When they returned to the room, Mu Beichen's expression was somewhat gloomy, his eyebrows and eyes were furrowed. She heard a soft sigh and turned to ask him, "Is something on your mind?"

Mu Beichen thought for a moment, then smiled slightly at her and said, "Wife, your husband wants a child."

As he spoke, his fingers slowly tightened around her waist, and a warm, fragrant body immediately filled his arms. He used so much force that Yu Qianqian felt breathless and said breathlessly, "But, these things can't be rushed, let's talk about it later."

Feeling his body burning and his mind in complete turmoil, Mu Beichen realized that he had gone a bit too far with his teasing. His first thought was that he had achieved his goal and it was more important to get down to business.

His body temperature slowly returned to normal, and the fingers that had been wrapped around her unconsciously loosened. He lowered his head, locked his gaze on her, and tentatively said, "Maybe it's already there? We were probably too careless and didn't know it existed."

Yu Qianqian suddenly widened her pupils to look at him, a strange light gradually welling up in her eyes. So he really wanted a child. She had been neglecting his thoughts all along. After all, he was already in his thirties, and it was only natural for him to want this. However, the imperial physician had long ago determined that she would never be able to have children again. She never expected that she would find it so difficult to even talk about something that was a woman's instinct.

She pulled him down to sit slowly, pursing her lips shyly. "I know you want children, but it's almost impossible for me. If it really doesn't work out, then we might as well take a few more concubines. Anyway, we're a big family now, so we don't have to worry about supporting a few more people."

It was extremely rare for her to speak with such a serious expression, which surprised Mu Beichen, and he didn't recover for most of the day afterward.

"Don't you believe me? I'm serious. I used to dislike other women being associated with you, but things are different now..." Before she could finish, Mu Beichen interrupted her impatiently: "How are things different? Why are you in such a hurry to push me to someone else? Don't you like me anymore?"

"This has nothing to do with whether you like it or not. The most important thing now is to continue the Mu family line."

"You still dare to talk nonsense? Look at you, you're being silly again."

Mu Beichen thought to himself that he should wait until the time was right before making any decisions. He didn't want her to be disappointed again. No matter what the final result was, it was best to let things take their natural course.

"By the way, didn't you just say you wanted to drink and eat meat indoors? Why don't we have Xiangxing and the others go downstairs and prepare it now? We'll be able to enjoy hot, delicious food and wine soon." Yu Qianqian said, a little excited. She imagined that drinking and watching the snow in such a warm and comfortable environment would be the perfect atmosphere.

"I've just gotten back from a long journey and I'm a bit tired. I'll go rest somewhere else for a bit." I don't care about myself; I shouldn't stay here and let her overthink things. Finding the child is the most important thing right now.

So, Yu Qianqian watched him push open the door and leave. Many words were stuck in her throat and she couldn't say them. He left cleanly and decisively. She watched him walk away without ever turning her head back once.

He was full of energy just a moment ago, how come he's so tired after only a short while? He has something on his mind but doesn't tell her; that's probably not a good sign.