"A-Yuan?" Xiao A-Wu in front of him was stunned, her thin lips parted slightly, she was particularly unfamiliar with this title.

If he calls her Ah Wu, she doesn't think much of it, since that's what she's called Ah Wu.

If you ask her what her last name is, she will answer, "Yes."

But now that he has given her the name Jiang Yuan and calls her A Yuan, she feels...

That's weird.

They seemed a bit intimate.

She explained to him in more detail that their relationship could only be considered that of a ruler and his subject.

He shouldn't have called her that so affectionately.

“Yes, from tonight onwards, you are Jiang Yuan, my… A-Yuan.” When he said the last sentence, the young Ning Yuan paused for a moment, then continued, his eyes filled with a burning passion.

When he spoke of A-Yuan, his tone was very different from before, as gentle as a spring breeze in March.

Even Jiang Yuan, who was listening nearby, felt a sudden tremor, as if something in her heart had been stirred.

"Ah Wu... I don't belong to anyone, I belong to myself."

"Your Majesty, I had no intention of doing so."

Xiao A'wu's heart skipped a beat. Even though she didn't understand love, she could sense that the young man in front of her was acting strangely.

My lonely wish?

He never said such a thing.

When he said those words, it was as if he were saying she was his possession.

She was merely the national advisor of the Li Kingdom, and could only ever be a national advisor.

Aside from the position of Imperial Advisor, there is no other possibility between them.

She is heartless and could never love anyone.

He couldn't fall in love with her either.

"Your Majesty should appoint an empress," Xiao Awu said earnestly.

His feelings for her were probably just a passing fancy.

It would be good to establish an empress.

"Establish an empress? According to what A-Yuan said, who should I establish as empress?" Upon hearing the words "establish an empress," the young Ning Yuan smiled and asked teasingly.

“The eldest daughter of the Prime Minister’s family is well-educated, intelligent, and capable; she is suitable to be the Empress and assist His Majesty,” Xiao Wu said earnestly.

She had seen the portraits of all the eligible daughters from the ministers' families, and only Wan Yao, the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family, had the best face, was the most gentle and kind, and had a benevolent heart. She was the most suitable to be the Empress of Li Kingdom and spend her life with him.

The expression on Ning Yuan's face suddenly turned sinister, and he tightened his grip on Xiao A Wu's wrist.

He thought...

She wanted to suggest that she be made empress.

If she were to ask, he would marry her even if the ministers objected or he were to abandon the throne.

But she said that the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family was well-educated, intelligent and quick-witted, and suitable to be the Empress and assist him.

After he ascended the throne, with her assistance, he governed the Li Kingdom in an orderly manner. Why would he need a pretty face by his side to help him?

Knowledgeable and reasonable? Intelligent and quick-witted?

Is there anyone in the whole world better than her?

Young Ning Yuan looked at Xiao Wu in front of him. Even when he squeezed her hand tightly, she didn't even flinch, as if she didn't feel any pain.

What he hates most...

That's exactly what she looks like.

She could clearly feel the pain, so why didn't she even flinch? Why didn't she say it hurt?

Thinking of this, the young Ning Yuan was filled with anger, and he pulled hard with his hand.

Xiao A Wu lunged forward, but just as she was about to crash into Ning Yuan's arms, she reacted quickly and grabbed his hand.

Bang--

A crashing sound echoed in the Heavenly Bathing Pool.

Xiao Wu looked at the face so close to hers, and then at the young man Ning Yuan who was pressing down on her.

My heart skipped a beat at that moment.

His face is getting more and more handsome; no wonder he's so popular.

He was brutal in their eyes.

But most people who have seen his face would say he is handsome, and would not attack his appearance because of his brutality.

Because this face is flawless.