"Fengqin!"

Shang Se stared in the direction the other person had left, stomping his foot angrily, but he was helpless. He couldn't afford to offend the woman inside, and he couldn't catch the runaway. He could only sit down on the ground in frustration, waiting for Shen Jinchen to wake up.

Inside the room, Cen Xi kept changing the handkerchief on Shen Jinchen's forehead and repeatedly felt his forehead with her hand.

When Jun Xiaoqiao arrived in the courtyard and saw this scene outside the house, she couldn't help but smile.

Just a few days ago, someone said he would never believe in love in his life, but now he's been firmly tied to the other person.

Who says there's no such thing as a phoenix seeking its mate in this world? Love certainly exists, and so do scumbags. It's just that different people have different circumstances, environments, and encounters with different people, leading to different outcomes.

A person who truly loves you is willing to give their life for you, and is willing to remain alone, chasing you from a past life into this one.

The former is like Shen Jinchen, the latter like Yu Kuang. Cen Xi, I don't know if you are fortunate or unfortunate.

Seeing the harmonious scene inside, Jun Xiaoqiao watched for a while, then left without disturbing it. She left behind Qingyi and Chunlan, the maid she intended to give to Cen Xi.

Before leaving, she thought she might have to endure a lot of PDA from now on, but she didn't know if it would be too sweet.

On this day, Cen Xi stayed in the house all day, while Shen Jinchen was unconscious and had a high fever all day.

That evening, Jun Jianchou came into the room to check Cen Xi's pulse and wrote another prescription. He originally had many things he wanted to talk to Cen Xi about, but after opening his mouth several times, he felt it wasn't the right time. So he handed the prescription to Qingyi and left.

Cen Xi knew that she and Jun Jianchou would eventually have to clear things up, but Shen Jinchen still had a high fever, and she couldn't bear to leave him for even a moment.

so…

She ultimately stayed in Shen Jinchen's room.

In fact, she knew what Jun Jianchou was trying to say, and she also knew the significance of Jun Jianchou's words, "I'll come back to spend the New Year with you," but she was afraid that it wouldn't be possible this year.

Because tomorrow is New Year's Eve, how could she abandon Shen Jinchen, who has a persistent high fever? If she had to betray someone, it could only be Jun Jianchou.

"Qingyi! Bring the medicine."

After a moment of stunned silence, Cen Xi noticed that Shen Jinchen's fever had worsened, so she cried out in a panic.

"Okay, I'll come in."

In fact, Qingyi had already prepared the medicine, but there had been no movement inside the room, so she hadn't dared to go in. Now that she heard her mistress calling, she quickly brought the medicine into the room.

Shang Se originally wanted to go in and take a look, but Chunlan at the door was staring at him intently. He knew that if he went in, there might be a big fight, which might affect the young master's recovery. So after hesitating for a long time, he remained seated on the steps at the door.

Inside the room, Cen Xi spooned the medicine into Shen Jinchen's mouth, then had Qingyi leave the room.

For some reason, she was unusually energetic that day. She hadn't slept the night before and had fought a fierce battle, so she was exhausted. However, she couldn't rest easy until she saw Shen Jincheng out of danger, so her spirits were forced to be high.

In the middle of the night, Shen Jinchen, who had been running a fever for more than a day, finally had his fever break, and Cen Xi breathed a sigh of relief. She closed her eyes and fell asleep on the edge of the bed.

In the early hours of the morning, Shen Jinchen, who had been unconscious for a day and a night, finally woke up. Looking at the sleeping Cen Xi, his eyes were warm and gentle. At the same time, he felt a sweet warmth in his heart. He never expected that this unexpected injury would lead him to something he had always longed for.

As expected, his previous insistence was correct! He ultimately had his own beliefs.

Looking at her exquisite and beautiful face, Shen Jinchen was somewhat dazed. Without realizing it, he gently touched the woman's cheek with his fair, clean, and slender hands.

Upon feeling the cool touch, Cen Xi's muddled mind instantly cleared. The moment she opened her eyes, she saw the sickly-looking Shen Jinchen gazing at her tenderly.

"You're awake?"

Cen Xi smiled and took his hand, asking.

"Hmm! You... have you been staying by my side the whole time?"

Shen Jinchen let her hold his hand, then asked with a hopeful look.

"Yes, you...you were injured because of me. I...I'm not the kind of heartless person, of course I have to take care of you."

Recalling their past antagonistic relationship, Cen Xi blushed for some reason, and then stammered as she spoke.

"Yes, I know. I'm so happy to see you when I open my eyes."

Shen Jinchen's Adam's apple bobbed, his tone filled with tender affection, causing Cen Xi to awkwardly withdraw her hand, her face flushing red.

"I didn't know you were so shy before. We've done much more intimate things. Can't you even bear to hear a few sweet words?"

Seeing her shyness, Shen Jinchen couldn't help but raise his hand again to stroke her cheek, suppressing a laugh.

"You... I knew you wouldn't say anything nice after waking up. Now that you're awake, have your guards serve you. I didn't sleep well, I'm going to rest next door."

Seeing his continued thuggish behavior, Cen Xi was speechless for a moment before angrily retaliating. She immediately stood up and tried to leave.

"Qingqing, I am still so weak, how can you bear to leave me like this? I was injured for you."

Seeing Cen Xi's determined attempt to leave, Shen Jinchen immediately changed his tone, grabbing Cen Xi with a hurt expression. It was as if Cen Xi was about to abandon him. Because of the force, faint bloodstains were seeping from the wound under his left rib.

"What are you doing? You're moving so much, you've aggravated your wound. I've been taking care of you for a whole day and night, and I haven't even had a good night's sleep. Don't ruin all my hard work."

When Cen Xi saw that his wound was bleeding, she panicked again and quickly helped him lie down, complaining.

"If I don't move, you shouldn't leave either, okay?"

Shen Jinchen looked at her pleadingly, his eyes filled with apology. Where was his former domineering nature, the solemnity of the court, and the cunning schemes he usually displayed?

Cen Xi chuckled at his expression.

"If I'm not leaving, then tell me, where am I supposed to sleep?"

"I'm badly injured, so just lie down next to me! Don't worry, I'm in this state, I won't do anything to you."

Shen Jinchen looked at her with hopeful eyes, waiting for her to agree; the affection in his eyes was truly undeniable.

"Why...why would you risk everything to shield me from an arrow?"

Cen Xi had never seen anyone's affection so deep, so disregarding life and death.

"Because I want you to be my wife. Without you, where would I find a wife?"

Looking at Cen Xi's earnest questioning expression, Shen Jinchen felt a chill run down his spine and replied seriously.

Will you remain so devoted to me for the rest of your life?

Cen Xi couldn't help but ask.

"I don't know, but in my twenty-six years of life, you are the first woman I've ever wanted to marry, and I think I'll stay with you for the rest of my life!"

Shen Jinchen knew this question was important, so he answered it with great seriousness.