A surge of heat suddenly welled up in her eyes, and her vision blurred.
"You...really felt...because of what I said..."
Her voice trembled slightly: "Why? Aren't you afraid I'm sent by the Crown Prince to win you over?"
Zheng Dinglian smiled and pulled her into his arms: "And what about you?"
Gu Qinlan shook her head, her eyes brimming with tears: "No."
Zheng Dinglian smiled and hugged her even tighter: "It doesn't matter if you are. Because I believe you won't hurt me."
Gu Qinlan couldn't help but reach out and hug his waist tightly: "Zheng Dinglian, why are you so gentle and considerate towards me?"
This thoughtfulness touched her deeply, making it difficult for her to control herself.
Zheng Dinglian embraced her and whispered, "Because you are so perfect, I'm afraid my efforts are not enough to match your beauty, and I'm afraid you will leave me because of it."
"I remember how flustered and uneasy I felt when I heard Duan Lang mention your intention to leave the mansion on the outskirts of Jindu City."
I am filled with remorse, recalling the words I said to you on our wedding night. Only then did I realize that I was simply incapable of being so magnanimous as to let you marry someone else. No, even if you hadn't remarried, I still couldn't accept it.
Because I long to be your husband, I long for you to belong only to me, just as I am willing to give everything for you and belong only to you.
Gu Qinlan's heart, which had been dormant for two years, began to beat fiercely at this moment.
She knew she had completely fallen into an emotional vortex.
However, she didn't know how to convey her love to him.
Just then, Zheng Dinglian seemed to suddenly understand, and he hugged her and said softly, "I have already fallen deeply in love with you, Qinlan. I will never let you leave my side. Even if I die, I will make you bear my surname."
Even if you think I'm domineering and unreasonable, in this cycle of life and death, I belong to you in life and in death…
Gu Qinlan suddenly raised her toes and sealed his unfinished words with her lips.
She didn't want to hear any unlucky words, especially as they were about to part ways.
Zheng Dinglian was slightly taken aback, but then responded to her warmly.
After a long while, the two finally separated, panting heavily.
Gu Qinlan's cheeks flushed as red as the morning sun. She sensed Zheng Dinglian's emotional fluctuations and said softly, "We're not far from our estate. Let's go there. Dinglian, I long for your company."
Which man could remain unmoved upon hearing such words?
Moreover, Zheng Dinglian was a hot-blooded young man.
They had been married for a long time, but Zheng Dinglian was always worried that Gu Qinlan would not be able to handle it, so he always restrained his desires.
Now that the two are of one mind, and Gu Qinlan has taken the initiative to extend such an invitation, even a saint would fall for her.
Without hesitation, he leaped onto his horse and offered her a helping hand.
She gripped his hand tightly and, with his help, leaped onto the horse's back.
Soon, the horses carried them to a nearby hot spring resort.
The servants in the village were flustered when they suddenly saw the arrival of their two masters and hurriedly tried to serve them.
However, Zheng Dinglian wrapped Gu Qinlan tightly in his cloak, quickly crossed the courtyard, and shouted to the servants without turning his head: "All of you, step back. There is no need for you to serve us here. Stay far away."
He knew she was a shy woman.
So he sent everyone away to avoid embarrassing her later.
When they arrived at the main courtyard and closed the door, the two were immersed in a sea of love.
That day, they didn't step out of the door once.
The servants were all confused, not understanding why their master had suddenly come to the estate and driven them away.
When it was time for dinner and the master still hadn't come out to eat, the housekeeper went to inquire.
The head maid had just reached the outside of the main courtyard when she heard the commotion inside. She quickly retreated and said to the curious servants, "The young master and his wife are dealing with important matters and outsiders are not allowed to disturb them. You should all stay far away and not approach the main courtyard."
Anyone who dares disobey orders, don't blame me for telling the madam afterwards, and then don't blame me for being ruthless.
Upon hearing this, the servants were so frightened that they dared not have any more curiosity and quickly avoided the main courtyard.
The stewardess nodded in satisfaction and instructed someone to keep the food warm in the pot, waiting for the master to have time to bring it up.
However, this wait turned into a long day.
The couple leaned against each other, and Gu Qinlan gently stroked the conspicuous scar on his shoulder, her eyes filled with deep pity and glistening with tears: "Does it still hurt?"
The wound was still fresh, clearly a product of the last year or two.
Zheng Dinglian held her hand tightly and gently kissed it: "It doesn't hurt anymore, don't worry about me anymore."
Gu Qinlan suddenly remembered the gold-threaded soft armor she had painstakingly crafted at great expense.
Zheng Dinglian said softly, "That is a priceless treasure. During my years in the Northern Frontier, it was always by my side, protecting me from countless life-or-death crises. Mo Lin even mocked me for being afraid of death."
Gu Qinlan frowned slightly, displeased, and said, "How can this be called being afraid of death? Valor on the battlefield isn't only proven by scars; the most glorious achievement is defeating the enemy unscathed. You are the commander-in-chief; if you are injured, it will not only affect morale but also give the enemy an opportunity. Ignore the ridicule of others; you must wear this. I don't want to see any more new scars on you. If Mo Linruo dares to speak disrespectfully again, I will personally teach him a lesson next time!"
Zheng Dinglian's eyes were full of doting smiles: "Alright, then teach him a good lesson so he'll never dare to laugh at me again. From now on, I'll rely on you to back me up."
In reality, Mo Lin's words were full of envy and jealousy, but Zheng Dinglian found them quite pleasing. But at this moment, he felt even happier, because he knew that his wife had taken him to heart and was willing to stand up for him.
Gu Qinlan burst out laughing at his joke.
She gently rolled over, nestled against his chest, and gazed at him: "Do you really believe me?"
Zheng Dinglian answered without hesitation, "Of course."
Gu Qinlan pressed further, "So, how deep is your trust?"
Zheng Dinglian raised an eyebrow: "My choice to stand on your side, doesn't that prove my trust?"
Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, understanding in her heart that this was unconditional trust.
Then she continued, "If I told you that in this war in the Northern Frontier, the Northern Di Kingdom would send their crown prince to personally lead the army, and that this war would be exceptionally difficult, would you believe me?"
In the previous life, the Western Wei suffered heavy losses in this battle. The Crown Prince of the Northern Di Kingdom personally led the troops, greatly boosting morale. However, due to insufficient supplies and Zheng Dinglian's serious injury, the Western Wei court had to replace its generals, leading to a series of defeats. In the end, Zheng Dinglian, wounded, went into battle and nearly lost his life on the northern frontier, barely managing to avert the crisis.
However, in this life, the situation will be completely different.
Because she wanted to inform Zheng Dinglian of the most crucial information beforehand. Not only that, she also made other meticulous preparations. She was determined to help Zheng Dinglian win this victory!
Not only must we win, we must achieve glory!
A determined light shone in Gu Qinlan's eyes.
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