Chapter 62 Chapter 62 "My wife is so good, she should be the queen..."

Ever since the emperor fell ill in the spring, his health has not improved. He has been bedridden for days, and even the affairs of state have been handed over to the other princes.

The imperial physicians examined the patient several times, carefully considering their words, and no one said a single piece of bad news, nor a single piece of good news.

After holding on like this for more than half a year, he was already at the end of his strength. Even the most skilled imperial physician was unable to save him, so he let the cat out of the bag.

Even before the white banners were hoisted in the palace, everyone in the court was already feeling uneasy. This was especially true of several senior officials, who were visited daily by people hoping to gauge the emperor's intentions.

Whose name is written on the imperial edict of succession has become the most concerning issue for court officials today.

Yun Wu was also concerned.

She didn't care who would be the emperor, she was only worried about Xie Yi's future.

Xie Yi had expended countless efforts to ascend the throne. He was always proud and arrogant, and would be deeply hurt if he failed to achieve great things. Since ancient times, the fate of princes who failed in their struggle for power was not good. Reading the history books was like looking at flowers in the fog. When it came to the people around her, she couldn't help but worry, fearing that Xie Yi would not be able to accept that outcome.

After all, Prince An is not the current emperor's biological son; there's a gap between them. Unless all the current princes are dead, he will be the first in line to the throne.

It is always harder to get that position than for others.

Yun Wu went to see him secretly.

The two of them met at a restaurant. The restaurant was already owned by Xie Yi, so there was no fear of being discovered. Despite this, she was still extremely cautious when she went there, fearing that someone would notice her.

In order to conceal their presence, the restaurant did not close its doors to customers. Yun Wu walked through the crowd and came to a secluded and elegant room upstairs. She pushed the door open and went in. Xie Yi had been waiting inside for a long time.

"My dear lady, come and let me hold you."

Xie Yi's tall figure pressed down towards her, his head buried in her neck, taking a deep breath of the familiar, elegant fragrance. His breath was filled with exhaustion.

Yun Wu gently stroked his back, silently comforting him.

Joining the princes' struggle required meticulous planning and careful consideration, a pressure only Xie Yi understood. Starting over again didn't make his path any easier, and he was even more cautious than in his previous life, fearing any mistakes.

Fortunately, compared with his previous life, he now has ways to relieve fatigue in this life.

After holding his wife for a while, Xie Yi finally felt refreshed.

He didn't let go. Fortunately, there were only the two of them in the private room, and the opportunity to be close to each other was rare, so naturally he took this great opportunity to be more intimate.

Xie Yi took out a hairpin from his bosom and inserted it into her bun: "I saw it in the warehouse a few days ago and thought it was particularly suitable for you."

Yun Wu stroked her hairpin and seized the opportunity to ask, "I heard that His Majesty is seriously ill and seems to be dying."

Xie Yi rested his chin on her shoulder and said "hmm" softly.

"That……"

"Are you guessing whose name will be on the imperial edict?"

Yun Wu nodded hesitantly.

Xie Yi said leisurely: "If my guess is correct, it should be the Second Prince."

"Second Prince?"

Yun Wu didn't know much about the princes, only that the Second Prince was also a strong contender for the throne. But seeing Xie Yi's relaxed demeanor, she wondered, "Aren't you worried?"

"Worry?"

In the previous life, the second prince’s name was also written on the imperial edict.

But in the end, wasn't it snatched away by him?

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it. Unfortunately, the one who has the last laugh is neither the second prince nor him.

However, with the experience of his previous life, he eliminated the hidden agents lurking around him early in this life to prevent future troubles.

After living for a lifetime, he was already half a step away from that position in his previous life. If he were to live again and fall somewhere else, his life would have been in vain.

Xie Yi turned his head and his eyes met Yun Wu's worried face. The words were on the tip of his tongue, and he suddenly frowned and sighed sadly.

Yun Wu's heart immediately began to tighten.

"What should I do?" Xie Yi said with a bitter and resentful look: "My lady, if I lose, you won't be able to become the queen."

Yun Wu said quickly: "It doesn't matter if you can't do it."

"Maybe I can't even be the Prince of An."

"It doesn't matter."

"The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. The loser always has a bad ending."

Xie Yi nuzzled her red earlobe and said with a suppressed smile, "If I'm demoted to a commoner, you'll suffer if you follow me."

