Chapter 125 After a few days apart, A-Wu has become estranged from me.
Yu Chi Lianping originally wanted to ask her if she would feel reluctant and sad.
But when the words were about to come out, he wasn't confident he'd hear the answer he wanted, and it turned into the opposite.
Princess Huachang said, "From the moment I learned that you were leaving, I was overjoyed."
This time, Yu Chi Lianping didn't refute, but simply curled the corners of his mouth: "Alright, as long as you're well."
He was acting strangely today, so deep and serious that he seemed like a different person. He just stared intently at her with his eyes, without moving closer to her.
When Princess Huachang saw him, she was initially furious, but when she saw his stubble and tired face in the candlelight, she couldn't vent her anger.
In another hour, the two would have to part ways, and Princess Huachang thought of what Ji Qingwu had told her.
What does the prince consort think? The matter of having children should be discussed between the two of them...
Princess Huachang sat up, wrapped in a quilt, and said coldly, "The army is about to set off. Did you come all this way back just to scare me?"
Looking at the lines of her back visible beneath her snow-white nightgown, Yu Chi Lianping said, "No."
"Tianhua".
He suddenly called her name softly.
Princess Huachang looked up at him in disbelief.
"Tianhua".
Yuchi Lianping called out again, this time much louder, and it was very clear in the quiet room.
And because of his pleading voice, he seemed especially moving.
Princess Huachang parted her red lips slightly, her expression lost its coldness, and her eyes and brows softened.
But after calling her name tenderly twice, he said nothing more.
As it grew brighter outside, and they knew their time together was running out, she took a breath and asked directly, "You don't want children?"
The deep affection in Yu Chi Lianping's eyes was instantly replaced by embarrassment. He took a step back in surprise and said, "You knew?! Impossible, I was so careful and discreet..."
“Give me your reasons. I don’t have time to listen to your nonsense.”
On Yuchi Lianping's rough skin, exposed to the wind and sun on the battlefield, a rare hint of redness showed through.
He hesitated and said, "No, there's no reason I don't want to have children."
Princess Huachang grabbed the jade pillow and interrogated her expressionlessly: "Oh, so you don't want the child I gave birth to?"
Yu Chi Lianping quickly shook his head: "How could that be? If the two of us could have a child, I would be overjoyed."
Why are you using contraceptives?
"For contraception."
Princess Huachang changed to a softer cushion and threw it at him, saying with a headache, "If you don't tell me, then get out!"
Yu Chi Lianping hugged the gold-embroidered pillow to his chest and said righteously, "It's only during this period that I can sleep with you every day. It's not easy to have a fragrant wife to hug and sleep with every day. After a few days of happiness, if a baby comes along now, I'll have to go through another year of celibacy. Isn't that just making things harder for myself?"
The jade pillow was still thrown over.
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Star-Picking Platform.
Below the stage were 50,000 elite soldiers.
Before his generals and soldiers, Yuchi Lianping ascended to the top of the Zhaixing Tower and knelt to receive the emperor's decree.
Emperor Wusu's gaze lingered on the bruise on his forehead for a few seconds.
He said, "Have you already said goodbye to my elder sister?"
Yuchi Lianping touched the wound on his head and said with a smug smile, "Yes, the Princess has already seen me off. Your Majesty, please rest assured."
Those who didn't know better would think that what he was covering with his hand wasn't a bruise from being hit, but a hickey.
Emperor Wusu instructed: "General Yuchi, your journey to the northern border is of great importance. Do not seek revenge; subdue them with your authority."
"Your subordinate obeys!"
Yuchi Lianping put the transfer order in his pocket, quickly went downstairs, returned to his horse, and gave an order, and the dark army marched away.
Emperor Wusu walked to the front of the building, stood with his hands behind his back, his expression profound, looking at the flying dust and the mighty iron cavalry.
But at that moment, by the city wall of Zhaixing Tower, there was a petite figure sneaking around, planning to leave quietly.
Emperor Wusu opened his mouth and said, "Bring it up."
Li Yuzong has now developed the ability to recognize a woman's figure, as ethereal as morning mist, just by looking at her back.
Once caught, Ji Qingwu had no choice but to resign himself to following Eunuch Li up the stairs.
As its name suggests, the Star-Picking Tower seems to be able to touch the thousands of stars in the sky at night, so its main feature is its height.
That's really brilliant.
If she could, she really wanted to ask His Majesty the Emperor to come downstairs. After all, he would come down again soon, so why bother her?
Ji Qingwu climbed to the top floor, her breathing unsteady. She supported her waist as she walked forward.
Emperor Wusu, dressed in a dark gold robe and wearing a crown, did not look at her, but instead kept gazing at the departing army.
He stood there, his silhouette even more handsome and imposing than the distant mountain peaks.
She stood behind him, bowed, and whispered, "May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings."
He said, "Come to my side."
Ji Qingwu obediently walked closer and discovered that the scenery of the Star-Picking Tower was exceptionally beautiful.
Standing on the rooftop, one can not only see the departing Northern Li army, but also the vast valleys, verdant peaks, and ever-changing scenery.
But she only glanced at it a few times before turning her head to see the dark gold color beside her, and quickly backed away.
Emperor Wusu turned his head and looked over, asking, "Afraid of heights?"
Ji Qingwu shook her head and said, "This humble woman is not afraid of heights, but who dares to stand shoulder to shoulder with Your Majesty?"
Emperor Wusu frowned and said, "It's only been a few days, and Awu and I have become so estranged?"
She was just being dutiful, how did that become being distant? Ji Qingwu pouted.
Emperor Wusu's gaze fell on her petal-like pink lips, and he said, "Do I still remember that day on the grasslands, Awu..."
"His Majesty!"
Ji Qingwu interrupted, her eyes filled with panic.
What do you mean, "repay"? You can't say that here.
Back then, they were all alone, with only a fine horse by their side. Now, however, they are surrounded by guards wearing crowns and armor.
Li Yuzong's heart tightened, and he lowered his head to secretly peek at the Emperor's expression.
If you say that Miss Ji doesn't know the rules, she doesn't dare to stand side by side with the Emperor, but if you say that she does know the rules, she even dares to interrupt the Emperor when he's speaking.
Emperor Wusu looked somewhat displeased at being interrupted.
But when he saw Ji Qingwu's bright, watery eyes, like a little deer, looking at him with a pleading expression, he realized she was truly captivated.
He said, "Did I say something wrong?"
Seeing that he did not continue, Ji Qingwu quickly agreed, "That's right, Your Majesty is right, it was my fault."
Where did we go wrong?
He pressed on relentlessly.
Ji Qingwu didn't think he had done anything wrong.
She forced a smile and said in a strange tone, "The mistake was in becoming estranged from my esteemed cousin. It's all my fault as his cousin."
The cousins' argument was originally made by Consort Wei after the archery competition to assert her sovereignty, but now that it's coming from Ji Qingwu's mouth, it takes on a different meaning.
Looking at her face, I saw a mixture of frustration and helplessness, but more than anything, a delicate and stubborn expression.
Emperor Wusu burst into laughter.
A radiant smile lingered in her eyes, and a deep, joyful laugh echoed from the top floor of the Star-Picking Tower, spreading in the wind and reaching her ears.
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