An Chaoli made the most difficult yet least regrettable choice of his life: he entrusted his daughter, whom he had cherished for over ten years, to another man.
Although the father felt more reluctant to part with his daughter, he believed that this was what his daughter would have wanted to see.
An Chaoli's life had its moments of glory and its lows, but as he reached middle age, he realized that fame and fortune were just fleeting illusions. What he hoped for most was that his two children could live a happy and fulfilling life.
Therefore, An Chaoli's promise at the banquet was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but a premeditated collaboration.
Yi Chenli dreamed of marrying the girl he loved. To this end, he outwardly proposed to Princess Wushuang as the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom, while in private, he used his identity as Yi Chenli and the sincerity of an ordinary man to win over the girl's father. It was through the efforts of both sides that the current situation came about.
Gu Chuzhi, who thought he was in complete control and that he could rest easy now that Yi Chenli was dead, had focused his attention on Lan Jingtang and Yi Chenqi all these years, but was caught off guard by the return of Yi Chenli.
Before he could even react, the marriage alliance between the two countries meant that the woman he wanted was already betrothed to someone else.
An Yuan'er's marriage to Gu Chuzhi in her previous life, though nominal, was ultimately a tragedy. An Yuan'er wasted her life; given a second chance, she no longer wanted any connection with that person.
Yi Chenli is An Yuan'er's only choice after her rebirth.
She liked him, and he happened to like her too.
That night, An Yuan'er stayed at the embassy with Yi Chenli. The two slept in the same bed, separated by clothes, and talked about the four years they had missed each other.
Four years is not a long time in a person's life journey, but An Yuan'er and Yi Chenli both know how agonizing it is to wait for four years.
In Yi Chenli's dark, bright eyes, An Yuan'er saw a small flame burning. The night was so quiet; their breaths mingled, carrying each other's scent.
The feelings one has in their heart will be expressed through the most honest reactions of their body. But in this matter, Yi Chenli had a terrifying persistence. He was sweating profusely, but he never crossed the line to the final step.
An Yuan'er sighed softly. Her thoughts were simple: if you like someone, you should be together without restraint. He liked her, and she had feelings for him too.
The girl's hand unconsciously moved to Yi Chenli's waist, and touched him lightly without his notice.
It's soft, and it tickles wherever it glides across.
Yi Chenli's body stiffened even more, his whole body tense. His waist was his most sensitive spot, and the girl was still teasing him like this.
He grabbed An Yuan'er's restless hand, his voice hoarse: "Round and round, behave yourself."
An Yuan'er blinked, ignored him, and wrapped her arms and legs around him like an octopus.
With the soft, fragrant jade in his arms, and hot oil poured over the raging fire, the flames burned even more fiercely.
Yi Chenli gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words: "An Yuan'er".
That expression looked like it wanted to devour someone.
An Yuan'er wasn't afraid of him at all. Her Ali was clearly a paper tiger; he wouldn't actually bite anyone.
An Yuan'er's voice rose, her little voice murmuring, "Brother Li, Yuan'er wants a hug."
"Brother Li~~"
An Yuan'er had never called Yi Chenli that before. This unusual new name was particularly catchy and carried a hint of coquetry.
Yi Chenli glared at him, swearing profusely.
He lowered his body, getting closer to An Yuan'er, his handsome face looming larger and larger.
An Yuan'er nervously closed her eyes. Was it finally coming?
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