After making her threat, she took a step to leave, but unexpectedly, Chu Yi grabbed her hand and said in a low, husky voice, "I can do it..."
Nanzhi was stunned.
She looked at him incredulously, "Chu Yi, do you know what you're saying?"
Chu Yi looked down at her, his eyes filled with affection like a vast ocean. "I know."
His eyes reddened slightly, adding a touch of vulnerability and allure. His voice carried a pitiful sadness, "I don't ask you to truly like me, nor do I need you to take responsibility. I only have one wish: could you... could you pretend to like me before I die, please?"
Over the years, Nanzhi's heart has long been forged into an impenetrable fortress.
If one had to say who was special to her, it would only be Shi Xiangming.
However, this special feeling was left over from before, and she didn't quite understand her past behavior.
Seeing Chu Yi pleading with her so pitifully and helplessly, her heart was actually stirred.
Previously, I only felt something was off about his appearance and his body.
Now, however, I truly feel the change in my heart.
No, perhaps his thoughts had already begun to stir when he listened to her and went to die.
She deliberately distanced herself from him for a while, thinking that he would no longer affect her.
Unexpectedly, it started moving even more violently at this moment.
She doesn't like things that affect her. In the past, when staying away from things didn't solve the problem, she would face them directly until they were completely resolved and could no longer affect her.
This time will be no exception.
She touched the corner of his reddened eyes, her smile both cruel and alluring. "Fine, then I'll play along and fulfill your last wish."
She curled her lips indifferently, her fingertips tracing his lips as she said, word by word, "Chu Yi, I admit I was somewhat moved when I kissed you before, but you know, men are always controlled by their lower bodies."
I've never been sincere with you. Not before, and everything I do now is just a facade. Please don't take it seriously.
Chu Yi's eyelashes trembled violently, she pursed her lips, and said in a low, hoarse voice, "I know."
"Good boy." Nanzhi smiled, closed her eyes, and leaned in to kiss his lips.
She hadn't closed her eyes the previous times, but this time she chose to. She didn't want to see his captivating eyes.
Chu Yi keenly noticed this small change and realized that she was not truly indifferent. His broken heart was filled with a glimmer of hope. He hugged her waist tightly and responded with great ingratiation and care.
He tried his best to make her happy and sought out places she would enjoy.
He felt like he was going crazy.
He knew perfectly well that she was a man, and he knew perfectly well that there was no possibility between them from beginning to end.
Even if he lives a long time, their status would not allow it.
But he still wanted to go crazy before he died, and wanted her to remember him forever!
Even if she will never love him, he doesn't care anymore.
Nan Zhi and Chu Yi did nothing but kiss.
Chu Yi seemed completely unconcerned about her current status as a man, desperately trying to please her as if he wanted to prove himself.
But Nan Zhi still felt a little uncomfortable.
She's a girl at heart; she just can't bring herself to do that kind of thing with a man's body.
The key issue is that she "can't do it".
So in the end, she didn't even take off her clothes, afraid that the contrast with Chu Yi would be too stark and hurt her self-esteem.
Chu Yi thought he hadn't pleased her enough and wanted to lean in and kiss her neck. He tentatively reached his hand inside her clothes, but Nan Zhi grabbed it.
That's enough.
Chu Yi looked at her helplessly, "Was there something I didn't do well enough?"
Nan Zhi's lips were strikingly red, and her eyes were clearly filled with emotion, but how could she explain the reason to Chu Yi?
She took a deep breath. "I'm not in a good mood today. I don't want it."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yi became worried, "Are you... in a bad mood?"
"Yes, you always send people to follow me and spy on my life. How can you be in a good mood?"
"It won't happen again..." Chu Yi carefully hugged her waist, then added softly, "As long as you come to see me often..."
"Why are you so clingy?" Nanzhi found it amusing and subconsciously reached out to pinch his cheek. "Are you still the Crown Prince who never shows his emotions in the eyes of outsiders?"
Chu Yi nestled against her neck, rubbing against her like a spoiled wife, "I miss you so much, I miss you every day."
Nanzhi fell silent.
Why does this guy always say such sweet nothings that make my heart race?
Considering he only has six months left to live, she should fulfill his last wish.
She gently stroked his hair. "Okay, I promise you, I'll come to see you often."
Chu Yi visibly cheered up. He kissed the back of her hand and asked, "Can you stay tonight?"
Namzhi couldn't agree to that: "I'm busy."
“I know you’re looking for the Spirit Rhinoceros Horn. My men are more familiar with the capital. I can help you.”
Nan Zhi was surprised that Chu Yi knew she was looking for the Spirit Rhinoceros Horn. Since he knew, why didn't he treat her as a competitor and even wanted to help her find it?
To be honest, Nanzhi had never believed Chu Yi's words that he wouldn't compete with her for her things. She just thought he was afraid to admit it because she had taken him away.
Now that they're already on their own turf, they still want to help her look for it.
He's such an idiot!
She didn't want to owe him anything. "No need, I'll find someone myself."
As she spoke, she got up to leave.
"Don't go, I can't sleep without you."
She paused, glanced back and saw Chu Yi looking at her pitifully. She couldn't help herself and lay back down.
"Alright, I'll sleep with you."
Chu Yi watched as she lay back down, a slight smile playing on his lips. He leaned over and hugged her. She didn't refuse; instead, she reached out and hugged him back, gently patting his back and coaxing him to sleep like a child.
Chu Yi wasn't lying; he really did have a hard time falling asleep when she wasn't around, and even when he did, he couldn't sleep well.
With her by his side, he soon felt sleepy.
He was just worried that she would run away halfway through. He woke up in the middle of the night and was surprised to find her still there, even curled up in his arms.
I was mostly happy.
He kissed her forehead. "Goodnight, Zhizhi."
When Chu Yi woke up the next day, Nan Zhi was still asleep.
He didn't disturb her, nor did he call anyone in to serve her; he just quietly watched her.
Her face was still dark, but he still thought it looked good.
She didn't know how long she had been watching when she woke up, her eyes still sleepy, and asked him, "What time is it?"
It's past 9 AM.
Nanzhi didn't expect that she had slept for so long; it must be because she kissed too late last night.
She quickly got up, tidied her clothes hastily, put on her shoes, and tried to climb out the window. Halfway up, she remembered something and turned back.
When will your father hold a selection of consorts?
Chu Yi was a little confused: "A talent show?"
"Yes, I want to be your father's concubine." Thinking of something, she chuckled. "If I'm lucky enough to oust your mother and become the new empress, then you'll have to call me 'Mother,' right?"
Chu Yi: "..."
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