Chapter 135: Mo Zhenzhu

Chapter 135: Mo Zhenzhu

"Luo'er, it's a girl!"

Zhang Luoyi weakly nodded. The nanny had informed her of this when the child was born.

Seeing her exhausted to the point of being unable to keep her eyes open, Mo Lingyun's heart ached.

"You should rest now that you're tired. A wet nurse will come to take care of the baby later."

Zhang Luoyi nodded and drifted into a deep sleep with her eyes closed.

Holding his daughter in his arms and with the woman he loved sleeping by his side, Mo Lingyun felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment...

In Country Zhao

Murong brought Lin Youquan to Country Zhao to borrow troops from the emperor.

Initially, the emperor was reluctant to lend him any soldiers. However, upon learning that Murong was Ye Xunzi's disciple, he dared not offend Ye Xunzi. Coupled with the fact that Murong was his savior, the emperor eventually agreed to lend him the troops.

Murong handed over the military power to Lin Youquan: "General Lin, now that we have an army, I believe you can surely defeat Mo Cangyan!"

Lin Youquan was overjoyed, the memory of being forced to flee from Mo Cangyan filling him with indignation.

"Last time, I fell for his tricks. This time, he won't be so fortunate!"

Following the two through the bumpy journey, Lin Ling, usually composed, had lost her composure. Her hair was disheveled, her dress stained with mud, and she appeared quite haggard.

Upon hearing that her father would now have an army to retaliate, she joyfully embraced the man.

"Brother Murong is so incredible! Just a few words and you convinced the emperor to give Father an army!"

Looking at her weathered face, Murong silently withdrew his hand.

"I'm glad I could help General Lin!"

Though he spoke casually, rescuing the Emperor of Country Zhao had taken immense effort and nearly cost him his life. Initially, he planned to wait for the right moment to ask the emperor for money to live a carefree life, or for troops to conquer Great Xia, becoming a lascivious ruler with a harem...

But now, for the sake of eliminating Mo Cangyan, he was willing to let Lin Youquan have this advantage.

Lin Youquan accepted the military authority and, accompanied by his soldiers and troops, marched northward with grandeur.

...

Upon hearing the news of Zhang Luoyi's childbirth reaching the palace, Feng Xiyao rushed to Mo Cangyan with an abundance of health tonics, her face brimming with excitement.

"Your Majesty, I want to leave the palace to visit my sister-in-law and the baby!"

Mo Cangyan had just finished his court session and hadn't even had time to remove his dragon robe.

"No way!"

Feng Xiyao's brows knitted in displeasure as she looked at him.

"Why not?"

Mo Cangyan tapped her nose gently. "Because I'm going with you!"

Feng Xiyao exhaled in relief, fearing that he was about to erupt into another fit of madness.

"Then hurry up!"

Concerned about his sluggishness, Feng Xiyao took matters into her own hands to help him change, ultimately delaying them by another half an hour.

After two hours, the two finally strolled leisurely into the prince's estate.

As it wasn't yet time for the child's full moon celebration, the only guests were a few uncles and aunts from the royal family.

The child had grown, no longer resembling the wrinkled newborn they once were. Now plump, rosy, and tender, they filled Mo Lingyun's heart with immense affection.

Apart from feeding and sleeping, the child was held in his arms constantly, as he meticulously cared for them. He was overly protective of Zhang Luoyi, not allowing her to do anything that might tire her out.

When Feng Xiyao and Mo Cangyan entered the room, they found Mo Lingyun engrossed in playfully interacting with their swaddled infant, while Zhang Luoyi lay on the bed, watching him with a mixture of amusement and helplessness.

Spotting the pair, she lightly tapped Mo Lingyun, drawing his attention away from their daughter. "Your Majesty, Empress!"

Feng Xiyao was eager to see the child and promptly rushed over. "Let me hold them!"

Mo Lingyun was somewhat reluctant, but under his elder brother's warning gaze, he carefully placed the baby in her arms.

"Be careful, Princess Consort! Don't drop the child!"

