"Can I?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"I'm not feeling well..."

"..."

In the courtyard of Qingjiang Palace.

Ying Wuji felt a bit awkward. He didn't expect that his return would be at such an inconvenient time.

Leaning slightly forward, he asked Li Caimei with a smile when he was close to her: "So, can we do it when you're ready?"

"But I'm really scared!"

Li Caimei shrank her neck and hesitated for a moment before saying, "I've been having nightmares every day."

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Ying Wuji couldn't bring himself to bully her. He turned his body and leaned against the head of the bed, asking softly, "What kind of nightmares do you have?"

Li Caimei leaned on his shoulder and sighed softly, "I dream that our child is taken away by the royal family right after birth, trained like a weapon every day, and sent to the battlefield even though he's shorter than a sword. Every time he comes back home, he has many wounds on his body. He became the youngest general of Kingdom Li before he even reached adulthood, but he has a notorious reputation. Every time he returns to Jiangcheng, he lingers in the high-class brothel."

"I wanted to ask Zhao Ning to help me teach him, but Zhao Ning never sees me."

"Later, I heard my child complain about why, as the legitimate eldest son, he can't even look at the throne."

"And then, he, he..."

Her tone was not particularly excited when she spoke, even her voice was soft.

But Ying Wuji could clearly feel her anger and helplessness.

He turned his head and saw her slightly haggard appearance.

He couldn't help but sigh.

It seemed that she hadn't slept well for many days.

Li Caimei looked up at his profile and said, "My sister once told me that there are only two ways for women in our Li family to reduce their suffering. Either give up resistance like most people and completely accept the arrangement of fate, or destroy their own bodies so that no one can use us."

"I ask you!"

"If I follow my sister's path and never have children, would you still want me?"

Ying Wuji sighed lightly.

Tang Tang was protected by Li Caitan when she was young.

Then reality taught her at lightning speed and she was sent to the deep palace.

Although she didn't have much exposure to politics, she was a very clever girl. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been tormented by nightmares for so long.

He smiled and said, "No matter what, I will definitely want you. But if you never have children in your lifetime, won't you feel uncomfortable?"

Tang Tang once said that she was the most ordinary woman.

Her greatest wish was to have a child with a husband who loved her and live as a family.

"But..."

"There's nothing to hesitate about!"

Ying Wuji sat up and looked at her with a smile, "I've said before that one day I will be able to protect you and our child. Haven't you believed me all this time?"

"No! Of course, I believe you!"

Li Caimei quickly shook her head because Ying Wuji had never lied to her.

However, now both of them were living under someone else's roof, and even meeting each other was done secretly.

So how...

She couldn't help but ask, "Do you have a solution now?"

Ying Wuji's mouth slightly curved up, "Of course!"

...

"What's the solution?"

"I can't tell you now!"

"..."

Ying Wuji saw her expression darken for a moment and quickly said, "I can't tell you now because I'm not sure about the outcome, but I'm more than 70% confident."

"Do you really have more than 70% confidence?"

"70% is a conservative estimate. It should be more than that!"

"Okay!"

Li Caimei nodded, not doubting his words at all. After hesitating for a while, she asked, "How much longer do we have to wait?"

Ying Wuji smiled, "What about New Year's Eve?"

"Huh?"

"Tang Tang, have you seen fireworks?"

"What are fireworks?"

"It's when colorful lights explode in the sky, very beautiful."

"No! Will you show me?"

"Of course!"

"Where?"

"The entire Kingdom Li!"

"..."

Li Caimei looked at his excited smile and felt like he was planning something big.

The fireworks he mentioned seemed really beautiful.

For a moment, her heart was filled with anticipation. "So, do I have to wait until New Year's Eve?"

Ying Wuji nodded with a smile, "Just wait! New Year's Eve is the most lively!"

"Then..."

Li Caimei's face suddenly turned red, and she gently bit her lip, "Do you also have to wait until New Year's Eve?"

Ying Wuji: "..."

The candles in the bedroom had already been extinguished, and the winter night was a bit cold. But now, there was a hint of ambiguity in the air.

