next day
Luo Zhiwan finally regained some energy, but her wound still hurt a lot. She looked at Leng Chuchen, who was dozing off by the bedside, and suddenly felt a pang of heartache.
Last night, he stayed by her bedside all night. She tried several times to persuade him to go to sleep, but he refused.
He said, "You were injured because of me. From now on, I will never let you suffer even the slightest harm again."
She was deeply moved, and from that moment on, she believed that his words of love for her were true.
She only moved her arm slightly, and he suddenly woke up.
"You're awake?"
She called out softly, and he suddenly grinned.
"I just had a dream that you were going to leave me, and I called out to you for a very, very long time..."
At this point, he suddenly grabbed her hand.
"Zhiwan, don't leave me, okay?"
His eyes were filled with expectation and pleading.
Her delicate eyebrows arched slightly, and she smiled gently.
"I will not leave you, and not just for Yiming..."
Her words startled him.
"Zhiwan, what do you mean?"
She looked at him with a serious expression.
What I mean is, I'll stay for you...
He stared at her blankly.
He was always the one expressing his love to her, while she remained indifferent.
Her unexpected words left him momentarily speechless.
Seeing the tears welling up in his eyes, she raised her hand and gently stroked the corner of his eye. "Leng Chuchen, from now on, I will always be with you, because I have realized that I have fallen in love with you."
These words made Leng Chuchen feel like he must be dreaming.
He excitedly grabbed her hand, "Pinch me hard."
She did as he was told, and he exclaimed "Ah!" followed by an excited scream.
"I'm not dreaming, I'm really not dreaming. You said you love me, you said you love me, did I hear that right?"
"Cough cough...cough..."
She suddenly coughed a few times, and his excitement turned into worry.
He pressed for an answer.
"Does it hurt? It's all my fault, it's all my fault."
She quickly shook her head.
"It doesn't hurt. Seeing you happy makes me happy too."
As she spoke, she took his hand.
Having gone through life and death, I am even more determined to be with you. From now on, no matter what, I will walk with you.
He looked at her excitedly.
"I originally thought that after you woke up from this stabbing, you would hate me and leave me with Yiming. I really didn't expect you to say you love me. I'm so... so happy. Don't worry, I will never let you down in the future..."
At this point, he raised his right hand and held it above his head.
"I, Leng Chuchen, hereby swear that if I ever betray Luo Zhiwan in this life, I will surely suffer the punishment of being torn apart by five horses..."
She raised her hand and covered his mouth, "Don't talk nonsense..."
He put her hand to his lips, kissing it as he nodded.
"You're right, I still need to keep my life to protect you and Yiming."
Just then, Zhiruo and Jiawang's mother brought in breakfast. Leng Chuchen was about to take the bowl of porridge when Jiawang's mother quickly stopped him.
"Your Highness, you didn't sleep well last night, go and get some rest!"
Leng Chuchen shook her head, unable to hide her excitement.
“I’m not sleepy, I’ll feed her.”
Jiawang's mother then offered her earnest advice.
“I can take care of her. You are the Crown Prince, you can’t stay in her room all day. You have to do what you’re supposed to do. Don’t worry, Zhi Ruo and I are here, we will take good care of her.”
Luo Zhiwan also joined in the persuasion.
"My mother is right. You're a grown man, you have to do what you're supposed to do. You can come and keep me company tonight. Go on with your work!"
Although Leng Chuchen really wanted to stay with her, as the crown prince of a country, he had a lot to do during the day.
He nodded.
"Alright, thank you for your hard work, Zhiruo. I'll be back early tonight."
"Go ahead without worry!"
After chasing him away, Jiawang's mother came to the bedside and personally fed Zhiwan pigeon soup. Zhiruo wanted to pack her things, but she stopped her.
"Zhiruo, Chun'er will come in to tidy up in a bit, you can rest for a while."
"I'm not tired..."
"How can I not be tired, I have two bodies..."
"Shh!"
She quickly interrupted her.
"Big sister, don't let anyone hear this, otherwise how can I face anyone here?"
"Okay, I won't say anything more. But you're not allowed to work anymore. Take a break, chat with me, or go out for some fresh air. Just don't overwork yourself."
"I'm here to take care of you, not to recuperate."
"If you take good care of yourself, you're taking care of me."
Seeing that she was adamant about not letting her do any work, she had no choice but to nod.
"Alright, I quit. I'm going to check on Yiming. I heard the Crown Prince found him a tutor, and he's teaching a class right now. I'm going to see him."
Zhiwan then smiled gently.
"Go ahead, he has classes at Jingxiang Garden, which isn't far from here. Let Xiaohu take you there."
"No need. In broad daylight, how could I possibly get lost in the Crown Prince's residence? I just asked around and found my way here."
As she spoke, she went out the door and instructed Xiao Hu and Chun'er, who were standing at the door:
"Miss Luo can clean up the house after she finishes eating."
"Yes, Miss Luo."
How do I get to Jingxiang Garden?
Xiao Hu pointed.
"After you leave Donghui Courtyard, walk straight ahead, go through a moon gate, turn right, and walk past Suiyu Pavilion and Peony Garden to reach your destination."
"good."
Having learned the route to Jingxiang Garden, she followed Xiaohu's directions, left Donghui Courtyard, and headed towards Jingxiang Garden.
...
Peony Garden
Wei Tiancheng sat in the courtyard, wiping the short knife in his hand while recalling the events of the previous night.
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