Traveling back to ancient times to get rich

Chapter 289 A Retrospective of the Otaku

Gu Mochen and the Emperor Emeritus placed offerings and lit incense and candles before the monument. They knelt quietly before it, praying silently. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and the whole world was filled only with their deep longing for Gu Mochen's mother. The Emperor of Great Xia, who knelt before heaven and earth, now knelt before the woman he loved most, and before a mother he had never met.

Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, stirring up the fallen leaves. Gu Mochen suddenly felt as if a pair of gentle hands were stroking his face. He looked up at the sky, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. He knew that it must be his mother in heaven sensing their arrival and silently responding to them.

Ye Qingchen arrived with her seven children. She held the two younger ones in her arms, and the five older ones knelt down with her. Ye Qingchen said to them, "Children, this is your grandmother." The children then called out "Grandmother" in their childish voices.

Then he just sat there quietly listening to the Emperor Emeritus and Gu Mochen talking non-stop.

After the ceremony, Gu Mochen and the Emperor Emeritus did not leave immediately. They lingered around the blank stele, reminiscing about Gu Mochen's mother. The Emperor recounted to Gu Mochen how they met and fell in love, and the sacrifices his mother made to protect him. Gu Mochen listened, tears streaming down his face, finally understanding his mother's greatness and his father's helplessness.

"Mo Chen..." The Emperor Emeritus spoke slowly, his voice seemingly traveling through time, carrying the vicissitudes and emotions accumulated over the years, "Do you know? When your mother was alive, her greatest wish was for you to grow up safely and happily, and eventually become a person who dares to take responsibility!" The Emperor Emeritus raised his head slightly, his gaze passing over Gu Mo Chen in front of him, as if he saw that gentle and graceful yet incredibly strong woman.

Gu Mochen listened quietly to the Emperor Emeritus's words, his eyes gradually welling up with tears. He nodded gently and replied in a deep but firm voice, "Father, rest assured, I understand Mother's good intentions. Over the years, I have never forgotten Mother's teachings and have always strived to move in this direction. Now, I have lived up to your expectations and fulfilled Mother's wish." At this point, Gu Mochen took a deep breath, his eyes shining with confidence and determination, "I will definitely inherit Mother's legacy and do my utmost to be a good ruler, so that all the people of our dynasty can live in peace and prosperity, and enjoy a happy and fulfilling life."

The Medicine King stood silently to the side, a relieved smile on his weathered face as he looked at the young emperor who had finally come to understand his origins and harbored lofty ambitions, nodding repeatedly. The Medicine King knew that from now on, Gu Mochen would shoulder a greater mission and responsibility, but he firmly believed that Gu Mochen, with such unwavering faith and lofty aspirations, would not disappoint everyone's expectations.

At that moment, Ye Qingchen moved gracefully and slowly towards Gu Mochen. Her gentle voice, like a breeze across a lake, softly rang out: "Mochen, look at the sky, it's getting dark. The children have been playing all day, and they all seem quite tired now. Why don't we head back to the Gu residence?" As she finished speaking, her beautiful eyes gazed at Gu Mochen with tender affection, filled with concern.

Upon hearing this, Gu Mochen's gaze first fell on the group of weary children. After a brief pause, he nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with Ye Qingchen's suggestion. And so, the group embarked on their journey back to the Gu residence.

Throughout the journey, Gu Mochen remained silent, seemingly lost in deep thought. His mother's dying wish kept replaying in his mind; that earnest expectation burned like a raging fire in his heart. He clenched his fists silently, vowing to work even harder, diligently govern the country, and live up to his mother's expectations.

Before long, the group finally arrived at the Gu residence. However, when the Medicine King and the Emperor Emeritus saw the mansion with their own eyes, they were both astonished, their mouths agape, almost wide enough to fit an egg. The Gu residence before them was magnificent, with carved beams and painted rafters, pavilions and towers arranged in a harmonious and orderly manner, and winding garden paths leading to secluded spots, a truly breathtaking sight.

Standing in this magnificent residence, the Emperor Emeritus gazed upon exquisite pavilions, winding gardens, and shimmering ponds, and a wave of amazement and admiration washed over him. He murmured to himself, "This lad, truly unexpected! To have built this place so beautifully is beyond imagination! Back then, no matter how earnestly I pleaded with him, he stubbornly refused to return to the capital. Now, seeing such a comfortable and pleasant residence, I finally understand why. If I had such a place to live, why would I need to toil and travel everywhere? Staying here, enjoying this peaceful and beautiful time every day—that would be the true joy of life!"

The Medicine King, standing beside the Emperor Emeritus, was equally stunned by the sight before him. Initially, he had assumed Gu Mochen would ruthlessly demolish the old house and rebuild a completely new mansion. However, the reality was far beyond his expectations. This young man not only preserved the original structure perfectly, but also ingeniously cleared a vast plot of land next to it, meticulously crafting a magnificent and imposing new residence. From afar, the old and new buildings complemented each other perfectly, creating a picturesque scene.

Upon entering, the Emperor Emeritus and the Medicine King were instantly awestruck by the sight before them. Their previous understanding of the word "enjoyment" was completely overturned. They realized that true enjoyment could be so extreme!

This place is connected to the medicinal spring on the mountain, which happens to be a natural hot spring. Perhaps it is because of its unique warm properties that it has not been covered, but has been left to naturally expose itself to the world.

Surrounding the Medicine Spirit Spring, countless plants of all kinds are densely planted. Thanks to the pleasant, spring-like climate, these plants seem to have been blessed by the heavens, growing exceptionally lush and robust. Every leaf is verdant and vibrant, and every flower is in full bloom, exuding a captivating fragrance.

Just then, the Medicine King suddenly caught sight of the fish swimming in the spring. His eyes widened in disbelief. He had personally placed these fish in the spring; back then, they were small and grew extremely slowly. Yet, in just a few short years, they had grown to be as long as a person! This was truly unbelievable. The Medicine King muttered to himself, "How could this be? How could they grow so big!"