IF line 10: Success is allowed, failure is not permitted!
But she was not merely a woman who came in response to the will of Heaven.
Therefore, he is willing to wait.
Wait for a tender seedling to sprout first, then bloom, and finally bear fruit.
After Zhao Mingyan said those words, Ji Qingwu's eyes widened.
She scolded, "You, you scoundrel."
He smirked and said, "Isn't this what you do?"
Ji Qingwu couldn't push him away, so she echoed his previous answer: "I am and I am not."
Zhao Mingyan asked, "Could you explain a little?"
Ji Qingwu said seriously, "I'm aiming for marriage, not the kind of casual relationship you're having."
Zhao Mingyan laughed and said, "I haven't done anything yet, and you're already accusing me of messing around? It seems I'll have to solidify this charge."
Ji Qingwu wasn't against the idea of anything happening between the two before marriage; completing the mission sooner would be better for her.
Moreover, she also wanted to verify what kind of childlessness he had.
There is a kind of extinction that occurs when a person is unable to have children.
If it looks good but doesn't work, it will require a lot of time for treatment, so we can't delay the task of having a child.
Ji Qingwu's gaze involuntarily drifted downwards, his brows furrowing and relaxing intermittently.
Zhao Mingyan asked, "What are you looking at?"
Once the seed of doubt is planted, it is very difficult to uproot.
Without even thinking, Ji Qingwu replied, "Let's see if it works."
Ordinary men would not tolerate such a thing, but Zhao Mingyan could endure what ordinary people could not. His eyes darted around, but eventually returned to calm.
He said in a low voice, "This can't be done by looking; you have to try it yourself."
try?
Ji Qingwu began to consider the feasibility of this proposal.
He had just finished bathing, and the bitter, cool scent of agarwood wafted from his body. It was supposed to be calming and soothing, but both of them were somewhat restless.
After a long pause, Ji Qingwu said with difficulty, "This cannot be tried."
Zhao Mingyan lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes obscuring the dark depths of his gaze, and asked in a low voice.
"Can't I?"
Ji Qingwu didn't detect the danger hidden in his tone, only a few traces of loneliness.
She said, "Of course, trying won't work."
Zhao Mingyan looked up at her lips, which were fresh and delicious, right in front of him.
"Trying means allowing for failure," Ji Qingwu encouraged him. "We must approach this with unwavering confidence and determination! Only success is allowed; failure is not an option!"
Zhao Mingyan concealed the joy in his eyes and feigned a sigh: "If..."
"There's no such thing as 'what if,' I'm here." Ji Qingwu said confidently, "Don't worry, I'll definitely find a way."
Her system is useless at everything else, but it has a lot of tricks up its sleeve when it comes to having children.
Zhao Mingyan frowned and said with a sigh, "Really?"
Seeing him like this, Ji Qingwu took the initiative to put her arms around his neck and said, "Really, don't rush, we'll take it slowly."
Holding onto an unwavering belief in victory, Ji Qingwu completely threw himself into the fray.
The mission to have a child has reached its most crucial step, and the two have made substantial progress.
However, the decisive move in the final sprint went awry, thanks to someone's meticulous planning.
The flowers have only just begun to bloom; he has no intention of aiming for fruit.
Zhao Mingyan picked up a towel dampened with hot water to wipe and clean her. Ji Qingwu, who had been taken advantage of, comforted him with tears in her eyes.
"We didn't have experience this time, but we'll be better next time."
Zhao Mingyan pulled her into his arms, resting his head on her neck, his dark eyes gleaming, but he responded with a muffled sound.
Ji Qingwu patted his back and rubbed his face against his ear to comfort him.
After that day...
Zhao Mingyan's military tent had many more things added.
Especially when he returned from leading his troops into battle, he would always find new changes in the tent.
For example, at the beginning, his long desk for handling official documents began to be filled with fresh flowers and plants, sometimes pine branches with pine cones.
