"There are many people in this world. Everyone will like a few, love a few, and finally choose one to spend their life with. Perhaps some people can stay with one person forever, while others will not get what they want and spend their lives with someone they do not love. Everyone has their own destiny and karma."

"You have a bright future and a promising life. Why worry about things that are irreversible? You should focus on being a great general."

Every word Jiang Tian said made sense, but Yuwen Zhuo didn't want to listen to a single one.

"I don't know how many people a person can fall in love with in their lifetime, but I'm stubborn. If I've fallen for you, I won't change my mind."

Jiang Tian couldn't help but laugh: "You have a long life ahead of you. Do you think I'd believe you if you said you wouldn't change your mind? To be honest, you know where I come from. I came from that world of pleasure. I've seen too many people's joys and sorrows. Many women meet men who say they'll love them forever, but in the end, they still obediently marry their wives, or they meet new lovers and forget about their old ones."

She wasn't lying. There are so many fickle men in this world; how many are truly sincere?

Yuwen Zhuo shook his head, his brows and eyes filled with determination: "I will do it... What will you do from now on? Will the Emperor really let you go? You are pregnant now, which is of utmost importance. As his first child, if you cannot get out unscathed, then what will happen?"

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Tian told them about the Emperor's token and the imperial edict she had received.

Yuwen Zhuo frowned. He knew that the emperor's token and imperial edict were indeed a form of constraint.

But Jiang Ting is the most powerful person in the world right now. If he wants to play some tricks, who can stop him?

"You said it yourself, I can't resist him, so why should I even think about it? From the moment I agreed to his offer, I was prepared to take a gamble. If he's unwilling to let me go, then I'll..."

Jiang Tian didn't finish her sentence, but the resolute look in her eyes startled Yuwen Zhuo.

Jiang Ting was also startled.

He was in the next room the whole time the two were talking.

He found this place.

He certainly wouldn't leave easily.

Yuwen Zhuo was somewhat willful, and with Jiang Tian pregnant, he was afraid something might happen to her.

At first, their conversation was nothing serious.

Jiang Ting could almost guess what Yuwen Zhuo was thinking.

But later, Jiang Tian's resolute determination shocked him.

He really didn't know what to do with her.

Every time Jiang Ting saw her, he felt uneasy.

He cares about many things, and he wants the best and the truest of everything.

Logically speaking, a woman who had been married twice should not even have the chance to get close to him.

But it was precisely this person who captured his heart, leaving him completely at a loss.

Better to be a broken piece of jade than a whole piece of tile.

Of course he wouldn't kill her.

"Don't say such things. Since you've decided to give birth to this child, then as a mother, you must take responsibility for him. If you leave so easily, how much pain will those left behind suffer?"

Yuwen Zhuo gritted his teeth and continued, "...Back then, Brother Yan left. You should know how difficult it is for those who survive. Child, can you just ignore it?"

Jiang Tian couldn't help but smile, but tears welled up in her eyes again.

“Of course I know how much suffering the survivors endure, otherwise I wouldn’t have suddenly felt that there was no meaning in this world and wanted to have a child. I wanted to give myself something to look forward to in life.”

She looked down at her belly: "I won't abandon him unless I'm absolutely desperate."

The atmosphere between the two suddenly became somewhat heavy.

Yuwen Zhuo couldn't help but bring up another topic.

He asked her how she was eating, how she was doing, and what she usually did for fun, and Jiang Tian answered him one by one.

The atmosphere gradually relaxed.

Yuwen Zhuo's eyes were already showing signs of weariness, so he told her to go back first: "I will let you know in advance when I go to pay my respects to him, and we can go together."

Jiang Tian smiled and said, "Thank you."

After Yuwen Zhuo left, Jiang Ting came out of the adjacent cubicle.

Jiang Tian showed no surprise; of course she knew he was there.

Jiang Ting's lips were tightly pressed together, but when Jiang Tian showed signs of exhaustion, he stepped forward, hugged her, and walked out.

Jiang Tian glanced at him, then nestled in his arms, drifting off to sleep.

Jiang Ting settled her down and then looked at her sleeping face.

Before he knew it, he was completely mesmerized.

Even he didn't know how this woman had managed to enter his heart.

He also tried many ways to get rid of her, after all, their identities were too special. If he hadn't forced her, Jiang Tian would never have entered the palace, nor would she have been able to sleep peacefully in front of him.

But what you force will only be a mirage, like a flower in a mirror or the moon's reflection in water.

Jiang Ting wanted to entangle with her, but she was determined to sever this relationship.

He dared not hurt her, nor dared he make things difficult for her.

But what could he do?

……………………

On the day of the memorial service for Yan Jing'an, a light drizzle began to fall.

Jiang Tian's expression showed no trace of sadness.

But just by looking at her pale face, you could tell she wasn't in a good mood.

After Yuwen Zhuo finished paying his respects, he saw that Jiang Tian was still standing there and couldn't help but say, "...Let's go. When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out. He must be very happy that we were able to come and see him."

Jiang Tian seemed not to hear him.

She stood there for a very long time.

Jiang Ting couldn't hold back any longer, so he went up to her, hugged her, and left with her.

Seeing Jiang Ting carrying Jiang Tian away, Yuwen Zhuo's lips curled into a bitter smile.

Even someone as slow-witted as him could see that if Jiang Ting simply wanted to fulfill Jiang Tian's wish, why would he go to such lengths?

Everyone is just turning a blind eye and pretending that everything is still under control.

It's rare to find true lovers in this world.

But if an emperor is a lover, is it not a calamity for others?

As time went by, Jiang Tian's belly grew bigger day by day.

Jiang Ting frowned for longer and longer periods of time.

The more he learned about the perilous nature of childbirth, the more terrified he became.

In contrast to his inability to eat, Jiang Tian ate and slept well, striving to provide herself with the best possible condition for pregnancy.

With much attention from many people, the day of delivery finally arrived.

On this day, Jiang Ting felt that something was about to happen, and waves of anxiety surged through his heart.

Even though his ministers had done nothing wrong, Jiang Ting still watched their reports with a cold face.

Seeing that the emperor was in a bad mood, these people became even more cautious, carefully considering their words and daring not to utter a single wrong word.

Having finally endured until the end of the court session, Jiang Ting felt even more agitated and rushed back home without stopping.

Halfway there, he saw a eunuch come to report: "Your Majesty, the Empress has gone into labor!"

Jiang Ting's legs went weak.

Without thinking, he ran wildly toward the bedchamber!