan laughed, "Since Imperial Physician Wang gave you medicine, why did you still come to see me?"

"Do you think you don't trust our Imperial Physician's orders?"

"That's not it," Li Chengqian said, "Mainly, Wan'er hasn't left the palace for a long time; now she's pregnant, and as her belly grows she'll likely have even fewer opportunities."

"I thought, while Wan'er has just become pregnant, to take her out for a walk, to see the world, to clear her mind."

At this point, he looked at Chen Yan with a grin and said, "Besides, you've been in office for a while; Weinan County is at least my fief, so I naturally want to come see it."

"Also, I think your medical skill is superior, so I also wanted you to prepare a prescription, that's all."

"Look, look," Chen Yan immediately turned to Du Gou, laughing, "So the Crown Prince is here to inspect."

"Looks like the two of us are in trouble, caught by the Crown Prince while we were slacking off during our duties and office hours, going to a teahouse for tea."

"What are we supposed to do about this?"

Du Gou said solemnly, "How about we just admit our mistake? I heard the current Crown Prince is still merciful; I believe if our attitude is proper, the Crown Prince won't make things difficult for us."

"Indeed, indeed, quickly stand up; we must properly admit our fault."

As he said, the two actually began to stand; Li Chengqian, helpless, stopped them, laughing scoldingly: "That's enough, you two; if you keep it up I'll leave, I haven't yet taken Wan'er to properly see Weinan County."

"Zzz," Chen Yan clicked a few times, casually took Gao Yang's hand, and, self‑satisfied, said to the two, "Tang'er, just now your brother said he's leaving, you should accompany his Crown Princess and properly stroll around Weinan County."

Speaking of which, I seem not to have taken you around Weinan County yet, have I?

Can I take you for a walk, Tang'er?

Tang'er, say something!

Tang'er~

Everyone: "......"

Li Chengqian flushed red, "I really fucked up, can't you not be so disgusting, you bastard?"

"......"