*WARNING: The following content HEAVILY contains sexual content that is unsuitable for children.*

Wu Jian went back to his estate and found Ruyi in the bedroom. Jumao was standing at the bedside with a maid at her side holding a tray of the tonic. The prepared tonic medicine required several hours of preparation. Before consuming, the medicine had to be completely cool and be served in a bowl completely made of ice. Even the spoon was made of solid ice.

Jumao was just about to put on a pair of gloves when Wu Jian stepped in and took the bowl. While everyone else was surprised that the Prince held the ice bowl and spoon with ease, Ruyi was unfazed. In silence, she sat before the Prince as he fed her carefully. Once the bowl was empty, Wu Jian set it back on the tray and silently ordered everyone to leave.

Without taking his eyes off Ruyi, Wu Jian could see her pale lips turning purple due to the tonic intake. Immediately, he took off their robes and gathered Ruyi into his arms. Ruyi did not resist and buried her face against the heat of his body.

"You foolish woman..." Wu Jian held her tightly. "Why must you suffer like this?"

Looking down onto her face, he was surprised to see her beautiful smile - one she rarely shown.

"Why are you smiling?"

"Ruyi has Jian's child..." Ruyi placed her cold hand over his heart. "Ruyi never thought she could have children..."

"Child, no children" Wu Jian said sternly. "I will only allow this once... I cannot risk this ever again..."

Even now, he is unwilling to let her risk her life for the impossibility.

"Does Jian not want children...?"

Wu Jian could hear the hesitation in Ruyi's voice and see the fear in her eyes.

"I can live with or without them" Wu Jian kissed Ruyi's forehead. "But I cannot live without Ruyi"

Hearing his words, Ruyi placed her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.

"Does Jian want a son or a daughter...?"

"As long as the child is yours, it does not matter"

Smiling softly, Ruyi felt his kiss on top of her head.

"Ruyi hopes it's a son"

Hearing her sudden wish, Wu Jian couldn't help but smile.

"Oh?"

"Ruyi wants a son who looks like the Prince... is strong like the Prince"

Smiling more, Wu Jian cupped Ruyi's chin and tilted her head to look up at him.

"You prefer a son, but I think a daughter who resembles Ruyi is much better. Lovely like her mother"

Just when Wu Jian leaned down to kiss her, Ruyi covered his lips. Chuckling, he lowered her down onto the bed and removed her hands.

"Don't worry, the tonic is not poisonous"

It had been a habit of Ruyi to prevent the Prince from kissing her after she consumed her medicine. But since the tonic held no poison, Ruyi closed her eyes and received the Prince's deep kiss.

"Enough..." Wu Jian voice was deep and hoarse.

"Jian..." Ruyi couldn't help but clung onto his hips and pressing her cold body to his.

"I've been reckless these past few days" Wu Jian licked her now pink lips. "Now I know you're with child... we must take caution"

At the reminder, Ruyi flushed with shame. How could she be so lost in passion to forget the safety of the life inside her? Ruyi pulled away but Jian chuckled and held her back to him.

"As long as we're careful, our child will be safe..."

Ruyi bite her lips. Her cold body was aching – even more so with the tonic in her system. She had grown custom to the freezing cold effect of the poison, but the tonic was cold to the point where her inside ached – like a million needles piercing at her. The sensation brought her distressing discomfort – ones she couldn't voice to the Prince.

But Wu Jian felt Ruyi's unspoken needs. The doctor had warned him of the effects of the tonic and the distress his Wang Fei may feel. Seeing Ruyi trying her best to resist, Wu Jian heart melted. Not wanting to have his Ruyi ached any further, he lined himself against her and slowly slid inside her. Ruyi couldn't suppress the sweet voice of hers as her body hungrily swallowed him. Before her hips could move, Wu Jian held her body tight, controlling the movement. He didn't want her to rush while she seeks her satisfaction.

Ruyi gripped on his chest and shoulder while her body was flushed against him. She was so cold, but the Prince was hot. Staring up into his eyes, Ruyi couldn't stop herself from moaning. Seeing his smiles, Ruyi whole body blushed. When the ache in her body finally subsided, the Prince chuckled softly.

"Ruyi_"

"Don't be afraid..." Wu Jian stopped her before she could apologize. "Rest"

Her trembling body listened to his gentle words. When Ruyi eyes closed, all she felt was warmth.