Yuan Ye stared at her for a long time, his feelings becoming increasingly complicated.

His natural stance was that of the royal family, and he was bound to uphold all of his father's decrees.

Even if he only had eyes for Jiang Tian and himself, he couldn't possibly say anything good about someone who had already been branded a traitor.

The memorial has been submitted and confirmed by all parties. Now, Zhao Zhen is simply waiting to be executed in the autumn.

Everything has settled down.

If what Jiang Tian just said to him gets out, she might be labeled a spy too.

He knew, of course, that Zhao Zhen enjoyed considerable prestige among the people.

After all, he had been fighting on the battlefield since he was a child, and later organized several battles. For a period of time, the barbarians were afraid when they heard his name.

Everything has changed since then.

"Keep your admiration for him a secret. Don't think that just because you've sold your life to me, you can do whatever you want. Since you've given me your life, at least don't get punished for your words and cause me to lose a useful servant for no reason."

Yuan Ye's expression was extremely cold.

He clearly did not intend to comment on what Jiang Tian had just said.

Jiang Tian looked at him timidly, her eyes red and swollen: "General, I've told you the truth, please don't give up on me."

Yuan Ye remained silent.

After a long while, he lifted his eyelids and said to her, "Come here and give me a shoulder massage."

Jiang Tian's eyes suddenly lit up.

She quickly stepped forward.

Upon smelling the familiar fragrance, Yuan Ye realized that she had never actually disliked it.

Jiang Tian massaged him with just the right amount of pressure, and while she was massaging, she complained, "General, your neck is too stiff and your muscles are too tight. You can't overwork yourself like this, or you'll get sick when you get old."

Yuan Ye listened to her rambling on with his eyes closed, and slowly, he suddenly had an idea.

The next second, Jiang Tian sat on his lap.

"Chen Ziming said your wounds are all healed?"

In fact, Chen Ziming had told him a few days earlier that Jiang Tian's injury was just a cut that broke through the skin, and that it was nothing to worry about if she just let it heal.

But Yuan Ye insisted on giving him that precious ointment, which was made from various rare and precious medicinal herbs, and there were very few of them in the world.

Chen Ziming practically said that he was wasting his talents.

With that ointment, Jiang Tian's injuries recovered even faster.

"Alright, how could I dare to massage your shoulders if it weren't good?"

Jiang Tian shifted to find a comfortable position and spoke to him.

"Let me see."

Jiang Tian's face flushed slightly again. It was already late at night, and everyone was asleep except for those who needed to work the night shift.

She slowly raised her arm, revealing a patch of fair, jade-like skin.

Sure enough, the wound is no longer visible; that ointment really works.

Yuan Ye took her hand and slowly kissed her lips.

His mood fluctuated today.

He thought she didn't have that much of an influence on him, but he really overestimated himself.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to her place so late at night.

She did nothing wrong; she simply idolized a general who was already in prison.

Once the matter concerning that person was resolved, her feelings for him faded, so Yuan Ye still intended to forgive her.

From the lips, down to the earlobe, gradually downwards...

Their clothes were tangled together.

Under the lamplight, emotions surged.

……………………

Some people were so tired that they had already fallen asleep, while others were still in high spirits.

With this connection, Yuan Ye's heart unconsciously grew closer to Jiang Tian.

He held Jiang Tian's hair, his mind filled with many thoughts, but upon closer examination, none of them had a beginning or an end.

From childhood to adulthood, he had heard countless stories of heroes falling for beautiful women.

Countless people have lost their empires and even overthrown the government for a woman.

Learning from past mistakes, Yuan Ye only intended to be a normal emperor.

When the time comes, the positions of the three palaces and six courtyards will be distributed to the daughters of various families according to the entanglements of interests. Then, a suitable heir will be selected to safeguard the country, and he will have no regrets.

However, having one more woman of humble origins wouldn't be a problem.

Jiang Tian is an absolutely safe person; she was someone he personally selected and chose to stay by his side.

Yin and Yang need to be in harmony, and he needs a woman, so what's wrong with that?

Moreover—

Yuan Ye's hand unconsciously landed on Jiang Tian's snow-white lower abdomen—she couldn't give birth.

Even if the Emperor finds out, there is no need to worry that he will confuse the royal bloodline.

Royals are ruthless; they have to scheme at every turn. Living at the very center of power, under the unseen shadow of danger every day, how could anyone not turn into a monster?

Since she couldn't have children, he decided not to hold it against her for having been married before.

She was so loyal to him, it was impossible for Yuan Ye to remain completely unmoved.

After indulging in a night of revelry, Yuan Ye found himself unusually relaxed and happy.

He simply abandoned all self-interest and chose a woman who suited his heart—a simple little thing that brought him such profound pleasure.

Yuan Ye stroked Jiang Tian's face, tucked her in with the blanket, and then slowly closed his eyes.

A new day has begun.

After last night, their relationship became even more harmonious, even somewhat tender.

As Jiang Tian helped him get dressed, she muttered softly, "General, you can't come for several hours at a time like this anymore. When I woke up, I thought my body was falling apart. You're still young, you need to take care of yourself."

Yuan Ye put her hand down, put on her clothes, and then couldn't help but grind her teeth, saying to her, "If you keep talking so recklessly, I'll have Chen Ziming make you a mute medicine so you can't speak for three days."

Jiang Tian showed no fear: "I'm only talking to you, not to anyone else. No matter how much medicine you prescribe, I'm not afraid as long as you're by my side."

Her unwavering devotion to him sometimes leaves one truly helpless.

Yuan Ye was at his wit's end with her.

He could only pretend not to hear him and tell him his plan: "The military camp is very busy these days. If you've made up your mind to stay here, don't be reckless. Just stay put."

"good."

Yuan Ye looked at her suspiciously.

Jiang Tian looked completely sincere.

"...If you're too tired, I'll have Chen Ziming prescribe some medicine for you. Your body is indeed a bit weak."

Then Yuan Ye brought up another matter.

This time he didn't look at Jiang Tian, ​​but instead straightened his sleeves and said something as if it were casual.

He wasn't lying.

He's tried it, and he knows better than anyone else.

After a few rounds, Jiang Tian couldn't take it anymore; he had only just begun to enjoy it.

Jiang Tian blushed and quickly waved her hands, "I don't need to! If you tell Doctor Chen about this, I'd rather remain silent!"

Seeing that her face was almost burning up, Yuan Ye had no choice but to temporarily abandon his plan.

After getting dressed, Yuan Ye casually took out a medicine bottle, handed it to Jiang Tian, ​​and instructed, "Take the antidote inside."