"Didn't I say I'd come over tonight? Why are you going to the door to greet me?"

The emperor used a handkerchief dipped in hot water to gently wipe Bai Lingxi's hands and warm them.

"Look at you, your hands are so cold. Are your feet cold too? Let me see."

The emperor, who was usually high and mighty, didn't dare to say a harsh word and even personally warmed the hands and feet of his concubine. If this got out, it would definitely shock everyone.

"Your Majesty, I feel warm in your arms." Bai Lingxi was already used to this. She used a soft and sweet voice to coax Zhou Jin, looking so adorable that it was hard not to like her.

"You're so good with words, I just can't do anything with you." Zhou Jin smiled broadly upon hearing this, feeling a warmth in his heart. It was a feeling he had never experienced before in his life—happiness and peace of mind.

"Your Majesty, I really feel like I'm dreaming." Bai Lingxi softly leaned into Zhou Jin's arms. Zhou Jin gestured for Li Mu to take the handkerchief away, then casually pulled Bai Lingxi into his arms. His handsome face was full of smiles, showing no sign that he was a ruthless emperor.

"What do you mean you're dreaming? Haven't I spoiled you enough?" Zhou Jin gently traced Bai Lingxi's features with tender eyes. From her delicate eyebrows to her cherry-red lips, everything about her was exactly what he liked.

Zhou Jin looked at Bai Lingxi almost greedily over and over again, always thinking that he could see her a few more times before he died, so that he could die in peace.

Otherwise, I'll always feel resentful.

"It's because Your Majesty treats me so well that I always feel uneasy. Could Your Majesty please pamper me a little more?"

Bai Lingxi's bright, sparkling eyes blinked, softening Zhou Jin's heart.

"Your Majesty, what name will you choose for our baby?"

"If it doesn't sound good, I won't stand for it."

Bai Lingxi noticed the sadness in Zhou Jin's eyes and quickly changed the subject, not wanting Zhou Jin to think about anything bad anymore.

"I'll think about it some more."

As expected, Zhou Jin was comforted by Bai Lingxi and focused all his attention on the young prince who was still safe.

"Xi'er, do you have any good ideas? Feel free to share them."

Zhou Jin has been too busy lately to think about these things. If Bai Lingxi hadn't reminded her, she might have missed it.

Thinking of this, Zhou Jin felt a pang of guilt; it seemed she had truly been too busy to think straight.

"I won't tell you, Your Majesty. If I did, Your Majesty wouldn't have anything to do with it."

Bai Lingxi pouted, pretending to be angry. She turned her back to Zhou Jin, ignoring him, like a proud cat, cute and charming.

Zhou Jin found it amusing. How old is she? She's still acting like a child. She'll be a mother in a few months. Shouldn't she be more mature? But he forgot that it's all because he spoiled her.

With a smile in his eyes, Zhou Jin put his long arm around Bai Lingxi and, seeing that she still didn't react, deliberately teased her.

"Then don't blame me for giving it a cat or dog name."

"Since the child's mother doesn't care about me, I just got up however I wanted."

"You dare!" Bai Lingxi glared with her round almond-shaped eyes, looking just like a cat with its fur standing on end.

Seeing that Bai Lingxi was serious, and that teasing her any longer might actually make her angry, Zhou Jin quickly apologized.

"I was just teasing you, don't get angry."

"My dear, I'll think about it carefully and give him the best name."

"Do you think this is a good idea?"

Zhou Jin looked at Bai Lingxi with a smile in his eyes, and Bai Lingxi's anger subsided. She could only pout, looking like she was about to cry, and she looked extremely pitiful.

"The Emperor is wicked!"

"Your Majesty, I will not speak to you."