jdhmnovel Chapter 145 The God of War Prince cooks personally!
Chapter 145 The God of War Prince cooks personally!
Shen Tangan is pregnant now, so she should not overwork herself, nor can she stay in the Marquis' Mansion all the time.
After all, she is the Princess of Chen, and always living in her parents' home will cause gossip to Mu Chenye.
But she specifically instructed her mother about the villain in the house.
She knew her mother's methods very well, and it wouldn't take long for her to find out who this person was!
As for her brother, she wasn't worried at all.
Shen Huaichuan is a smart man. He can handle court affairs on his own and doesn't need help from others.
Otherwise, he would not have been able to seize power from the Yong'an Marquisate just a few months after entering the court.
Whoever makes him fall should be careful of his revenge!
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"Tang'er, today is unusual. Aren't you going to the Marquis' Mansion?"
Mu Chenye was happy to see her so free, as it was rare for her to do so.
She was too busy these days and had no time to accompany him.
If it weren't for the secret guards protecting him and reporting Tang'er's whereabouts to him at any time, he would have followed him in person.
"Don't tease me, my lord."
Shen Tangan lowered his eyes and smiled. How could she not know that she had ignored him for a long time recently? She thought that he must have some opinions in his heart, but he didn't dare to say it out loud for her sake.
"How dare this prince tease the princess."
Mu Chenye gently took Shen Tangan's hand, his eyes full of tenderness, "It's just that I'm happy to see you get a rest today."
Shen Tangan leaned on Mu Chenye's shoulder and said softly, "My Lord, now that I'm pregnant, I can't do many things. But the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion make me worried, so I can only trouble my mother to worry more."
Mu Chenye gently stroked her hair and comforted her, "Don't worry too much. Mother-in-law will be able to handle it properly. The most important thing for you now is to take good care of yourself and the baby in your belly."
Shen Tangan nodded slightly, "Your Highness is right. It's just that this child came so suddenly, I'm always worried that I won't be a good mother."
Mu Chenye hugged her tighter, "Tang'er is smart, kind, courageous and resolute. Our child will surely thrive under your guidance."
As the days passed, Shen Tangan rested and took care of her pregnancy in the palace.
In the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion, Shen's mother launched an investigation with great vigour.
She quietly observed the actions of the servants in the mansion, carefully poring over everyone's words and deeds.
Finally, the behavior of a little maid aroused her suspicion.
This maid always appears where she shouldn't be, and her eyes flicker, as if she is hiding something.
Shen's mother deliberately revealed some false information in front of her, saying that she had obtained evidence against the villain in the mansion and it was in the study.
That night, the maid sneaked into the study as expected.
Shen's mother was well prepared and brought her servants to catch her on the spot.
After interrogation, the maid revealed the person who was behind her. It turned out to be a distant relative of the Marquis' Mansion. He was jealous of the power of Shen Huaichuan and his sister, and wanted to disrupt the Marquis' Mansion in order to seek personal gain.
Shen's mother informed Shen Huaichuan of the matter, and Shen Huaichuan dealt with the distant relative promptly and completely eliminated the hidden danger.
And in the court, Shen Huaichuan still feels at home.
He skillfully maneuvered among various forces, not only gaining more benefits for the Marquis's Mansion, but also solving many problems for the emperor.
The emperor appreciated him more and more, and his position became more stable.
As Shen Tangan's pregnancy progressed, Mu Chenye put aside all official duties and stayed at home to accompany her, almost to the point of doing everything himself.
"Your Majesty, why do you have to do these things yourself? Just send someone out to buy them."
Shen Tangan really wanted to eat chestnut crisps that day, but who would have thought that Mu Chenye would actually make them for her himself.
She was very skeptical about this. Could His Royal Highness the Prince of Chen, who is so respected and honored, really make chestnut cakes?
If you say that he is a god of war who is victorious in every battle, no one would object, but such delicate work in the kitchen should have nothing to do with him.
"I want to cook it myself for Tang'er."
Mu Chenye looked at Shen Tangan seriously, "Besides, when I was in the army, I also made dry food by myself. Making chestnut crisps is just a change of ingredients."
Seeing how persistent he was, Shen Tangan stopped trying to dissuade him and just watched quietly from the side.
Mu Chenye prepared flour, oil, water and other ingredients one by one, and then started kneading the dough.
Although his movements were a little clumsy, he was very serious and beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead.
Shen Tangan couldn't help but reach out to wipe the sweat off his face. "My Lord, if you feel tired, take a rest."
Mu Chenye shook his head, "For you, this little bit of tiredness is nothing."
After finally kneading the dough, Mu Chenye began to process the chestnuts.
He carefully peeled the chestnuts, crushed the chestnut meat, and added sugar and other seasonings to make the filling.
During this process, he kept asking Shen Tangan about his taste, whether he liked it sweeter or lighter.
Shen Tangan was deeply touched. "No matter what flavor the prince makes, I will like it."
Only when Mu Chenye put the prepared chestnut crisps into the pot did he breathe a sigh of relief.
While waiting for the chestnut crisps to be baked, he sat next to Shen Tangan, gently stroking her belly, feeling the movement of the fetus.
"Your Majesty, who do you think this child will look like when he is born?"
Shen Tangan leaned in Mu Chenye's arms and asked softly.
"Tang Er is the best, she is smart and beautiful."
Mu Chenye replied with a smile.
"What if he looks like the prince? That's also great, brave and handsome."
Shen Tangan also joked.
Soon, the aroma of chestnut crisps filled the whole house.
Mu Chenye quickly took out the roasted chestnut crisps. Although they didn’t look as good as those from the pastry shop outside, Shen Tangan felt that they were the most delicious chestnut crisps she had ever eaten.
"Your Majesty, it's really delicious."
Shen Tangan took a bite, his eyes full of surprise.
Mu Chenye looked at her satisfied expression and felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.
As Shen Tangan's belly grew bigger, everyone in the palace served her more carefully and cautiously, and no one dared to be distracted in the slightest.
Mu Chenye was extremely nervous. He invited the best midwife and doctor in the capital to live in the palace in case of emergency.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to be so nervous."
Shen Tangan was helpless. She was only five months pregnant, so why should she hire a midwife now?
What's more, she is a doctor herself, and she knows her physical condition better than anyone else.
"Tang'er, how can I not be nervous?"
Mu Chenye held Shen Tangan's hand tightly, his eyes full of worry, "Although you are proficient in medicine, this is our first child and you have no experience. I am very worried about you and must make sure everything goes well."
Shen Tangan's heart was filled with warmth. She knew that Mu Chenye was so nervous because he cared about her and the child.
"Your Majesty, I'll do as you say. But I'm still in good health now, so you don't have to worry too much. This makes me feel a little uncomfortable."
"It's because I was too nervous."
Mu Chenye realized that his excessive nervousness might bring pressure to Shen Tangan. He tried to calm himself down, but his eyes involuntarily fell on Shen Tangan's belly.