Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 209 The Role of Jade Carving

After leaving the palace, Lin Chen went to the music academy to listen to some music. By the time he returned to his residence, it was already dusk.

In the front hall, Liu Ruyan and several others were gathered together talking.

Upon seeing Lin Chen enter, Wen Ruoxi was the first to jump up:

"My lord! What does His Majesty want with you? Is there trouble again?"

Lin Chen waved his hand: "It's nothing serious. I just need to continue managing the Imperial City Guard and also inspect the various prefectures."

"Inspect the prefectural government?" Liu Ruyan frowned slightly. "How long will it take?"

"Not necessarily!" Lin Chen sat down.

"It depends. It could take a few months, or it could take a year and a half."

The women's expressions all changed.

"So long?" Murong Xue whispered.

"Then... when that child is born, will you be able to come back?"

Lin Chen chuckled lightly: "Don't worry, I'm just going for a walk, I won't stay outside for long."

Chu Yueyao said softly, "Husband, your status is different now. You must be more careful when you go out."

"I know," Lin Chen said with a smile. "In the Eastern Region, no one can hurt me."

Xiao Yulou scoffed, "Those demonic cultivators in Zhongzhou are probably up to something wicked. Husband, why don't I go with you?"

"Give me a break," Lin Chen glared at her. "With that big belly, you think you can just run around? You should stay home and rest."

Xiao Yulou pouted in resentment.

Ye Qingying suddenly spoke up: "The Cui family of Jiangnan has been making unusual moves recently."

Everyone looked at her.

"What's going on?" Lin Chen asked.

"Cui Yuanming has sent all three of his sons away," Ye Qingying said.

"One was sent to Dongli, one to Zhongzhou, and the other... is missing."

Lin Chen narrowed his eyes: "They're leaving themselves a way out."

"Husband, what if the Cui family resorts to desperate measures?" Qin Shuyan asked worriedly.

"Let them jump then." Lin Chen didn't care at all. "It's good to take them all in one go, so I won't have to think about it every day."

He paused, then looked at the women:

"Alright, don't worry about these things. I'll take care of you. Your task now is to focus on your pregnancy and give birth to the baby safely."

Wen Ruoxi leaned closer: "Husband, when are you leaving?"

"I haven't decided to come yet!" Lin Chen chuckled.

"The moon shines brightly on the eighth day of the lunar month, and Liu Shengxue and Lan Fenghuang arrive on the fifteenth. Shouldn't I at least have a honeymoon before leaving?"

"There's still plenty of time!" Wen Ruoxi's eyes lit up. "Husband, how about... coming to my place tonight to work out?"

All the women laughed.

Liu Ruyan sighed, "Fifth Sister, you really are..."

"I just want to have a baby, I don't want to fall behind the eldest princess, is that wrong?" Wen Ruoxi said nonchalantly.

"Alright, alright!" Lin Chen stood up. "Let's go, it's getting late!"

After the two left, the remaining women looked at each other and smiled.

Murong Xue whispered, "I hope Fifth Sister can get what she wants soon."

Chu Yueyao nodded: "I checked, and Fifth Sister's health is fine. If she tries her best, it might only be a few days."

Qin Shuyan said softly, "Fifth Sister is desperate for a child and is willing to try anything. Let her be."

……

In Wen Ruoxi's room.

As soon as they entered, Wen Ruoxi pulled Lin Chen to the bedside.

The jade carving of the "Flying Goddess" was placed on the bedside table, its surface gleaming with a warm luster and a subtle atmosphere under the candlelight.

"Husband, look!" Wen Ruoxi pointed at the jade carving. "I feel like it... it seems to be glowing?"

Lin Chen leaned closer to take a look: "Is it just an illusion? It's just ordinary warm jade reflecting light."

"No!" Wen Ruoxi said seriously.

"I stared at it for a long time today, and it really felt like it was getting brighter and brighter, and... I felt warm all over."

Lin Chen reached out and touched the jade carving.

It feels warm to the touch and is indeed warmer than ordinary jade.

But as for glowing...

He scanned carefully with his divine sense and suddenly discovered that the eyes of the jade carving seemed to be a little different.

It was set with a pair of tiny rubies, which shimmered and spun faintly in the candlelight.