"Do you also have to wait until New Year's Eve?"

Ying Wuji knew what she meant by this "wait."

For a moment, he felt a bit restless.

But he still smiled and asked, "Aren't you afraid of having nightmares anymore?"

Li Caimei nodded, "I'm scared! But I trust you!"

Ying Wuji gently rubbed her delicate nose, "But I don't want you to be worried! We've waited for so long, a few more days won't make a difference. The fireworks are beautiful, you will like them!"

After saying that, he put on his coat and prepared to leave.

He liked this ambiguous atmosphere, but honestly, it was a bit torturous.

After all, after breaking through the realm, his energy and blood were so vigorous that he was a bit afraid of it himself.

"Wait!"

Unexpectedly, just as he put on his coat, his wrist was held by a warm hand.

Li Caimei exerted a little force with her right hand and pushed Ying Wuji onto the bed, then she leaned over and lay on his chest, saying, "But I can't wait!"

Ying Wuji couldn't help but breathe a little faster.

"Shouldn't we wait a little longer?"

"Why wait?"

"You have nightmares, and your body is not in good condition..."

"But some things don't need to wait!"

Li Caimei took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and pecked his lips.

Their lips touched, and it seemed a bit clumsy.

The last time they did this, it was when Ying Wuji was being mischievous.This time, she took the initiative.

However, she had no experience and accidentally bit Ying Wuji several times.

But she kissed him with great care, making Ying Wuji completely engrossed.

For a long, long time.

Just as Ying Wuji's hands began to wander, she quickly sat up and moved back a few times.

Nervously, she said, "Can we finish the rest after watching the fireworks?"

....

Ying Wuji: "......"

Why is someone so inexperienced but still so playful?

He was a little annoyed. "Tang Tang, there are many other things we can do without waiting..."

Li Caimei: "Please..."

Ying Wuji: "......"

Who can resist this?

I can only endure it, right?

He held Li Caimei's face and kissed her fiercely, then quickly left Qingjiang Palace.

What else could he do if he didn't leave?

His body was not in good condition!

Let's wait for New Year's Eve!

Watch the most brilliant fireworks.

And sleep...

Ying Wuji glanced at the night sky, his mouth curling up in a crazy smile.

This New Year's, many people should be worried.

He worked hard to give them a big surprise.

After all, who wouldn't want to receive a surprise during the New Year?

....

The Marquis's Mansion!

Ying Wuji hurriedly walked back to his room. He really needed a cold bath right now.

Unexpectedly, Hua Chao suddenly called out to him.

He turned around, a little puzzled. "Hua Chao, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Hua Chao curiously looked him up and down, then quickly explained, "No! His Majesty just ordered the book bureau to start working immediately, and I just finished my busy work. Are you hungry? I'll cook noodles for you!"

Ying Wuji: "......"

The Marquis was too excited, so it was normal for the book bureau to work overnight to print the new migration order.

But he had been in Qingjiang Palace for over an hour.

Although Hua Chao was the boss, all she could do was gather the book bureau workers and distribute the content of the new migration order. She shouldn't have taken so long!

But he didn't think too much about it.

He couldn't refuse the noodles cooked by Hua Chao.

So he nodded and smiled, "I'm actually hungry. Hua Chao, thank you for your trouble. I'll wait for you!"

"Okay!"

Hua Chao watched him go to the front hall, her eyes showing a complex expression, a hint of anger, but also a hint of relief.

She clearly smelled a woman's fragrance from Ying Wuji just now.

Presumably, after being summoned by His Majesty, he went to see Princess Yuanyang again.

These two were originally husband and wife, so it was normal for them to have intimate actions.

Hua Chao was not angry about this.

But during this period of time, she had learned some skills from her close friends in the women's quarters, and she could sense Ying Wuji's restless emotions.

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The process was already obvious.

It must be that Wuji wanted to reconcile their marital relationship but was coldly rejected by Princess Yuanyang.

How could there be such a wife in this world?

Even if Wuji's body was really weak, she should at least comfort and help her husband, right?

