Chapter 124 was quite moving.

Zhao Xiheng said she would spare the life of the foolish deer. Wei Li thought for a moment, then realized what she meant and asked, "Do you really care?"

"It's alright," Zhao Xiheng said very modestly.

"If it's alright, then forget it. I was thinking of taking it home to raise if you liked it." In the past, if Zhao Xiheng said it was alright, she would have taken it home for her. But Wei Li has been incredibly stingy ever since he gave birth to Zhizhi. He counted on his fingers and decided to forget it. This little thing eats a lot.

The two men strolled around the mountain and returned, after which the guards went up the mountain and carried back the frozen wild boar.

Zhao Xiheng was about to take off her clothes to soak in the hot spring when Wei Li grabbed her hand and shamelessly asked, "Want to come along?"

"Then let's do it together..." They were an old married couple, so Zhao Xiheng didn't mind and continued to bend down to undo her belt.

"Don't take your clothes off, okay?" Wei Li continued to ask.

"Are you sick? Why aren't you taking your clothes off when you're in the hot spring?" Zhao Xiheng snapped at him.

"I'll take them off for you," Wei Li whispered in her ear.

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Before Zhao Xiheng could react, he picked her up, and the two of them immersed themselves in the hot spring together. Wei Li bit her lip.

He was always like a dog; once he took the initiative, he kissed her fiercely, as if he wanted to devour her whole. Zhao Xiheng felt a slight pain in her lower lip, as if it was about to break. She pounded his chest, trying to make him behave.

Wei Li then softened his movements, gently licking the spot where she had been bitten, then cupped her face and kissed the water droplet that had accidentally splashed between her brows.

He didn't speak, but Zhao Xiheng understood the meaning in his eyes. She coughed lightly twice and then kissed the corner of his lips. As if a gate had been opened, Wei Li's eyes lit up instantly. He kissed her cheek, then moved down and used his teeth to unbutton the buttons on her clothes.

The steam rising from the hot spring was white and misty, making the surroundings feel like a dream. She felt a wet, itchy sensation on her neck. When she looked down, she met Wei Li's deep eyes and brows. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw her disheveled clothes, revealing some snow-white skin with red marks.

Zhao Xiheng subconsciously pinched the muscles on his back and turned her head away.

So...so erotic...

My face was hot and red.

If you count the time, it's been a year since the two of them last actually did this kind of thing. Suddenly revisiting it feels both familiar and strange.

Zhao Xiheng bit her lower lip, her face flushed, and leaned on his shoulder. Halfway through, she couldn't hold back and let out a few broken sobs, her voice truly soft and sweet, "Gently...gently..."

It would be better not to ask, as asking will only make him more unreasonable.

Her collar was half-open, and her clothes were bunched up at her waist. Wei Li was close to her, holding her waist. The fabric swayed in the water with her movements, creating a seductive and stimulating effect of half-concealment.

She was exhausted from swimming, and halfway through, her legs went weak, and she almost slipped into the pool, so she moved to another spot.

The room dimly lit up, and Wei Li kissed her flushed cheeks. After tidying them up, Zhao Xiheng had long since fallen asleep, like dough that could be molded and shaped however one pleased.

He changed all the bedding, but the smell in the room was off and lingered for a while.

Wei Li buried his face in Zhao Xiheng's neck, hugging her, his ears turning red as he tried to hide the bad thing he had done.

He kept pecking at the skin on Zhao Xiheng's neck, still unable to fall asleep.

During the day, Zhao Xiheng said that the silly deer was alright, but he didn't bring it back. Was he being too stingy?

Let's get her one, a small one, not a big one. Big ones aren't fun. Once she's old enough, we can stew her and eat her meat, so it won't be a waste.

Yes, he thought his idea was perfect. How could he be so clever and so good at satisfying his wife's requests?

Wei Li praised himself in his heart for a while before finally falling into a deep sleep, holding Zhao Xiheng contentedly.

After several times, Zhizhi has gotten used to not seeing her parents first thing in the morning. She is good at entertaining herself, and she passes the time by sucking her fingers and drinking milk.

Even when Chen Ruojiang came to deliver the letter, she gave him face and played with him for a while.

Given Chen Ruojiang's status, delivering a letter to Wei Li's residence wouldn't be appropriate for him. However, he was getting old and was constantly being attacked by Wei Li for not having a wife, which led him to develop some longing and pursuit for a better life.

I heard that when Li Qinglong and Xie Qingyu came to Zhao Tulin's 100-day celebration last time, they confessed their feelings to Xiao Tao, but were harshly rejected.

He has the advantage of being close to the source; he can take his time and work things out.

Chen Ruojiang felt that he still had some advantages: he was successful in his career, had no parents, and no one could control his wife. Although his sister ate a lot and was troublesome, she was easy to get along with.

The letter was written by Xie Qingyu.

He wasn't shameless; since Zhao Xiheng was doing well, he had no reason to ruin her life. Life had to go on, and the family line of only one son needed to continue, so he decided to follow his mother's advice and marry Qi Yan.

Qi Yan is a good girl. She is gentle, kind to him, kind to his family, and reliable in managing household affairs.

He doesn't love Qi Yan, but he will treat her well and won't let her suffer any grievances; he will give her all the treatment a wife should have.

He could only extend his feelings for Zhao Xiheng to the responsibility of an older brother towards his younger sister; he could still distinguish between his sister and his wife.

Zhao Xiheng was still sleeping. Wei Li read Xie Qingyu's letter word by word. Good, marriage is good. He had to prepare a generous gift for his brother-in-law.

