He had just been reborn when he was imprisoned by his nemesis, the Empress?

After returning to her palace, Jiang Xuange placed Xu Yi on the bed and then turned to set up the magic array to break the curse.

She took out three materials from her storage ring and, according to the records in the ancient book, placed them in the three corners of the magic circle.

After arranging the materials, Jiang Xuange walked to the center of the magic array and looked down at Xu Yi.

"Xu Lang, come here, to the center of the magic circle."

Xu Yi nodded, got out of bed, and walked to the center of the formation.

Jiang Xuange looked at the small figure standing in the magic array, a trace of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

The miniature version of Xu Yi is so adorable that Jiang Xuange wishes she could keep him by her side forever.

But then I thought, once Xu Yi returns to human form, they can do what couples should do, just like in their previous life...

She couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

Suppressing the complex emotions in her heart, Jiang Xuange raised her hand and bit her fingertip, a drop of bright red blood slowly seeping out.

"Xu Lang, close your eyes."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yi immediately closed his eyes.

He could feel the spiritual energy fluctuations within the magic circle growing stronger, with the spiritual energy from the Moonflower Grass, Ice Crystal Dew, and Blood Flower swirling around him.

With a flick of his finger, Jiang Xuange sent his essence blood slowly flying towards the center of the magic array, landing on Xu Yi's brow.

At the same time, she began chanting the incantation to break the curse, and ancient and obscure spells came out of her mouth.

As the incantation was chanted, the golden light within the magic circle grew even brighter, and the three materials began to vibrate violently.

Xu Yi felt a warm sensation all over his body, a powerful force surging within him, and his body gradually grew larger.

Ten breaths later, the growth finally stopped.

Xu Yi slowly opened his eyes, moved his limbs, and feeling the familiar body, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Finally, I'm a grown-up again! I don't have to be a chubby kid anymore... Wait, why am I so tall?"

He looked down at his hands, then at the table next to him, and realized that he was much, much taller than before.

He tried comparing himself to Jiang Xuange, who was about 1.7 meters tall, and felt that he was probably over 1.9 meters tall, much taller than his original 1.78 meters.

Jiang Xuange also quickly stepped forward, looking up at Xu Yi, who was over two meters tall, with a look of confusion in her eyes.

"What... what's going on... the ancient books clearly said it would only return to its original state, how could it have grown so much taller?"

She reached out, wanting to touch Xu Yi's chest.

She found that she had to look up to see his face clearly, and the height difference made her blush.

Xu Yi stretched his neck and touched his hair.

"I don't know why I've gotten taller, but this seems okay...? I won't have to look up at Su Qingluan anymore."

Jiang Xuange flipped through the ancient book again, carefully searching through each page.

Finally, at the very end of the book, she found a line of small print, and her expression changed slightly.

"Although this method can break the curse of rejuvenation."

"However, if the materials are too pure, they can easily trigger a backlash of spiritual energy, causing the body to temporarily grow taller, with the effect lasting for three days."

She continued reading, her brow furrowing.

"Three days later, the spiritual energy recovered."

"The body will automatically return to its original height. If you forcibly suppress it during this process, it may cause spiritual energy disorder."

After Xu Yi finished reading, the surprise on his face faded, and he sighed with some regret.

"Turns out it was temporary. I thought it would stay this high forever."

Jiang Xuange closed the ancient book, walked up to Xu Yi, looked up at his tall figure, her eyes filled with anticipation and shyness.

She gently took Xu Yi's hand, rubbed it with her fingertips, and whispered...

"Xu Lang, do you still stand by what you said earlier? You said you would repay me properly after you recovered."

Xu Yi nodded, his tone somewhat cheerful.

"Of course it counts, you want me to do it..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Xuange gently grabbed his wrist and pulled him to the bedside.

Caught off guard, Xu Yi stumbled and instinctively braced his hands on the edge of the bed, trapping Jiang Xuange, who was lying on the bed, between his arms.

Jiang Xuange lay flat on her back, her long, black hair scattered on the sheets like ink-black clouds.

She tilted her head back, her usually gentle and quiet eyes now shining brightly, her breathing slightly rapid, barely maintaining a semblance of composure.

However, the fingers gripping Xu Yi's wrist tightened their grip even more.

"My husband."

Her voice was slightly hoarse, the last syllable trembling softly, and her gaze was fixed intently on him.

"The reward I desire is very simple."

She raised her hand, her fingertips gently tracing the back of Xu Yi's hand.

"In my past life, you owed me a peaceful ending, only giving me endless pain."

"In this life, could you at least repay me with... a long period of companionship?"

Her words reminded Xu Yi of the scene in his dream world where she held him and cried bitterly, and his heart ached.

I owe her a stable home.

Before Xu Yi could speak, Jiang Xuange gently raised her hand, her fingertips trembling as she touched his cheek. The touch was soft and slightly damp, as if she had been sweating.

Jiang Xuange's gaze grew increasingly fervent, tinged with a hint of obsessive pleading.

"I don't need your promise of forever."

"If only you could spend more time with me in this lifetime, and not leave me alone again... please?"

"it is good."

Xu Yi's Adam's apple bobbed, and his deep voice was slightly hoarse.

"I'll stay with you."

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Xuange's eyes welled up with tears. She could no longer hold back and suddenly wrapped her arms around Xu Yi's neck, hugging him tightly.

"My beloved Xu..."

She choked up, her voice filled with the joy and relief of having found what she had lost.

"Thank you... thank you for not pushing me away."

Xu Yi's body stiffened, then he slowly raised his hand and hugged her back.

The bed curtains swayed gently, concealing their embracing figures.

An ambiguous atmosphere filled the air, mingling with her fragrance and their rapid breathing.

......

No sleep for one night.

As dawn broke, Xu Yi rubbed his aching back and slowly walked to the window.

Jiang Xuange was sitting in front of the dressing table, her fingertips twirling colorful silk threads as she intently wove a small hat.

That little hat must have been knitted for himself.

Because the little hat had the words "Xuan Ge" embroidered on the left and "Xu Yi" on the right.

Xu Yi felt both touched and puzzled. He stepped forward and bent down to examine the little hat.

"Xuange, I've turned back into an adult, why are you still knitting these little hats?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuange's cheeks flushed slightly, her hands paused for a moment, and then she continued knitting.

"I've knitted the big hat too, and the little hat... cough cough... that's just in case..."

"What kind of unforeseen need?"

Xu Yi looked at her flushed ear tips and instantly understood something.

"You definitely want me to become a child again, right?"