Traveling back to ancient times to get rich

Chapter 123 The Crown Prince's Eldest Son

After the Crown Prince was overjoyed to have a son, he seemed to be completely immersed in the joy of becoming a father for the first time. Sure enough, not long after the little one came into this world, the Crown Prince couldn't wait to hold him in his arms and happily wander around and play with him all over the Ye residence.

The embarrassing and shameful things that had happened during the day were now completely forgotten. He would gently nod and smile at the little one in his arms, then playfully pout and make faces at the child. The adorable child, as if sensing his father's overflowing love, would also grin and giggle. This laughter truly melted the Crown Prince's heart; he couldn't help but laugh heartily, his laughter echoing throughout the entire Ye residence.

And so, the father and son enjoyed this warm and joyful time to the fullest. Before they knew it, time had quietly slipped away, until the child had fallen asleep sweetly in the prince's warm embrace. The prince carefully handed the child to the wet nurse who had been waiting for a long time. Only after watching the wet nurse gently coax the child into sleep did he turn away with peace of mind.

Next, the Crown Prince instructed the servants of the Ye residence to prepare a clean and comfortable room for him. Once everything was arranged, he dragged his slightly tired but still happy-smiling body into the room, gently lay down on the soft bed, and soon fell into a deep sleep, drifting into a sweet dream. During this time, he didn't even think about the fact that Ye Shiqing had just given birth and didn't need him to say anything like "thank you for your hard work."

Meanwhile, Ye Shiqing sat on the edge of the bed, full of anticipation, her eyes fixed on the door. However, as time passed, the Crown Prince still did not appear. Her heart sank, and she finally couldn't help but call her mother.

When Ye's mother rushed over, she saw Ye Shiqing's face streaked with tears, her eyes filled with helplessness and anxiety. She grabbed her mother's hand and asked in a trembling voice, "Mother, please tell me, did I really give birth to a daughter?"

Mother Ye looked at her daughter with heartache, gently patted the back of her hand, and comforted her, "My dear daughter, don't worry. I secretly sent the child back to our hometown in Yuncheng last night. There are reliable people there to take care of her, and she will never suffer any injustice. As for the child's birth mother, I have already dealt with her properly and will never give her any chance to threaten us. So, you can put your mind at ease."

Hearing this, Ye Shiqing breathed a slight sigh of relief, but she still felt uneasy. She bit her lip and continued to ask, "But Mother, is this really going to work? What if things are exposed one day..."

Mother Ye quickly interrupted her, saying firmly, "Silly girl, as long as we keep our mouths shut, no one will know the truth. And you must remember, from now on, you have given birth to a son, the Crown Prince's eldest son! Although he can't claim the title of legitimate heir for some reasons, he is still the eldest! This will be of great benefit to us in the future. In my opinion, the Crown Prince probably won't come today, so don't overthink it. Resting and recuperating is the most important thing. After a few days, when you've recovered enough, we can think about other things. Also, I will explain the situation to His Highness the Crown Prince, saying that the child and wet nurse will temporarily return to the Crown Prince's residence with him, while you will stay at the Ye family to recuperate for a while longer. This way, it won't arouse suspicion, and you can focus on recovering. Do you understand?"

Ye Shiqing nodded, finally feeling a little more at ease. But the thought of her daughter, forced to leave her side right after birth, brought tears to her eyes again. She knew there was no other choice but to obey her mother's arrangements. However, the maternal love ignited by estrogen made her extremely reluctant to part with her child; she hadn't even had time to leave her anything. Even if it really was a daughter, the Crown Prince's daughter would at least be a princess, but now that she was in Yun City, she would at most be a young lady. She wondered if her daughter would be alright…

Night fell, and all was quiet, but Ye Shiqing tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Her thoughts surged like a tidal wave, her heart filled with longing for her daughter. That was the child she had carried for ten months, enduring countless hardships to bring into the world! Yet, fate had played a cruel trick; she hadn't even had a chance to properly see her precious daughter, or even know if she was beautiful.

Meanwhile, on a country road, Gu Mochen, dressed in mysterious black, appeared silently like a ghost in the night. He nimbly stopped the Ye family's carriage and effortlessly leaped onto the shaft. The coachman and the old woman inside were terrified; their eyes widened as they stared at the suddenly appearing figure, trembling with fear.

Gu Mochen moved with lightning speed, snatching the newborn baby girl from the carriage into his arms before leaping away and disappearing into the night. The coachman and the old woman were left stunned, staring in the direction Gu Mochen had gone, unable to process what had happened. Gu Mochen had always suspected Ye Shiqing of some ulterior motive, fearing she might try to harm Consort Li and Ye Qingchen. However, he hadn't anticipated that they would send a little girl from the Ye residence. At this moment, word was spreading throughout the Ye residence that Ye Shiqing had given birth to a son, and the Crown Prince had a second son. Gu Mochen understood perfectly well that this was a scheme to switch the prince with a baby! But he didn't make a sound; instead, he quietly took the newborn girl away.

Meanwhile, Liu Yufeng happened to be passing by a pond. In the moonlight, he saw a group of people surrounding a woman, preparing to submerge her. Liu Yufeng frowned, and after the group left, watching his son being submerged, he darted into the pond and rescued the woman. The woman was very weak, so Liu Yufeng had no choice but to carry her on his horse back to the Dong residence. Along the way, the woman trembled, barely breathing, seemingly on the verge of death. Liu Yufeng softly comforted her, "You must live to avenge your past injustices." With that, he spurred his horse and hurried towards the Dong residence.

Inside the Dong residence, Gu Mochen was treating the little girl. The child was born a bit early and wasn't very healthy, but nothing serious. Gu Mochen gave her some simple treatment and had a servant give her some goat's milk. Seeing that the little girl seemed alright, he asked Aunt Gu to take her in, treating her as Aunt Gu's granddaughter. Now that Sanqi had married one of Gu Mochen's subordinates, it seemed appropriate for them to adopt a daughter. Just then, Liu Yufeng returned with the half-dead woman…