Yun Wu thought for a moment and said, "I have some money saved."

Xie Yi: "What?"

Yun Wu lowered her eyes, avoiding his gaze, her long eyelashes trembling: "I haven't spent all the money you left me yet. It's still in my hands. I'm also learning from my sister-in-law and managing the business... If one day, I... I..."

She mustered up her courage and said, "I can support you, too."

Xie Yi was slightly stunned.

Yun Wu turned around, gently held his face, and looked seriously into his stunned eyes with her almond-shaped eyes. She leaned over, her eyelashes trembling, and gently touched the corner of his lips.

Soft and warm.

"It doesn't matter what happens." Yun Wu whispered, "I just want you to be well. It's fine to be an ordinary citizen. That way, I can see you whenever I want."

She also missed him very much.

"Enjoy the flowers in spring and the snow in winter." Yun Wu's voice gradually faded, almost inaudible. "...Perhaps, there will still be a child as smart and sensible as Zhao Ge'er, or as well-behaved and lovely as Nuan Jie'er."

"child?"

Xie Yi held her hand and couldn't help but let his imagination run wild as she spoke.

A strange word, heard for the first time in both lifetimes.

He had no blood relatives, but he was by his brother's side when his two sisters-in-law gave birth.

It was such a small ball, and the two brothers were ecstatic when they held it in their arms.

If he could have a child with A Wu's bloodline...

Xie Yi's heart was filled with emotion, and he suddenly felt a tremendous amount of strength from nowhere, as if he could immediately pick up his sword, mount his horse, and charge into the imperial city.

His child deserves the title of crown prince!

Yun Wu looked at him hopefully: "What do you think?"

"Of course I think it's good." Xie Yi grabbed her hand and kissed her fingertips, his eyes full of smiles: "My wife is so good, I should marry her as the queen."

…

When leaving the restaurant, Yun Wu didn't know whether she had calmed the person down.

She was afraid that Xie Yi was too obsessed and would be easily broken, so she wanted to let him know that she was behind him in everything.

Of course, it is also her hope that the two of them can live a good life and have children.

If Xie Yi was still the Third Young Master Xie, perhaps this vision would have come true long ago.

"Awu?"

Yun Wu was thinking about it, and was suddenly startled by the sudden sound.

She turned around and saw Chen Qiutang appear behind her, and her heart suddenly jumped into her throat.

"Second sister-in-law?!" Yun Wu stammered, "Why are you here?"

"I'm out shopping."

Chen Qiutang said as a matter of course: "I wanted to ask you to go out together, but when I went to look for you, you were not at home, so I had to go out by myself. I didn't expect to run into you here, Ah Wu, where have you been?"

"I, I...I'm just taking a walk."

"Just taking a walk?"

Chen Qiutang saw the direction she was walking from and saw people coming and going in the restaurant. "Are you here to eat? I wonder if this restaurant is any good."

"It's not tasty." Yun Wu took her arm and dragged her forward hurriedly, fearing that Xie Yi would come out from behind and let Chen Qiutang know something was wrong. "Second sister-in-law, I suddenly want to go to the bookstore. Can you come with me?"

"Ah? Oh." Chen Qiutang was dragged away by her, staggered and almost fell, and followed her footsteps in embarrassment.

"I'll go with you. Don't worry. It's still early. The bookstore won't close."

Yun Wu dared not to be slow.

I was afraid that if I was a step late, Mr. Xie Sanlang would come back to life!

Yun Wu: "I'm anxious!"

"Hey, slow down..."

Chen Qiutang's nose moved slightly, and he suddenly smelled a strange cold fragrance.

It was a faint, unfamiliar scent, a deep, overbearing one, as if it came from Yun Wu, but when she looked for it, there was no trace of it. She sniffed, only to smell the familiar, elegant, light fragrance from Yun Wu.

strangeness.

Could it be that she smelled it wrong?

The sunlight fell on the gold and silver jewelry, dazzling and dazzling. Chen Qiutang's eyes shifted and he saw the new hairpin on Yun Wu's head.

It looks a bit unfamiliar, with all the gold and jade, and looks very valuable.

strangeness.

Since becoming a widow, Ah Wu has always dressed in a low-key manner. How come she wore a nice hairpin when she went out today?

Before she could think about it, Yun Wu dragged her around a corner. Chen Qiutang came to her senses and said, "Awu, wait for me..."