All night until dawn.
Chen Zhiyan finally woke up.
"You're awake."
"Your Highness? Where are we?"
"Yesterday, after you shielded me from a knife, we accidentally tumbled down a hillside and fell into a cave. You were unconscious. Later, they arrived and rescued us, then rushed to the next town overnight. This is an inn, and you were unconscious all night."
Chen Zhiyan felt a little uneasy. He had been unconscious all night, but His Highness was in his room. Could it be that His Highness had taken care of him all night?
"Thank you for taking care of me, Your Highness," Chen Zhiyan said tentatively.
"I should be thanking you. I never expected you to take the knife for me."
Wei Wangqing paused for a moment, then asked, "Why would you do this?"
Why? He didn't think much about it at the time; it was just an instinctive action. He couldn't let her die.
Thinking about what happened last night, Wei Wangqing decided not to ask any more questions.
“Last night, it was due to circumstances. But if you're willing, I'll take responsibility; of course, if you don't…”
Wei Wangqing was interrupted before he could finish speaking.
"I do." Chen Zhiyan blurted out before he even realized what she meant, and he was furious.
Wei Wangqing thought he had regretted it.
He said considerately, "It's alright. If you don't want to, just pretend it never happened. No one will say a word. I will also repay Young Master Chen's life-saving grace..."
Chen Zhiyan immediately sneered, "Is Your Highness trying to distance yourself from the situation so quickly?"
"Oh? No, I was just worried that Young Master Chen would be troubled."
"I think it's Your Highness who's troubled. If I were willing, would Your Highness be willing to take responsibility?" Is this person so sure that His Highness wouldn't be willing?
"I do!"
"What did you say?" Chen Zhiyan wondered if he had misheard.
"I'm willing," Wei Wangqing repeated. In truth, she had no reason not to. First, when in Rome, do as the Romans do; she had indeed taken advantage of him and should take responsibility. Second, he had saved her life, and it was impossible for her not to be moved. Third, he was really her type, and she was willing to give them both a chance.
Hearing her thoughts, Chen Zhiyan calmed down, which also showed that she had feelings for him.
He was happy, even if it was just a sense of responsibility at first, he would treat her well, and she would definitely fall in love with him.
"Okay," Chen Zhiyan replied.
With that, the deal was finalized, and the verbal engagement was complete.
"Then let's get ready to set off and return to the capital as soon as possible." Wei Wangqing sensed something was different; as for what was different, it was probably his mindset.
I went out for a short while and came back with a fiancé. What a sweet burden!
Chen Zhiyan: Who is the burden!
However, Chen Zhiyan was wondering whether he should tell her that he could hear her inner thoughts. After thinking about it, he decided against it. He didn't have the courage to speak up right now, and she hadn't fallen for him yet. What if she disliked him because of this?
"Young Master Chen?" Wei Wangqing looked at him, seemingly lost in thought.
"Ah! Okay." It's all my fault for getting too engrossed in my thoughts; I always embarrass myself in front of her.
But why does she still call him "Young Master"?
However, they are not engaged yet, so calling each other by name seems inappropriate.
Never mind, I'll wait a bit longer.
I don't know when she will come to propose.
Ugh, I don't want to think about it anymore, I don't want to think about it anymore, why is she all I can think about!
Wei Wangqing watched as the aloof Young Master Chen's face flushed red as he shook his head, and couldn't help but find it amusing. She wondered what he was thinking, but her fiancé was just different; he was handsome no matter how she looked at him.
Yes, Wei Wangqing has always had this habit: he thinks everything he has is the best, and the more he looks at it, the more beautiful and likable it becomes.
It seems that people are the same.
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhiyan's heart pounded, and he looked up at Wei Wangqing.
"Alright, we need to hurry up, or we won't make it to the next town before dark."
"Um."
Wei Wangqing walked out.
The aloof and refined young master Chen immediately covered his face with the quilt and rolled around several times.
Then……
Then, regaining his aloof and composed demeanor, he boarded the carriage, appearing as elegant and refined as an orchid or jade tree.
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