Emperor Wen was in his imperial study, brush in hand, carefully leafing through a mountain of memorials. He frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, "Has the Crown Prince done anything recently?"

The man in black standing nearby bowed his head respectfully and replied softly, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has been quite well behaved lately, and his followers have gradually moved out of the capital."

After hearing this, Emperor Wen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile: "That's great. If he had behaved himself earlier, perhaps he wouldn't have suffered such a tragic loss! And what about the Third Brother now?"

The man in black hesitated for a moment, as if considering how to respond. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "The Third Prince hasn't behaved in any way that's obviously out of the ordinary, but..."

Emperor Wen's eyes grew sharper and sharper, and he demanded, "But what? Tell me quickly!"

The man in black hesitated for a moment, then spoke cautiously, "According to the latest intelligence, Yuewu and Beiliu have no intention of invading anytime soon. However, we have received news that the princesses of Yuewu and Beiliu are both ready to travel to Dazhao. I would venture to speculate that they may have some ulterior motive for this trip..."

Emperor Wen raised his eyebrows. "Hmph! These barbarians are actually trying to get the princess to marry!" He threw the memorial to the ground and said coldly, "Xiao Jingyi will also send his eldest daughter to the capital. Which son do you think I should marry her to?"

The man in black bowed his head and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty! This matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration! Furthermore, Luanying will soon be leaving for her fiefdom with Shang Boxian, and she would like to inquire whether Your Majesty wishes to bear Shang Boxian a child."

Emperor Wen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. "As long as she is able to take over the Shang family army and successfully obtain the tiger talisman and the golden medal of immunity from death, it will be fine. As for the means to achieve her goal, it is entirely up to her to decide! She does not need to follow the Third Prince's instructions! Once this is accomplished, the Shang family's military power will be taken over by your Kong family!"

Upon hearing this, the man in black immediately knelt down and saluted to express his gratitude: "On behalf of Luanying, I, Your Majesty, thank you for your grace!"

At night, the lights in the Crown Prince's East Palace were ablaze. After bathing, Li Jingshu carefully dressed up to look extremely charming. She was wearing a light and transparent gauze dress, like a fairy descending to earth, exuding a captivating charm.

Li Jingshu, carrying a bowl of steaming nourishing soup, cautiously made her way to the Crown Prince's study. The Crown Prince had been ignoring her for days, leaving her feeling extremely anxious. She knew that only by conceiving a grandson as soon as possible could she secure her position as Crown Princess.

When Crown Prince Chu Chengli saw the beautiful Li Jingshu in a transparent gauze dress, he immediately understood why she came.

Although he didn't have much love for Li Jingshu, as a member of the royal family, he also needed an heir to continue the incense and expand the royal family. Moreover, if he had an imperial grandson, he could also shut up those ministers who often made suggestions.

Li Jingshu gently walked to Chu Chengli, placed the tonic soup on the table, and said gently: "Your Highness, this is the tonic soup I made especially for you. Please have a taste."

Chu Chengli glanced at Li Jingshu, nodded slightly, then picked up the spoon and drank slowly. Li Jingshu stood quietly by, her eyes full of anticipation and desire.

After drinking the nourishing soup, Chu Chengli put down his spoon, looked at Li Jingshu and said, "You are so thoughtful."

Li Jingshu was delighted when she heard this. She quickly said, "Your Highness, I know I've troubled you these days. But I really want to give birth to a child for Your Highness and work hard for our future."

Chu Chengli was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I understand your intentions. However, this matter cannot be rushed, and it will take some time."

Li Jingshu nodded, understanding. She knew what the prince said was true. Pregnancy and childbirth were not easy, and one needed to wait patiently for the right opportunity.

However, she decided that from this moment on, she would take better care of the prince's daily life and strive to realize her wish as soon as possible...

Chu Chengli sat upright and slowly drank the bowl of nourishing soup. At first, he didn't feel anything special, but as time went on, he began to realize that a strange heat was surging through his body. This heat was like a ball of fire, gradually accumulating and becoming more and more intense, making him feel an unbearable burning sensation throughout his body.

At the same time, the subtle fragrance emanating from Li Jingshu became increasingly more pronounced, sometimes strong, sometimes light. This subtle aroma, like a feather, gently stirred the most primitive desires deep within Chu Chengli's heart. His face gradually turned a faint blush, tiny beads of sweat began to seep from the tip of his nose, and his throat became extremely dry.

When Li Jingshu's soft hand gently touched his forehead, Chu Chengli closed his eyes involuntarily, a surge of desire suddenly rising in his heart. Unable to suppress this impulse, he reached out without hesitation and pulled Li Jingshu tightly into his arms. In that moment, he seemed to forget everything else, wanting only to hold her tightly and feel her warmth and softness.

Chu Chengli impatiently pressed Li Jingshu down onto the desk. After a flurry of activity, he gently kissed Li Jingshu's forehead and carried her gently to the chaise longue behind the screen, carefully covering her with a thin blanket. "Rest here for a while. Once I've taken care of these matters, I'll carry you back to your room!"

Chu Chengli's rare tenderness made Li Jingshu's eyes red. She quickly reached out and grabbed Chu Chengli's sleeve: "Cousin! I..."

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