The assassin was insane and mentally unstable, with a strange smile on his face, a smile that seemed to be a mixture of the satisfaction of avenging a great enemy, the helplessness of sorrow, and the morbid madness of insanity. He gripped the blood-stained hilt of the knife tightly with both hands, and the blood flowed down the blade into his palms and finally dripped onto the ground.
His bloodshot eyes were wide open, staring intently at the blood-soaked hole in Li Yannian's waist. Di Jinghan was startled by his gaze.
As the patrolling guards passed by, they ordered the madman to be dragged away. The bright red dagger fell to the ground with a dull thud. Suddenly, the man began to hurl insults, his words vicious and grating, cursing the entire Western Jing royal family.
Di Jinghan and Ning Hui helped Li Yannian walk back, with two guards assisting them. Hearing the foul and obscene words, she almost couldn't help but slap the man twice.
However, Li Yannian's injuries needed immediate treatment. Li Yannian naturally heard this, and he smiled weakly at Di Jinghan: "Princess, please don't worry about it. I will deal with that audacious assassin properly."
Di Jinghan gently shook his head: "Don't speak yet, these are all minor matters. Let's go back and see a doctor first! Are you alright?"
Seeing her worried expression, Li Yannian felt a surge of pleasure. He naturally knew the severity of his wound, given his experience, and besides, the assassin's attack had missed its mark and lacked force.
He shook his head gently, his eyes so weak it seemed he was about to faint, his head resting limply on Di Jinghan's shoulder: "I... my head is so dizzy... it hurts so much..."
Di Jinghan was startled. Wasn't it not this serious just now? He quickly ordered the guards to support him, anxiously saying, "Carry him back, and hurry! He's lost a lot of blood! Quickly!"
Two guards rushed forward, one supporting the other as they deftly carried him on their backs. Li Yannian felt dizzy, and when he came to his senses, he realized he was already on a guard's back. He closed his eyes in annoyance, realizing he had overdone it; shouldn't he have been leaning on Jing Han?
He turned his head with difficulty to face the side where Di Jinghan was, and saw her holding her own arm with one hand and lifting her skirt with the other, following the guards with hurried steps.
Di Jinghan's forehead was covered in fine sweat, and he looked anxious. He would glance at the weak Li Yannian from time to time, and then continue to look at the road ahead.
Li Yannian saw Ning Hui supporting her, but he still felt a pang of heartache. He moved slightly on the guard's back with his eyes closed, and said with difficulty, "Slow...slow down, my wound hurts!"
Upon hearing this, the guards slowed their pace slightly, allowing Di Jinghan to catch her breath. Li Yannian looked at Di Jinghan's profile with satisfaction, a smile unconsciously curving his lips. His princess was truly beautiful.
Di Jinghan was completely focused on his wound and didn't notice his little scheme at all. Finally, they arrived at the palace, and the guards carried him directly to Li Yannian's bedchamber.
The doctor arrived shortly after.
Di Jinghan watched the doctor bandage his wounds without making any move to look away. It wasn't until the man's strong upper body was exposed to the air that she realized she shouldn't be there; she had been so focused on his injury.
She suddenly felt her face getting hot, and quickly turned around with her back to the inside, blushing. Ning Hui stood outside the door with her head down, but nothing seemed amiss.
Seeing her shyness, Li Yannian's smile never faded. After the doctor finished bandaging the wound and spoke, Di Jinghan lowered her eyes and turned around.
"Princess, General Li's injuries are not serious. He just needs to change his dressings on time and rest. The wound must not get wet."
"Thank you, doctor."
Only the two of them remained in the room. Di Jinghan stood three steps away from the bed, still not daring to look directly at him. Li Yan chuckled softly and quickly put on his clothes.
"Princess, Princess! Jinghan!" Li Yannian called her three times before she looked at him.
Di Jinghan blinked awkwardly: "The doctor said you're fine, that's good. Does your wound still hurt?"
Li Yannian got up, took her hands and sat her back on the bed, gently touched her still flushed cheeks, his eyes full of doting: "Don't worry, I'm fine, it doesn't hurt anymore!"
Di Jinghan finally looked at him properly, her eyes full of tenderness: "That's good. Thank you for taking that knife for me. I'm really touched!"
Li Yannian gently pulled her into his arms: "There's no need for thanks between us. Protecting you is my mission, because I love you, Jinghan."
As Di Jinghan listened to his emotional confession, her nose tingled with tears. She had been truly frightened today, rushing headlong into danger without hesitation. Thankfully, he was alright!
"I like you too, I love you! Will you always be by my side?" Di Jinghan hugged him back, her heart filled with sweetness, wanting to seek further answers.
Li Yannian tightened his arms around her, as if trying to meld her into his body and never separate her again: "Jinghan, I will love you and protect you forever! I will never betray you in life after life. Even if you don't want me anymore, I will still shamelessly follow you!"
Di Jinghan nodded happily: "Me too."
Li Yannian cupped the small face of the person in his arms and affectionately pressed his lips to those rosy, petal-like lips. The kiss was tender and lingering, and the two of them looked at each other with affection, their eyes filled with a thousand kinds of beauty.
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After the full moon celebration, Azi's life returned to normal. The little prince was well taken care of by his wet nurse, and Emperor Jingyuan visited him every day. However, Emperor Jingcheng and Azi, the parents, seemed somewhat like outsiders.
Azi wanted to try feeding the child herself, but Emperor Jingcheng firmly opposed it and wouldn't let the little prince cling to Azi. He himself was well-fed and satisfied every day.
Azi found this man extremely annoying. Before she gave birth, she still had a chance to catch her breath. She fed him for a month during her postpartum period, but after her postpartum period, he became even more demanding, threatening to collect all the debts he owed her.
That evening, Azi was once again carried out of the steaming hot spring by the man, her body limp and powerless. She felt she couldn't continue like this, or she would be bedridden sooner or later.
Di Jingcheng put the beautiful woman in his arms back on the bed. He was about to lean over and continue when he was interrupted by Azi. She was determined to refuse today!
Azi used her small hands to push against his strong body, frowned and shook her head: "No!"
Di Jingcheng listlessly took his small hand and kissed it, lingering intimately with him: "Baby, your husband has been waiting for so long, you have to love me properly!"
Azi forcefully pulled her hands back; she wouldn't fall for it. They always used this trick, and she couldn't take it anymore, even though she'd been out of confinement for several days!
"No! If you do this every day, who can stand it!" Azi playfully punched his shoulder; it was really hard!
She gave a huff and turned away, ignoring him!
Di Jingcheng buried his face in her neck and kissed her affectionately; her soft skin was incredibly alluring.
"Baby, really don't want to? It's time to sleep?" Di Jingcheng coaxed.
Azi felt uncomfortable all over, her neck was hot and itchy, and she angrily pushed his head away: "No, no! Go to sleep!"
Di Jingcheng took a reluctant breath, then held the soft body in his arms and lay still with his eyes closed. Azi breathed a slight sigh of relief, closed her eyes, and comfortably drifted off to sleep. Finally, she could get a good night's rest!
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