Song Jingyang was bewildered for a moment. "Can't give birth?"
What will happen?
Oh, having a baby.
My goodness, all he wants is to get married, Xiu'er is even thinking about having children.
If this isn't love, what is there to expect?
He rubbed his hands together excitedly.
However, although Xiu'er's attitude excited him, Song Jingyang felt that having a child was not the right thing to do.
He calmed down for a moment and said, "Xiu'er, you agree? After we get married, you'll take care of my mother, and I'll go to Qingzhou, right?"
Xiu'er: It seems so. How did I agree without even realizing it?
She was still led by the nose by him.
But I still feel at ease.
She muttered, "What else can we do? We'll just have to take pity on you."
Song Jingyang excitedly picked her up and spun her around.
Thank goodness, his young wife finally gave up the idea of parting ways with him, which really scared him to death.
"Song Jingyang, put me down!"
"Put it down, put it down!"
He would obey his wife's orders without question.
"My mother said," Xiu'er said, "That we should have a child as soon as possible."
Song Jingyang: "Hehe, is there such a good thing?"
Xiu'er glared at him fiercely. "A child is a child. Just think about the child and stop thinking about those dirty things."
"I... I was thinking about those things, not about the child..."
His "frankness" made Xiu'er blush with anger.
"Really, Xiu'er, don't be angry." Song Jingyang pulled her to a deserted alley. "Let me explain—"
With the two separated, Xiu'er had to serve the Princess Consort; where would she find the time to take care of the child?
In the Prince's mansion, there are always maids and servants to help, but who knows what the situation will be like outside the capital?
"... I'm not here either," Song Jingyang said in a low voice, head bowed. "I don't want you to suffer, and I don't want the child to be without a father."
"What are you saying!" Xiu'er shoved him and made him fall over.
"I want to watch our child grow up," Song Jingyang said. "When I was little, my mother had to take care of the prince, but my father took care of me wholeheartedly, and I was very happy."
A father's presence is very important.
"Most importantly, I wasn't by your side. You were pregnant alone, gave birth alone, and raised the child alone... Xiu'er, you weren't carrying a child born after your death; you shouldn't have to suffer so much."
I understand what your mother means, but I don't agree with it.
"I can't let you suffer so much because of me, without any status or recognition, and without any recognition or recognition."
"We can still make up for the children's issues in a few years."
If there's simply not enough time, then it's fine not to have children.
"I will not change my mind, because I love you, and I have no intention of using you to continue the family line."
Even if we really can't have children, as long as we're happy together, that's enough.
Xiu'er finally understood why she had felt uncomfortable after hearing her mother's words.
Because deep down, she also felt that she and Song Jingyang were different from others.
There shouldn't be so much worldly calculation between them.
But actually, she also wanted a child.
Especially the thought that the child would have the same features as Song Jingyang, the same simple-mindedness...
"Song Jingyang," she whispered to him, "It's okay to have one child."
Hearing her words, Song Jingyang hugged her, "No."
What he didn't say was that his trip to Qingzhou was within the sphere of influence of the Prince of Yong's maternal family, which was extremely dangerous.
If something were to happen to him, and he had no children, Xiu'er would be able to get over it in a few years.
What would she do if she had a child?
He dared not mention it, for fear of frightening Xiu'er.
But he was very determined in his heart. He loved Xiu'er, and he wanted to bring her happiness, not to be a burden to her.
They should consider having children once the situation has truly stabilized and the two of them are together again.
Xiu'er wasn't particularly attached to children to begin with, so when he firmly refused, she gave up.
She felt a sense of relief.
She was also quite afraid of consummating their marriage.
Unexpectedly, Song Jingyang chuckled and said, "But I'm really looking forward to the wedding. Would you like to ask the Empress for some contraceptive medicine? Hehehe."
There's so much time ahead, wouldn't it be better to get married today?
Xiu'er: "... Who said I was going to marry you?"
Song Jingyang became anxious. "What your mother said! Doesn't it count?"
"I still need to test you!"
"Come on!" Song Jingyang said, head held high and chest puffed out.
True gold fears no fire; his heart for Xiu'er is even more genuine than true gold.
"What if someone, like the Crown Prince's goddaughter, insisted on marrying you?"
This question is too easy.
"No!" Song Jingyang said decisively.
"What if she's good to the Prince?" Xiu'er said. "For example, if you married her today, she could speak up for the Prince."
"I still don't want that," Song Jingyang said. "I serve the prince with my life, and I have feelings for him. I'm also doing this for the sake of my family. Don't worry, between the prince and you, I will definitely choose you first. We are family."
Xiu'er stamped her foot. "If the prince heard this, would he still want you?"
"Of course," Song Jingyang said matter-of-factly, "His Highness must have wanted me to choose this option as well."
Loyalty isn't a distorted view; what's wrong with him siding with his wife?
The prince isn't one to fuss over trivial matters; you can't ask him who's more important.
"Xiu'er, is there anything else? Please continue asking."
Xiu'er: "... Let's go home! I've been out with you for so long, Her Majesty must be worried."
So you passed the test?
Song Jingyang happily led her back to the palace.
After Xiu'er returned home, she privately told Nanxing, somewhat embarrassed, "I might have changed my mind again."
If she had known it would turn out like this, she wouldn't have been so coquettish with Nanxing. Now Nanxing is making a fool of himself in front of everyone, sigh!
Nanxing: "I knew this would happen. Congratulations."
She was also very happy.
This is what a hopeful world looks like.
Xiu'er suddenly noticed several suspicious red marks on her neck and exclaimed in surprise, "Nanxing, you..."
Nanxing, without changing her expression, said, "I'm eating a radish."
"You were bitten, okay?!"
"Mutual biting."
"Was it that intense?" Xiu'er blushed. "Did it hurt?"
In a few days, she and Song Jingyang will also have to get intimate.
"It's alright, mainly because I have good stamina."
Xiu'er: "Oh, then I'm not really good at it."
She continued to blush.
After a pause, Xiu'er asked again, "Did that person agree to help the prince?"
"I didn't mention it."
Why not mention it?
"He's as hard-hearted as iron."
"Then what are you even doing there? Just letting him eat it for free!"
"Wait a little longer, you'll find out in a few days."
"Tell me! I'm curious!"
"What if it doesn't work out? Wouldn't it be a waste of time? Just like you and Song Jingyang, you didn't break up in the end, did you?"
Xiu'er: "... Fine, don't tell me then. Just wait!"
"Do what?"
"I'll go back and get you some contraceptive medicine!"
"No need to trouble yourself," Nanxing said. "I'm actually not going to get pregnant."
"Ah?"
"The Xiao Family's assassins have drunk countless bitter medicines. Every medicine has some poison in it, and I can't have children," Nanxing said. "Otherwise, why do you think I'm constantly being mocked by you for not having breasts?"
The Xiao Family is truly no good!