Mu Houchu took her into the medicinal spring, saying, "This spring, besides being able to weaken the effect of the herbal medicine in my body, actually does no harm to ordinary people. On the contrary, it can nourish the body. If we’re free, I’ll often bring you here. Your body really is a bit too useless; after being taken care of for so many days, it’s still so weak."
As Mu Houchu spoke, his gaze at Xin He held a bit more resentment, as if her body had wronged him.
Xin He huffily turned her head away, refusing to look at him.
This man, he had tormented her into this state, but he still found fault with her! Especially with that kind of gaze? Did she owe him anything?
With a helpless smile, Mu Houchu knew that the little woman was quite angry now, so he had to coax her gently: "It’s my fault, I’ll accept whatever punishment you want later on. But you do need to nurse your body well. If not, you may have many difficulties later on, especially when..."
Mu Houchu paused for a moment before continuing, "I’ve heard that if a woman doesn’t recuperate well, giving birth later can cause great suffering."
Xin He suddenly turned her head and stared wide-eyed: "Giving birth?!"
Mu Houchu laughed: "What else? After we get married, we will naturally have children. We’ll have to have several, and see if they want to study literature or learn martial arts. Either way, I can teach them, and Xiao Bei will also have a few playmates. Yes, it’s quite nice."
Unsure if he was thinking about the future, but there seemed to be an added gentleness in Mu Houchu’s eyes.
Xin He stared blankly at him, feeling a bit dazed, as she hadn’t really thought about things that far ahead. However, she hadn’t realized that he had already planned their entire lives together.
Looking at him like this, the small amount of anger she had towards him somehow disappeared mysteriously. However, she still kept a straight face and said, "I don’t want to have your child!"
The smile at the corner of Mu Houchu’s lips turned slightly cold as he looked at Xin He menacingly: "Then who do you want to have children with?"
Xin He shuddered all over, glaring at him in anger, "You still want to bully me even though I’m like this?"
Mu Houchu pulled the blanket off her body, and Xin He felt a chill. With an "Ah!" she dove into his arms, her face flushed in red, "You bastard!"
However, Mu Houchu immediately hugged her and got out of the spring: "You can’t go into the water wrapped in a blanket, can you?"
Only then did Xin He push Mu Houchu away, annoyed: "Don’t think I don’t know you have ulterior motives!"
Mu Houchu wrapped his big hand around her slender waist, dragging her into his arms and giving her a warning pinch on the cheek: "You have to give me children, and you can only give them to me."
Xin He felt both amused and angry. When did this man become so childish?
Mu Houchu looked at the kiss marks covering her body, some of which seemed a bit dark, likely because he had used too much force. Seeing this, he felt considerable heartache and whispered, "I’ll be gentler next time, not so reckless."
"It’s best not to have a next time," Xin He said.
Mu Houchu pinched her face: "Hmm?" A dangerous glint appeared in his eyes.
Xin He quickly gave an awkward smile: "It’s okay, it’s okay."
Mu Houchu wiped her body with a towel, but she dodged and said, "I’m used to washing myself, I don’t like others doing it!"
Not being used to it was one thing, but more importantly, this man’s stability was too poor. He was already in a state of unfulfilled lust, who knew if he would become horny again while washing her?
She could barely bear his advances all over her body today, and definitely didn’t have the energy to continue serving him.
Mu Houchu ignored her protest: "After washing a few times, you’ll get used to it."
Xin He: "······"
This man was just like this – always so domineering!
From the beginning, he had forcibly entered her life, disrupted all her routines, and forced her to accept a life with him.
But ironically, she had fallen in love with this man so deeply that it reached her bones. Xin He didn’t understand why that was.
But she didn’t plan to understand anymore; just like this, it was nice.
Xin He obediently let Mu Houchu wash her.
As Mu Houchu bathed her, he said, "We’ll stay here for the night. I’ll make all the arrangements for Concubine Shen’s matter."
Xin He asked in surprise, "How will you arrange it? I tried to assassinate Concubine Shen, and almost everyone saw it. I’m afraid I won’t be able to escape this conviction."
Talking about this matter, Mu Houchu’s expression grew cold: "Concubine Shen doesn’t matter. She’s just a chess piece. She could have been attacked by you or not, but it all depends on the Emperor’s intentions."
Xin He’s expression turned grave: "So, in the final analysis, it still comes down to the Emperor who fears you? He only wants to get rid of you, targeting me is targeting you, how can he let go of such a carefully arranged plot?"
Mu Houchu smirked coldly: "A carefully arranged plot? The Emperor doesn’t have such skills."
"If it’s not the Emperor, then who is it..."
"It’s the result of the Chen and Shen families working together. To them, the Emperor is the real master behind the scenes, but he is also a puppet," Mu Houchu’s voice was indifferent.
Xin He’s eyes widened: "A puppet? If he’s really so incompetent, how did he get the throne?!" She had heard that before this Emperor ascended the throne, the competition between the princes was fierce. The Sixth Prince was simply a beauty’s son, but with the most inferior background, he managed to win the final victory. Could such a person easily be manipulated by court officials and become a puppet?!
Turning to look at her, Mu Houchu said, "I put him on the throne." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
Xin He paused for a moment: "Why would you..."
Before she could finish her sentence, she already knew the answer.
Mu Houchu smiled indifferently: "In the past, I also coveted that position. When the princes competed for the throne, the most advantaged Second Prince, Third Prince, and even the Crown Prince, all visited me personally, hoping to get my support for their factions. But I chose the most incompetent and weakest among them, the Sixth Prince. It was just to pave the way for my own future."
Xin He wasn’t surprised, as she had always known that he was an ambitious man. His ambition had brought him from a commoner to the position of Prime Minister, right below the Emperor. So, it would only be natural for him to covet the throne, right?
"And now?"
Mu Houchu looked at her, his eyes warm: "Now, I only want you."
"Don’t you think it’s a pity to give up? Since you’ve come this far, are you willing to just give up like this? If you want to fight for it, I’ll help you." Xin He looked at him with unwavering determination.
Why shouldn’t she support the man she loves?
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