What rabid words!

The voice lingered in Li Baobei's mind, and her face flushed red, the blush spreading from her cheeks to her ears, revealing a deep shyness.

He You approached, pulled her into his arms, and whispered, "I missed you so much, Nan Nan."

He held her tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones and never be separated from her.

Li Baobei nestled quietly in his arms, inhaling the faint sandalwood scent emanating from him, and her mind and body calmed down.

She gradually felt a little suffocated and said coquettishly, "It hurts~ but don't worry."

He You suddenly realized that he had lost his composure.

He desperately wanted to keep her by his side. Whenever he held her, those crazy thoughts would take over his mind, driving him mad.

He gently released her, and seeing the slight redness in her eyes, he felt a pang of heartache. He whispered, "Nannan... I'm sorry... I didn't want to..."

He had a barely perceptible look of pain on his face, which Li Baobei noticed at a glance. She quickly comforted him in a soft voice, "I miss Lord He very much, but could Lord He please eat first?"

Her eyes were bright and sparkling, like a lively little deer in the forest.

"Hmm~" He You slowly opened her mouth, still feeling lingering fear.

He just wants to wait for his Nannan to grow up a bit, then marry her, keep her safe, love her and protect her well, and have her as his only one for the rest of his life.

He did not want to get involved in the struggle for the throne, but recent events indicated that he had been quietly drawn into this bloody war.

He realized he couldn't escape; only by fighting his way out could he protect her.

Marrying her seemed to be his obsession.

Now he felt that this obsession had become ethereal and unreal. With assassination attempts coming one after another and one close call after another, how could he hide her away and cherish her in the palm of his hand?

After finishing their meal, the two sat in the long corridor in the courtyard.

Li Baobei looked up at the night sky. The stars were like a poem or a painting, like little lanterns, bringing warmth and peace to the dark night.

The moon, like a large silver plate, hangs high in the sky, giving people a sense of coolness and gentleness.

She couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "The sky in ancient times was so beautiful, always so clear and transparent, without a speck of dust."

In modern times, all she saw was endless smog and a pitch-black night sky. Sometimes she could see the moon, but it always seemed to be shrouded in a thin mist.

Being under such a sky made me feel gloomy and depressed.

She quite likes her current life; she has loving family, a partner, and friends...

She knew they might not love her soul, but even knowing that, she was content.

At least she was reborn, she didn't die young, and heaven gave her another chance to experience the warmth of the world.

I have no regrets in this life. Cherish the present moment, and that is the best life.

She said calmly, "Lord He, don't you think the sky is beautiful?"

"Mm," He You replied softly.

Her tone suddenly became serious: "Heyou, we will definitely be together forever, right?"

Her eyes turned red, and there was a hint of sadness in them. She didn't know why she felt this way, but she felt very sad.

Perhaps it was because she knew she could only be with him for about ten years! This resentment gradually crept into her heart, making it hard to breathe.

Humans are always infinitely greedy. When they are on the verge of death, they feel that they are content as long as they still have time.

Once they taste the sweetness, they'll crave more and more, as if they'll never be satisfied.

He You saw the sadness in her eyes, and his heart ached. He gently pulled her into his arms. "We'll be together forever, I swear..."

"No~" Li Baobei quickly covered his soft lips with her hand, the touch was cool.

"As long as we can be together..." She pressed her ear to his chest, listening to his heartbeat.

His heartbeat, passionate and energetic, echoed in her ears like the resounding of a thousand drums.

That's good enough...

His heart will forever beat hot and strong, full of boundless vitality.

"Nannan, give me some time. When everything gets better, when you're a little older, I'll marry you," He You said softly.

His voice was as soft as a feather, like an old friend gently landing in one's heart, carrying a special tenderness and consideration that made one unable to resist being immersed in it.

Li Baobei quietly took out the purse from her sleeve, timidly handed it to He You, and whispered, "I didn't do well, please don't mind, I..."

“I like anything Nan Nan makes,” He You interrupted.

He held the purse tightly in his hand, as if it were a precious treasure.

The birdsong at dawn is the prelude to every beautiful day.

Time flies, and it's already time for the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet.

Li Baobei looked at Bizhu, who was urging her to get up by the bedside, and shook her head helplessly.

She then got out of bed and began to wash and dress.

Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet. Not wanting to attract too much attention, she abandoned all brightly colored dresses and chose a pink and white long dress, casually putting her hair up in a simple bun.

Bizhu was carefully styling her hair from behind. Feeling bored, Li Baobei opened the jewelry box, and a love bracelet appeared before her eyes.

She gently picked up the bracelet and put it on her wrist. It didn't look out of place at all; instead, it complemented the bracelet He You had given her, making it even more eye-catching.

After tidying up, the master and servant left the mansion.

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