"Don't move anymore, I'll feed you." Nan Xuzong looked at her with tenderness and pulled her into his arms. He reached out and took a bowl of porridge from her.
Looking at him, Ji Wushang was moved and said, "Nan Xuzong, you love me so much, how should I treat you in the future?"
"Think of me, remember me, stay by my side for life, just like that." Hearing her words, he felt a warmth in his heart and placed a kiss on her lips.
"Thinking back, I haven't done much for you. I always feel like I'm not good enough for you," Ji Wushang sighed.
"You're wonderful. Listen, it's you who made me feel for the first time that even if my legs were crippled, it wouldn't matter. You didn't show any disgust towards me. This is God's blessing to me, it's your blessing to me! Secondly, you've already done so many things for me, you just don't know it, but there are so many small things that warm my heart. I've decided on you."
"Your shining qualities have always attracted me; that feeling is indescribable. But it's fate that brought us together, and that's enough." Nan Xuzong looked at her earnestly.
Ji Wushang nodded, "Thank you, thank you for everything you've done for me. I'm truly touched. No one has ever treated me like this before. Meeting you is the greatest blessing of my life. I haven't done much in my life, but because of you, my life is no longer lonely. Nan Xuzong, you must stay with me."
"Mmm." Nan Xuzong's eyes flickered, and he hugged her tightly. "Wu Shang, your words are enough."
"Not enough, not enough!" Ji Wushang shook her head, grabbing his shoulders. "It's not enough. We made a promise. If you lie to me, I, I, I, I..."
"So what?" Nan Xuzong looked at her with a charming smile.
"I'll bite you!" Ji Wushang uttered helplessly, grinding his silver teeth.
Nan Xuzong laughed and gently scraped her nose with his finger. "I have thick skin, are you going to bite me too?"
“Yes!” Ji Wushang said immediately, looking at him with eyes that held a hint of feigned anger.
"That's wonderful." Nan Xuzong smiled, it was wonderful that she was in his heart, and that she was filled with love for him. Nan Xuzong placed her in his arms and scooped up some porridge. "Eat your meal."
"Hmm." Ji Wushang looked at him and opened his mouth.
Nan Xuzong, if I could stay in your arms for the rest of my life, that would be so wonderful.
Ji Wushang looked at him and smiled.
After feeding her the porridge, Nan Xuzong put her back down on the bed. "You can sleep for a while. I have other things to do later."
"Okay, if you're busy, don't worry about me. I'll be fine." I'm not Lin Daiyu; I don't need him to worry about me like this! I must take good care of myself so he can rest assured.
Nan Xuzong nodded. "No matter what, I'll be right here beside you." He then covered her with the blanket, letting her sleep peacefully.
After estimating that she had fallen asleep and listening to her even breathing, Nan Xuzong left.
I will definitely collect the things that can heal his legs... and most importantly, the catalyst... Ji Wushang opened his eyes and looked at everything around him, warm and still carrying his scent.
Not long after, Nan Xuzong arrived in his wheelchair, carrying a lot of things. Ji Wushang glanced at him out of the corner of his eye and noticed that he had brought all the desks from the study and casually placed the books in front of his desk.
Ji Wushang immediately closed his eyes upon seeing this.
Nan Xuzong turned his head to look over, saw that she was still asleep, and then turned back to carefully arrange his own things.
Nan Xuzong watched Ji Wushang fall asleep peacefully before he began to deal with the matter.
But a short while later, Nan Xuzong heard the sound of wind blowing outside. It wasn't his own people, but Bei Gongminhao!
Nan Xuzong looked at Ji Wushang on the bed and found that there was nothing wrong with her. He also estimated that she should not wake up. Only then did he gently push the wheelchair and open a door on the wall.
"Why are you here?" Nan Xuzong frowned slightly.
"What's wrong with her?" Bei Gongminhao asked, looking at Ji Wushang in the inner room in the distance.
"Let's go inside and talk." Nan Xuzong glared at him. That was his woman; how could he so blatantly show concern for her in front of her, his husband?!
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Beigong Minhao nodded and followed him into the secret room.
Ji Wushang frowned slightly. Bei Gongminhao? How could he freely enter and leave Moxuan Garden? Moreover, he seemed quite familiar with Nan Xuzong. What were those two discussing? Ji Wushang was curious, but his body didn't allow him to move around much, so he could only ponder the matter from the bed.
