I Unexpectedly Conceived the Crown Prince's Child

[Main story complete. Extras are currently updating.] Gu Rong was the heir to the Prince Xiao’s household. Tired of family disputes, he gave up the bright future that was within his grasp and went to live in seclusion and cultivate in the hills and forests of Jiangnan. Unfortunately, he failed to become a hermit. Instead, he met a young gentleman who shared his ideals and was exceptionally eloquent. Day after day, the two brewed tea and played weiqi in the mountains, discussing everything from the various schools of philosophy to the state of the world, from astronomy and geography to abstruse principles. Then one day, they lost control and ended up in bed. Their bodies were perfectly in sync, and as they kept sleeping together, feelings were bound to develop. So they agreed to spend the rest of their lives happily in their little mountain cottage, staying together forever as a pair of immortals. Unfortunately, their bliss didn’t last. A year later, the old emperor fell critically ill, and the court’s political landscape changed overnight. The Prince Xiao’s household sent an urgent letter, summoning Gu Rong home to take charge and do everything in his power to stop the rumored cruel and violent crown prince, whose influence was growing by the day, from ascending the throne. Unable to turn his back on his family, Gu Rong looked at his tender, gentle lover, who was sleeping soundly beside him. All he could do was leave a breakup letter and flee. ** Xi Rong was the crown prince of the current dynasty. He had grown up amid bloodshed and violence. Once, while escaping an assassination attempt, he strayed into the mountains and met a beauty as radiant as jade and as graceful as an immortal. They got along wonderfully. After taking great pains to win the beauty over, Xi Rong kept him close, day after day, in a passionate embrace. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. News spread that the old emperor had been assassinated. His younger brothers were all watching like tigers, each hoping to seize the throne. Xi Rong had no choice but to consider returning to court. He was fretting over how to bring the beauty, who longed for a life in the mountains, back with him when he woke from a nap and found that the beauty had left him a breakup letter instead. Xi Rong: Hah. Note saved on August 23. The blurb has been screenshotted and saved~ The gorgeous beauty runs away while pregnant, and as usual, the baby appears in the middle or later part of the story. Both are each other’s first and only, in body and heart. Next story about a baby: “Designing a Baby with the Powerful Minister General” See the author’s profile for details. The struggle for the throne is fierce. As crown prince, Xi Yin is neither favored by the emperor nor supported by his mother’s clan. To hold onto his position and successfully ascend the coveted throne, he can only rely on outside help. After weighing his options, Xi Yin sets his sights on Gu Yan, the notorious general of the Gu family. A scoundrel, born to a poor family, barely educated, with no connections or backing at court, just a shabby soldier who knows how to wield a sword and kill enemies. His qualifications may be lacking, but at least he seems stupid, easy to fool, and easy to control. Once he’s served his purpose, Xi Yin can make up an excuse and send him away. There’s no need to worry about him causing trouble afterward. Xi Yin’s plan was airtight. It was only when he finally met the man that he realized just how wrong he was. The rumored boorish soldier was not only handsome and dignified, with the bearing of a dragon and the grace of a phoenix, but also never without a book in his hands and eloquent in conversation. He didn’t look easy to fool at all! And the way he looked at Xi Yin was like he was some delicious prey! But the arrow was already on the string. There was no turning back. Xi Yin could only grit his teeth and play along, pretending to be agreeable while secretly plotting his grand scheme. As he continued plotting, Xi Yin slowly reached his limit. “Seven times in one night is too much. Three times at most!” After climbing out from under the bed curtains in the middle of the night yet again, Xi Yin gritted his teeth and finally snapped. The other man gave a low chuckle, shameless as ever. “Fine. I’ll do whatever Ah Yin says.” Later, Xi Yin successfully ascended the throne. Everyone around him urged him to deal with Gu Yan, the greatest threat to his rule, while he still could. Xi Yin stroked his increasingly round belly, lost in thought. Killing Gu Yan would be easy. But killing the father of the child in his belly? He would have to think that one over. Besides, he was the Son of Heaven. Surely he could afford to raise one little baby? Hah. As for that dog, it wasn’t as if he couldn’t be kicked out. Xi Yin thought coldly. Two ambitious schemers. For you, I bow my head and submit. Also known as “Luring the Lord Behind the Bed Curtains” (though it’s really more like inviting a wolf into the house). If you’re interested, you can add it to your collection from the author’s profile~ (The events that take place generations after this story have no direct connection to its protagonists.) The blurb has been screenshotted and saved~ Theme: Every loss brings a gain, and fate will favor those who strive!