Tu Shan Lingxi had only intended to use this as an excuse to avoid Yin Changling, but unexpectedly, she fell asleep as soon as she touched the bed.
However, this cannot be blamed on her, since Tu Shan Lingxi had barely slept a wink all night because of Yi Changfeng's matter.
Now, she was completely exhausted. Both her recent crying and her conversation with Yin Changling had taken a lot of her energy.
Tu Shan Lingxi originally just wanted to avoid him and had no interest in playing around with him, but she overestimated her body and was already overwhelmed.
Yin Changling wasn't blind or deaf. When he saw Tu Shan Lingxi's little chest rise and fall rhythmically and her little body curl up, he knew she was really asleep.
"well--"
He let out a long sigh, helped Tu Shan Lingxi take off her outer clothes, and then covered her with a blanket.
Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Yin Changling gently traced her cheek with his fingers, and suddenly felt much more at ease.
This feeling was strange. Logically speaking, he was not a weak person who liked to rely on others; he even thought that was the behavior of a weak person.
But only Tu Shan Ling Xi could truly calm his wandering, wingless heart. It was as if it were destiny, yet he cherished it all the more.
"Xi'er, oh Xi'er, please have mercy on me this time. Stay, stay forever."
He spoke softly, gazing affectionately at Tu Shanling, tracing her features with his slender fingers.
Tears streamed down the girl's fair face, and her swollen, red eyes added to her pitiful appearance.
Yin Changling gazed tenderly at her swollen eyes, his eyes filled with pity. Suddenly, as if remembering something, he quietly got out of bed.
Men aren't good at sweet talk; they only know they have to do things to make Xi'er more comfortable.
He went to the outer room, ordered someone to bring a full basin of warm water, and told them to place it quietly on the shelf before dismissing the people.
After they left, Yin Changling personally moistened a handkerchief and placed it on Tu Shan Lingxi's eyes; the warm handkerchief would make her eyes feel more comfortable.
His movements were exceptionally gentle, and he kept a close eye on Tu Shan Lingxi. Whenever he noticed her frowning, he would withdraw the handkerchief.
After repeating this several times, he could see with his own eyes that Tu Shan Lingxi's eyes were not so red anymore, and he felt a little better.
Yin Changling threw the handkerchief back into the basin, climbed onto the bed, and quietly watched her for a long time. Seeing that she showed no signs of waking up, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Little lazy cat."
In the end, Tu Shan Lingxi knew nothing. Under Yin Changling's watchful gaze, she slept soundly, completely unaware even as daylight broke.
Yin Changling withdrew from the morning court session, embraced Tu Shan Lingxi, and slowly, slowly, he too fell into a deep sleep.
Thanks to the bed curtains, the sunlight wasn't too glaring, and the two slept soundly. However, upon closer inspection, Yin Changling seemed even more—domineering?
He held the girl in his arms almost domineeringly, leaving no gap between them, his tense movements as if he were afraid she would escape.
A gentle breeze stirred the thin curtains, creating ripples that revealed two figures entwined closely, like a pair of mandarin ducks lying neck to neck, their love unwavering.
Under the bright sunshine, their hearts were tightly bound together, as if they were destined to be together. As for their future, that was up to fate.
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