Shen Ling's words were like a small heater, warming Gu Mu's heart.
It actually has a slightly sweet taste.
He looked down at the little girl. She had seen a lot of bloodshed on the battlefield, but her face showed a restrained pride, unwilling to show her vulnerable side.
They could even comfort Gu Mu in return.
Gu Mu gripped Shen Ling's hand tightly, as if he had made up his mind: "After the war...we..."
Let's officially become husband and wife.
Gu Mu opened his mouth, wanting to say the rest of his words, but looking at Shen Ling's face, which was as holy as a god, and her eyes, which were looking at him earnestly, he became a little nervous and couldn't say it.
He even felt his palms were slightly sweaty.
He always felt that saying those words would frighten Shen Ling.
After all, Shen Ling is already facing too many things. If Gu Mu puts more pressure on her, he doesn't know if this seemingly calm girl can handle it.
He thought, maybe I should wait a little longer before speaking.
There's no rush.
Unexpectedly, Shen Ling noticed that he had something on his mind. Although she didn't think about it that way, her woman's intuition told her that something was wrong with Gu Mu. At this moment, she certainly wouldn't let Gu Mu keep his worries to himself.
She asked earnestly, "Your Majesty, what's wrong? What... did you want to say to me just now..."
Gu Mu swallowed those words, deciding to wait until after the war to say them.
"It's nothing..." he replied reluctantly.
Unexpectedly, Shen Ling immediately showed a hurt expression: "Your Majesty, you wouldn't... you wouldn't be thinking of taking concubines after the war, would you?"
"Are you trying to say that after the war ends, the two of us will feel too lonely in the entire palace..." Shen Ling said nervously.
The ministers had previously suggested that Gu Mu take a concubine, but Gu Mu declined, citing matters of state.
At that time, Gu Mu had just ascended the throne, and the Southern Kingdom was a small country beset by internal and external troubles. His Majesty's focus on political affairs was a good thing, so the ministers did not urge him any further.
But now, if we win this battle, the Southern Kingdom will undoubtedly join the ranks of powerful nations, and its economy has already developed very well.
This is the perfect time for His Majesty to take a concubine.
Moreover, for an emperor of a country, the imperial offspring are of utmost importance...
Thinking of this, Chen Ling felt a little sad.
"What are you thinking?" Gu Mu immediately exclaimed, "How could it be about taking a concubine..."
"What is that?" Shen Ling raised her head and stared intently at Gu Mu, her usually cold eyes now misty with tears.
It looks like Shen Ling almost cried just now.
"Yes..." Gu Mu chuckled and gently pinched Shen Ling's nose. "Why are you being so jealous? What I was just about to say was, after the war ends, let's officially become husband and wife. You two have been married for so long, but you haven't even consummated your marriage yet."
We've shared a bed, but we still haven't done what we should have done.
"Ling'er, don't you think... we should have a child too?" Gu Mu asked with a smile. "When the time comes, his father will be the most valiant emperor in the world, and his mother will be the most intelligent and beautiful woman in the world. He will be born into a peaceful and prosperous era..."
"Ling'er, what do you think..."
So that's what he wanted to say!
Shen Ling immediately realized what was happening.
Her face flushed red with embarrassment, but she still stubbornly said, "Nonsense! I was just about to say that even if you wanted to take a concubine, I wouldn't object."
When Shen Ling said this, she clearly turned her head away, not really meaning what she was saying.
"Really?" Gu Mu wanted to tease her.
“Really…” Shen Ling hesitated. What if she was telling the truth and His Majesty really did take a concubine? Who would she regret it to?
With a determined look and a stomp of her foot, Chen Ling looked at Gu Mu, her face flushed, and said, "You just said you wanted to have a baby with me, where did you get so much energy..."
Gu Mu laughed and pulled Shen Ling into his arms: "Yes, yes, I don't have that much energy."
Putting his mouth close to Shen Ling's ear, Gu Mu breathed softly and said, "My energy is only for Ling'er."
Gu Mu couldn't see the face of the girl who had buried her head on his shoulder.
But Gu Mu could guess that the girl's face must be as red as a monkey's bottom at this moment.
Gu Mu scooped up Chen Ling in his arms and carried her toward the tent.
Unexpectedly, Shen Ling suddenly wrapped her arms around his and asked weakly, "Your Majesty, why can't we do it now? Why do we have to wait until after this war is over..."
She wasn't in a hurry; she was just curious!
Shen Ling swore in her heart.
She certainly wasn't afraid of losing His Majesty or that His Majesty would take concubines, which is why she asked that question!
Shen Ling's heart pounded wildly.
Although I knew that day would come sooner or later, I was still very nervous when I heard His Majesty say it himself.
Gu Mu looked at Shen Ling, whose heart and eyes were filled with her.
He lowered his head and said affectionately, "Wouldn't it be better to wait for a peaceful and prosperous era? Then, we'll be in the newly renovated palace, in a room decorated exactly the way Ling'er likes it, when... I'm sure I can promise you a peaceful and prosperous era..."
Gu Mu smiled slightly.
In his eyes, there was determination, but also a hint of... a hidden worry that even he himself was unwilling to face.
War is cruel.
He possesses a elixir of life and is protected by dragon scales.
However... he is not entirely immortal.
If he were to die, he would actually hope that Shen Ling could live a good life.
It's not worth it for two people to die together.
He hoped that Shen Ling would eventually find happiness.
Of course, this happiness should ideally come from him.
Seemingly sensing Gu Mu's worry, Shen Ling said firmly, "Your Majesty, you are not allowed to die. If you die, I will definitely follow you!"
Under the moonlight, Shen Ling's eyes sparkled.
She tilted her head and thought for a while: "I will follow Your Majesty to die, but if Your Majesty dies unjustly, I will live a painful life for a while, live like Your Majesty, realize Your Majesty's ideals and ambitions, avenge Your Majesty, and then go to see Your Majesty again."
"Then I can proudly tell you: Look! I've accomplished everything you couldn't, and I can pester you for a reward."
"I've already thought of a reward: that you will stay by my side for all eternity, and we will never be apart."
Tears welled in Shen Ling's eyes, yet she spoke with a smile.
Nobody knows what the future holds.
But their unwavering determination to like each other will never change.
This was the most certain thing in their lives.
“Okay, I will stay with you for all eternity, and never be separated from you…” Gu Mu carried Shen Ling into the tent, put her on the bed, and lay down himself, holding her tightly: “Even if you didn’t ask for this reward, I will still stay with you, and never be separated from you.”
Shen Ling gave a soft "hmm".
Tears, still wet, clung to her eyelashes.
She gently closed her eyes.
Even if the future is full of hardships, as long as the person by your side is the one you want.
Then life will be sweet.
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