"There's no need for you to remain chaste. Besides, even if you wanted to remain chaste, you don't have to say it's for my sake."

"I don't mind if you have other women."

Lu Xingjian's heart skipped a beat, and his face turned cold.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, somewhat reluctantly:

"There are countless women who want my favor, all of them after fame, fortune and power. Who doesn't want to give birth to a prince and rise in status through their son, and then help their son ascend the throne and rule the world?"

"If I touch them, aren't I just handing over my life?"

Su Wanwan's heart skipped a beat.

These were his most heartfelt words.

It also reflects the emperor's deep-seated fears and apprehensions.

The ascension of a young emperor and the loss of real power is a situation that every powerful minister's family strives for.

The Wang family, the Zhang family, and even the powerful clans they represent—which of them didn't yearn for a prince they could control?

Beauty, though seemingly alluring and seductive, can also be a deadly poison.

She suppressed the slight tremor in her voice, her expression calm.

"Aren't you afraid I'll do this?"

It was he who took the initiative to suggest that they have a child.

Years earlier, when he was still the crown prince, he resolutely took her as his wife.

Lu Xingjian pulled her into his arms, nuzzling his face against her neck, his voice becoming hoarse.

"I'd give you my life if you wanted it."

Su Wanwan felt a lump in her throat and bit his neck.

Whether this was a sincere statement or a test, it was far too dangerous.

Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger.

He still has feelings for her and is willing to lower himself to coax her, so naturally he's willing to say anything.

When the feelings fade one day, who knows if he'll become wary and turn on her?

It is absolutely necessary to properly dispel suspicions.

She bit him hard, and several teeth marks immediately appeared on his neck, with a few drops of blood seeping out.

"Bah! What would I do with your life?"

"hiss!"

Lu Xingjian gasped.

Su Wanwan's face turned cold instead.

"You're never allowed to say such crazy things again, not to anyone!"

Lu Xingjian looked down at the bright red on her lips and found it exceptionally alluring and seductive.