Shocking! In this matriarchal society, every man wants to marry me!

The city lord was brought to justice, and the entire Daming Prefecture was filled with jubilation.

As the time to return to the capital drew closer, Xia Jin'an felt increasingly uneasy.

When he and Zhongniang return to the capital, he will be in a predicament due to the distinction between social status and the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children. Therefore, he must save himself.

He wanted to hold Zhongniang tightly in his hand when he returned to the capital, clinging to her like a tiger skin plaster.

He wasn't from a noble family, so he lacked the reserve of a noble man. He wanted to get Zhongniang into bed before she returned to the capital, and ideally, get her pregnant with his child!

He thought this way and did this way, so when the remnants of the city lord's mansion were about to push him into the water, he noticed it very early on, but he suppressed his instincts!

He let that person push him into the icy water of winter, and sure enough, he fell into the water and developed a fever. As he expected, Zhongtian rushed over to see him.

"Zhongniang, Zhongniang," Xia Jin'an murmured Zhong Tian's name, pressing her slightly burning body close to Zhong Tian.

Zhongtian could feel the warmth emanating from Xia Jin'an's body due to her illness, which landed on Zhongtian and slowly seeped into his heart.

Zhong Tian grasped Xia Jin'an's hands that were roaming over her body, and turned to look at Xia Jin'an: "Jin'an, Jin'an, you're sick, you need to see a doctor!"

Xia Jin'an persisted: "I am the doctor, I feel great, Zhongniang, please grant my request."

"Zhongniang, you have to repay me for the wedding night you owe me!" Xia Jin'an slowly wrapped a silk scarf around Zhongniang's eyes and pulled her to the bed.

"Zhongniang, you and I should have been a couple long ago. It's all my fault, all my fault!"

Now that it was getting dark outside, a red candle was placed beside Le Xingxi and kept burning. They were making love on the bed, enjoying their own kind of romance!

Xia Jin'an is a sexy bombshell in bed. Every touch she makes on Zhong Tian ignites his passion, making him unable to resist.

It wasn't until dawn that Zhongtian and Xia Jin'an slowly woke up. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with shy affection.

Xia Jin'an touched Zhong Tian's face, but Zhong Tian put on his clothes, sat down at his desk, picked up paper and pen, and began to think about writing a letter to Xia Muning.

Zhongtian had to admit that after living in this dynasty for so long, she had been subtly influenced!

In modern times, one-night stands are very common between men and women as long as it's consensual, and it's hard to say who loses out.

However, in ancient times, Zhong Tian must take responsibility for the scandalous night he spent with Xia Jin'an yesterday! And Xia Muning, as the head of the household, has the right to know!

Seeing Zhong Tian struggling to write, Xia Jin'an walked up to her and said, "Zhong Niang, I don't ask for any title or honor. As long as I can be with you forever, I have no regrets!"

Zhong Tian held Xia Jin'an's hand and slowly began to write. Half a month later, Xia Muning received the letter.

Xia Muning watched, his fingers slowly clenching. He closed his eyes briefly. Shi Shu, standing beside him, asked with some concern, "My lord, are you alright?"

Xia Muning opened his eyes: "I'm fine!" A rare look of joy appeared on his face: "Get ready, my wife is coming back!"

As for Xia Jin'an, he had expected it and felt a sense of relief that she had finally arrived.

At this time, in the capital city.

Le Xingxi was confined to the Buddhist hall in the house. The Buddha statue in the hall looked at Le Xingxi with a kind and benevolent expression. His complexion had regained some color, and the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician was very effective.

His body has recovered to its previous state.

His mother was furious when the guards brought him back! But after confirming that he was not in any danger, he was locked in the Buddhist hall.

He gazed devoutly at the Buddha statue, hoping that it would truly protect Nakata, who was far away in Daming Prefecture.

"Young Master, something terrible has happened!" Jingtai rushed over and whispered to Le Xingxi, "Young Master, Lady Zhong is about to return, but I just passed by the General's study and overheard the General discussing with the guards how to take Lady Zhong's life on the way!"

The joy that Zhongtian was about to return had not yet risen was immediately replaced by fear. He rushed to the study to find his father. Ambushing Zhongniang was something that Le Xingxi could not accept.

He would be devastated if the person who returned was not the lively and energetic Nakata, but the completely dead Nakata!

He immediately pushed open the door and said to General Yue, "Mother, Zhongniang and I are together day and night. Do you think something might happen?"

General Yue's face turned ashen: "What do you mean!"

Le Xingxi touched her belly with some affection: "Mother, I am pregnant with Zhongniang's child. If you kill Zhongniang, this child will lose its mother."

Upon hearing this, General Yue exploded like a lit firecracker, his face contorted with rage, and he strode forward.

He slapped Le Xingxi across the face, causing Le Xingxi to stagger and kneel on the ground: "Shameless bastard."

General Yue was a traditional woman. Her son's actions were a disgrace to her, a disgrace to the General's Mansion, and something that needed to be punished.

Le Xingxi closed his eyes. He had already expected this outcome. Compared to the pain on his face, the pain in his heart was even greater.

General Yue looked at her hands, clapped them in annoyance, walked up to Yue Xingxi, and said with concern, "Xingxi, do you know what His Majesty is thinking?"

Le Xingxi's eyes welled up with tears: "I know! But Mother, you want Zhongniang's life!"

The conversation between the two reached a stalemate.

Yu Yijin, who came to deliver snacks to General Yue, was quite alarmed when he saw this scene. He carefully assessed the situation.

She quietly approached General Yue and gently stroked his chest, saying, "General, please don't be angry."

"Xingxi... his health is not good. His body simply cannot withstand the pain of pregnancy. If this really happens, General, you should be more concerned about Xingxi's health. Such harsh words might really upset Xingxi and cause him harm, which would break your heart!"

General Yue's anger gradually dissipated as he listened to Yi Jin's soft words.

He looked at the aggrieved Yue Xingxi and beckoned to the servant: "Go and fetch the physician from the manor, but remember not to disturb anyone else!"

The attendant nodded in understanding.

Yu Yijin glanced at Le Xingxi discreetly. Le Xingxi, upon hearing that a doctor needed to be called, couldn't hide the guilt on her face.

Yu Yijin then understood.

He walked up to Le Xingxi and said gently, "Xingxi, let's go wash up."

Looking at her disheveled appearance, Le Xingxi slowly nodded.