Mo Xiaowan originally wanted to say a few more words to Fu Yunchen, but since Madam Cai said goodbye right away, she could only return the greeting, "Okay, see you tomorrow."
Fu Yunchen picked up the two children, turned around, and left.
Cai pulled Tian Tian along and followed behind, speaking to Fu Yunchen with utmost respect.
Watching their figures, Mo Xiaowan clenched her fists tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms.
...
Ever since Mu Run told Fu Yunchen that the two children were his, he has clearly shown a tendency to let go.
After all, the bond between a child and his father takes time to develop. Besides, she's very busy right now and can't take care of the children much, so having Fu Yunchen with them means they're not lacking in parent-child time.
Fu Yunchen didn't think that way; he thought Mu Run wanted to leave him!
Ever since she stopped using his blood to suppress the Heart-Eating Gu for Tuantuan, she hasn't even made soup for him anymore.
Mu Run was busy until late at night again, and was almost completely exhausted before returning to her room.
The two children slept very well.
Fu Yunchen sat at the table by the window reading a book.
Mu Run kissed the sleeping Tuan Tuan, then straightened Huan Huan's posture, though she would soon find her own sleeping position again...
"Go and rest, I'll stay with them," Mu Run said to Fu Yunchen.
Fu Yunchen glanced at her. "Aren't you going to wash up? The water is ready."
"I'll go wash up now." Mu Run took a bathrobe from the closet and then used a chair to block the edge of the bed to prevent Huanhuan from falling off. "You should go and rest too."
"No rush." Fu Yunchen continued reading the book in his hand.
Mu Run went into the bathroom and didn't come out for a long time.
Fu Yunchen suddenly remembered something, quickly put down his book, and went into the bathroom...
Sure enough, Mu Run was asleep inside!
Fu Yunchen touched the water; it was already ice-cold.
"Do you want to get sick?" Fu Yunchen pulled her out of the water.
Its body is as white as jade porcelain, smooth and without any excess fat or blemishes, as if it were sculpted.
Fu Yunchen's breathing instantly became heavier.
Mu Run woke up and found herself naked in Fu Yunchen's arms. She was so embarrassed that she wanted to die. She covered her face, rolled off the bed, and rushed to her robe... dressing herself at the fastest speed in history!
Seeing that only a bag of watermarks remained and the beauty's embrace was no longer there, Fu Yunchen calmed down a little. "You fell asleep in the water."
Mu Run blushed like a ripe shrimp, and without saying a word to him, she ran out barefoot.
After getting into bed, Mu Run covered her head with the blanket, wishing she could just disappear on the spot.
This is so, so, so embarrassing!
How can she face him?!
"Your Majesty, I need to pee." Tuantuan woke up because she needed to pee.
Mu Run had no choice but to pull back the covers and take care of the child first.
Outside the door, Fu Yunchen was standing guard. He took Tuantuan from her arms and said, "Let me do it." Inadvertently, his fingers slid across her chest through her nightgown.
Mu Run's body trembled involuntarily.
Fu Yunchen noticed her unusual expression and smiled slightly. "You're very sensitive."
How could he say such a thing! Mu Run felt her whole body burning up. "Next time, you... you don't need to try to save me, just let me drown."
"Drowning in the bath? Isn't that a rather unpleasant way to die?" Fu Yunchen laughed, then returned Tuantuan, who had solved the 'memory' issue, to Mu Run. "Don't think about it, it was just an accident."
Mu Run glanced at him secretly, and seeing that he looked normal, she felt a little relieved and took Tuantuan from him. "It's getting late, you should go and rest too."
"Mmm." Fu Yunchen looked at her, his mind filled with the image of pulling her out of the water...
The next morning, Fu Yunchen went to Chongyi Hall to work and did not have breakfast there.
Mu Run finally felt a little more at ease.
After the meal, Madam Cai came over to take the two children to Chongyi Hall.
Fu Yunchen waited there and took the two children to the academy.
After dropping off the children, Madam Cai approached Mu Run and asked, "Mrs. Mu, may I have a word with you?"
“Of course, go ahead,” Mu Run said with a smile.
Cai replied, "I heard from Tian Tian's father that His Majesty has informed all the hall masters that a ceremony will be held in ten days for the young lady and young master to be included in the family genealogy."
Mu Run was slightly surprised; he was indeed quite efficient. "Yes. The two children are his, so it's only right that they be included in his family tree."
Although she could lead them to establish their own household, in this world where men are superior to women, for the sake of the children's future and to avoid being judged by societal norms, it would be better and smoother for her to follow Fu Yunchen.
Between her own selfish desires and her child's better future, she chose the latter without much hesitation.
“It’s according to the rules for the eldest daughter and eldest son,” Cai said to Mu Run.
Mu Run nodded, "That's good." That way, no one can get past them.
Seeing that she hadn't gotten to the heart of the matter, Madam Cai continued, "If the young master and young lady are the eldest daughter and eldest son of the legitimate wife, then Madam Mu would naturally be the principal wife."
Mu Run was stunned. "Is it necessary?"
Cai replied, "Of course, a son's status depends on his mother's."
"...So that's what he meant." Mu Run suddenly realized, no wonder Fu Yunchen was so angry when he heard that she didn't want to marry him.
"Actually, our king is quite good, isn't he? He has status, looks, and talent, and most importantly, he treats his wife well. You couldn't find a good husband even with a lantern."
"Yes. The problem is, he's too good for me, I'm not good enough for him." Mu Run knew her own limitations; she had no ability to handle such an outstanding man. Even the child she had was a gift from someone else; she would never have dared to, and could never, have conceived a child with him.
"Huh? Is that what you're thinking, Madam?" Cai asked, somewhat surprised.
Mu Run nodded, then gave a helpless, bitter smile. "Although my own conditions aren't great, I still have high standards for a partner. It has to be mutual loyalty, both emotionally and physically. Do you think he's the type to stay faithful forever? Maybe he's interested in me now, but once that interest fades and the passion is over, he'll go find other women who interest him. How am I supposed to handle that? My body and soul are already with him; how can I take them back? In the end, I might become a bitter, resentful woman!"
Ms. Cai fell silent for a moment, thinking of her past self...
"Forget about this, I'm going to go roast the tea and try to get it all ready before the ceremony."
"Alright, thank you for your hard work, my wife. I'll go make you some nourishing soup; you've lost weight these past few days."
"It's physical labor, thank you Sister Cai."
"Don't mention it, it's all the right thing to do."
After Fu Yunchen returned to Chongyi Hall, Cai told him about Mu Run's idea.
Fu Yunchen immediately went to find Mu Run.
Mu Run had just finished brewing a pot of tea and was resting with a drink. The handkerchief next to him was soaked with sweat.
Seeing Fu Yunchen stride over, Mu Run was quite surprised, as he almost never came here. "Why are you here?"
Fu Yunchen said, "We need to talk."
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