Chapter 528: Chapter 529, The Two Make a Commitment
Yun Jinnian’s face turned crimson, neither speaking nor arguing, which made Chu Yu understand.
He scratched his head and laughed foolishly.
Yun Jinnian asked in confusion, "What are you laughing at?"
"It’s that time of the month for you, you’re still a young lady, and even if we get married, we can still consummate the marriage, heh heh...!"
"You..."
Yun Jinnian was choked with anger.
How did the conversation turn to this topic?
"Heh heh!" Chu Yu laughed foolishly, boldly reaching out to take Yun Jinnian’s hand and place it in his palm.
Yun Jinnian’s hand was warm from holding the soup pot.
Chu Yu held it with both hands, brought it to his lips tenderly, and kissed it softly, "While I was in the Wang Residence, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, I was afraid you were mad at me, afraid you would ignore me, I couldn’t bear the pain of longing, sneaking out to see you, although I knew it wasn’t right, I just couldn’t help myself!"
Yun Jinnian was stunned.
Was this a confession?
"Jinnian, I don’t know what the future holds, but all I can say is, no matter what happens, my intentions will not change; as long as you’re willing to stay by my side, I will always cherish you, love you, and pamper you like this, putting you atop my heart. If love entails a hundred steps, I am willing to take ninety-nine of them, you only need to step out once!"
This step was an affirmation for him, letting him know that his ninety-nine steps were not in vain.
"We will never be like your parents, going from love to strangers. I won’t let any other women get near me, nor will I be as foolish as he was!"
After this, Jinfeng would no longer dare to recklessly put people in his bed.
And the Emperor would not dare to casually offer him any women, fearing that if he had children, he might harbor thoughts of usurpation.
But he had forgotten that any of these things he had done were grounds enough for him to rebel.
His current inaction was only so that Yun Jinnian could marry him openly and legitimately, letting the Emperor make more mistakes, as he sought only to protect himself.
Yun Jinnian stood there in a daze.
Yet he nodded slightly, "Chu Yu, remember what you said tonight, if you have love, I will follow, if you have affection, I will be by your side, unwavering and true to my initial intentions!" Yun Jinnian said, gradually leaning towards Chu Yu, resting in his embrace before slowly continuing, "But I too have my words, if your love falters, I shall leave; Chu Yu, after seeing the tumultuous love life of my parents, I cannot bear even the slightest betrayal!"
"I know!"
Chu Yu said earnestly, holding Yun Jinnian tightly.
"I will never fail you!"
He would not fail this beautiful moment.
Nor would he fail her trust; in her prime, he appeared at just the right time.
"I remember, and you must too!" Yun Jinnian said, and then smiled.
How wonderful this was.
On her most important day, he came.
She did not want his visit to be in vain, so she made a promise, hoping that in the future, she and he would both hold each other in their hearts like at this moment.
Their love would be stronger than gold and unswerving even until death.
What he wanted, she may not be able to give, but she would not hold him back.
Chu Yu did not speak but instead leaned down to kiss Yun Jinnian’s lips, with gentle entwining and much cherish.
Only when they were both breathless did Chu Yu lean on Yun Jinnian’s shoulder, took a moment to catch his breath, then carefully seated Yun Jinnian and knelt down on one knee in front of him, "I, Chu Yu, swear before Yun Jinnian tonight, in this life..."
Astonished, Yun Jinnian quickly put a hand over Chu Yu’s lips, "Those who keep promises do not give them lightly; I trust you!"
She believed in him at this moment, genuinely.
More so, she believed in Chu Yu’s sincerity at this moment.
"Jinnian..."
Chu Yu called softly, with tender affection.
Yun Jinnian smiled, her small hand gently touching Chu Yu’s handsome face, she bit her lip gently and leaned in for a soft kiss...