Chapter 164 A Yue

Feeling the strength coming from Helian Yue, Si Linglong thought he was worried about her illness, and hurriedly said, "This illness just looks serious, but it won't be life-threatening. Don't worry, Your Majesty."

As Si Linglong spoke, she wanted to stand up and show him how lively she was.

However, Helian Yue grabbed her and held her down the moment she struggled to stand up, his tone full of threats, "Stay still!"

Si Linglong pursed her lips, then lay down obediently without moving, just feeling the warmth of his embrace, and couldn't help but feel warm in her heart.

Helian Yue looked at her, the solemn frown on his brows was like thick ink that could not be dissolved. He was still thinking about her heartbeat just now.

He had always known that she had a "system". Although he could not hear the conversations between Si Linglong and the system, he knew from her daily thoughts that the so-called plot missions were issued to her by the system.

He had always thought that she insisted on following the plot line, saving Bai Qianqian's life, and even helping her escape from the cold palace, all just to go home.

But he had never heard her mention any punishment.

And it’s such a terrible punishment!

If I had known this earlier... I wouldn't have been so straightforward in following her wishes today and shattered Shen Rongrong's hope of entering the palace.

Si Linglong still maintained the posture of lying in his arms. Looking up from her angle, she could see his angular jaw, high nose bridge, deep eye sockets, and his still tense brows.

Before today, Si Linglong had never thought that she would be a "love-brained" person.

She paid a huge price to like this man.

However, as long as he also loves her, Si Linglong feels it is worth it.

Si Linglong watched quietly and couldn't help but reach out again. This time, she was finally not blocked.

The moment her fingertips touched the man's brow, she saw Helian Yue's face froze, and the deep emotions in his eyes seemed to be cut away.

Si Linglong seemed to be encouraged, and she gently smoothed out the deep creases with her fingertips. Looking at the brows that had stretched out again in front of her eyes, Si Linglong breathed a sigh of relief with satisfaction as if she had completed a work of art.

When she met those phoenix eyes again, Si Linglong felt an impulse surge in her heart.

I couldn't help but whisper, tentatively, calling him, "A Yue..."

She had called out this phrase many times in her heart, but when she called it out loud for the first time in reality, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

After all, this is the emperor's famous saying.

Just then, Doctor Li Yu, who was about to quietly retreat because he had no use for his skills, was suddenly shocked as if he had seen a ghost when he heard this voice, and his feet stopped where they were.

Helian Yue did not react to this apparently impudent address. There was not even a trace of emotion in his eyes, as if he was used to it. He even whispered, "I'm here."

Si Linglong felt that all the pain she had just felt was dispelled by this response, and she even felt an indescribable joy in her heart.

"Ayue." Si Linglong couldn't help but break free from his arms and sat up, looking into his eyes and called him again.

Helian Yue met those misty and bright eyes. The black eyes were so deep that it was hard to understand, but he still responded to her.

"Um."

Before Si Linglong could savor this moment that foreshadowed the change in their relationship, Helian Yue suddenly spoke softly, "I can always treat you well."

This was the first time he made a promise to her directly.

Si Linglong seemed to think that this sentence was a bit incoherent. She tilted her head and looked puzzled.

Helian Yue looked at her, his eyes seemed to be filled with turmoil, focused and solemn.

"More than anything else, I hope you're well."

He didn't want her to suffer the same sin as just now for the so-called "exclusive favor".

In his opinion, Shen Rongrong was not worth making suffer.

If she doesn't like him, she can just move him to the harem after entering the palace and turn a blind eye to it.

After all, that's what he's always done in the past.

Si Linglong obviously didn't understand what Helian Yue was referring to, and just nodded hesitantly, "Well, I will be fine."

Helian Yue felt helpless when seeing this.

Forget it. Given her temper, even if she understood, she might not compromise.

"Don't worry, I will find a way... to cure you."

Since she was willing to confide in him, he was naturally willing to do his best to protect her.

Si Linglong smiled and nodded, "I believe you."

Even if it was just for the tenderness in his eyes that belonged only to her at this moment, Si Linglong felt that the pain she had just suffered was worth it.

For the first time in my life, I fell in love with someone, even though this person may only exist in the world of a novel like this.

Si Linglong also admitted it.

Helian Yue looked at the smile in her eyes when she looked at him, but his eyes darkened gradually.