Nan Xuzong looked at Beigong Minhao in front of him and asked, "How are things on your end?"
“Everything is fine. The King of the Western Regions has returned to the Western Regions border and is fighting against the King of Bohai,” Bei Gongminhao said. “Your move was useful, but it didn’t solve the problem. The King of the Western Regions is too powerful, and the King of Bohai can’t do anything about it. Strangely, even before the King of the Western Regions arrived at the border, the King of Bohai’s army had already been in complete disarray since the day before yesterday.”
What's the reason?
"The Black Corpse Legion has utterly routed the Bohai King's army."
"A black corpse? Manipulated with Gu poison to keep it alive, unless its soul is destroyed." Nan Xuzong narrowed his eyes. "It seems the King of the Western Regions is truly ruthless."
“Indeed,” Beigong Minhao said. “Therefore, the King of Bohai will withdraw his troops tomorrow.”
"King of Bohai, haha!" Nan Xuzong shook his head. This person was indeed useless. "Weren't you on good terms with the King of the Western Regions before? Did you know his weaknesses?"
“Weakness? Ji Wushang, or the throne of the Western Regions.” Bei Gongminhao smiled. “You haven’t answered my question yet. Are you thinking of running away? Or is she injured, and it’s your fault?” When he said this, there was not a trace of amusement in Bei Gongminhao.
Nan Xuzong was a little embarrassed. How should he put it? Was this his responsibility? After thinking about it, he realized it was his responsibility, and that he was capable of taking good care of her.
"Why aren't you saying anything?" Beigong Minhao looked at him. "Did you bully her?"
“She… she’s having her period,” Nan Xuzong said softly, then raised his voice, “Why are you so nervous? She’s my woman, my woman, Ji Wushang belongs to me, Nan Xuzong! Remember that!”
Beigong Minhao's forehead creased with worry. Menstruation... well... he was just overthinking it.
But what does he mean? What about his woman? Can't he just look at her and care about her?
“It’s my business if I care, and you can’t do anything about it!” Beigong Minhao glared at him.
"Fine, she's mine, don't even think about having any ideas!" Nan Xuzong said with a sour face. If it weren't for that stupid agreement between them, he would have definitely kicked him out!
Beigong Minhao snorted coldly, "With your attitude, you don't even know how to care about people!"
"You don't need to teach me!" Nan Xuzong snorted coldly, but after thinking for a moment, he said, "Fine, I'll tell you, Empress Yao is going to make her move. I've already informed the Third Prince. You decide what to do. Who do you want to help?"
"I'll help you!" Beigong Minhao glared at him. "Isn't that just stating the obvious?"
"To assist the Sixth Prince," Nan Xuzong said after a long pause.
Beigong Minhao was stunned. "What did you just say?"
"Assist the Sixth Prince, Huangfu Yu," Nan Xuzong analyzed. "Don't let Huangfu Yu's mischievousness fool you; you won't believe how sensitive he is! Even though he seems indifferent now, he's a wise ruler. If the Great Xia Zhou Dynasty is handed over to him, he won't let us down, nor will he disappoint the people. Conversely, if the throne is handed over to Huangfu Ting or Huangfu Xuan, the Great Xia Zhou Dynasty will be in grave danger!"
Although Huangfu Ting is capable, he is not merciful and is cunning, often resorting to tricks. Once he ascends the throne, he will surely purge the court, sparing no one! There will likely be bloodshed.
As for Huangfu Xuan, I don't think he's good enough. Although we've shared many responsibilities, his personality is currently unstable. If he were to assume a major role, he would likely become even more violent, and driven by ambition, he could easily start a war, which would ultimately bring suffering to the common people.
Beigong Minhao pursed his lips, "I feel that you are the most suitable."
Nan Xuzong shook his head, "I'm not suitable." He believed that she also didn't want him to become such a high and mighty man. The higher you climb, the colder it gets. Becoming such a high and mighty person would mean shouldering more responsibilities. In that case, there would be things he would have to give up and things he would have to let down. Even if he turned his back on the world, he didn't want to let her down.
Beigong Minhao stood up. "Take good care of her. If there's anything you want to do, just do it. I won't stop you or hinder you."
"Thank you, Minho. I'll be relying on you from now on," Nan Xuzong said, looking at him.
"Stop with your act." Bei Gongminhao sneered and walked out. "Remember your promise!"