For example, the bedding on the bed changed from hard to soft, and there were also a pair of small dolls made of cotton towels, and even a light blue bed curtain was put on.
The cabinets are no longer half-empty; they are now filled to the brim with all sorts of trinkets.
Gradually, long strands of hair would occasionally get tangled in his armor, accidentally caught on her when she saw him off to war.
When the generals from the Northern Army came to the main tent for a meeting, they would first show an expression of disbelief, followed by envy.
Because the entire military tent was no longer cold and lifeless, but filled with vibrant colors and the fragrance of flowers and herbs.
Sometimes, a delicate and beautiful woman would appear to add fragrance to the scene.
These beautiful and pure days lasted for half a year.
The great edifice of Liang has collapsed, and the generals and noble families will support a new monarch. There is no doubt that this person will be Zhao Mingyan, the heir of the Marquis of Yong'an, who was born into a noble family and also holds military power.
Although conditions were poor in the northern border and the two of them were often separated due to the ongoing war, Ji Qingwu felt incredibly at ease.
Apart from the fact that she hasn't gotten pregnant yet, there's nothing wrong with her.
Now that Zhao Mingyan has returned to Lin'an, she is determined to go with him, but Ji Qingwu is beginning to feel uneasy.
She took out her bundle from the box and took out a pair of jade pendants, which she had with her when she arrived.
Ji Qingwu asked the owner of the jade shop, and the material of the jade and the craftsmanship of the double carp were clearly made by the Imperial Jade Pavilion. Moreover, the Jade Pavilion only accepts orders from prestigious families.
Her family was a well-known and respected family in Lin'an.
She wasn't uneasy about this matter, but rather because Zhao Mingyan was about to ascend the throne, and the new emperor needed supporters, so he would inevitably be subject to control.
How is she supposed to deal with this?
Throughout history, empresses have all come from prestigious families. Should she go back and acknowledge her relatives?
The return date to Lin'an was quickly set, and after two days and nights of travel, the General of Dingbei's carriage arrived, and the people of the capital lined the streets to welcome him.
The old Marquis of Yong'an has passed away, and his second wife, Ji Fangmin, is now managing the household.
The stepson is far more capable than the biological son. Ji Fangmin is now the most powerful man in Lin'an, especially among the major aristocratic families, after news of the new emperor's selection spread.
As Zhao Mingyan stepped out of the carriage, Ji Fangmin eagerly came to greet him.
She asked with concern, "Yan'er, you must have had a hard journey. I heard you were injured? How serious is it?"
Zhao Mingyan glanced around at who was in front of the Marquis's mansion. He didn't see his elder sister, Zhao Tianhua, but his mischievous younger brother, Zhao Minghong, was jumping around like a monkey, trying to get his attention.
He gave Zhao Minghong a cold glance, and only then did the other party quiet down.
The younger sister, Zhao Jiayun, was afraid of him and hid behind the nanny beside her.
Ji Fangmin pretended not to see Zhao Mingyan's cold face, wanting to show the affection between mother and son in front of the onlookers.
"I prepared your favorite tea and snacks early this morning, including snow honey soup and sweet dew cakes. Come in quickly."
The old nanny beside him said with a smile, "Young Master, the Lady of the Marquis cooked all of these herself."
"What kind of soup? What kind of cake?"
From inside the carriage, which had been forgotten by everyone, came the soft, sweet voice of a woman who had just woken up.
Ji Qingwu had been worried about his life after returning to Lin'an for the past few days and hadn't slept well for several nights. He dozed off in the carriage during the day and didn't expect to wake up to find that they had arrived.
She rubbed her eyes, lifted the carriage curtain, and said with a smile, "You said the general likes to eat these? But the general dislikes sweet and greasy food the most."
Ji Fangmin's expression changed.
More than losing face in front of others, she was concerned that Zhao Mingyan had brought a woman home.
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