Chapter 233: Deep Love
Yu Zheng is good at scheming and is used to scheming everything. Their feelings were indeed the result of his scheming, which is undeniable.
"Shu'er, don't be afraid of me." Yu Zheng held Jiang Shu's hand that was caressing his face, pressed against his cheek, and greedily absorbed the warmth from Jiang Shu's palm.
Because of his identity, temperament, and methods, everyone was in awe of him, and they were respectful and fearful.
Yu Zheng thought it was nothing to others, and he thought it was right, but he was afraid that Jiang Shu was also afraid of him.
He had always been calm and composed, but now he looked into Jiang Shu's eyes and felt a little panic.
Jiang Shu stared at Yu Zheng's dark eyes with her almond eyes, and said word by word: "I'm not afraid. No matter what my husband does, I know you won't hurt me."
This is not blind belief, nor is it love that makes her head dizzy. It is the trust that has been built up over so many days of getting along. Yu Zheng has never hurt her in the slightest.
Husband and wife are of the same mind, so there should be no doubt.
Facing Jiang Shu's firm eyes and words, Yu Zheng was deeply moved. He reached out and took her into his arms, hugged her tenderly, and made a solemn promise.
"I will never hurt you."
"Yes, I know." Jiang Shu hugged Yu Zheng back and snuggled in his arms trustingly.
She never doubted Yu Zheng's feelings for her.
Yu Zheng thought about it but still felt uneasy. He gently rubbed Jiang Shu's forehead with his chin and said, "If I do something that scares you, you must speak out. Don't hide it in your heart and stay away from me in fear." x
Since the words have been spoken today, it is better to make them clear to avoid leaving hidden dangers.
"No, I know your identity and situation are different from mine. You have your reasons for doing what you do. If I am afraid, I won't ask."
Jiang Shu raised her head and kissed Yu Zheng's chin gently to reassure him.
She is a powerless merchant's daughter who has never seen the dark and cruel women in the back house. There is a world of difference between her and Yu Zheng, who is in a high position, makes decisions and kills, and is tumbling in the power struggle.
Just like the assassination on the way back to Beijing from Lin'an Prefecture, Yu Zheng was used to it and was not surprised. But for Jiang Shu, it was a rare experience, and she was so scared that she couldn't sleep at night.
Their worlds are different, but they are tied together by emotions, so they should work together. Even if she can't be a help to him, she must never be a burden to him.
"Shu'er, you can blame me for forcing you into my life." Yu Zheng's words were a little self-blame and guilt, but they couldn't match his determination to be with her.
Marrying her for love was his greatest selfish desire.
Jiang Shu didn't expect that Yu Zheng, who was so strong that people looked up to him, would have such a fragile side. Others respected and feared him, but she felt sorry for him.
Jiang Shu raised his eyes, looked into Yu Zheng's eyes steadily and said, "Maybe I fell in love later than you, but it's not that I don't like you, but I dare not like you or be moved because of my worldly status."
"You took a firm step towards me, expressed your feelings to me, and promised me. You did not hesitate to damage your reputation, calculate everyone, and overcome all difficulties to give me the best of everything. You don't know how moved I am. I even felt a little unreal and felt that I was not worthy of such a good you."
"Every time I think of your deep affection, my heart is overwhelmed and I don't know how to repay you."
"You are so good, I can't cherish you enough, how can I blame you."
As Jiang Shu said these words, his slender fingers wandered on Yu Zheng's face, from his eyebrows to his lips, from his forehead to his jaw, depicting Yu Zheng's appearance inch by inch.
This is the best man in the world, the marriage she dared not even pray for, the husband she dared not even dream of. But he really belongs to her, he is her husband, the father of her child.
Jiang Shu was overwhelmed with emotions and blurted out: "Brother Zheng, I loved you later than you, but not less than you."
Although they are an extremely close couple, Jiang Shu still blushed when he confessed his feelings so boldly.
Yu Zheng curled his lips when he heard this. Although there was not much change on his face, his heart was already blossoming.
"Shu'er speaks so nicely, can you tell me more in the future?" Yu Zheng pecked Jiang Shu's brow with a joyful kiss, and the anxiety in his heart disappeared without a trace, leaving only joy.
If she said such words once, she would feel ashamed to face others. If she said them often, how could she keep her face?
Jiang Shu said with a hot face: "How can you always talk about love? You should treasure it in your heart."
Yu Zheng stared at her with a burning gaze and said: "Deep love cannot be kept in your heart, you must express it appropriately. Otherwise, it will accumulate too much and your heart will not be able to bear it."
Jiang Shu: "..." Where did this fallacy come from?
"People's hearts are small. If you put everything in your heart, it will be very crowded." Seeing Jiang Shu did not respond, Yu Zheng continued to induce.
Jiang Shu's almond eyes flashed when she heard it, and she said seriously: "Don't worry, my husband, my heart is very big and it is not crowded."
Yu Zheng was upset. He wanted to hear her say more love words, why was it so difficult.
Seeing Yu Zheng's dark eyes wrinkled slightly and looking at her with a wronged face, Jiang Shu laughed secretly in her heart.
The two were looking at each other when the carriage suddenly stopped. Zhuiyun said respectfully, "Master, we're here."
Yu Zheng sighed, calmed down, and got off the carriage with Jiang Shu to attend the banquet.
The Lantern Festival is an annual banquet. All the royal family members will go to the palace to attend the banquet, which is very lively.
Yu Zheng and Jiang Shu arrived early, and there were not many people in front of the palace gate. The two were going to Zhongling Palace to pay their respects to Concubine Yu Gui first.
"Uncle, aunt."
The two were about to enter the palace when a familiar call suddenly sounded behind them.
Jiang Shu and Yu Zheng turned around and saw Yu Lan and Zhuang Yin walking towards them with a smile.
"Sister." Jiang Shu was a little surprised. He didn't expect to meet her by such a coincidence.
"How have you been these days?" Yu Lan walked to Jiang Shu naturally and squeezed Yu Zheng behind him.
"Yes." Jiang Shu responded, and asked as he walked: "Has the renovation of the princess's mansion started? Do you need our help?"
Yu Lan said a little embarrassedly: "The craftsmen just entered the mansion two days ago. This matter is in the charge of the Ministry of Works. We don't need to worry about it."
"Yes, I think too much." Jiang Shu came back to his senses and thought that
he was worrying about nothing. Yu Lan smiled warmly: "Don't think about anything now. Taking care of yourself and the children is more important than anything else. Yan'er is looking forward to having a younger brother every day."
Jiang Shu joked: "Sister can realize Yan'er's wish by herself."
Yu Lan blushed when she heard this: "I've just gotten married, and the wedding date hasn't been decided yet, don't make fun of me."
At her and Zhou Boxu's age, they must focus on having children after marriage. But the construction of the princess's mansion has just started, and it will take several months to complete. It's too early to say these things now.
Jiang Shu also knew that it was not easy for Yu Lan and Zhou Boxu to get married, so she comforted him: "It's cold now, and it's just the right time to wait until the princess's mansion is finished and the spring flowers are blooming."
"You said that as if you already know the wedding date." Yu Lan glared at her.
Jiang Shu said firmly: "Father and mother love my sister and won't let my sister wait too long."
"Good for you, you're saying that I hate to get married in a roundabout way." Yu Lan, whose thoughts were exposed, blushed.
Jiang Shu smiled and stopped joking, and changed the subject.