Chapter 169

The Gu Residence.

Perhaps due to the effect of changing the water quality of the space well, Luo Ge did not experience the usual discomforts of late pregnancy, such as back pain.

The only issue was occasional soreness in her lower back, and her belly felt heavily weighted, requiring her to have someone accompany her when moving around.

However, she still loved to sleep as much as before, going to bed early every night and needing an afternoon nap.

As usual, after finishing her meal and resting for a while, she went for her afternoon nap.

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"Mom," Gu Jinchen suddenly heard her murmuring in her sleep.

Seeing her frowning restlessly in her slumber, his drowsiness instantly vanished. He reached out and patted her back gently to soothe her.

"It's alright, it's alright."

However, the Luo Ge deep in her dream could not hear his voice.

In Luo Ge's dream:

In a small room, the young her was curled up on the bed, sweating profusely from her forehead, her pale face devoid of color.

In a daze, she instinctively called out for her mother.

In the cramped room, only the little girl's hopeful murmurs echoed, unanswered.

This was a scene from Luo Ge's childhood when she fell ill.

She was an orphan, while other children would have their mothers by their side in such times, she did not.

Upon hearing this, Luo Ge shook her head, "I'll go for a walk later, I've worked up a sweat, and I want to freshen up."

"Alright."

Gu Jinchen did not say much more and went to ask Qiu Niang to heat some water for her to bathe.

With his wife's inconvenient condition, it was only natural for him to accompany her.

...After a simple wash-up, Luo Ge changed into fresh clothes.

They went for a stroll outside together. The Prince and Princess Consort were not around today, having gone out on some business.

They might be away for the next couple of days.

However, this did not prevent the curious villagers from approaching them.

Luo Ge could not walk very far, usually just staying within their residence or stepping out briefly by the front gate.

Their home was located at the end of the village, chosen for its tranquility, with few visitors on most days.

But today, there were quite a few people gathered at their front gate.

"Second son's wife, out for a stroll?"

"Looks like you'll be giving birth soon?"

"I heard it's your third child? My, you're truly blessed. Be sure to take care of yourself."

"..."

Seeing everyone chiming in with their comments, the young couple looked at each other in bewilderment.

But they still politely nodded and responded to each remark.