“You too!” Nan Xuzong nodded.
“You have three months left.” Beigong Minhao turned around, glanced at him, and said, “Cherish it!” With a sigh, Beigong Minhao immediately disappeared at the end of the secret passage.
Yes, three months, just three more months! Nan Xuzong smiled slightly, pushed his wheelchair to the window, and looked at the rising moon. The newly risen moon was only the size of a sickle, yet its glow remained so cold.
Three months. Nan Xuzong's lips twitched. Yes, he only had three months left. Three months would pass very quickly... Perhaps he wouldn't have time to plan before these three months were over and he would face that darkest day... No, he would definitely arrange everything!
If our fate in this life ends here, I would rather turn into the soil beneath your feet than not stay by your side.
Ji Wushang looked at him, but why was he all alone? Where was Beigong Minhao? He seemed to have just heard something about cherishing something? Cherish what? Ji Wushang thought of turning his head to look at them, but they were all gone. How could he see anything?
No, I have to ask him... Beigong Minhao, I'll ask him!
Ji Wushang immediately returned to Moxuan Garden and lay back down on the bed.
Nan Xuzong was preoccupied with how to get through the next three months and didn't notice that Ji Wushang had gotten out of bed. Fortunately, she didn't hear any news.
Nan Xuzong came out of the secret room, looked up and saw that Ji Wushang was sleeping well, so he quietly sat down at the desk and wrote a letter.
This letter can be described as either very long or very short.
Wu Shang, if I am no longer here, let this letter stay with you!
I did everything I could to make you happy. If I had a choice, I might have chosen to let you marry a man who would give you more peace of mind than me. In this life, you are destined to share everything with me... Wushang, I'm sorry.
After finishing each sheet of Xuan paper, Nan Xuzong would always look up at her. Seeing Ji Wushang's relieved face under the swaying lamplight, Nan Xuzong would smile and then lower his head to write again.
After writing on seven or eight sheets of paper, Nan Xuzong finally put down his wolf-hair brush. After putting it down, he reread the letter.
Nan Xuzong was deeply moved as he read the letter.
He carefully put the letter away, then took it into the inner room, found a secluded spot to put it away, and only then did he come out.
Ji Wushang was already fast asleep and had no idea that he had written a letter or where he had hidden it.
He pushed his wheelchair to the window by himself. The moonlight shone coldly into the room, and Nan Xuzong looked up outside. A blood-red star was moving very fast toward a yellow star. Nan Xuzong stretched out his fingers, then counted on his fingers, his brows furrowing.
He went back, and then, at his desk, wrote another letter.
The envelope had four large characters written on it: Beigong Minhao.
This is his lifelong friend and brother. If possible, please help him fulfill his wish! Nan Xuzong folded the letter and went into the secret room to hide it.
Nan Xuzong finally got into bed, held her, and kissed her dark hair and her red lips. She opened her eyes groggily, "Where did you go?"
"I didn't go anywhere, I'm just in this room!" Nan Xuzong laughed, hugging her even tighter. "Go to sleep!"
Ji Wushang nodded.
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Nan Aoyu was startled by what she heard. "Did the Crown Princess really say that?"
"Yes, I was just relaying the message; I don't know anything else," the maid Hongfei said earnestly.
Nan Aoyu felt a chill run down her spine and into her heart. She hadn't expected that such a secret would be discovered! How could she let her get away with this?! Two hundred thousand taels of gold! If the Marquis found out, what right would she have to stay here?
"I will definitely do as the Crown Princess wishes. Please go back and report to the Crown Princess that I will definitely prepare the account books on time, without a single mistake!" Nan Aoyu secretly wiped away a bead of sweat.
Hongfei smiled gently, "Thank you for your trouble, Second Master. This servant will take her leave now."
Nan Aoyu nodded, watched Hong Fei leave, and then returned to her own courtyard.
Madam Qi was already waiting for Nan Aoyu. Seeing that he seemed somewhat lost and disoriented, she immediately went up to him and asked, "Master, what's wrong?"
"Let's go inside and talk." Nan Aoyu looked at Madam Qi, then immediately glanced around. Seeing that no one was around, she pulled Madam Qi into the house.
"What?!" Madam Qi stood up abruptly, "You actually..."
"What are you yelling about!" Nan Aoyu almost shouted at Madam Qi, "Why are you shouting so loudly! Do you want to attract everyone's attention before you feel at ease?!"