Hua Chao felt sorry for Ying Wuji from the bottom of her heart.

But now.

She could only cook noodles for him.

A moment later.

She brought a steaming bowl of noodles to Ying Wuji.

Through the rising steam, Ying Wuji looked at her gentle smile and couldn't help but ask, "Hua Chao, do you have any questions you want to ask me?"

"Huh?"

Hua Chao was slightly stunned for a moment, then quickly shook her head and said, "No! I just saw that you were busy and didn't want you to be too tired!"

How could she ask?

Ask whether he likes men or women?

Ask if his body is really not well?

...

Or ask if he and Princess Yuanyang have done anything intimate?

Some questions shouldn't be asked.

Some questions didn't need to be asked.

Ying Wuji grinned and guessed what Hua Chao was wondering, but he didn't know how to explain it to her in a short time.

After all, Zhao Ning's gender and his relationship with Tang Tang were top-secret.

He didn't believe that Hua Chao would casually leak it.

But Hua Chao was just an ordinary person, and there were many people in our sect who were proficient in spiritual spells. If he told her rashly, it would not only be irresponsible to her, but also put a large number of people in danger.

Ying Wuji couldn't afford the consequences.

It seems that he can only wait for Zhao Ning to come back and play the role of a virtuous mistress.

After all, judging from the situation on the front line, it shouldn't be long before he returns. If he's lucky, he might even make it in time for New Year's Eve.

As for Hua Chao, he really didn't know how to handle her.

At least until he finds a way to solve the demonic seed.

He absolutely cannot betray her.

As for now...

Ying Wuji smiled, "I just came out from His Majesty. I went to see the princess. Her health has always been poor, so she hasn't left the palace. When she's feeling better, she should be able to come to the Marquis's Mansion more often."

Hua Chao: "......"

Looking at Ying Wuji's explanation.

She felt even more sorry for him.

But she couldn't expose him, so she smiled and said, "That's great! When the time comes, bring the princess over. The two of you will have more contact and feelings will develop sooner or later."

Ying Wuji grinned, "Actually, our relationship is already good..."

Hua Chao nodded, "Yeah! I know, it's good!"

Ying Wuji: "......"

Who can reason with her?

He felt that Hua Chao must have some misunderstandings about their married life, and he vaguely felt that Hua Chao seemed to have other thoughts.

But no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't figure out what thoughts Hua Chao could have from her perspective.

Unconsciously.

He finished the bowl of noodles.

Hua Chao took the bowl and went to the small kitchen.Although the layout here is different from Shangmo Bookstore, there is still a similar small kitchen, and it belongs to her.

She used to dislike cooking.

But now, she enjoys cooking supper for Ying Wuji.

Because at this time, she always feels needed.

A place with a small kitchen is no different from home.

Pour the remaining noodle soup into the slop bucket.

Wash the bowls with the preheated warm water.

After drying her hands, she still feels warm.

Then.

She left the Prince's Mansion and took a carriage back to Shangmo Bookstore.

Because of the printing of the Migration Order, Shangmo Bookstore was bustling with the sound of printing workers.

It was too noisy to sleep.

But she still came back.

Because in the center of the courtyard, a young man who looked worried was waiting for her.

...

Luo Ming stood up quickly when Hua Chao returned: "Sister!"

"Let's talk inside!"

Hua Chao walked quickly into the study. When Luo Ming followed, she closed the study door, and the noise around her instantly quieted down.

Before Luo Ming could sit down, she hurriedly asked, "Is there something wrong with that medicine?"

Luo Ming couldn't hold it anymore and didn't answer. Instead, he asked, "Sister! Where did you get this musk from?"

Hua Chao's expression became serious: "You don't need to ask where I got it from. You just need to tell me the result of the identification!"

Luo Ming hesitated for a moment and nodded, "It's a top-grade musk, and the quality is fine!"

Hua Chao asked again, "Will it cause harm to the body?"

"No!"

Luo Ming answered confidently, "This piece of musk has a very high quality. Besides causing a decrease in judgment during the duration of its effect, it won't have any negative effects. It can even promote blood circulation and invigorate the spirit. But sister, why did you buy this thing?"

