Chapter 449 Don’t be afraid, I’ll hold you
The bed curtains are hazy and the colorful clothes are fluttering.
In the midst of leisure and pleasure, my tears welled up and soaked the brocade pillow.
Sensing something was wrong, Yan Yu stopped all movements and looked carefully. Sure enough, he saw that she was trembling and crying.
"Afraid?"
Ning Yunxi wept pitifully and sobbed continuously.
"I am not afraid to have fun with you..."
Yan Yu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and sighed helplessly, then turned over and left.
"Ugh--"
Ning Yunxi felt overwhelmed with guilt and gently grabbed his shoulders to stop him from leaving.
"Don't be disappointed. I'm really not afraid."
Hearing that she had a misunderstanding, Yan Yu lost interest and looked at her with a gentle expression.
"I'm not disappointed, but I'm heartbroken."
Thinking about how she had failed to live up to her expectations, Ning Yunxi sobbed even harder, tears streaming down her face like rain.
"I said I agreed, and it was the truth. There was no deception at all."
"I have no choice."
"sorry."
Yan Yu wiped her tears, her hands were as gentle as willow branches, and her heart ached.
"What are you apologizing for? It's not you who's wrong, it's me."
"Knowing your past, I should never have the intention to bully you."
"sorry."
Ning Yunxi almost burst into tears.
"So, now, what should we do?"
She was lying there crying and having difficulty breathing. Yan Yu helped her sit up, spread out the quilt and covered her with it.
"hungry?"
Ning Yunxi was wrapped in a quilt, looking so weak and helpless that I felt pity for her.
"A little bit."
Yan Yu opened the bedside table, took out a few clean handkerchiefs and handed them to her.
"I'll go and order the meal."
Ning Yunxi took the handkerchief and held his hand.
"Don't go, I'm scared."
Yan Yu smiled dotingly.
"You, you just said you were not afraid."
Holding his hand, Ning Yunxi's sadness eased a little.
"Don't be afraid of what you are pointing at, it's you."
"The one I fear is never you."
Yan Yu suppressed his emotions, held her in his arms through the quilt, and comforted her softly.
"Be good, don't be afraid. I'm here and will never allow anyone to bully you."
Leaning against him, Ning Yunxi felt a sense of security on her lips.
"My fear has caused psychological damage that cannot be healed."
"What if everything in the future is like today? What will you do?"
Yan Yu smiled meaninglessly.
"It's not a big deal, just don't do it. It's a small matter to help you quit."
On second thought, he couldn't help but worry.
"However, I cannot cure you. You are always trembling with fear. How can I bear this? Perhaps, after discussing the theory of physical constitution with you, we can find a way to restore your physical damage."
Upon hearing this, Ning Yunxi misunderstood again and immediately made a suggestion.
"Or you should marry someone else."
"If you are reluctant, I am willing to be your concubine."
Yan Yu refused bluntly.
"Aren't consorts just concubines? That won't work."
"In my time, monogamy was already practiced, and I will only marry one wife in my life, and it can only be you."
"If you don't marry, I will never marry."
Ning Yunxi explained the reason and continued with her proposal.
"But, my brother, in your previous life, you were familiar with the "Theory of Constitution". You and I have tried to restore the damage, but the disease has lasted for a long time, and we are really powerless."
"Getting pregnant and having a child is not a problem. We can use space technology to help. But, what about your feelings?"
"Or, you can take in a few imperial concubines and find a concubine..."
Yan Yu couldn't bear to listen any longer and interrupted her in a harsh voice.
"Shut up!"
"Don't even think about it. Arrange other women for me. I look down on them and I don't care about them."
Ning Yunxi was entangled in thoughts, unable to control herself, and misunderstood again.
"Is it because you are upset that you are so angry?"
Yan Yu was immediately furious when she didn't expect her to see it this way.
"no!"
"I'm angry because you always mention other women. I don't like this kind of behavior. This is my bottom line. You'd better not touch it in the future."
Sensing that something was wrong, he immediately put away his ferocity, calmed down, and adjusted his attitude.
"In the 22nd century, we advocate equality between men and women. Terms like concubine and consort are words that belittle the status of women. We have abolished them long ago."
"You belittle yourself, too. I don't want you to despise yourself like this. When a couple encounters difficulties, they should discuss together and find a compromise solution. Taking a concubine may solve my problem, but it will only increase your distress. This method is obviously not feasible."
"My so-called passion cannot be based on your pain."
Ning Yunxi reminded weakly.
"But this is not the 22nd century."
Yan Yu remained calm and explained the facts.
"But I am from the twenty-second century."
"I am not forcing you to live according to my will."
"I feel the same way. I do think that it is unfair and unreasonable for men to be superior to women, so I don't want you to suffer any injustice."
"What do you think? Does it make sense?"
Ning Yunxi strongly agreed.
"I don't like it either."
Yan Yu smiled sincerely.
"That's it. If you don't like it, don't do it."
He patted her back soothingly.
"At the beginning, I drafted the law that the emperor and empress, the emperor and empress, would rule the country together, just for the equality of husband and wife in the future. Be it love or glory, as long as I can give it to you, I will never make you humble."
"If I had the chance to go back to the 22nd century, I would have given you a wonderful wedding. You may not know that I worked overtime day and night, working diligently, just to be able to give you a happy life after meeting you. Unfortunately, the stars are gone and I will never have the chance to take you back."
Ning Yunxi's mood improved, she began to smile, and without noticing for a moment, she began to speak freely.
"My brother made such a decree, which shocked the world. The emperor was so frightened that he dared not appoint a queen. Until now, only Zhong Shuyi has sat on the throne because of my trick."
"This year, the Emperor has been on high alert, trying every possible means to depose the Empress. He finally caught the opportunity when the fire broke out in Prince Chen's Mansion, and couldn't wait to use my brother's hand to eliminate the hidden danger."
Yan Yu was slightly startled and a little stunned.
"You speak frankly and talk about the emperor privately. When did you become so bold?"
Ning Yunxi was stunned at first, then became proud and spoke confidently.
"I have Yu's edict in my hand. I am the empress and nominally his master. Why should I be cautious with my words?"
She moved, snuggled closer, and smiled mischievously.
"Besides, I'm in your arms."
Yan Yu couldn't help but like it and tickled her nose.
"You're a clever one."
At this point, an idea suddenly occurred to him.
"I suddenly realized a key point. Listen to it, right?"
Ning Yunxi listened attentively.
"please say."
Yan Yu analyzed the matter in detail and returned to what had just been discussed.
"In the previous life, we met in the 25th year of Shengping. In this life, it is the 22nd year of Shengping."
"That is to say, three years from now, your physical damage will be irreversible; but it does not mean that your condition is completely irreversible at this time this year."
After that, he asked with a smile.
"What do you say?"
Ning Yunxi nodded suddenly, with a sense of anticipation rising from her heart.
"It is also."
"Why don't we give it a try?"
Yan Yu smiled happily when her idea was affirmed by her.
"I'll serve the food, and we can talk while we eat."
After saying this, he got out of bed, dressed, and before leaving, he did not forget to leave a message of concern.
"Just relax and be at ease. I'll tell the servants at the door to go and be back soon."