Chu Zhaoyang nodded in relief.
Because Gu Nian almost had a miscarriage, Chu Zhaoyang wasn't in a hurry to discharge her from the hospital.
He had called the members of the clan and stationed them nearby.
Gu Nian underwent a comprehensive examination again to confirm that everything was fine. After resting in the hospital for two days, she was finally discharged.
However, her current physical condition wasn't suitable for long-distance travel.
Chu Zhaoyang was truly frightened by her bleeding, feeling especially nervous.
With the previous kidnapping incident and the recent near-miscarriage, they were not in the mood for anything else, let alone a honeymoon.
Chu Zhaoyang intended to take Gu Nian home and inform their elders about her pregnancy, hoping to bring them joy.
However, Gu Nian felt a bit regretful that she couldn't stay at the castle Chu Zhaoyang had booked.
The castle where she stayed during the kidnapping, although also a castle, held different emotions. Gu Nian never considered that experience as living in a castle.
Moreover, it was Chu Zhaoyang who personally contacted the castle's owner to arrange their accommodation.
Chu Zhaoyang couldn't bear to see Gu Nian disappointed, so he said, "Since we're heading to the airport in Lun City, we might as well stop at the castle for two days."
Gu Nian's suggestion reminded Chu Zhaoyang to take it easy on the journey, not rushing.
Let Gu Nian rest well and relax.
Gu Nian was delighted at the prospect of staying at the castle, her eyes squinting happily.
This time, Chu Zhaoyang didn't drive himself.
He sat in the back with Gu Nian to take care of her, while clan members handled the driving.
Gu Nian felt relieved.
In fact, her reactions after pregnancy were very direct.
She didn't realize she was pregnant before, so she didn't pay attention and got injured.
Now that she knew, she was especially cautious.
At this early stage, feeling nothing was the best feeling.
With Chu Zhaoyang's attentive care by her side, many things didn't require her to speak; with just a glance, Chu Zhaoyang could handle it.
This feeling was especially good.
Perhaps it felt like making up for the lack of Chu Zhaoyang's presence when she was pregnant with Little Millet Cake.
At that time, she was also a first-time mother-to-be and didn't understand anything.
Mu Lanshu was there to take care of her, and whenever she didn't understand something, Mu Lanshu was there.
However, what Mu Lanshu knew was mostly methods from the older generation, which differed somewhat from current practices.
Moreover, many things available in the country were not available in M country.
Gu Nian could only search online for information about pregnancy and buy books related to pregnancy from bookstores.
Gu Nian thought that even when Chu Zhaoyang was by her side at that time, they were both first-time parents-to-be, and they were scrambling to get to know each other.
However, such a rush and confusion are also an experience, a memory.
Thinking about this, Gu Nian couldn't help but smile at Chu Zhaoyang.
Chu Zhaoyang felt a bit awkward under her gaze. "What's up?"
"Speaking of which, is this your first time taking care of a pregnant woman?" Gu Nian asked with a playful smile.
"..." Chu Zhaoyang rubbed his nose and said, "I'll go ask around when we get back."
Gu Nian found it hard to imagine him, usually not very talkative, asking others for advice.
Feeling a bit sleepy in the car, Gu Nian leaned against Chu Zhaoyang and fell asleep.
Chu Zhaoyang, afraid she might be uncomfortable, shifted his position so Gu Nian could rest her head on his lap. Gently, he brushed her hair away from her face to make her sleep more comfortably.
When they arrived at the castle, Chu Zhaoyang woke up the groggy Gu Nian.
"Is it because of the pregnancy that you love sleeping so much?" Chu Zhaoyang asked.
"Maybe," Gu Nian rubbed her eyes. "When I was pregnant with Little Millet Cake, I didn't love sleeping. I couldn't eat anything in the first three months, and I had no appetite for anything I smelled. Whatever I ate, I felt like throwing up."
"How did you manage through that?" Chu Zhaoyang furrowed his brow. It didn't seem possible to go three months without eating anything.
"I forced myself to eat," Gu Nian said helplessly. "If I threw up, I would eat again. If I ate and threw up, I would eat again. I managed to absorb something. Later, I could tolerate sour things, the sourer the better. When I couldn't keep down other foods, I would eat something sour. Later on, no matter what I ate, my mom would add half a bowl of vinegar. The taste was so strong, my mom said she couldn't eat it, it made her teeth ache, but at least I could eat it."
Chu Zhaoyang: "...*
He hoped Gu Nian wouldn't have to go through such hardship this time.
With that thought in mind, they got out of the car and entered the castle.
Gu Nian sighed; this was exactly how she imagined a castle should be.
Upon entering, she saw the grandeur inside.
Soft carpets covered the floor, and all the furniture was in antique European style.
There were tall spiral staircases, mostly there for aesthetic purposes or for guests to take photos.
For the convenience of guests, there was also an elevator hidden in a discreet location.
Chu Zhaoyang didn't allow Gu Nian to climb stairs, considering the doctor's advice for her to rest more.
Gu Nian really felt fine, but to ease Chu Zhaoyang's mind, she agreed to take the elevator with him.
Clan members followed behind them, dragging their luggage.
Gu Nian thought they would unpack and rest first, then explore the castle floor by floor.
In addition to guest rooms, the castle also boasted an impressive library. It was said that a critically acclaimed film about the 18th century of Y was filmed here five years ago.
When they saw the film, the study was spectacular, stretching from the ground to the ceiling.