The couple then went back to their room hand in hand and rested for a short while.
Bored, the servants on night watch whispered among themselves.
"The Prince is just right for the Princess. General Jiang Long, a man who loves wine and women, does all sorts of nonsense in front of the Prince every day, but he hasn't been able to win the Prince's heart in the slightest." A maid said enviously, rubbing her hands together. Then she became puzzled, "The Princess is not very beautiful. I wonder what the Prince likes about her?"
Another older aunt sighed, "The princess was a great beauty when she was young, but unfortunately she has been bedridden since giving birth, and has become thinner and more haggard every day."
Did you get sick during childbirth?
"Um."
"No wonder the prince cherishes the princess so much, it's truly touching."
Inside the room, Wang Shuyi held Zhou Lin's hand, turned to look at him, and whispered, "You're going to war soon, aren't you?"
"Mmm," Zhou Lin hummed softly.
"Why do I feel like you have something on your mind?" Wang Shuyi's eyes revealed a hint of worry.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Lin's mood turned heavy. "I feel uneasy just thinking about conscription. This method is for the benefit of humanity, I..."
Wang Shuyi squeezed Zhou Lin's hand and comforted him, "Since it is an order from the imperial court, we have no choice but to obey. Thinking too much will only cause us trouble. Seeing you worried every day makes me very sad."
"It's my fault for making you worry," Zhou Lin immediately apologized.
Wang Shuyi smiled gently and encouraged him, "You are the most powerful general. I believe in you. You will surely return in triumph soon. The children and I are waiting for you at home."
Zhou Lin took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and replied, "Okay."
The couple slept in each other's arms.
As night deepened, a strange flute melody drifted into the city lord's mansion. A servant frowned and muttered, "Who played such an awful flute?"
However, the awful flute music struck Zhou Lin, who was still awake, like a thunderbolt.
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