Chapter 1709 -1702: I Will Always Be with You

When Sisi went to the battlefield, he was constantly worried and afraid every day!

But he thought to himself, his woman, his wife, was fighting for the nation—a pride and honor that was irreplaceable!

“Sisi, I have never blamed you for dying on the battlefield. When you mounted your warhorse and faced the enemy troops, personal feelings seemed so insignificant. I never considered your leaving me for the battlefield as selfish or self-centered!

The greater good of the nation is far more important than personal emotions!”

“But what I don’t understand is, why is it that even when you returned, and you’re still alive—you can still talk, you can visit Mother and Father-in-law—but you won’t come see me!”

Chu Jinling’s bloodshot eyes revealed years of pent-up grievances and resentments, all erupting in this moment. “You clearly know that every single day, I’ve been madly missing you!”

He must have been insane to think Lin Yu resembled her!

But so what if she resembled her?

Countless officials had tried to curry favor with him, bringing women to him who looked similar, even crafting identical faces for him to see.

But he knew perfectly well that none of them were his Sisi!

He had even descended into a dark place, wanting to kill those who dared to impersonate her!

They should all die!

Pretending to be his Sisi!

“Jinling… Jinling, don’t cry anymore.” Lin Sisi clumsily reached to wipe his tears.

She had never known he could cry like a child, no matter how she tried to console him, he couldn’t stop.

“Jinling, I was wrong. I know I was wrong. Come, let me hold you.”

Lin Sisi wrapped her arms around his neck, tenderly caressing his back. “I’ll stay with you. From now on, I’ll always be with you, alright?”

“Alright.” Chu Jinling’s voice was hoarse, like shattered crystal glass.

“Sisi, promise me, every day you must stay by my side. Even if one day you can’t hold on anymore, you must collapse in my arms. I won’t let you leave me again.”

Chu Jinling leaned on her shoulder, gently and longingly snuggling close.

His face buried itself in the crook of her neck, greedily absorbing the warmth from her.

A thousand days and nights.

He finally held her warmth in his arms.

“Sisi, you don’t know how those cold, lonely nights without you at my side were so hard to endure.” Chu Jinling’s grievances welled up, flowing through his body like an unstoppable tide.

Lin Sisi held him in her arms and lay on the bed, her voice soft and soothing, “Be good. From now on, I’ll always be with you. As long as I’m alive, I’ll be with you every day.”

She could no longer selfishly think that her remaining days were few and refuse to let him grieve over her absence.

Only by being with him could he truly be happy.

“Jinling, no matter what day in the future, if I ever need to leave you again, every moment we’re together now will be the best it can be.”

“Yes, every day will be the best, and every day I’ll be happy.”

Chu Jinling nestled against her, breaking into a joyful smile.

That night, he dreamed a beautiful dream.

They lived together forever, spending their days hand in hand, and in a flash, had grown old.

Lin Sisi sleeping beside Chu Jinling quickly became the talk of the prince’s mansion by dawn. Noble Consort Xiao personally left the palace to prepare breakfast and celebrate for them.

Chu Jinling was still lounging in bed when Noble Consort Xiao’s palm smacked his head. “Get up! If you don’t eat, your wife still needs to take her medicine.”

“Ah! Sisi!”

Chu Jinling sprang out of bed and jumped to the floor, calling out frantically, “Sisi! Sisi!”

In his excitement, he completely forgot that Lin Sisi’s health was poor now, and she had to take medicine daily!

Chu Jinling dashed to the front hall, and once there, saw Lin Sisi already seated at the dining table.

Granny Song, who was at his mother’s side, had prepared a sumptuous breakfast, filling the entire table.

Lin Sisi sat across from Saint Ruan, who was taking her pulse with a serious look, nodding and shaking his head dramatically. “No major issues. Good thing you didn’t do anything last night. I thought with your fragile body, you’d fall apart after sleeping one night.”

“What nonsense! Do you think Jinling is you?” Lin Sisi reached out and smacked him.

Dare to speak ill of her Jinling? See if she let him off!

“Damn, you hit me! I’ll…”

Saint Ruan was about to strike back when Chu Jinling appeared beside Lin Sisi, his gaze cold and murderous as he stared at him. “What do you think you’re doing?”

Saint Ruan could have fought back, but another figure walked in—it was Noble Consort Xiao. Her icy voice rang out, “Try touching my daughter-in-law and see what happens.”

Well then!

Saint Ruan didn’t feel like taking a loss, so he just sat down and started eating breakfast instead.

He casually handed the medicine to Lin Sisi. “Drink it!”

Lin Sisi drank the medicine quickly, without fuss or hesitation.

Noble Consort Xiao took the head seat, picked up her chopsticks, and placed a crystal shrimp dumpling in Lin Sisi’s bowl. “Try it. I made it myself—Jiangnan cuisine.”

“Thank you, Mother!” Lin Sisi grinned brightly.

Noble Consort Xiao’s sharp tongue hid a tender heart. She treated Lin Sisi exceedingly well.

The fact Lin Sisi could still sit here and eat was entirely thanks to Noble Consort Xiao’s blood sustaining her.

“Mother, when did you learn to make shrimp dumplings?” Chu Jinling pulled up a chair, sitting beside Lin Sisi, half leaning against her as he asked in curiosity.

His mother’s delicate hands had only ever been used to apply makeup; she wouldn’t touch anything rough.

Cooking?

Impossible.

Noble Consort Xiao picked up a shrimp dumpling and said indifferently, “Granny Song made them herself, and I personally placed them in the steamer. Isn’t that the same as me cooking them myself?”

Chu Jinling: …

Saint Ruan: …

Only Lin Sisi took a bite and lavishly praised, “Mother, your cooking is wonderful!”

Chu Jinling gave Lin Sisi an odd look. “Sisi, you’ve changed.”

Lin Sisi glared at him as if threatening, ‘Would you dare say Mother’s cooking isn’t good?’

Chu Jinling silently picked up a shrimp dumpling, ate it quickly, and said blandly, “Mother’s shrimp dumplings are indeed delicious!”

“Smart choice!”

Noble Consort Xiao snorted lightly.

The breakfast went smoothly as they shared the meal. Noble Consort Xiao had secretly left the palace, and Chu Jinling advised her to return quickly after checking on Sisi.

Noble Consort Xiao smirked and said, “Even your father couldn’t control me. Do you think you can?”

Granny Song, who had been by Noble Consort Xiao’s side for years, was already used to her nature.

She asked, “Your Majesty, are you planning to visit Liuyun Studio for storytelling today?”

Noble Consort Xiao donned her veiled hat. “Let’s head to Qi Xiao Tower. I heard there’s been a new painting displayed there.”

Having finally left the palace, she naturally planned to indulge in all her favorite activities and perhaps also see if the person she once remembered was still there.

Since Lin Sisi had returned to Chu Jinling’s side, the matter of Lin Yu was something she couldn’t avoid addressing with him.

Chu Jinling decided to confess to her. “When I brought Lin Yu into the mansion, it was only to tease you. Who could have known your temper was so good that you didn’t even pick up a knife to chase after me? So I felt obliged to give Lin Yu a trial instead.”

“A trial?” Lin Sisi furrowed her brows slightly. “You deliberately brought her in to temper her character and will?”

“Indeed.” Chu Jinling held her hands. “Lin Yu is still young. Though she is diligent and hard-working, her limited experience often leaves her easily swayed.

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