Days of Pregnancy Retreat

Lily Evans climbed back into her carriage, still able to hear the footsteps of students chasing after it. She steeled herself and didn't dare look back.

These adorable students—some were young children, others elderly math teachers in their sixties—though their ages and backgrounds varied, Lily had formed deep bonds with all of them during her time at the Academy.

The moment she left the Academy, Lily realized just how reluctant she was to part with her students.

If not for her pregnancy becoming obvious, she would never have wanted to leave the place she’d poured her heart into.

Lily took a deep breath and leaned against the carriage wall, her eyes rimmed with red.

Lola watched from the side, knowing Lily must be feeling reluctant to leave.

In ancient times, teachers were notoriously strict—if a student made a mistake, they’d get a rap on the hand with a ruler, and their palms would swell up. But with Sir Su teaching them, those students were the luckiest in the world!

Lily responded with a quiet hum, turning away to wipe her tears, feeling a deep sense of melancholy.

If not for society’s discrimination against women, she could have stayed at the Academy and taught right up until her due date.

But since she couldn’t reveal her true identity as a woman, she had no choice but to leave for a while.

When the carriage returned to the Prince’s Country House, Lily’s disappointment was hard to hide. Su Yu’s reputation as a teacher was unmatched—his students adored him, feeling incredibly lucky to have him as their mentor.

That day, Alexander came home early. Seeing Lily’s gloomy face, he guessed what was troubling her.

He gently wrapped his arms around her waist, patting her back softly. The days of Lily’s official pregnancy retreat had begun.

Lily leaned against Alexander’s chest, listening to his heartbeat. Her mood lifted a little. She said, “Honestly, I don’t have to worry about the businesses at all. Everyone is so reliable—I just have to listen to their reports every now and then.”

“I know.” Alexander helped her sit down, looking into her eyes with sincerity. Lily’s busy life had suddenly turned into that of a pampered pig—eating, sleeping, and getting her pulse checked by her famous physician father every few days.

“Really?” Lily touched her face, cheeks tinged with a faint blush. She was so used to being busy that staying home made her feel like she was sprouting mushrooms. Alexander nodded firmly—Lily was not one to be content with the inner chambers. She was healthy and restless, already thinking about the children at the other estate.

Lily thought about it—most teachers in ancient times were rigid and harsh. If a student failed to recite their lessons or made a mistake, they’d get their palms smacked with a ruler, swelling up like steamed buns.

But Lily—Professor Jade Evans—had never once hit a student. She was always patient and meticulous in her teaching. If a student got mischievous, she’d persuade them with reason and emotion, tailoring her approach to each child.

And the more famous a teacher was in ancient times, the more aloof and difficult they tended to be.

But Professor Jade Evans was the founding master of mathematics, her skills unmatched in history—yet despite her legendary status, she was never arrogant. She was always gentle, refined, and approachable.

Naturally, such a teacher was deeply loved and welcomed by her students. Everyone felt that being Professor Jade Evans’s student was a blessing earned over several lifetimes.

And so, Lily’s days of pregnancy care officially began.

She no longer needed to go to the Academy, and her businesses were all running smoothly, each with capable managers. Lily hardly needed to worry—she just listened to everyone’s reports every few days.

So the once-busy Lily suddenly found herself living a pig’s life—eating, sleeping, and being pampered. Every day, her physician father would check her pulse and make sure she was healthy and strong.

A month of this pig-like life flew by. Lily was so used to being busy that she started to feel like she was growing mushrooms from boredom at home.

She was never the type to be content with staying in the inner chambers. Since she was healthy and couldn’t stand being cooped up any longer, her thoughts turned to the children at the Prince’s Country House.