Seeing Li Qiji's surprisingly excited expression, Guan Zhiyue kicked him and said, "What the hell? Are you that heartless?"

"Well, Ah Jiao, she used to be one of your concubines!"

Li Qiji gently held Guan Zhiyue's feet in his arms, laid her flat on the bed, and then placed thick pillows under her feet.

He lay down beside her and slowly said, "I used to have quite a few women in my harem!"

"It wasn't my intention. Besides, of all the women in the harem, I've only laid my hands on you. I've never even seen the others."

When Li Qiji said this, he was extremely confident and fearless.

Guan Zhiyue raised her hand and gave a thumbs-up, along with a "you're awesome" emoji!

"I do hope they can all find happiness, after all, I've already found mine!" Li Qiji said softly, embracing Guan Zhiyue.

Guan Zhiyue glanced at him but didn't say anything.

"Yue'er, your belly is getting bigger every day. Have you thought of a name for the baby yet?"

Li Qiji propped his head up with his left hand and stroked Guan Zhiyue's stomach with his right hand, moving it up and down intermittently.

It's as if she's feeling the same way, or as if she's interacting with the little ones inside her belly from afar.

"Are you asking me that?"

Shouldn't you ask yourself that question?

Li Qiji said with a smile, "I want to hear Yue'er's opinion!"

Guan Zhiyue turned to look at Li Qiji, then asked, "Do you prefer boys or girls?"

This is a life-or-death question! Li Qiji immediately perked up upon hearing it.

Not daring to be the slightest bit negligent, he looked at Guan Zhiyue and said softly, "I love any child born from Yue'er!"

“Even if he’s a freak?” Guan Zhiyue asked.

Li Qiji looked shocked, then said, "Judging from Yue'er and my appearance, we shouldn't be able to give birth to a freak, right?"

"What if?"

"That's your child and mine, I still love them both."

Li Qiji kept talking, and the two chatted about other things, including future development directions!

And after having a child, is there anywhere you want to go?

They didn't fall asleep until they could no longer keep their eyes open and drowsiness overcame them. The night in the capital was extremely quiet.

The moon, as white as jade, hung brightly and shimmering in the sky, illuminating every nook and cranny of the capital city...

A new day begins, with sunlight streaming through the windows and filling the room with warmth and brightness, a day that is both new and inspiring.

When the first rays of sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows of the Golden Palace, the ministers' morning court session came to an end, and they were about to begin their busy day.

Everyone has gone to their respective offices and is now performing their duties.

After the morning court session, Li Qiji did not leave; he remained seated on the dragon throne in the Golden Palace.

He was looking down, lost in thought. Ji Wu and Hua Quan had exchanged glances several times but dared not approach him to disturb him.

The main street of Beijing.

Guan Chengheng still made the daily routine of going back and forth, leading his team around the streets of Beijing, and then returning to Xuanwumen in the evening to hand over the shift!

Now he has one thing to do every day: he meets up with He Jiao to eat, eat, eat.

He ate his way through all the delicious food stalls in the capital. Because he was a martial artist, Guan Chengheng practiced martial arts morning and evening.

So he just can't gain weight at all, but He Jiao is different. Even if she has a naturally slim physique, she will still end up gaining weight no matter how much she eats every day.

How long has it been? He's already gone from a skinny little guy...

She's become a chubby little girl now.

"Ah Jiao, come on, brother will take you to eat at a really delicious place today, it's blood sausage noodles!"

Guan Chengheng arrived at the gate of the He residence and greeted He Jiao warmly as she came out.

Upon hearing this, He Jiao exclaimed, "Good heavens! How affectionate is this? Doesn't she have any pride? She's the biggest troublemaker in the He family right now!"

"What's wrong? Why are you hiding?"

"I'm telling you, you'd better hurry, that place is really popular. If you go too late, there won't be any food left."

"I went to eat there with my brothers yesterday." Guan Chengheng said, gesturing with his chin towards his men.

The young supervisor quickly chimed in, "Miss He, my husband is right, let's hurry!"

He Jiao shyly emerged from the main gate of the He residence.

Then, Pooping mischievously followed them to that place where they ate blood noodles.

"Hey you, what's wrong with you today? Why are you shy when you see us? Why are you covering your face with that handkerchief?"

Guan Chengheng didn't notice the stares of the people around him at all, and brazenly reached out to tug at He Jiao's handkerchief.

He Jiao pouted and said, "Don't move. I'm telling you, I've gained weight."

"It's all your fault! I've been eating with you these past few days, and I've even developed a double chin!"

Guan Chengheng and He Jiao were walking side by side. Hearing this, Guan Chengheng turned his head and looked He Jiao up and down, then said, "Are you alright? You're doing fine as you are. Look at my sister."

He was so skinny, like a bamboo pole; everyone who saw him shook their head.

"Why do women have to be so thin? You're so chubby..."

"Look how cute you are! I think you're great as you are."

"When I marry a wife in the future, I'll marry someone like you—chubby and round, absolutely easy to raise, and not picky about food!"

The more He Jiao listened, the more something felt off. It was as if she were a pig.

It doesn't pick and choose anything, it can eat anything, it's just a pig, right? And it's fat???

The two chatted and laughed as they arrived at the blood sausage and noodle shop, where several people were already lined up at the door.

Among them was a woman in fine clothes, delicate and frail, who, supported by her maids and servants, was also queuing up to eat blood noodles.

When He Jiao entered the shop, she saw the girl and immediately became excited.

He dashed over to the girl in a flash, "Sister Linlin, I didn't expect to see you here too?"

The woman looked up at the bright, cheerful woman before her, and smiled, her lips slightly pale.

She said in a gentle and soothing voice, "Little sister Ajiao, are you here to eat the blood noodles too?"

He Jiao, holding the woman's hand, nodded vigorously.

He then turned to the direction behind him and said, "I came with Marquis Wu'an. Why are there only three of you? Where is your brother?"

"My father and brother are going to court, so I'm the only one who came out with my maids and servants."

The woman's voice was very soft, as if it would be silenced by a gust of wind.

After the woman finished speaking, she left with her maid and servant.

She walked up to Guan Chengheng, curtsied slightly, and said, "This humble girl greets the young marquis."

Guan Chengheng smiled and asked, "And who is this young lady?"

The maidservant beside her replied, "Replying to the young marquis, my family belongs to Minister Wu of the Ministry of War. This is our second young lady."

"Hello, since you're Gillian's friend, please sit down with us!"

Wu Linlin was somewhat surprised. Although she had heard some rumors about the Guan family, this was her first time meeting someone from them.

Unexpectedly, this young marquis was not at all arrogant, which pleased him greatly, and he also had the idea of ​​befriending them.

Guan Chengheng, however, was discreetly observing the second daughter of the Minister of War.

This girl, whether in terms of looks, family background, or upbringing, is a perfect candidate to be the eldest sister-in-law.

However, he was a bit sickly, as if he was about to die!

She's definitely the perfect candidate for a gentle and charming sister-in-law, but her body seems quite worn out!

Should we introduce him to my eldest brother? Or should we talk to my third sister?

Guan Chengheng was caught in his own internal struggle, leaving He Jiao and Wu Linlin, who were standing nearby, completely baffled.

Everything was fine just now, what happened?