Chen Zhizhou buried his head and gently untied the gauze on Gu Qing's lower abdomen with his fingers, revealing the horrifying knife wound and the skin that had been soaked in the medicine and turned ink-black.

Gu Qing's words floated lightly into his ears, but weighed heavily on his heart.

"Husband?" Seeing that Chen Zhizhou did not respond to her, Gu Qing thought that he was too serious and did not hear her.

Chen Zhizhou didn't look back, his lowered eyes concealed his reluctance, "Qing'er, it's the same whether you have a child or not."

"We don't need children to bond us. It would be better if there were no children competing with me for you."

Although his words sounded like a joke, his tone was quite serious.

For a moment, Gu Qing was filled with mixed emotions and didn't know what to say. A warm current swept through his chest.

It made her seven points more touched and three points more stunned.

In today's world, having no offspring is considered the greatest sin of filial piety.

Countless women were rejected by their husbands' families because they could not give birth to sons. Thinking about their own mother, they knew that this was the same fate.

She didn't care what kind of situation she would end up in the Chen Mansion in this life. She just wanted the Chen family not to repeat the mistakes of the previous life and to save the lives of Chen Zhizhou and Chen's father and mother.

But what Chen Zhizhou said just now really touched her heart deeply, making her willing to entrust her life to him.

"Chen Zhizhou, perhaps the only blessing in my previous life is meeting you in this life." Gu Qing's eyes turned slightly red.

It seems that God has not been too harsh on me.

Chen Zhizhou paused for a moment, his brows suddenly brightening into a smile as he quipped, "It seems my efforts have been well-directed, earning Madam such admiration for me."

"It's worth my effort."

Gu Qing was amused by him. This guy really knew how to talk and could always make the atmosphere cheerful.

She was really curious about what Chen Zhizhou was like in the officialdom.

Some people say that he has no shame and frequents red-light districts.

Some people say that he is ruthless and has killed countless people, but in Gu Qing's eyes, he is indeed the most gentle man in the world.

"Chen Zhizhou, what kind of person do you want to be? Where do you want to be in the future?"

Chen Zhizhou had already completely removed the old gauze and picked up the crushed medicine residue to apply to Gu Qing.

He didn't have time to answer, so he said, "Bear with it, I'll try to be gentle."

"It's okay, just do it, I can bear it." Gu Qing closed his eyes, still a little nervous.

Immediately afterwards, I felt a cool touch on my lower abdomen. Not only did I not feel any pain, but I felt a little more comfortable.

She opened her eyes and smiled, "Old Huang's medicine is really good. Don't worry, I don't feel any pain at all."

"really?"

When Chen Zhizhou applied medicine to Gu Qing, she was unconscious and he didn't know how she felt. Now, after hearing her description, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"It's good that it doesn't hurt."

Chen Zhizhou carefully applied the medicine and continued the previous topic: "You just asked me what I wanted to do?"

Gu Qing responded: "Yes, the Great General?"

Chen Zhizhou chuckled and said, "When I was young, I didn't like studying and was often beaten and scolded by my father. At that time, I hated the imperial examinations and vowed never to become an official in my life."

"I've heard something about it."

Gu Qing laughed.

Many people outside knew about this, so everyone in the capital said that Chen Zhizhou had been a playboy since he was a child.

Chen Zhizhou was not annoyed, but just curiously asked: "Since you know I am a playboy, why are you willing to marry me?"

His obsidian eyes stared at Gu Qing, as if the answer was very important to him.

Gu Qing looked at him, pretending to think, but the answer was already deeply engraved in his heart.

She lived her whole life for Chen Zhizhou.

"Because, it's my parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. How can a woman like me resist?" Gu Qing asked back.

A hint of boredom flashed across Chen Zhizhou's eyes. "So, Madam, you probably didn't want to marry me in the first place."

As he spoke, his face darkened. "Over the years, I've never cared about the outside world's evaluation or misunderstanding of me. Now it seems that I should properly deal with those who gossip about me."

Seeing the murderous intent in his eyes, Gu Qing immediately comforted him, "It's not that I don't want to. You are handsome, one of the most handsome men in the capital. Naturally, I am attracted to you."

"really?!"

Chen Zhizhou deliberately suppressed the joy between his brows and wanted to test it out.

Gu Qing nodded, and suddenly held his face as he leaned forward, affirming, "Of course it's true. Besides, although you and I didn't have a close relationship before we got married, we are so loving now. This means it's God's will, and no one else can take it away."

Chen Zhizhou was delighted by what she said and gently kissed her forehead: "Of course, I won't allow anyone to take you away from me."

"Okay, bandage me quickly."

Gu Qing laughed, looked down at the dark patch on his stomach, and sighed: "I'm afraid it will leave a scar in the future."

Women all love beauty, and Gu Qing is especially so.

She has always been spoiled and very particular about her appearance. Now that there is such a big scar on her belly, how can she not be sad.

Chen Zhizhou rebandaged her wound and gently stroked the delicate skin around the wound: "Don't worry, I will find the best medicine for you and won't leave you with scars."

"I believe you."

Gu Qing held his hand, held it in her palm, and carefully examined his face. She asked worriedly, "I see dark circles under your eyes. Have you not slept for three days and three nights?"

After he finished speaking, Chen Zhizhou suddenly lay down beside her, catching Gu Qing off guard.

At this moment, Cuiping also came in with the prepared food. Gu Qing's cheeks flushed for a moment, and she patted Chen Zhizhou's shoulder coquettishly, "I'm hungry!"

Chen Zhizhou smiled, but was also annoyed that Cuiping came at the wrong time, so he asked someone to put the things on the table and leave quickly.

Cuiping was very sensible. She immediately lowered her head, respectfully placed the porridge on the table, and left, closing the door behind her.

Chen Zhizhou stood up and picked up the porridge. He blew it to cool it down before handing it over to Gu Qing. He fed it spoonful by spoonful: "Then let's talk after we're full."

Gu Qing: “…”

She suddenly felt that this fragrant and soft porridge was a little difficult to swallow.

"Okay, okay, I'm full. Are you hungry? Eat something too."

Gu Qing changed the subject.

Chen Zhizhou drank the rest of her drink in a few gulps, wiped his mouth and lay down beside her again.

Avoiding the scar on her lower abdomen, he buried his head in the crook of her neck and said in a soft voice like a little animal, "I haven't rested for three days in order to take care of you."

"If you get better, Madam, you must repay me well."

Gu Qing felt that his tone was a little off, and his meaning was also off. "You...how do you want to repay me?"

The hot breath and dense tingling falling on the neck made Gu Qing shiver uncontrollably.

"Let's wait until Madam gets better. It's no use talking about it now." After saying that, the sound of Chen Zhizhou's even breathing could be heard.

Maybe I was really tired, or maybe my tense nerves relaxed a little.

He slept for a long time, and even Gu Qing closed her eyes. The two of them slept until the next night before waking up.

People from the second and third rooms came to visit again, but were all driven away by Xuanfeng.

He was not like the servants in the mansion. He had a stern face and a knife in his hand. Mrs. Lu and Mrs. Bai were frightened and did not dare to get close to him.