"The Emperor is unwell today, so I will take care of reviewing the memorials,"
The sudden statement from Yan Sihan left Lin Jiaojiao somewhat taken aback.
Things in her previous life were the same; he knowingly told her, even though she was investigating him. Perhaps he didn't think much of it.
Or maybe that was the only time she actively sought him out.
Thinking about it, she felt a sudden tightening in her throat. She leaned her face on his chest and her voice was tinged with a sob, "Yan Sihan, I care about you."
Her statement was too blunt, being a sentiment most girls often blush to say. But it was her true feelings.
Ever since she was in the Prince Manor for two years in her previous life, her feelings towards Yan Sihan had already turned into a complex mix of love and hate.
Now that the misunderstanding was cleared, the hatred was gone. All she had for Yan Sihan was guilt and love.
"What did you just say?" His tone was somewhat rushed, his large hand gripping her chin, forcing her to look up at him.
From Yan Sihan's slightly narrowed eyes, she saw disbelief and a bit of restraint.
He must not believe her.
Of course, since learning about the fabricated lies from Lin Zhengyang, she had been trying hard to end the prearranged marriage.
She was hostile and venomous towards Yan Sihan, keeping him away.
Even last year, to avenge her mother, she tried to kill Yan Sihan.
She indeed succeeded.
Stabbing him resulted in a wound, albeit shallow due to her fear. But an injury was still an injury.
Yan Sihan didn't blame her, however, because his heart was completely broken by her.
This year, he was the one to propose in order to keep her from marrying the prince of Gold Country.
Though his heart was completely broken by her, he never stopped loving her.
Tears flowed freely, falling down her cheeks and into the man's hand.
"Yan Sihan... I'm sorry… I'm sorry… Give me a chance… Let me make up for it…"
Due to her sobs, her words were stifled. She could feel his grip on her chin loosening, but not completely.
He probably… still didn't believe her.
Misunderstandings should be cleared quickly. In the Capital, where dangers surround them, there were several eyes watching and many hands reaching out.
"Yan Sihan... I hated you before, those words... were because my father told me you killed my mother... I was... I was... I know I was stupid, you couldn't possibly have killed my mother... I... I want to make it up to you... I'm sorry... I'm really sorry... Do you believe me?"
Her chin was held captive by his hand, forcing her to look up at him. Tears blurred her vision and she couldn't clearly see Yan Sihan's expression, but she reached out to wrap her arms around his waist.
She was determined to hold him tight, and never let go, sticking to him like an adhesive plaster.
After what seemed like a long time, she could feel a slight pain in her chin. His hand was gripping harder.
A low voice sounded, "Lin Jiaojiao, remember what you've said today... Don't lie to me... or else…"
Before Yan Sihan could finish, she interjected, "Or else I will never be well."
But before she could say the word 'die,' his palm quickly covered her mouth, swallowing her words.
The man held back his anger and chided softly, "Don't make such a vow, whether you deceive me or not, I want you to live well!"
"Mmm-hmm..." Her mouth covered, she could only obediently nod her head, indicating she wouldn't say it again.
Though moved by his words, a sense of melancholy lingered in her heart.
He still didn't believe her.
But that's alright, she would work hard to make him believe her.
But as soon as Yan Sihan believed her and loosened his grip, she blurted out, "Die!"
It was crisp and loud.
A vow must be finished, what did it mean to say only half?
Yan Sihan's face grew cold, his gaze frosty as if he wanted to swallow her whole.
Chills ran down her back.
In the end, he could only resign and mumble "little liar" before he picked her up bridal-style, making a beeline for the bed.
However, at that moment, Lin Jiaojiao panicked!
"Yan Sihan... Yan Sihan, what are you doing?! No... I... I'm afraid of pain~"