It seems her stomach pain wasn't something that started just a day or two ago.

She didn't take it seriously and didn't seek medical treatment sooner.

If he hadn't accidentally summoned the imperial physician today, he wouldn't even have known.

Su Wanwan had been busy all day and hadn't even eaten dinner; she was now at her limit.

His accusations were like the last straw that broke the camel's back.

The pain in her lower back and the throbbing in her lower abdomen, combined with the injury to her back, brought tears to her eyes again.

Her voice was so weak it trembled, and she choked back a sob of grievance:

"You're bullying me too..."

Lu Xingjian stopped and stayed.

My heart clenched painfully.

She had been married into the family for less than a month when her grandmother and others began to make things difficult for her and deliberately smear her.

These days, he's either too busy or he's holding back his anger, so he's unwilling to take the initiative to see her.

She had a falling out with her father and spent her days alone in the palace.

They must have been very anxious and uneasy.

Instead of comforting or reassuring her, he took his anger out on her.

What angered her even more was that she maintained a close relationship with Yang Zhen and completely ignored his warnings.

This creates an opportunity for others to take advantage of the situation.

When they are criticized, they are unwilling to lower themselves to call on him as a savior.

She didn't rely on him as her husband at all.

How old is she?

She's a year younger than me.

How can one consider everything thoroughly?

The tension and unease she felt when facing the collective obstruction and coercion of those old ministers back then must be similar to the tension and unease she felt today when facing the questioning of the Empress Dowager.

He slowly bent down, gently stroked her hair, and removed the magnificent yet cold phoenix crown from her head.

She gently comforted him, "Wanwan, it was my fault."

I shouldn't have yelled at you.

"Don't be angry, okay?"

Su Wanwan's tears flowed even more freely.

She has actually suffered a lot of grievances since she was a child.

When she was wronged, she would always apologize and beg for forgiveness, trying her best to settle things peacefully.

It's extremely rare for someone to accept an apology like this.

She had long known that while sitting on the throne of empress would bring honor and worship, it would also bring challenges and criticisms from all sides.

She wasn't afraid.

Instead, they became more courageous with each setback, and their hearts became more rational and colder.

She even felt that she could give up this man's affections.

She believed that she could live a good life even without a man or anyone to love her.

He apologized to her in a humble tone.

They want to drag her into the abyss.

Why bother?

A soft knife cutting flesh is more painful.

Lu Xingjian helped her remove her luxurious clothes.

They asked for hot water and a cloth to help her clean her face, wash her hands, and even carefully washed her feet with hot water.

Su Wanwan closed her eyes and let him do whatever he wanted, but a complex emotion was flowing through her heart.

He's always been aloof and superior in his life; he's probably never served anyone like this before.

This is not something an emperor would do.

Instead, it was the husband who was taking care of his wife with tenderness and consideration.

Most men of noble birth probably wouldn't do that, but would instead enjoy the meticulous care of their wives and concubines.

In order to gain a man's favor, women in the inner quarters of the house had to use all their skills to please him.

What is there for men to contribute?

As a husband, his goodness goes far beyond this.

When they were intimate in bed, he always prioritized her feelings and didn't just care about his own pleasure.

Bird's nest porridge and the prepared medicine were served at the same time.

Lu Xingjian said gently in a low voice, "Have some porridge first, then take your medicine."

Su Wanwan had no appetite at all and said weakly, "I don't want to drink."

Lu Xingjian coaxed her gently, "Be good, drink your medicine, and I'll give you a gift tomorrow."

Su Wanwan slowly opened her eyes and met his dark, deep gaze.

The feelings in their eyes could only be understood by the other.

When she was little, he used to coax her to take her medicine in the same way.

I remember that time, he gave her a kitten.

Its fur and stripes resemble a tiger's; it was only a few days old, soft, cute, and extremely adorable.

She loved it so much that she held it while eating, while sleeping, and even when she went to see the Empress Dowager Zhou.

She was even ridiculed by Zhou for being a cat slave.

I remember that kitten's little paws were pink, chubby, and soft.

She even let Zhou touch its little paws: "Grandma, feel them, they're very soft."

Zhou smiled genuinely, a rare occurrence for her: "This kitten is just as cute as our Wanwan, both are pink and adorable."

That kind of kind and gentle demeanor appeared less and less on Zhou's face, making it all the more precious.

Lu Xingjian rushed over as soon as he got out of school.

Help her prepare the cat basket, prepare toys for the kitten, and watch the kitten delicately lick the warm milk from the plate.

They discussed what name to give the kitten, but couldn't come up with one after thinking of many. They even consulted a lot of books.

The two even argued about it, neither willing to back down.

Finally, they went to Mrs. Zhou for advice, and Mrs. Zhou smiled and smoothed things over, saying, "She's Wanwan's little cat, so of course we have to listen to Wanwan."

Su Wanwan, on the other hand, was undecided.

I'm not satisfied with the name I came up with, so I need to spend a few days thinking of a better one.

Those few days must have been the happiest and most joyful time of her life.

Every day is incredibly fulfilling, and I have so much to look forward to.

Until Princess Xiuyi discovered the cat.

The little princess didn't even say a word or give a greeting before having her cat and its basket taken away.

When Wanwan discovered that the kitten was missing, all that was left in the house was a colorful toy ball that she had prepared for the kitten.

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