klisemfg Chapter 355 Not even one day less.
Chapter 355 Not even one day less.
Lu Jiangnian's chaotic thoughts suddenly cleared up as if the clouds had parted and the sun was shining.
"Thank you for your guidance, madam."
Indeed, the person he should be most loyal to is himself.
Whether it's the emperor or the crown prince sitting on the dragon throne, what they ultimately hope for most is that the Great Jing Dynasty can become stronger and that the border will never again witness the tragedy of the past.
"My wife, your taste is..."
His voice was deep, carrying a complex emotion that was hard to describe.
His fingertips unconsciously caressed the jade bracelet on her wrist, which he had personally chosen for her.
After a moment's hesitation, he finally asked the question that had been lingering in his heart for so long: "Are you really Yuan Wanru, who grew up in the Lu family?"
Yuan Wanru's heartbeat suddenly stopped, and even her breath froze for a moment.
She hadn't expected him to ask such a direct question. Her fingertips unconsciously tightened around the hem of her skirt, the soft fabric feeling prickly against her palm.
Lu Jiangnian immediately noticed her stiffness.
He didn't urge her, but gently tightened his arms around her, even his breathing was very soft, as if afraid of startling the butterflies that were perched on the petals.
As he asked the question, his heart pounded, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his palms.
However, the deeper they spent together, the more he felt there were mysteries surrounding her: her extraordinary medical skills, her many unconventional ideas, and her independent personality.
The Lu family alone could not have raised her to have a personality like hers.
Which member of the Lu family could have said those things she just said?
Even someone like his father, who rose from humble beginnings to become a high-ranking official in the court, never considered placing the world above the monarch.
The ruler is the guide for his subjects, the father is the guide for his son, and the husband is the guide for his wife—none of these apply to her.
As a subject, one should first and foremost consider loyalty to the ruler.
But she put the world before the emperor.
Who would dare to be so rebellious?
Yuan Wanru slowly exhaled, her chest rising and falling slightly: "Why did you ask that?"
Her voice was strained, as if she was trying to make one last effort.
Both of them knew she was pretending to be stupid.
Lu Jiangnian tightened his arms, holding her even more firmly in his embrace.
For some reason, he felt a sense of relief.
Regardless, the vibrant and beautiful woman before him was his wife, and that would never change.
“It’s nothing,” he said, his chin gently brushing against the top of her head, “Just pretend I’m confused.”
Silence fell again in the room.
Although the unspoken understanding between them hadn't been completely broken, they both knew that the "Yuan Wanru" in his arms at this moment was very likely no longer the obedient and timid little girl from the Lu family.
Call him selfish or cowardly if you will.
In this life, he will not ask her where the real Yuan Wanru went.
Lu Jiangnian's thoughts drifted away, and he suddenly remembered the day he rescued her after she fell into the water.
It seems that from that time on, her eyes were completely different from before.
Did it start from then?
The thought sent a shiver down his spine.
Is she a human or a ghost?
Is it a spirit or a fairy?
Or is it the story of being resurrected through a corpse, as told in folk tales?
If, as those legendary tales say, she was merely a fairy descended to earth to undergo tribulations, and he was just a fleeting passerby in her long life, like the Seventh Fairy and Dong Yong, destined to be separated forever...
This thought was like a dull knife, slowly tearing at his heart.
Lu Jiangnian suddenly tightened his grip on her arms, his voice filled with unprecedented panic: "You didn't just disappear all of a sudden, did you?"
Yuan Wanru opened her eyes wide in surprise, not understanding why he suddenly asked that question.
“Like those fairies in the story,” his voice tightened, “they do something and then disappear without a trace.”
His fingers unconsciously tightened around her sleeve, as if she would turn into smoke and disappear if he let go.
Yuan Wanru was speechless for a moment, never expecting him to have such a rich imagination.
Seeing his nervous expression, she couldn't help but chuckle softly, "What nonsense are you talking about? How could I, a perfectly fine person, disappear?"
But Lu Jiangnian couldn't let it go.
He cupped her face in his hands, gazing into her clear eyes: "If we truly have some predestined connection from a past life, and you've come to repay a debt of gratitude, then you must repay it for a lifetime."
His voice trembled slightly, "You can't give up halfway, you can't leave me alone."
Yuan Wanru was amused by his childish words, but then she noticed that he looked unusually serious.
"To repay a debt of gratitude, one must repay it to the end; otherwise, it becomes revenge!"
He spoke stubbornly, a tremor of unease in his eyes, "Also, you can't think you've repaid your debt just because you've had a child. If you do, I'll ask Xuanhuang for a potion to prevent me from having children tomorrow."
His words became increasingly outrageous, but Yuan Wanru could hear the deep-seated unease and fear in them.
Her heart felt as if it had been soaked in warm water, becoming incredibly soft.
She raised her hand to stroke his tense cheek and whispered, "Don't overthink it. I'm right here, with you for life."
Her thumb gently stroked his cheekbone. "Not even a day less."
Lu Jiangnian stared intently at her, the unease in his eyes gradually turning into determination: "Fine, not a single day less."
He placed her hand on his chest, "To live and die together."
Outside the window, the sun gradually slanted westward, its light softening and casting a gentle golden hue over the figures of the two embracing.
Yuan Wanru leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and suddenly felt that nothing else mattered.
No matter where she comes from, being able to stay with him at this moment is the best arrangement.
Lu Jiangnian gently kissed the top of her head, then suddenly whispered, "No matter who you are or where you come from, I only know one thing," his voice was gentle yet firm, "that you are my lawfully wedded wife, Lu Jiangnian, and you will be for life."
Yuan Wanru felt a lump in her throat and buried her face in his clothes.
His unique aura made her feel incredibly at ease.
"It's getting late, shouldn't we head back?"
After a long while, she looked up and asked, her eyes still lingering with emotion.
Lu Jiangnian nodded: "Okay, let's go back."
If he hadn't already made arrangements with Wang Min today, he wouldn't really want to leave.
Yuan Wanru smiled and stood up, her skirt brushing against his knees. "Then let's go."
She stood there, extending a hand to him. Lu Jiangnian smiled and took the small, white hand in his. "Let's go."
The two walked hand in hand, but when they reached the door, she suddenly stopped: "Lu Jiangnian."
"Um?"
“I won’t disappear.” Her eyes were firm yet gentle. “I promise.”
Lu Jiangnian is now at peace.
"it is good."
Regardless, he thanked all the people or gods who brought him into his life.
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The assassination attempt failed again.
Even worse, Lu Jiangnian brought the person into the palace.
The second prince slapped Commander Zhao hard across the face: "How did you train them?"
"Death warriors, what are death warriors?"
"They failed their mission and should have died, so why are they still alive?"
Commander Zhao had no idea of the answer.
This has never happened before!
"Your Highness, rest assured, even if they are arrested, they will certainly not expose you. Besides, even if they do speak, there is no evidence."
Commander Zhao's words failed to appease the Second Prince.
Do you think Father is a fool?
"rest assured!"
"What can I possibly be at ease about now!"
As he spoke, he kicked Commander Zhao hard, and then, like an angry and raging bull, he ran around wildly, smashing everything in the room to pieces.
Upon hearing the news, the Second Prince's wife arrived and, seeing all this, understood what had happened.
The second prince completely ignored her advice.
Crazy, all crazy!