51: The candlelight flickers red

Situ Jun reached out to brush the hair from the corner of her lips and continued, "Also, Madam, think carefully. How has the Bei Batian treated you all these years? You are a princess of the Northern Dynasty, but are you truly happy in this Northern City Manor?" "Even if we take a step back, Madam, do you think the Bei Batian would still want you if he knew you had lost your chastity? Instead of becoming a discarded woman, it's better to follow me."

Situ Jun looked at Li Danying with eyes full of hope. A flash of panic crossed Li Danying's eyes, but she quickly regained her ferocity: "In your dreams! Even if I die, I won't let you have it easy!"

Situ Jun sighed inwardly, continuing to hold her soft little hand as he said, "Madam, I know these years haven't been easy for you..." Hearing his gentle words, the grievances and loneliness accumulated during those neglected years instantly surged into her heart, and tears unconsciously slid down her cheeks.

Seeing this, Situ Jun felt a pang of heartache. He took the plain handkerchief from his waist and gently wiped away her tears. This tender gesture made Li Danying tremble all over, and her inner defenses completely collapsed at that moment. She suddenly sat up, threw herself into Situ Jun's arms, and began to wail.

Situ Jun held her tightly, feeling the trembling of the delicate body in his arms, and comforted her softly: "It's okay to cry it out. I'll be here from now on." After an unknown amount of time, Li Danying's crying gradually subsided. She looked up at Situ Jun with tearful eyes.

Situ Jun could no longer control the emotions in his heart and gently pressed his forehead against hers: "Trust me, I will give you happiness." Li Danying was startled at first, then nodded gently. The two snuggled together in the quiet night, pouring out the thoughts they had suppressed for a long time.

Outside the window, the night breeze blew gently, and the shadows of the trees swayed. Inside, the warm candlelight flickered, reflecting the two figures leaning on each other. They talked until late at night, and it wasn't until drowsiness hit that they fell asleep in each other's arms, both with peaceful smiles on their faces.

After a quiet night, the morning light spilled into the room through the window lattice. Li Danying slowly woke up, and everything that happened yesterday flooded into her mind like a tide. Looking down at her neat clothes and Situ Jun sleeping soundly beside her, an indescribable throb and conflict surged in her heart.

Situ Jun woke up leisurely, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth: "Madam, why don't you sleep a bit longer? You are someone with a pregnancy now." Li Danying was stunned: "Nonsense!" "What I fed you yesterday was a type of fertility pill called the 'fertility pill'."

Situ Jun sat up and looked directly into Li Danying's eyes, which were full of deep affection and determination: "And even if you aren't pregnant, you are the woman I deeply love. For you, I can fight to the death against the Bei Batian! I can rebel against this Dynasty! I can oppose the entire world..."

He reached out to stroke Li Danying's cheek, his movements gentle yet overbearing: "Don't think I'm joking, and don't think about escaping the fact that you are already my woman." Li Danying's pupils shrank slightly, and her heart struggled violently. She was a woman who craved being loved and cared for by her man; now, encountering such an overbearing Situ Jun, her body and mind were conquered. This was a happiness and peace of mind she had never experienced since becoming a woman.

After a long silence, she slowly said, "How can I trust you?" She sat up to look at Situ Jun, suddenly realizing their clothes were neat, while Situ Jun was looking at her with a half-smile. "You!" Li Danying was both anxious and ashamed, wanting to pull the quilt to wrap herself tightly.

Situ Jun, however, was one step ahead and gently embraced her, gazing at her with a tender look: "Madam, this is the best proof I can offer." He whispered in her ear, his breath hot. Li Danying wanted to resist but felt weak all over, only able to let him circle her in his arms. The atmosphere in the room gradually heated up, and the two looked at each other and smiled, a sweet aura spreading around.

An hour later. Li Danying leaned on Situ Jun's shoulder like a lazy kitten. The morning light cast a soft glow on her cheeks, and a few strands of hair fell on her shoulders, adding a touch of softness. The previous warmth turned into a lingering tenderness, but it also caused a surge of emotions in her heart.

She lowered her eyes to avoid Situ Jun's burning gaze, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the gold-embroidered cloud patterns on the brocade quilt. The embroidery threads felt slightly hot under her touch, making her ear tips turn red as well. She lightly pushed the man's firm chest and said softly with a coquettish voice, "Won't you let go of me yet?"

Situ Jun chuckled, tightening his arms to pull her closer into his embrace. His warm breath brushed over her reddened earlobe as he murmured in her ear, "Madam, from now on, you and I will walk hand in hand. Nothing in this world can separate us again."

Li Danying's heart warmed, as if she had fallen into a honey jar, but in an instant, the worries hidden in her heart surfaced again, and the light in her eyes gradually dimmed. She looked up at Situ Jun: "The maids have come to urge me several times. If we don't get up, we'll be discovered! Besides, what about your injuries? Who else is like you, talking all night long as if it's not enough? Do you not value your life?"

She gently pushed Situ Jun's arm away, her eyes full of concern and reproach. The corners of Situ Jun's mouth curled into a triumphant arc as he reached out to tidy her messy hair: "With a beauty like Madam, if I don't say more sweet words, wouldn't that be a great disrespect to you?" "Glib-tongued!" Li Danying rolled her eyes at him, but she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes.

She sat up and gently helped Situ Jun arrange his clothes, her brow full of worry: "Is your injury truly alright?" "With Madam's gentle care, even the most serious injury would heal instantly." Situ Jun said while tying his belt. Seeing her still looking skeptical, he said seriously, "It's no longer a problem. A couple of days of rest will be enough."

Li Danying breathed a sigh of relief, then remembered something. Pinching his collar, she asked seriously, "Are you really not a spy?" Situ Jun held her hand and gently rubbed her fingertips: "Madam can rest assured, I am originally from this manor. That night, it was just that Commander Zhu and I had some friction, so he came to the East Courtyard to investigate. I didn't expect to stumble upon my destiny."

"Bah! Who is your destiny! You are clearly being a rogue!" Li Danying's ears burned with shame: "Since you say you're from the manor, I'll believe you for now. But if you dare to lie to me..." As she spoke, Li Danying reached out her fair little hand and made a couple of mock-threatening gestures.

Situ Jun was stunned, unable to help but feel that Li Danying actually had such a cute side. "What? Are you really lying to me?" Seeing Situ Jun looking at her strangely, Li Danying's face turned red, and she made a move to push him away.

Situ Jun was so startled that he quickly pulled her into his arms and coaxed, "Madam, you wrong me. With a wife as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal, I can't cherish her enough. How could I lie to you, my wife?" Li Danying's cheeks were burning hot, and her pink fists lightly pounded his chest: "Who is your wife? You rogue, shameless!"

The two talked and laughed in this tender trap for a long time, and Li Danying also shed her usual dignified demeanor, her eyes full of a young girl's charm. It wasn't until the sun was high in the sky that Situ Jun, supporting his aching waist, returned to his small courtyard, looking back every three steps. Meanwhile, Li Danying leaned against the window, watching his departing figure, a hint of sweetness rising in her heart.

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