Qiao Xia gently closed her eyes, then opened them again with a smile, "Do you know? I've heard a tragically beautiful love story from the East. In ancient times, there was a pair of childhood sweethearts set to wed. The girl went to the temple to pray to the Buddha, hoping her lover would love only her in this lifetime. The Buddha said there was only one way to fulfill your wish. The girl asked, 'What is it?' The Buddha replied, 'If he dies today, his life would end, and he would have loved only you for his entire life. Your wish would be realized.' The Buddha didn't mean for the girl to poison her husband. However, the girl, as if possessed, slipped poison into their wedding night's ceremonial wine and killed her husband. She got what she wanted; her lover indeed loved only her for his entire life."
Mu Liang commented calmly, "She did well; her wish was achieved."
Qiao Xia gave a faint smile, "Do you wish to follow suit?"
Ah Liang, I have our child in my belly, do you know?