"That's interesting." Lin Chen laughed. "The Hehuan Sect has really gone all out. There's probably some kind of aphrodisiac mixed in with this ruby."

"Huh?" Wen Ruoxi was taken aback. "Then... won't that be bad for your health?"

"No," Lin Chen shook his head. "It's just ordinary aphrodisiac, a very small amount, and it requires prolonged close contact to take effect. Were you staring at it all day?"

"Hmm..." Wen Ruoxi blushed, "I want to see what its secrets are."

"No wonder." Lin Chen sat down on the edge of the bed. "Do you feel... a little hot?"

Wen Ruoxi carefully sensed it and nodded:

"It seems... a little."

"How's your heartbeat? Is it a little fast?"

"Um……"

"That's right," Lin Chen said with a smile.

"The purpose of this jade carving is to create an atmosphere that makes people relax and feel happy, and then... things will fall into place naturally."

Wen Ruoxi's eyes lit up: "Then...it really can help with fertility?"

"It's probably an indirect effect," Lin Chen said helplessly. "When you're in a good mood, your physical condition is better, which naturally makes it easier to conceive."

"Great!" Wen Ruoxi hugged Lin Chen's arm. "Husband, shall we...give it a try?"

Lin Chen looked at Wen Ruoxi's expectant eyes, shook his head and chuckled:

"Okay, let's give it a try, but let's make it clear first, don't get your hopes up too high, this thing is just an aid."

"I know, I know!" Wen Ruoxi nodded hurriedly. "I'll go prepare right away!"

She ran to close the window, checked the door latch, and then returned to the bedside, blushing.

The candlelight flickered, and the jade carving shone with a soft light.

Wen Ruoxi leaned against Lin Chen's chest and whispered:

"My husband, do you think... this time it will work?"

"Do your best and leave the rest to fate." Lin Chen put his arm around her. "Relax and stop thinking about it."

"I'll try my best..."

As Wen Ruoxi spoke, she suddenly felt her body getting hotter and hotter.

It wasn't the kind of scorching heat, but a warm, comfortable kind of heat.

She looked up at the jade carving and noticed that the pair of ruby ​​eyes seemed to be really shining.

The soft, gentle red light cast a hazy glow over the entire room.

"Husband..." her voice was a little soft, "I...I feel so strange..."

Lin Chen also sensed it.

The effect of the jade carving was even better than he had imagined.

Warm jade itself has a calming and soothing effect, and when combined with the fragrance in rubies, it can indeed help people relax.

He looked down at Wen Ruoxi.

Her cheeks were flushed and her eyes were watery.

"Ruoxi," Lin Chen said softly.

"Um?"

"There's plenty of time, don't be in such a hurry."

"I...I just want a child..." Wen Ruoxi's voice was filled with grievance, "All my sisters have one, but I don't..."

"It will happen." Lin Chen kissed her forehead. "I promise."

"real?"

"real."

Wen Ruoxi smiled and hugged Lin Chen's neck:

"My husband, you're the best to me..."

That night, Wen Ruoxi was unusually proactive.

Perhaps it was the effect of the jade carving, or perhaps she had truly come to a realization.

She is no longer as impatient as before, but takes her time and enjoys the process.

Lin Chen, unusually patient, stayed up with her until midnight.

Finally, Wen Ruoxi was so tired that her eyelids could barely stay open, and she mumbled:

"My husband... this time it will definitely work..."

"Yes, it will definitely work." Lin Chen tucked her in. "Go to sleep."

Wen Ruoxi fell asleep quickly, a smile still on her lips.

Lin Chen leaned against the headboard, looking at the jade carving.

Moonlight streamed through the window paper, falling on the jade carving and giving it a shimmering glow.

He reached out and touched it; it was warm to the touch.

"Mei Jiu Niang of the Hehuan Sect..." he muttered to himself, "She certainly knows how to do favors."

This jade carving is indeed a fine piece.

It's not about hurting or harming anyone; it's just about adding to the fun.

Giving this gift expresses goodwill without offending anyone.

And the results were actually quite good.

Lin Chen suddenly wondered if he should have Chu Yueyao study it and make a few copies.

With so many wives, wouldn't it be wonderful to have one for each of them?

As he pondered these thoughts, Lin Chen gradually fell asleep.

After all, it's quite tiring!