Seeing their child becoming more and more successful and the emperor relying on him more and more, the family's attitude towards him unconsciously improved.
If he doesn't want to get married, then he doesn't have to. At least he's not too old yet, and there will be opportunities to get married later.
You can't force him into the bridal chamber.
Yan Jing'an's contempt did not make Yuwen Zhuo feel the slightest bit ashamed.
He shook his head: "I just love eating your food, and no one can change that."
"Then you really are a scoundrel."
Yan Jing'an was too lazy to say anything to him and continued reading.
"Alright, it's time to eat. Yuwen Zhuo, don't just stand around, go get the chopsticks."
Jiang Tian became increasingly adept at giving him instructions.
"good."
After a year of getting to know each other, Yuwen Zhuo was finally allowed to enter the kitchen.
He took chopsticks and handed them to his brother and sister-in-law, and the three of them ate a simple meal.
Jiang Tian was worried about the old woman, fearing that she might use the wrong seasonings and harm Yan Jing'an's health, so she had her do some chores, while she took care of all the cooking.
Now, only Jiang Tian is left to cook; Yan Jing'an has been banned from entering the kitchen.
Yuwen Zhuo, on the contrary, became a servant who could be ordered around.
After dinner, they chatted together in the courtyard.
They didn't talk about national affairs or past grievances; they only talked about romance, poetry, and songs.
Yuwen Zhuo was forced to read some books this year, and his knowledge is better than last year; at least he can now join in a few sentences.
They chatted happily until Yan Jing'an showed signs of fatigue, at which point Yuwen Zhuo said goodbye.
"I'll come again tomorrow."
Yan Jing'an nodded without refuting.
After he left, Jiang Tian stepped forward and helped her husband up.
Yan Jing'an's health was deteriorating, a sign of impending decline.
Holding his wife close, Yan Jing'an still had a faint smile on his lips: "Then let's go and rest too."
"good."
After washing up, the two lay down on the tatami mat.
Yan Jing'an lay there, and Jiang Tian held him tightly, her nose pressed against his, as if she were smelling something.
Stroking his wife's hair, Yan Jing'an looked down at the person in his arms and teased softly, "Why have you changed your habits again? Not long ago you liked to touch her, and now you like to smell her?"
Jiang Tian smiled in his arms, "I want to remember your scent."
Yan Jing'an paused slightly, his face appearing even paler, but his tone remained unchanged: "Then smell it carefully and try your best to remember it."
In fact, Yan Jing'an has always been clean, and he smells very nice, with an indescribable freshness, like the scent of pine and cypress trees after the snow has melted.
Jiang Tian smelled it for a long time, and Yan Jing'an let her have her way.
It was already late at night, but neither of them wanted to sleep.
When they reached the end of their lives, they did not deliberately show their reluctance to part, but their interactions were filled with affection.
Yan Jing'an held his wife in his arms, carefully tracing her eyebrows and eyes with his hands. His gaze was so deep and earnest.
"You want to remember me, and I want to remember you too."
Yan Jing'an spoke softly to her.
Jiang Tian met his gaze, her eyes seemingly glistening with tears, which then vanished in the blink of an eye.
"I'm so good-looking, you'll definitely remember me."
Yan Jing'an laughed: "Yes, I would never forget. My wife is the most beautiful woman in the world."
The two gazed at each other for a long time, under the moonlight, neither of them noticing the passage of time.
"...What will you do from now on?"
Yan Jing'an suddenly brought up this issue.
Both of them knew perfectly well what he meant by "the future".
Jiang Tian thought for a moment: "Live well."
Yan Jing'an pinched her cheek gently: "Don't lie to me."
"I didn't lie..." Jiang Tian seemed to lack the strength to say the last few words.
"If I leave and see you on the Bridge of Helplessness, you will know how much pain I will suffer."
Yan Jing'an's tone was very serious.
Jiang Tian didn't want to look him in the eye, or even talk to him about it, but Yan Jing'an gently pressed her head down, forcing her to look at him.
"You have to promise me that you will live a good life from now on, and no matter what, you will not try to kill yourself."
Jiang Tian stared at him intently, without saying a word, but tears welled up in her eyes, tears that seemed to scald Yan Jing'an's hands.
But Yan Jing'an didn't let go of her, and his eyes slowly reddened.
Seeing that he was crying, Jiang Tian reached out to wipe his tears.
Yan Jing'an's tears rolled down his cheeks, and no matter how Jiang Tian tried to wipe them away, she couldn't.
In front of his closest people, Yan Jing'an did not hide his emotions.
He was born with many titles, as if he were a chosen one of heaven, yet he suffered injustice.
Yan Jing'an simply laughed off all the so-called persecution.
Things he doesn't care about can't hurt him.
But Jiang Tian is different.
His weakness in this life rested solely on Jiang Tian.
“My life has come to an end; this is my fate. You still have a long road ahead of you, and I will not allow you to give up your life. My wife, you will always dare to fight against fate and will never easily admit defeat. I am leaving; you must live well.”
Jiang Tian shook her head, crying, and remained silent.
Yan Jing'an was unusually firm: "You have to promise me that if I ever reach the end of my life, you must live well. Live happily and joyfully. Whether you remember me or forget me, it doesn't matter, as long as you are well."
"Stop talking..."
After saying this in a trembling voice, Jiang Tian suddenly burst into tears. She threw herself into her husband's arms, her whole body shaking uncontrollably, overwhelmed with pain.
Yan Jing'an felt as if her heart was being torn apart.
But he couldn't let Jiang Tian follow him in death because of his serious illness.
She still has her own life to live.
He lived a truly remarkable life.
Compared to those who scheme and plot, and those who are afraid of death, he lived a life of integrity and freedom.
Even though his life was much shorter than others, he lived a fulfilling life.
The only variable in his life was Jiang Tian, and the biggest surprise was also her.
Without her, Yan Jing'an would never have known what it meant to fall in love with someone.
He doesn't understand the so-called love between men and women, nor does he know what it feels like to have one person on your mind.
He wouldn't understand that love isn't always happy; it can also bring pain.
It was Jiang Tian who brought a rare twist and a sense of anticipation to his life.
He was grateful for her arrival, which brought him a different kind of fulfillment in his life.
But this gratitude was by no means intended to take Jiang Tian's life.
"I hope you live well, and live better than anyone else."
If possible, even if he could never be reincarnated, he would still want Jiang Tian to live a carefree and happy life.
Promise me.
Yan Jing'an was determined to force an answer out of Jiang Tian.
He couldn't let her get away with it.
Jiang Tian is a determined person. If she wants to do something, as long as she does it from the bottom of her heart, there is nothing she cannot do.
Yan Jing'an needed to get her promise that she would live on her own if she left him.
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