Qin Tao remembered that she was once a fresh and youthful girl, but having a child had caused her body to lose its shape uncontrollably. For so many years, she had suffered from the overt and covert ridicule of her sisters-in-law. Her husband, though not unfaithful, was far less passionate than before, which made her feel sorrowful.
But Gu Xizhi was an unromantic man who couldn't sweet-talk. He had no idea why she was upset and got into bed first: "Wife, turn off the light and go to sleep, don't worry about those useless things."
Useless things?
Qin Tao closed her eyes.
Without hesitation, she unwrapped the candy and swallowed the small, round pill in one gulp.
It was cool and refreshing, melting immediately in her mouth.
She licked her lips.
