Chapter 405: Heartfelt Commitment
The tears withered and fell, Ning Yunxi was sad and confused.
"I am not a daughter of the Ning family. Fang Renshu is indeed my mother. I have a clear conscience. This is a fact that can be checked at will."
"Brother, I'm your little sister, why don't you believe me?"
"Are you really blind to the efforts I've made?"
Yan Yu's brows drooped, and he felt tormented and helpless.
"You people here have too many schemes, and you are a famous strategist, and you can enter my medical space. How can I trust you?"
"I have been here for more than 20 years, but it feels like a lifetime. The emperor is wary of me, and the princes and princesses covet me. They want to harm me from time to time, and they will do whatever it takes."
"You were once by the emperor's side, and later married the Prince of Chen as his wife, giving advice to the Prince of Chen. I really don't know your life experience..."
Before she finished speaking, Ning Yunxi stood on tiptoe and her lips touched the flowers, just like morning dew lightly adorning flower petals.
A bit intoxicated, Yan Yu subconsciously kissed her on the lips and released her wrist. For a moment, his mind was so eager that it soared into the sky.
He tried hard to regain some of his rationality, and with a little force from his arms, he pushed her against the wall.
"You...what are you doing?"
Ning Yunxi's eyes were filled with uneasiness as her tears burned, her body trembled slightly, and she was completely unable to hide the fear in her heart.
Thinking back to her previous lives, she had failed miserably; this life was her last chance, so she mustered up her courage and untied his belt.
"I am willing to pledge my life to you, and I only ask that you can trust me..."
Yan Yu stopped her hands, looked down at her, and asked in a deep voice.
"If you keep trembling like this, how can you accomplish anything?"
Ning Yunxi lowered her eyes to avoid the gaze, not daring to look directly at him. Even so, her white teeth were still chattering.
"Of course you can. In my previous life, I was also trembling like this when I served the Prince of Chen. It can be done."
"On our wedding night, the nanny came to teach me the ways of pleasure, but I didn't dare to learn. I've never read those books before, so I may be a little awkward. Please forgive me."
Yan Yu's eyes turned distressed.
"Silly boy, how could I bear to make you worry?"
Thinking of the tragic defeat, Ning Yunxi burst into tears.
"Even so, you still don't want to believe me?"
Yan Yu gently stroked her shoulders to show her concern.
"Ah."
"In ancient times, there were many beauty traps. Women would sacrifice themselves to achieve justice in order to gain political power, right?"
Ning Yunxi misunderstood his meaning and couldn't help but shudder again.
She did her best to overcome her fear, whispering softly and asking him about his preferences.
"Then what should I do so that you will believe me?"
Yan Yu understood the meaning of the words, and Mumu was helpless.
"Don't you understand how I feel about you?"
Sensing a hint of warmth, Ning Yunxi raised her eyes and looked at him tentatively.
"I... should understand."
Yan Yu was as bright as the sun and star, and spoke slowly and tenderly.
"If you understand, why do you react like this when I try you?"
"I don't believe it because you hide many things. But I know you have your reasons, so I never asked any more questions and I don't intend to find any answers."
"I place my affection on you and do not want to force your feelings. Whether you love me or not, I will treat you with all my heart."
"Being in the political situation, I am always in danger. I don't care about your purpose, I just hope you can spare my life. I want to live in peace, okay?"
His devotion to her has never changed after several lifetimes. Ning Yunxi looked up and was deeply moved. She embraced him and threw herself into his arms.
"Brother..."
Yan Yu couldn't help but smile happily, and he put his arms around her and hugged her gently.
"I hope you and I will never be separated, in this life and in this world."
Ning Yunxi's tears were still there, she was a little shy and pursed her lips sweetly.
"After a while, you'll inevitably get bored, right?"
Yan Yu gently stroked her back, speaking in a soothing voice.
"You may feel bored, but you may also like it. I think boredom is like a roller coaster, with ups and downs. Only when it is exciting can you create a wonderful life."
"What do you say?"
Ning Yunxi looked up at him with a puzzled look on her face.
"What is a roller coaster?"
Yan Yu smiled, loosened his arms, took her hand, and walked to the desk.
"It's an amusement ride. I'll draw it for you."
While he was painting, he explained the rules of the game, and in a short while, he had finished the painting.
Ning Yunxi nodded in understanding, turned her head to look at him, and raised the question in her mind.
"But if you get on the bus, it means you are tired of it, and you get off and never get back on, what does that mean?"
Yan Yu looked into her eyes with a serious look.
"That means I don't love you anymore."
"If that's the case, no matter how I try to persuade you to stay or pretend to cry for you, you must not cling to me and abandon me decisively, or you will suffer greatly."
Ning Yunxi felt so sad that she wanted to cry.
“Will there ever be such a day?”
Yan Yu's eyes were warm, just like the sunny and clear day with breeze.
"I don't know, but I will try my best to keep things fresh, always recall the good things between us, and remember your efforts. In this way, I may be able to stay true to my original intention."
Ning Yunxi hugged his arm, leaned on his shoulder, and smiled sweetly.
"How can I bear to leave you alone and worried? I will also give you my heart and do my best."
"I treasure the Emperor and Empress's order and have never forgotten it. I have always had expectations and wonder when I can announce it to the world."
Feeling her charming and lovely appearance, Yan Yu's eyes were full of doting.
"As long as you wish, you can make all your subjects public immediately."
Ning Yunxi disagreed, left his shoulder, and explained the matter carefully.
"Our marriage is no small matter. How can I tell the world about it just because of my own feelings?"
"Now, many people criticize me, blaming me for seducing and bringing disaster to the country and the people. What I hope for is that the title of Queen Mother should be recognized by the people of the world before it can be completed."
Her almond eyes were bright and she asked the question sincerely.
"When I help you succeed, I will have made some achievements. Then we can get married, okay?"
Yan Yu is indulged in sweetness, and her expression is sweet.
"Okay, it's up to you."
Ning Yunxi patted his shoulders twice and motioned for him to sit down.
"Please wait a moment, brother. I will call Master Xie over and give him some instructions."
Yan Yu's starry eyes were like clear springs, flowing down her face.
"You go ahead and do your work. I'll go back to the palace."
After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave, but Ning Yunxi stopped him.
"Brother, take your time."
Yan Yu looked back and smiled.
"Ok?"
Ning Yunxi's face was rosy as she proposed tenderly.
"Are you... willing to enjoy the dance? I'll ask Fourth Sister for some advice to please you, okay?"
Seeing her charming face, Yan Yu's smile deepened. He took two steps closer and lightly hooked the tip of her nose with his long fingers.
"I just took a look at the dance performed by the fourth sister of the Ning family. If you try to learn it, it will bring disaster to the country and the people."
Ning Yunxi turned her body sideways and pretended to be coquettish.
"Huh, why are you teasing me?"
Yan Yu straightened her long hair and draped it behind her, while whispering some advice to her.
"Don't make trouble for yourself, just focus on your plan and take a rest when you have time."
Ning Yunxi sighed softly, feeling a little lost.
"Oh, okay then."
Yan Yu touched his head and smiled.
"Be good. Wait for me. I'll go call him."
Ning Yunxi turned around and nodded.
"Well, thank you, brother."