kvmb Chapter 343 Conjecture
Chapter 343 Conjecture
Night fell like a thick, black silk ribbon, gently draping the Yelü family mansion. The entire courtyard was enveloped in tranquility, broken only by the occasional chirping of insects. Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen sat in the space. The moonlight, like water, poured down, gilding them with a faint silver edge, adding a touch of mystery to their late-night conversation. The two were currently meditating and cultivating.
"Mo Chen, you said Brother Yelü seems like a generous, righteous, and charitable person, so why is he so unlucky in having children?" Ye Qingchen frowned slightly, her eyebrows, as beautiful as spring mountains, tightly knitted together, her face full of doubt. She turned her head slightly, looking at Gu Mo Chen with a questioning and thoughtful gaze.
Gu Mochen shook his head slightly, his hair fluttering gently in the night breeze, his expression as solemn as the thick, dark clouds on the horizon. "I also find it strange. His family has many women, yet only one child, Yelü Churan. It's really illogical. Given Yelü's character and family's power, he should have a large family with children. This situation is truly perplexing." His voice was deep and resonant, striking the hearts of both men like a heavy hammer in the quiet night.
A resolute glint flashed in Ye Qingchen's eyes, her gaze as bright as a cold star twinkling in the night sky. "No matter what, now that we've figured it out, we can't just stand by and do nothing. We should help in whatever way we can. Look at how Brother Yelü has treated us—from the moment we stepped into his house, he's been so warm and attentive, arranging everything perfectly. In our journey through the martial world, this kind of loyalty is what we value most. It's only right and wrong that we lend a hand." As she spoke, she gently clenched her fist, as if to encourage herself, and also to show Gu Mochen her determination.
"Yes, that's what I think too. Brother Yelü has been quite warm and considerate to us. It's only right and proper that we lend a hand." Gu Mochen nodded in agreement. He looked up towards the main courtyard of the Yelü family, his gaze deep and distant, as if he could see through the layers of night to Yelü Fengqi's current situation. "However, matters concerning offspring are always complicated, involving too many aspects. If we rashly intervene, I don't know if we can be of any help." There was a hint of worry in his words. After all, this was not a simple martial arts dispute that could be resolved with a few punches and kicks.
The two knew that, in many ways, a single heir in a family line had its advantages. Take inheritance, for example: it effectively avoided the property disputes that arise from having many children, and family resources could be concentrated on nurturing one person, allowing that sole heir to receive the best education and martial arts resources, quickly distinguishing them in the martial world. However, in Yelü Fengqi's current situation, this so-called "single heir" brought him endless pain. He had married many wives and concubines, and every day he bore the immense pressure of not being able to produce an heir. Some of these women secretly wept at night, blaming themselves for not being able to continue the family line; others openly and secretly fought, trying to gain more of Yelü Fengqi's favor through various means, hoping to conceive a child and solidify their position in the family. This complex and oppressive atmosphere made Yelü Fengqi feel like he was walking on thin ice every day, physically and mentally exhausted—a pain that others could hardly comprehend.
Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen, exhausted from a long day's journey, felt utterly drained. Their adventures in the martial world had been fraught with hardship, each battle and journey draining their energy. In this mysterious space, like a secluded paradise, tranquility and peace prevailed. A faint fragrance filled the air, soothing their senses. Surrounded by vibrant flowers and plants, their blossoms swaying gently in the soft light, the two sat cross-legged, adjusting their breathing to begin meditation. Gu Mochen closed his eyes, immersing himself in a state of profound stillness, feeling the flow of his inner energy. His breathing was even and steady; each inhale seemed to draw in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, each exhale expelling impurities. Ye Qingchen was equally absorbed in her cultivation, her graceful figure like a blooming lotus, radiating a soft glow in the stillness. Her mind was clear, free from all distractions, and she focused solely on her cultivation, attempting to restore her physical and mental strength during this brief meditation.
In that space, time seemed to slow down and stretch out. After an unknown amount of time, Gu Mochen slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint in them. He felt his physical and mental strength had been greatly restored. He turned to look at Ye Qingchen, who was still immersed in her cultivation. Her face was serene and beautiful, as if she had become one with her surroundings. Gu Mochen did not disturb her, but quietly sat beside her, guarding her.
After a while, Ye Qingchen slowly opened her eyes, her gaze bright and clear. "Mo Chen, I feel much better," she said with a smile, a smile as radiant and warm as a flower blooming in spring.
"Yes, me too. We need to think carefully about how to help Brother Yelü tomorrow," Gu Mochen said, his expression turning serious again. After speaking, he handed Ye Qingchen a cup of spatial water. This spatial water was something the two of them drank after each cultivation session. After drinking it, they would wash away the grime that had settled on their bodies in the space, and then feel as if their bodies had been cleansed by spiritual energy.
“I think we should take his pulse first to see if there is anything wrong with his body, such as poisoning,” Ye Qingchen analyzed. “I read in an ancient book that some poisons can affect a man’s fertility, and the symptoms are very subtle and not easy to detect.”
“Hmm, that makes sense. But there could be other reasons. It’s not uncommon for the man to not have children, as you mentioned before,” Gu Mochen added.
Ye Qingchen added, "But he also has a child. It's strange how fate allowed him to have a child. I think Yelü Churan looks quite a bit like Yelü Fengqi, not like his mother's illegitimate child. So I think it's poisoning, like how he gets pregnant after being with someone, and then can't have any more children? That's just my guess!" In fact, Ye Qingchen was right. She hadn't expected to guess so accurately; she'd just read too many novels with similar plots. Actually, Yelü Fengqi's parents only had one son and no more children because Yelü Fengqi's mother was in poor health. Yelü Fengqi was indeed poisoned after being with a certain woman, and this woman happened to be his first wife. She not only wanted him to be the only male heir, but she wanted him to have no children at all. But after meeting Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen, this vicious plan was ultimately thwarted!