Later, when they had the opportunity to get to know each other better, they officially became husband and wife, and Jiang Tian no longer hid her possessiveness and attachment to Yan Jing'an.

Every time Yan Jing'an was with her, Jiang Tian's relaxed demeanor gave him a sense of accomplishment and joy.

He was certain that his wife loved him, and that her love was so obvious and pure.

They both loved to cuddle and chat at night.

For Jiang Tian, ​​being able to lie together with her husband, to hold each other in their arms, and to be oblivious to the world was better than anything else, something she wouldn't trade for a thousand pieces of gold.

Isn't Yan Jing'an the same?

He loved Jiang Tian to the core.

Otherwise, why would he make an exception?

After learning of his illness, Yan Jing'an's original intention was never to get married in his life.

We can't hold others back.

Yan Jing'an knew perfectly well that his family's coercion wasn't powerful enough to make him do something he didn't want to do.

He simply went with the flow and married Jiang Tian.

Yuwen Zhuo's guess was wrong.

If one encounters a woman he loves, and she reciprocates his feelings, even a saint would not remain unmoved in the face of mutual affection.

Even though Yan Jing'an was seen by others as a person of few desires and seemingly about to ride the wind away at any moment.

But in front of the woman he loves, he is nothing more than an ordinary man.

He also longs to be with her forever.

While he hesitated, Jiang Tian was braver than him.

She didn't want him to push her away for the sake of so-called fulfillment.

She had taken a big step forward; how could Yan Jing'an bear to push her away again?

Having gone through so many hardships together, Yan Jing'an loves Jiang Tian even more now.

As he said these words, he habitually hugged his wife, soothing her with his hand and giving her a sense of security.

Hearing her husband's words, Jiang Tian smiled, and seeing her smile, Yan Jing'an's expression softened even more.

That's what couples talk about at night—it makes you feel completely relaxed.

“Yuwen Zhuo is a man of deep feelings. Since he is willing to come to our home as a guest, of course we can’t turn him away. Last time, when you and I both fell ill, he stayed up all night to take care of us. Just for that kindness alone, I have to treat him well. Besides, he is also your good friend.”

“A close friend is not like a stranger. If you treat him like a younger brother, I will treat him like a younger brother too.”

Yan Jing'an listened to Jiang Tian's words and felt a pang of emotion.

It's rare to find true lovers in this world, and Jiang Tian understands him so well, how could he possibly let go of her hand?

Thinking of his limited lifespan, Yan Jing'an felt a pang of pain in his heart.

Deliberately trying to dispel his worries, he continued, "Not long ago he asked us to be his matchmakers and find him a wife, preferably someone similar to you. But now he doesn't mention it anymore, saying that he has to prioritize national affairs. I think he's just doing whatever he wants."

Jiang Tian teased her husband, "Why do you have to say that to him? You're not young anymore, and you only just became sensible."

Yan Jing'an's lips curled into a smile. He kissed his wife's lips and whispered in her ear, "If I hadn't met you, I'm afraid I would never have become so clever in this lifetime..."

The two then moved on from the topic.

Yan Jing'an devoted himself to serving his wife...

Seeing his wife's cheeks slightly flushed, her eyes closed, and sweat gradually seeping through her fair skin, Yan Jing'an felt happy and joyful.

He knew that his wife's change was his doing, and because of this, he worked even harder...

This conversation between the couple solidified their view of Yuwen Zhuo—not a relative, but closer than a relative.

When Yuwen Zhuo visited their home again, he noticed that the couple were even more friendly towards him.

Yuwen Zhuo is a person who enjoys making friends, but he has a sense of justice.

He had long ago drawn a clear line between who was a good friend and who was just a casual acquaintance.

Without a doubt, Yan Jing'an was his closest friend.

He was overjoyed that Yan Jing'an and Jiang Tian were so kind to him.

So he visited them more and more frequently.

When Jiang Ting finally had time to talk to Yan Jing'an about some serious matters, Yuwen Zhuo accompanied him. In the carriage, he praised Jiang Tian the entire time.

During this period, the moments he spent with the couple made him realize even more that Jiang Tian was truly a wonderful person.

"I don't know where my sister-in-law learned it, but she can do everything. She can make tea, play the zither, play chess, and cook. She's good at everything... The clothes Brother Yan is wearing now were also made by my sister-in-law. The embroidery is truly exquisite. No wonder Brother Yan is so devoted to my sister-in-law and wishes he could stay with her forever. If you were to stay with such an outstanding person, no one would let go."

As Yuwen Zhuo spoke, his pride was almost overflowing.

Jiang Ting remained silent for a while, then asked Yuwen Zhuo, "She is someone else's wife, where does your sense of pride come from?"

Yuwen Zhuo couldn't help but think to himself that the emperor was a block of wood and didn't understand human emotions at all.

“She is my brother’s wife, my sister-in-law. She is so outstanding, why shouldn’t I be proud of her? Yan Jing’an and I are not related by blood, so we are also cousins.”

Cousins... Yuwen Zhuo's invented term is truly baffling.

But Jiang Ting understood what he meant.

He didn't say anything.

For him, national affairs are of utmost importance.

He merely listened to these sentimental stories about love and family, and then forgot about them as soon as they were over.

Jiang Tian is naturally intelligent and kind-hearted; otherwise, how could Yan Jing'an have fallen deeply in love with her?

Although Jiang Ting had only known Yan Jing'an for a short time, he could tell that Yan Jing'an was actually an arrogant person.

Anyone born into such a prominent family, a child prodigy from a young age, famous throughout the world in their youth, and becoming a peerless scholar, would have some arrogance.

The wife chosen by such a man must have something special about her.

Yuwen Zhuo only saw the surface. Perhaps Yan Jing'an loved his wife not because of her skills, but because of her better character.

But those things have nothing to do with Jiang Ting.

Jiang Ting will definitely restrain himself and return to propriety.

He was Yan Jing'an's friend when he left the palace, but once he entered the palace gates, he became the emperor and would never make a wrong move.

Other men's wives kept appearing in his mind, and he didn't want to think about how to explain it.

All he knew was that he should restrain himself.

Once they reached the alley, both of them knew the way well, and Yuwen Zhuo knocked on the door with practiced ease.

Jiang Tian, ​​who opened the door for them, had a bright smile on her face.

Jiang Ting looked at her, and his heart seemed to be gently stirred. He came back to his senses, but his expression remained unchanged.

Meanwhile, Yuwen Zhuo had already started talking to Jiang Tian.

Familiarity happens in an instant.

Yuwen Zhuo was not a boastful person; he was known for his sincerity in dealing with people.

It was no surprise that he became friends with Jiang Tian.

Seeing Yuwen Zhuo talking intimately with Jiang Tian, ​​Jiang Ting stood still, waiting for Yan Jing'an.