Chapter 161 Never to Be Apart Again (Siheng and Axue Meet)
After dealing with Chu Huaiyu's matter, Chu Siheng didn't even have time to wipe the thin layer of sweat from his forehead before hurrying straight towards the main hall of Chengqian Palace.
Chu Siheng's heart was pounding the whole way.
Ah Xue! We can finally be together!
When the palace servants guarding outside the hall saw Chu Siheng, they were about to bow and greet him when Chu Siheng raised his hand and said in a deep voice, "All of you, step back. Without my permission, no one is allowed to approach the main hall."
Chu Siheng's voice carried the weariness of having just finished dealing with important matters, yet it also exuded a certain authority, his tone no longer as gentle as before.
The palace servants dared not be negligent and bowed as they withdrew, instantly silencing the vast palace.
Chu Siheng reached out and pushed open the palace door of Lu Zhaoxue. The soft creak broke the silence inside the palace.
His gaze almost instantly and precisely locked onto the slender figure by the window. Lu Zhaoxue was standing by the window, gazing out in a daze.
Sunlight fell on Lu Zhaoxue's hair, casting a soft halo that made her appear even more gentle and graceful.
Upon hearing the door open, Lu Zhaoxue turned around abruptly, and her pupils widened slightly as her eyes met Chu Siheng's.
A look of surprise flashed across Lu Zhaoxue's face at first, then intense joy spread across her face, and she instantly came to life.
She almost staggered as she ran towards Chu Siheng, her skirt brushing against the jade stool in the hall, creating a soft rustling sound.
"Siheng!" Lu Zhaoxue blurted out, her voice trembling with barely suppressed sobs.
The moment Chu Siheng heard Lu Zhaoxue's call, his heart trembled violently.
He strode forward, opened his arms, and as Lu Zhaoxue lunged at him, he steadily pulled her into his embrace. Chu Siheng held her tightly, as if afraid that if he let go, Lu Zhaoxue would disappear.
"Ah Xue".
Chu Siheng called Lu Zhaoxue's name softly, his voice hoarse, his hot breath brushing against the top of her hair.
"I'm back, I'm finally back."
Lu Zhaoxue buried her face in Chu Siheng's chest, her nose filled with his unique scent, which instantly brought tears to her eyes.
All the fear and anxiety of these past few days melted away in the warmth of Chu Siheng's embrace, turning into scalding tears.
“Siheng…I miss you so much…” Lu Zhaoxue said, choking back tears.
Chu Siheng lowered his head, resting his chin on the top of Lu Zhaoxue's head, and gently patted her back with his large hand, again and again.
"Ah Xue, don't be afraid," Chu Siheng said softly, his voice so gentle it could melt your heart.
"It's all in the past, everything is in the past."
Chu Siheng gently released Lu Zhaoxue, looked down at her reddened eyes, and raised his hand to gently wipe away the tears on her cheeks.
Chu Siheng's eyes were filled with tenderness and affection. He looked at Lu Zhaoxue's red eyes and her slightly trembling lips. Chu Siheng's heart felt as if something was clenching it, or as if it was suddenly filled, burning hot.
Before Lu Zhaoxue could say anything more, Chu Siheng leaned down slightly and kissed her lips.
The kiss came urgently and passionately, carrying long-suppressed thoughts and feelings. As they lingered, even their breaths became hot.
Lu Zhaoxue's body stiffened slightly, then softened, her eyelashes trembling as she reached up to Chu Siheng's neck, responding to his kiss.
The hall was quiet, with only the sound of their intertwined breaths, tender and passionate, making the sound of the wind outside the window seem distant.
After an unknown amount of time, Chu Siheng slowly released Lu Zhaoxue, his forehead pressed against hers, breathing heavily.
Chu Siheng looked at her reddened lips and the lingering moisture in her eyes, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.
The light in Chu Siheng's eyes was astonishing: "Ah Xue."
"Chu Huaiyu's matter is over, and no one can separate us anymore."
Lu Zhaoxue looked at Chu Siheng, nodded with tears in her eyes, a faint smile spreading across her lips. She raised her hand and gently stroked his cheek, her fingertips tracing his slightly tired brows and eyes.
Lu Zhaoxue's tone was full of heartache: "Siheng, you've lost weight."
Chu Siheng took her hand, kissed it gently, and his smile deepened.
"Ah Xue, anything is worth it for you."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Zhaoxue seemed to suddenly remember something, a smile flashing in her eyes. She gently pushed Chu Siheng away and called out, "Someone come here."
Hearing the sound, Haitang, the personal maid who was guarding not far outside the hall, entered and bowed.
"Haitang, go and bring Lingyang over." Lu Zhaoxue's voice was filled with undisguised joy.
Chu Siheng was stunned for a moment.
In just a moment, Haitang carried Chu Lingyang in. Chu Lingyang was fast asleep, her little face still rosy.
Haitang carefully handed Chu Lingyang to Lu Zhaoxue, then bowed and withdrew.
Lu Zhaoxue, holding Chu Lingyang, walked slowly to Chu Siheng, her eyes overflowing with tenderness: "Siheng, look, this is our daughter—Zhaozhao!"
Chu Siheng's pupils suddenly contracted, his breath hitched, and he stared blankly at the infant in front of him, as if he had been nailed to the spot.
"Ah Xue, I...our..." Chu Siheng's voice was extremely dry, and his eyes instantly reddened.
Lu Zhaoxue gently handed Chu Lingyang into Chu Siheng's arms and said softly, "Yes, this is our Zhaozhao."
With trembling hands, Chu Siheng carefully took Chu Lingyang from him, his movements incredibly gentle.
He looked down at Chu Lingyang's small face, which resembled Lu Zhaoxue's, at her slightly furrowed brows, and at her lips that moved occasionally. Hot tears rolled down his cheeks without warning.
"Zhao Zhao..." Chu Siheng choked up, calling out softly again and again, his voice unusually gentle.
“Our Zhaozhao…”
Chu Siheng gently brushed his fingertips across Chu Lingyang's soft cheek, his movements filled with careful tenderness, as if afraid of disturbing the woman in his arms.
Chu Lingyang suddenly smacked her lips and slowly opened her eyes.
These were extremely clear eyes, as if filled with starlight, just like Lu Zhaoxue's eyes.
“Ah Xue…look how much Zhao Zhao looks like you…”
Chu Siheng turned to look at Lu Zhaoxue beside him, his eyes filled with ecstatic joy and emotion. Tears streamed down his cheeks again, but he was oblivious to it, only repeating over and over, "Zhaozhao...our Zhaozhao..."
Lu Zhaoxue leaned gently on Chu Siheng's shoulder, reached out and held his hand tightly, her eyes filled with tears of happiness.
"She's been waiting for you for so long, waiting for you to come back and see her."
Chu Siheng looked down at his daughter in his arms, then at Lu Zhaoxue beside him, feeling overjoyed.
He lowered his head and placed a gentle kiss on Lu Zhaoxue's forehead, then carefully kissed Chu Lingyang's forehead as well.
"Ah Xue, Zhao Zhao, the three of us will never be separated again."
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