When Lin Wanwan saw the meme above Xiao Che's head that read, "I heard that doing handstands helps with conception? I'll give it a try!", she finally understood.
It turns out that his recent series of bizarre behaviors—such as "absorbing the essence of the sun and moon," "Qilin delivering a child cake," and this ridiculous "upside-down exercise to strengthen the body"—were not due to excessive pressure. Rather, this hypocritical emperor finally couldn't withstand the pressure of being urged to have a child from the court officials and the harem, and began to secretly research "folk remedies for having a child" using his own unique imperial logic!
Having figured this out, Lin Wanwan looked at the man in front of her who was clearly doing something foolish but was trying to appear calm and dignified, and almost burst out laughing on the spot.
She forced a smile, deciding not to expose his pitiful pride, and instead felt an unprecedented urge to tease him.
She decided to "cooperate" with this lovely emperor.
As a result, in the days that followed, the style of the Kunning Palace became increasingly peculiar.
When Xiao Che took her out to "sunbathe" again, she no longer yawned constantly, but instead asked earnestly, "Your Majesty, is today's 'essence' any more concentrated than yesterday's?"
When Xiao Che brought over another plate of even more colorful "divine pastries," she would pick up a piece, savor it carefully, and then solemnly comment, "Hmm, this pastry is soft and smooth, with a lingering aftertaste, and seems to be surrounded by celestial energy. It must be a highly nourishing food."
Lin Wanwan's "cooperation" greatly encouraged Xiao Che. He became increasingly convinced that his "folk remedy" was effective, and he studied it with even more enthusiasm, his behavior becoming increasingly... outrageous.
Lin Wanwan watched all of this with amusement. She felt that compared to the aloof and scheming emperor, the man in front of her, who was secretly doing all sorts of silly things to have a child and would blush and feel guilty at her words, was so adorable that it almost melted her heart.
She enjoyed this tacit understanding of seeing through things but not saying anything, and played along with him in this warm and funny scene that belonged only to the two of them.
Time flies, and soon it's the middle of the month.
That night, the moon shone brightly, its silvery light enveloping the entire palace in a tranquil yet hazy beauty.
After dinner, Xiao Che did not stay in his study to review memorials as usual. Instead, he unusually took Lin Wanwan to the courtyard of Kunning Palace.
In the courtyard, under the osmanthus tree, soft couches and tea and snacks had already been prepared.
"The moonlight is just right tonight, sit with me for a while." Xiao Che's voice carried an unusual solemnity.
"Okay." Lin Wanwan agreed with a smile, but she already knew in her heart: Here it comes, His Majesty's "folk remedy" is about to be updated again.
The two sat side by side on the soft couch, gazing up at the full moon hanging in the sky. A gentle night breeze carried the sweet fragrance of osmanthus blossoms, creating a tranquil and beautiful atmosphere.
However, this tranquility was soon broken by Xiao Che's slightly deliberate cough.
"Ahem," he began, feigning profundity, his tone carrying a hint of pedantry, "Wanwan, do you know that the way of heaven is cyclical, and everything has its time?"
Lin Wanwan suppressed a laugh and shook her head cooperatively: "Your Majesty, I am foolish and ignorant, please enlighten me."
Encouraged, Xiao Che immediately perked up. He began to quote extensively from classical texts, from the Yin and Yang and Five Elements of the Book of Changes to the interaction between Heaven and Man in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic, and then to the mysterious workings of ancient celestial phenomena, presenting his theories in a fluent, profound, and eloquent manner.
Lin Wanwan was completely confused, but she didn't interrupt him; she just looked at him with a smile. She knew that all those long-winded words were just a prelude.
Sure enough, after a full quarter of an hour of build-up, Xiao Che finally revealed his true intentions and steered the conversation toward the core of the evening.
“Therefore,” he concluded, speaking in a tone as if revealing the ultimate mystery of the universe, “in conclusion, tonight is the night of the full moon, the moonlight is at its peak, yin and yang are in harmony, it is precisely…it is the best time for the interaction between heaven and man!”
After he finished speaking, he looked at Lin Wanwan expectantly, his eyes seeming to say: I have made myself so clear, you should understand now, right?
Lin Wanwan found it amusing to watch him try so hard to maintain an air of mystery, when in reality his palms were practically sweating with nervousness. She deliberately blinked, feigning innocent confusion, and tilted her head to ask:
"So, Your Majesty means...?"
"What I mean is..." Xiao Che was momentarily speechless at her direct question.
He couldn't very well say bluntly, "Tonight is the best time to conceive, let's hurry back to the palace and try our best," could he? That would be too...undignified for an emperor!
His handsome face flushed crimson at a visible speed, even his ears burning. He stammered for a while, finally avoiding her gaze and forcing himself to say:
"What I mean is... the moonlight tonight is exceptionally beautiful!"
However, the emoji above his head had already completely betrayed him.
There, a chibi-style little emperor was jumping up and down in a panic, waving a small flag with two big characters written on it in a flamboyant style: Charge!
[Wife, you need to understand me! Tonight is the best time to conceive! Let's go! .gif]
Seeing this impatient emoji, Lin Wanwan finally couldn't hold back anymore and burst out laughing.
Her laughter was especially clear and crisp in the quiet night, like a string of melodious silver bells.
Xiao Che became increasingly embarrassed by her laughter, and glared at her angrily: "What are you laughing at? Am I wrong?"
"No, Your Majesty is absolutely right."
Lin Wanwan stopped teasing him.
She took his hand, which was slightly clenched with nervousness, and then gently rested her head on his broad shoulder.
She looked up at the full moon in the sky, her voice soft and gentle, with a touch of intoxicating tenderness.
“Yes,” she said, “the moonlight tonight is indeed beautiful.”
Her voice, her movements, and the faint fragrance emanating from her body were like a feather, gently yet precisely plucked at Xiao Che's heartstrings.
It was a silent understanding, a proactive response.
Xiao Che understood instantly.
He was captivated by her sudden tenderness, feeling as if his blood was boiling. All his tension, all his preparation, all his awkwardness found perfect response in her gentle lean.
He no longer cared about the moonlight or the connection between heaven and man.
He said no more; his body's instincts outpaced his thoughts. He suddenly stood up, bent down, and scooped her up in his arms.
"Ah!" Lin Wanwan let out a soft exclamation and subconsciously wrapped her arms around his neck.
Xiao Che looked down into the smiling, star-like eyes in his arms, feeling an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and love filling his heart. Without further hesitation, he carried her and strode towards the bedchamber.
Lin Wanwan leaned against his chest, listening to his heart pounding like a drum, and quietly looked up at the emoji area above his head.
There, all the scheming and pretense had vanished, replaced by a gigantic, throbbing pink heart.
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