allonlinenovel Chapter 21 Promise
Chapter 21 Promise
Ye Qingchen listened quietly to Gu Changfeng's words, feeling little emotion. After all, having experienced the vicissitudes of life, she was no longer an innocent child and possessed her own unique and mature understanding of matters of the heart. However, it was undeniable that she was genuinely shocked to hear that this man from ancient times possessed such extraordinary enlightenment.
It's important to understand that in this era, the idea of male superiority was deeply ingrained, and those who could make such sincere promises as Gu Changfeng were extremely rare. Nevertheless, Ye Qingchen didn't dwell too much on whether this promise was true or false. For her, it didn't really matter. She steadfastly adhered to her principles—if the man before her couldn't give her a lifetime of unwavering, unique love, then she would turn away without hesitation.
Moreover, Ye Qingchen firmly believes that even without Gu Changfeng, she can still live a wonderful and happy life with her own abilities and wisdom. She will never be discouraged by losing someone; on the contrary, she will stride confidently towards her own future.
Gu Changfeng's eyes were sharp, and he saw through Ye Qingchen's nonchalant expression at a glance. His heart tightened, and he quickly spoke again, saying to her, "My dear wife, my heart is truly devoted to you! I've always believed that someone like me is destined to be alone, to die alone. For so many years, no one has ever truly loved me, no one has ever genuinely cared for me. My world seemed shrouded in gloom, a gray, lifeless place. But since meeting you, everything has changed dramatically. You've always cared for me meticulously, even willingly marrying me, a man of frail health. Whenever I think of this, a warm current surges through my heart, allowing me to truly understand what warmth means. Because of you, my life is no longer monotonous and dull, but vibrant and full of hope. So please believe me, when I say I want to be with you for life, it's not an empty promise. Every word comes from the deepest part of my heart, without the slightest hint of insincerity."
Hearing his promise again, Ye Qingchen found this young man quite adorable. She hadn't said she didn't believe him, but regardless of whether she believed him or not, her attitude remained the same. However, seeing him reiterate it again warmed her heart.
Ye Qingchen tilted her head slightly, her clear, watery eyes gazing at the person before her. Her lips parted slightly as she said, "I believe you, truly, from the bottom of my heart, every word you say. But at the same time, I sincerely hope you understand my feelings. I am willing to stay by your side, to walk with you through life's storms. And I firmly believe that no other woman will appear by your side. But..." She paused slightly, her expression becoming somewhat solemn, before slowly continuing, "If one day you break this promise and let another woman into your world, then I will still turn away without hesitation. Because for me, love cannot tolerate even the slightest flaw."
Just as Gu Changfeng was about to explain, Ye Qingchen hurriedly interrupted him. She waved her hand gently, a faint smile playing on her lips, and said, "Alright, let bygones be bygones. Let's not dwell on this. Let's talk about things that are truly useful for the future."
Then, she narrowed her eyes slightly, a wise glint in them, and began to earnestly assume the role of strategist, speaking to him earnestly: "Now, your father, the Emperor, is in good health and strong. Under these circumstances, whichever of you brothers is made Crown Prince will inevitably arouse His Majesty's suspicion and vigilance. As for you, the sacrifices you made before, though seemingly out of necessity, may not be entirely a bad thing! You might want to think carefully: with your sickly, frail body, and lack of outstanding talent and ability, you can't excel in literature..." Displaying your strategic acumen won't make you any significant progress in martial arts; you'll spend all your time burying yourself in the obscure and difficult art of traditional Chinese medicine. However, this will ironically become your excellent camouflage, like an invisible cloak of invisibility. Therefore, you must make good use of this advantage. After arriving in the capital, continue your practice of treating patients, using this method to continuously build your network of contacts while secretly gathering useful information. Remember, during this period, you must remain discreet and low-key, quietly accumulating strength, waiting for the opportune moment to unleash your full potential and realize your grand ambitions!
"But Madam! Back then, I was so thin and frail, so pitiful, and I maintained that appearance for so many years! For so long, no matter how many hardships I encountered, I gritted my teeth and persevered, always maintaining that endearing look. But who could have imagined that since I met you, in just a few days, everything has changed so drastically. Look at me now, my body is so strong and powerful, my muscles are firm, and I'm full of energy. There's not a trace of the frail and sickly person I used to be!" As he said this, Gu Changfeng couldn't help but pout, feeling wronged, and blinked his eyes at the woman in front of him as if he had suffered a great injustice.
"Oh dear, you're such a fool! Who says that if you look just like an ordinary person, you won't be sickly? That's utter nonsense! Just eat and drink well without worry. You know, it's quite easy to fake being unwell. But there's one thing to keep in mind: you can only pretend to have a defect, but you absolutely can't actually have any problems. Otherwise, you'll be in big trouble! Besides, didn't you say before that I would take care of you? If you're always so thin and weak, then I won't be able to show off any of my efforts. So, just relax and don't overthink it!" Ye Qingchen gently patted his shoulder while softly comforting him. Then she looked at him again and said, "Besides, you're not fat at all! You're still very thin, and your skin is so fair. Who would believe you're perfectly fine? Let's stay here a little longer, earn more money, and then go to the capital." Actually, she had plenty of money, but she couldn't take it out, because she needed a legitimate reason to do so. She wasn't stupid; she could be clever, but not supernatural.