Gazing at the sweet-smelling infant swaddled in blankets, Feng Xiyao's heart melted completely.

"Look, Mo Cangyan, isn't it adorable?!" She held the baby up for him to see.

The man looked at the pink, tiny infant and furrowed his brow. "So small!"

"What do you know? Just-born infants are even smaller than this!"

Mo Cangyan had never seen a newborn before. However, as he gazed at the peaceful sleeping bundle in Feng Xiyao's arms, an indescribable emotion stirred within him.

He curved his lips into a smile and gently stroked the baby's face with his hand.

Feng Xiyao was utterly smitten and couldn't resist the urge to plant a few kisses on the child.

She turned to Zhang Luoyi, "Have you thought of a name?"

Zhang Luoyi shook her head. These past few days, Mo Lingyun had been calling their child 'treasure' nonstop that they had forgotten about giving her an actual name.

Mo Lingyun chuckled sheepishly and held Zhang Luoyi's hand.

"Our daughter feels more precious than a pearl. I just can't think of a name worthy of her!"

"..."

With the Emperor and Empress still present, Zhang Luoyi shot a glare at the boastful man.

Feng Xiyao found the situation amusing. "Well, if that's the case, why not just call her Pearl Treasure? It sounds nice!"

Mo Lingyun's eyes lit up, and he nodded in agreement. "Yes, yes, Pearl Treasure! How lovely!"

Mo Cangyan sighed, placing a hand on his forehead. He found the naming process to be quite hasty.

Feng Xiyao: "From now on, she'll be called Mo Zhenzhu. My little pearl!"

Mo Lingyun also joyfully referred to the child as his precious pearl.

Eventually, they settled on naming her Mo Zhenzhu!

Just as the two were basking in their happiness, the baby in their arms scrunched up her tiny face and burst into tears.

"She might be hungry!"

Mo Lingyun handed the child over to the nanny, who carried her out.

Feng Xiyao watched the baby leave with a tinge of reluctance.

Seeing how much she adored children, Mo Lingyun wrapped an arm around Zhang Luoyi and addressed them both.

"Empress Sister clearly loves children so much. Why not have one with Emperor Brother soon?"

Upon hearing such audacious words, Zhang Luoyi secretly pinched him in response.

Mo Cangyan also gazed at Feng Xiyao, eager to hear her response.

Feng Xiyao raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Children will come eventually, don't worry!"

Upon hearing this, Mo Lingyun grinned mischievously at Mo Cangyan.

...

By the time they returned to the palace, it was already evening. The two walked on the snowy path towards Fengchun Palace.

Feng Xiyao rubbed her hands together, her nose turning red from the cold.

Mo Cangyan noticed her action and reached out to hold her hand.

Feeling the warmth from his body transmitted through their clasped hands, Feng Xiyao felt herself warming up all over.

"It's perfect weather for hot pot!"

Mo Cangyan was curious. "What is a hot pot?"

"It's the same one from last year – a big pot filled with vegetables and meats, steaming hot, perfect for this weather!"

Mo Cangyan recalled the scene, remembering how Feng Xiyao had fed him something extremely spicy. Even now, the memory tingled his tongue.

"Feng Xiyao wants to eat it; I'll have Ruyi prepare it when we get back!"

"Well then, His Majesty will join me, won't he?"

Recalling the numbing spiciness of that previous meal, Mo Cangyan was tempted to decline. But hearing her joyous tone, he gritted his teeth.

"Alright!"

In the end, Mo Cangyan was once again stung by the heat, his slightly rosy lips turning a fiery red.

The man was naturally handsome, with slightly raised phoenix eyes, a high nose bridge, chiseled cheeks, and an allure that mingled handsomeness with a masculine spirit.

Now, with those bright red lips, he exuded an irresistible charm, resembling a bewitching male fox spirit.

Feng Xiyao couldn't resist playfully patting the man's chest and teasing him.

"If you can't eat it, just rinse it with water. Why insist on being stubborn!"

"Look at you now, acting like a male vixen!"

Hearing such humiliating words for the first time, Mo Cangyan was so enraged that he sealed her mouth with his own...