Xiao Lingdang remembered very clearly that it was already evening when Chu Yu returned with his army that day.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, and he looked particularly majestic in his armor.

The young boy had unknowingly grown into a majestic man, and standing there, he was still a head taller than Xiao Lingling.

The young man rode his horse towards her, turned over and got off, and came to her in a few steps.

Xiao Lingling subconsciously looked up at him. Although his face was covered with dust and his hair was a little messy, she inexplicably felt her heart beating wildly.

She quickly lowered her head, somewhat afraid to look at him.

"Well, I, I'll go check on the injured."

As Xiao Lingdang was about to slip away, Chu Yu grabbed her wrist, pulled her into his arms, and disappeared in front of everyone with a few leaps in his arms.

Xiao Lingling was extremely nervous. His strong arms around her made her feel inexplicably safe.

The two landed on a hill not far away, but Chu Yu was reluctant to let her go and explained in a low voice.

"You don't need to help. We've set up many traps this time, so there aren't many casualties. Plus, we have a military doctor here, so nothing will happen.

However, I have some news that I can’t wait to tell you.”

Xiao Lingling blushed inexplicably when she heard his low voice. "W-What news? Just tell me."

Chu Yu took a deep breath, grabbed her shoulders with both hands, turned her around and made her face him.

Then he gently held Xiao Lingling's face and made her look up so that she could look into his eyes.

Little Bell didn't think much about it, and looked up obediently, and at first glance she met his deep eyes.

In the past, she had seen many kinds of emotions in these eyes, including calmness, anger, depression, grief, and so on.

But I have never seen such a loving look in his eyes as today.

That’s right, it’s affectionate!

It seemed as if at this moment, Chu Yu released all his emotions without any concealment, and his eyes were filled with his affection for Xiao Lingling.

So even before he opened his mouth, Xiao Lingling subconsciously guessed something.

She pursed her lips nervously, not daring to speak, not daring to ask, not even daring to look.

She wanted to lower her head, but Chu Yu refused and still held her cheeks.

After a while, Chu Yu finally spoke, his voice trembling a little.

"Ling'er, before I knew it, we've known each other for twelve years now. During these twelve years, you've been the one who helped me the most.

I used to think that it would take me my entire life to clear my grandfather and mother's name, but with your help, it was done in just three years.

I was thinking at that time, how can I repay such a great favor?

I have thought about this question for a long time, but I found that I cannot compare with you in terms of power, status, or family background.

Not to mention the return. So, I thought about it again and again, and it seems that the only way is to pledge my love to you."

Chu Yu spoke seriously, but Xiao Lingling blushed. "I, I didn't want you to repay me. Besides, it was just a matter of convenience. I just happened to run into you when I was seeking revenge.

So, you, you don’t have to repay me or anything. So you don’t have to…”

Before Xiao Lingdang could continue, Chu Yu raised her hand to cover her mouth, "That won't do.

Although I seldom saw my mother, every time she came back she would take me with her and teach me personally.

She said that people should learn to be grateful, otherwise what is the difference between them and animals?

So, I must listen to my mother's teachings, otherwise I am afraid that she will come into my dream and beat me in the middle of the night.

Besides, I don’t just want to repay a favor.”

As he spoke, he met Xiao Lingling's eyes again, "Ling'er, it is my biggest regret that I have not been able to stay by your side these years.

Fortunately, the issue with the barbarians has been completely resolved this time. If nothing unexpected happens, they will come to sue for peace soon.

By then, we will naturally offer the conditions, and there will be no more wars on this border for at least ten years.

By then, I can accompany you to see the mountains and rivers of this world.

I don't have many aspirations in my life. Avenging my mother is one, bringing down the Chu family army is another, and the third is to stay by your side.

Ling'er, what I want to say is that I like you. I can't tell when it started, but by the time I realized it, my love for you had already penetrated deep into my bones.

I didn’t dare to tell you before, firstly because you were still young, and secondly because I was worried about scaring you.

But now, you are almost fifteen years old, and I don’t want to wait any longer.

So, Ling'er, will you be with me? Marry me and be my wife?

From now on, in heaven and on earth, I only envy the mandarin ducks, not the immortals."

It was already dark, but Xiao Lingling could still see the starry sky in Chu Yu's eyes. The sparkling stars were so beautiful that it made people's heart beat faster.

Little Bell was almost intoxicated.

Ling'er, this is the first time he called himself that.

She used to be called Little Bell.

I didn’t expect that a common name like Lin Ling could sound so nice.

However, just when she was about to agree unconsciously, a rapid shout broke the atmosphere and woke her up.

"General! Princess, our celebration banquet is ready and we're waiting for you! Ouch, who hit me?"

"Shut up! You're really out of your mind. Didn't you see our general and the princess have something to say? You really know how to find the right moment. Hurry up and leave, or the general will beat you up soon."

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