He was really anxious.

This musk came from a rare species of musk demon, and it was an extremely rare medicinal material.

Except for pregnant women, this medicinal material had almost no negative effects.

But its effect on cultivation was average compared to many other medicinal materials used for cultivation. Moreover, there were no compatible medicinal formulas, and it was expensive with a small yield. It was completely useless.

Therefore, buying musk was often for its special effect.

What special effect?

As the name suggests, it can clear the mind.

If one smelled this musk frequently, they would feel drowsy and their consciousness would become somewhat confused. In this state, they would often answer truthfully and couldn't lie at all.

If it was just that, it could still be used as a tool for extracting confessions.

But unfortunately, after using it, rationality would basically disappear, and sensitivity would be heightened. Emotional fluctuations would be particularly large. Combined with extracting confessions, it would easily cause the prisoner to have a mental breakdown.

So...

In most cases, it could only be used when lovers were confessing their true feelings to each other.

If in this situation, the words spoken still touched the other person's heart, it would lead to a sincere confession.

But if the truth hurt the other person's heart, then this relationship would be ruined.

It was commonly known as the "True Love Test Divine Medicine," suitable for revealing true feelings.

Luo Ming could easily guess who Hua Chao intended to use this thing on.

"Hoo..."

Hua Chao finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that it was harmless to the body.

This thing was obtained from her close friend in the women's quarters, and she naturally trusted her friend.

But since it was something to be used on Ying Wuji, there couldn't be any problems. Otherwise, she wouldn't have contacted Luo Ming and asked him to have it identified by a famous doctor.

No problem was good.

She put the musk into her arms and whispered, "Thank you for this! Don't tell anyone about the musk, including Luo Xiang! If there's nothing else, you can leave!"

Luo Ming was a little anxious, "Sister! Have you ever thought that Ying Wuji is the Prince's husband, and you're competing with the princess..."

Hua Chao turned her back, "I remember Luo Xiang said that if I want to marry Ying Wuji, he can help me plead with the Emperor."

...

"But..."

Luo Ming's head was a little dizzy, "But don't you refuse to be a concubine for someone?"

Hua Chao took a deep breath, "What I refuse is sharing a husband with someone else. I can tell that Yuan Yang Princess doesn't love Wuji at all. Since their marriage is already in name only, why can't I fight for it? As long as he only has me in his heart, even if I become a concubine or have no status for a lifetime, and even if I'm never acknowledged by others, I'm willing!"

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Although Luo Ming felt a little overwhelmed, after carefully considering the logic, he felt that there didn't seem to be any problems.

During Ying Wuji's wedding, he sensed from Luo Yan's tone that the Yuan Yang Princess's status was not ordinary.

But Luo Yan also said that even if there were problems, he would stand up for his daughter.

So, there shouldn't be any major problems... right?

As a younger brother, he naturally wanted his sister to be happy.

He also knew that besides the reform, Luo Yan's biggest wish was to make up for his debt to Hua Chao.

So he agreed to this marriage without status.

After pondering for a moment, Luo Ming could only add, "Sister! I support you in pursuing your own happiness! However, the effect of the musk is quite strong, and using it may affect important matters. Recently, Jingcheng is not peaceful, and Ying Wuji should have a lot of important matters to attend to, so... don't rush. "

"I know!"

Hua Chao nodded, "The Northern Expedition is not over yet. Until the new territory is settled, he will be busy. I won't disturb him until the Crown Prince returns to the capital!"

"That's good! I'll go back now!"

"Don't tell Luo Xiang for now!"

"Don't worry!"

After seeing Luo Ming off, Hua Chao felt much better.

The Northern Expedition was already stable.

She just hoped that the Crown Prince would be more successful.

Maybe... they could even celebrate the New Year together.

Wuji has been alone and drifting in a foreign country since he was young.

He must have not felt the sense of home for a long time, right?This feeling, it might be too extravagant for the royal family.

What Princess Yuanyang cannot give.

I want to give!

I want to drink hot and spicy soup.