To say that Xie Qingyu's feelings for Zhao Xiheng were romantic love is a bit of a stretch. The two had only met a few times and had no unforgettable experiences together, so Wei Li doubted where his affection for Zhao Xiheng came from.

It's plausible that she's similar to the unloved young wife in an arranged marriage.

Wei Li folded the letter, put it back in the envelope, and placed it next to Zhao Xiheng's pillow, waiting for her to wake up so she could read it.

Now that his young wife is ready to let go of her obsession, that's great, Wei Li thought happily.

Zhao Mingxin returned to Zhao Mingjin's side, and they enjoyed a period of good times. However, the country was surrounded by wolves, and Zhao Mingjin's abilities were mediocre. If Emperor Shunhe had left him a complete and stable country, he could have smoothly handed it over to the next generation. But now, with his current situation, he could only take it one day at a time and hoped not to become the last emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty to lose his country.

When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact. If Zhao Mingjin wants to preserve the nominally defunct Great Zhou, he will face numerous difficulties. He has already played all his trump cards, and now he has set his sights on Zhao Mingxin.

Jiang Su had always wanted to be related to the Zhao family of the Great Zhou Dynasty in some way, so that he would have a legitimate reason to act and would not be recorded as a traitor in official or unofficial histories. This coincided with Zhao Mingjin's needs.

Zhao Mingjin needed someone to protect his territory, and the two hit it off immediately, revisiting their old discussions.

When Zhao Mingxin heard Zhao Mingjin say such things to her, she could hardly believe it. Her own brother wanted to marry her off to an old man in his forties or fifties.

She was forced into a marriage alliance with Goguryeo by a twist of fate, and her brother couldn't bring her back, which already disappointed her greatly.

In short, the news of Zhao Mingxin marrying Jiang Su had been circulating for almost half a month, and everyone in the world knew about it. Finally, the matter came to a conclusion.

On the day of the marriage alliance, Zhao Mingxin killed Zhao Mingjin, imprisoned the Empress Dowager, and together with the Empress, supported the young Crown Prince to ascend the throne.

The already crumbling Great Zhou Dynasty was now in an even more precarious situation.

When Zhao Xiheng learned of this news, it was her birthday, and she was so shocked that she dropped the red egg in her hand.

Wei Li caught it and placed it on the table for her.

She never expected Zhao Mingxin to be so decisive.

As long as the Great Zhou Dynasty still exists, Zhao Xiheng still nominally holds the title of Princess Jingcheng. However, once the Great Zhou Dynasty is over, she will be a princess of a fallen kingdom. But she has no resentment about this. She only hopes that when Jinyang City falls, she can move her father and mother's graves to Pingzhou.

“The dough has lumped together…” Wei Li’s eyes were filled with resentment as he stared at the dough for a long time.

According to the tradition of the Great Zhou Dynasty, young people do not celebrate their birthdays, as it is said that if young people hold extravagant birthday celebrations, it will shorten their lifespan.

Eating a bowl of noodles and boiling a red egg is enough to celebrate a birthday.

Wei Li made and cooked the noodles himself, and if Zhao Xiheng had any left, he would have grabbed her by the neck and forced her to swallow them.

Unable to resist Wei Li's mournful tone, Zhao Xiheng picked up her chopsticks to eat, but Wei Li stopped her again, saying, "Make a wish before you eat, and the noodle maker will grant it."

Zhao Xiheng held her chopsticks, thought for a long time, and then shook her head. "No."

"Think about it carefully." Wei Li tapped the table.

"Really, no." Zhao Xiheng couldn't figure it out no matter how hard she tried. She was happy and rich, and there was nothing she wanted.

"Of course there is!" Wei Li stopped her from eating and urged her to keep thinking. "Even if there isn't any this year, you can borrow some in advance for next year."

“…………” Zhao Xiheng remained silent.

"Don't you think it's sentimental that you make a wish and I help you fulfill it? Doesn't it make us seem like we're really close?" Wei Li tried to persuade him.

"I'd like to eat candied hawthorn berries, is that okay?"

"You're being too perfunctory! If you really can't think of anything, I'll think of one for you." Wei Li pouted, a little angry.

"Then think about it." Zhao Xiheng rested her chin on her hand and looked at him. This childish guy, all he does is make wishes for the two of them to be together forever.

How can this be called a wish?

If something is guaranteed to come true, it wouldn't be called a wish.

"Make a wish for Zhao Xiheng: that she may see the head of the Xianbei king before she turns twenty-five." After saying this to the person in front of him, Wei Li put the chopsticks back into Zhao Xiheng's hand and looked at her expectantly. "Eat."

After Zhao Xiheng finished expressing his wish, the smile on his face froze, and he couldn't quite describe his feelings.

She never expected that Wei Li would make such a wish for her.

"Eat up," Wei Li urged her again.

Zhao Xiheng's eyes welled up with tears. "This wish is so hard to fulfill, and time is so tight."

How could she dare to make such a wish? Of course, she dreamed of revenge, but given Pingzhou's current state of affairs, which was just beginning to get on the right track, it was very difficult.

Wei Li wiped the corner of her eye with his fingertip, bent down to look at her red eyes, and said casually, "You know how capable I am. The main concern is that if time is not tight, the Xianbei king will die of old age first, and I will have to whip his corpse later."

Zhao Xiheng bit her lower lip, puffed out her cheeks, sniffed to stop the tears from falling, and then hugged his neck. "You're making me a little emotional right now."