Gifted Bride of the Sinned Prince

Li Hua hummed and looked up. “Why did His Highness say that?” Despite knowing the answer, she wanted to hear it from Lóng Wei’s mouth.

“Because I do not like the Kang Family,” Lóng Wei replied.

“What?” Li Hua chuckled. She did not expect this answer from him. She thought that he would say that he only loved Li Hua’s characteristics which no one resembled.

Lóng Wei liked her reaction and said, “Li Hua, I would not have chosen her. Never. Lóng Wei is made for Li Hua and she is made for him. Nobody can replace her.”

That was the answer Li Hua wanted to hear and a smile appeared on her red lips. She told Lóng Wei not to tease her like that.

“Why? Will you become more violent?” Lóng Wei asked.

“I didn’t mean to hit His Highness,” she stated.

“You can hit me as much as you want,” he remarked. “Where were you?” He finally asked.

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“Sister Jingfei has come to the palace. So, I went to see her in the lotus pavilion,” Li Hua answered. “She told me my brother is happy with her. Brother will come in the evening to take her home. Ahh, I heard Her Majesty is sick. Did His Highness visit her?” Li Hua suddenly changed her question.

“Why would I visit her? It doesn’t matter to me if she remains healthy or sick,” Lóng Wei stated.

“His Highness should not think wrong of others,” Li Hua opined and frowned at him.

“I did not think ill of her. I only stated what I feel,” Lóng Wei replied. “Did you visit the Queen?” He asked.

“I did,” Li Hua replied. “Her Majesty does not look good. I pray that Her Majesty quickly gets well,” she said and joined her both hands.

“Ayee, you should pray for me, not the others,” Lóng Wei held her hands.

“I always pray for His Highness,” Li Hua said.

“But I never saw you praying for me,” Lóng Wei said with an upset look.

“When one prays for a person, he doesn’t tell that person. It is a rule of prayer, else it is not fulfilled,” Li Hua stated.

“Then, how many prayers of yours for me have been fulfilled till now?” Lóng Wei inquired.

“Umm… all got fulfilled except one,” Li Hua said.

“What is it that hasn’t been fulfilled till now?”

“I will tell His Highness when it will be fulfilled,” Li Hua replied and went forward. Lóng Wei walked after her and told her it would be better if she told him about her prayer.

“I cannot,” Li Hua answered. “Now, His Highness will not ask me about it. Isn’t His Highness hungry?” She questioned.

“I am,” Lóng Wei said and interlaced his fingers with hers. They both went ahead to Lóng Wei’s chamber.

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“I have decided to step down as the Crown Prince,” Xiaoming informed Jin Yu.

“It is the only way to save Song Jia. Tianjie will be happy that way. Father can make Brother Mu the next Crown Prince. The problem arose because of me, so I should end it. What do you say, Jin Yu? Are you with me in this decision?” He wanted to know her opinion.

“Your Royal Highness, the problem did not start because of you. It started because I married the Crown Prince. I married you for my selfish reasons too would not like to see you stepping down from the Crown Prince’s position. Not because I am greedy for it, but because your problem will not be solved,” Jin Yu affirmed.

Xiaoming looked at her in confusion and asked her to explain.

“Noble Consort Xiuying will not let us survive. I cannot let it happen. She will use her son against you,” Jin Yu pronounced.

“Why would she? I will no longer be the Crown Prince, and whatever I will do has no implications on others,” he asserted.

“You are right, but Noble Consort Xiuying isn’t that kind of person. The Queen will be replaced once you step down from your position. You should not take such a step that will land us in a pit. You are the most suitable person to hold the Crown Prince’s position but not Prince Mu. You have worked hard for it and I do not want to become the reason for your unhappiness.”

Xiaoming was going to tell her that it was not what she was thinking, but she didn’t let him speak.

“I have a suggestion. I want you to accept my suggestion,” Jin Yu stated.

“What kind of suggestion do you have?” Xiaoming inquired.

“I will tell His Majesty that I am the daughter of Li Zixuan. I want you to have faith in me. Let me lead your path this time. Let me hold the reins of the horse on which you are seated,” Jin Yu urged. Her eyes gleamed with confidence.

“Jin Yu, Li Zixuan will take advantage of it,” Xiaoming stated. “I do not want to see you suffer,” he asserted.

“Your situation will suffer me more, Xiaoming. I will regret not doing anything. Also, Li Zixuan is my father whom I always wanted to meet and have a conversation. Let me help you. A man doesn’t need to save his woman all the time. The opposite can happen too. We both vowed to be each other’s shield and support. It is the time to fulfill my wife’s duties,” Jin Yu said with a smile and placed her hand above his.

Xiaoming smiled back at her. He was lucky to have Jin Yu. He didn’t oppose her anymore. She was his strength and this time he truly wanted her to lead his path where he was stuck.