Yu Zheng is good at planning and is used to planning everything. Their relationship was indeed planned by him, there was no denying it.
"Shu'er, don't be afraid of me." Yu Zheng held Jiang Shu's hand on the side of his face and pressed it against his cheek, greedily absorbing the warmth from Jiang Shu's palm.
Because of his identity, temperament, and methods, everyone respected and feared him, with a mixture of respect and fear.
It didn't matter that others were so depressed, and he felt that it should be the case, but he was afraid of Jiang Shu and also feared him.
He, who had always been calm and confident, now looked into Jiang Shu's eyes and felt a bit panicked.
Staring into Yu Zheng's dark eyes with apricot eyes, Jiang Shu said word by word: "I'm not afraid. No matter what my husband does, I know you will never hurt me."
This is not blind faith, nor is it being carried away by love. It was the trust built up from so many years together that Yu Zheng had never hurt her in the slightest.
Husband and wife are of the same mind and should have no doubt about it.
Facing Jiang Shu's firm eyes and words, Yu Zheng was touched. He reached out and took her into his arms, embracing her tenderly and making a solemn promise.
"I would never hurt you."
"Yes, I know." Jiang Shu hugged Yu Zheng back and snuggled into his arms trustingly.
She never doubted Yu Zheng's affection for her.
Yu Zheng thought about it for a while but still felt uneasy. He rubbed Jiang Shu's forehead with his chin and said, "If I do something that scares you, you must say it. Don't hide it in your heart and stay away from me quietly."
Now that we have talked about it today, let us simply explain it more clearly so as not to leave any hidden dangers behind.
"No, I know your status and situation are different from mine. What you do has your own reasons. If I'm afraid, just don't ask."
Jiang Shu raised his head and kissed Yu Zheng's jaw gently to reassure him.
She was a helpless merchant's daughter, and she had never seen a dark and cruel housewife. There was a huge difference between her and Yu Zheng, who was in a high position, making decisions about killings, and writhing in power struggles.
Just like the assassination he encountered on the way back to Beijing from Lin'an, it was a common occurrence for Yu Zheng, and he was not surprised at all changes. But for Jiang Shu, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it was so frightening that it kept her awake at night.
Their worlds are not the same, but they are bound together by emotions, so they should join hands and share weal and woe. Even if it cannot be a help to him, it must not be a burden to him.
"Shu'er, you can't blame me for forcing you into my life." Yu Zheng said with a bit of self-blame and guilt, but it couldn't offset his determination to be with her.
Seeking love and marrying her was his most selfish motive.
Jiang Shu didn't expect that Yu Zheng, who was so powerful that people looked up to him, would have such a fragile side. Others respected him and feared him, but she felt sorry for him.
Jiang Shu raised his eyes, looked into Yu Zheng's eyes steadily and said, "Maybe I fell in love later than you, but it's not because I don't like you, but because of my secular status I don't dare to like you or be tempted."
"You stepped towards me firmly, expressed your feelings to me, and made a promise to me. You did not hesitate to damage your reputation, calculated on everyone, and overcame all difficulties to give me the best. You don't know how moved I was. You even felt a little unreal and felt that you deserved it." Not as good as you."
"Every time I think of your deep love, my heart surges and I don't know how to repay you."
"You are so good and I don't even have time to cherish you. How can I blame you?"
When Jiang Shu said these words, his slender fingers moved around Yu Zheng's face, tracing the contours of Yu Zheng's appearance inch by inch from his eyebrows to his lips, from his forehead to his chin.
This is the best man in the world, a marriage that she would not dare to ask for in front of the Buddha, and a husband that she would not dare to think of in her dreams. But he truly belongs to her, is her husband, and is the father of her child.
Jiang Shu was overcome with emotion and blurted out: "Brother A Zheng, I fell in love later than you, but not less than you."
Although they were an extremely close couple, Jiang Shu still blushed with embarrassment at such a bold confession.
Yu Zheng curled his lips when he heard this. Although his face didn't show much change, his heart had blossomed.
"Shu'er speaks so nicely. Can you talk to me more in the future?" Yu Zheng kissed Jiang Shu's eyebrows happily, and the anxiety in his heart disappeared without a trace, leaving only a heart filled with joy.
If she said this even once and felt ashamed to show off to others, and if she had to say it often, then she would lose her face.
Jiang Shu said with a warm face: "No one talks about love all the time, it should be treasured in the heart."
Yu Zheng stared at her and said with stern eyes: "Love is deep and profound. You can't just hide it in your heart. You must express it properly with your mouth. Otherwise, there will be too much backlog and your heart will not be able to bear it."
Jiang Shu: "..." Where does this fallacy come from?
"The human heart is very small. If you keep everything in your heart, it will be very crowded." Seeing that Jiang Shu didn't respond, Yu Zheng continued to induce.
Hearing this, Jiang Shu's almond-shaped eyes flashed and she said seriously: "Don't worry, husband, I have a big heart and won't be crowded."
Yu Zheng was frustrated. He wanted to hear more of her love words, but why was it so difficult?
Seeing Yu Zheng's black eyes slightly wrinkled and looking at her with aggrieved expression, Jiang Shu secretly laughed in his heart.
The two were looking at each other when the carriage suddenly stopped and Zhuiyun said respectfully: "Master, we are here."
Yu Zheng sighed deeply, collected his thoughts and returned to normal. He got off the car with Jiang Shu and entered the palace for the banquet.
The Shangyuan Festival is an annual feast. All the royal family members will come to the palace to participate in the banquet, which is very lively.
Yu Zheng and Jiang Shu arrived early, and there was no one in front of the palace gate yet. They planned to go to Zhongling Palace to pay their respects to Concubine Yu.
"Uncle, aunt."
The two were about to enter the palace gate when a familiar shout suddenly sounded behind them.
Jiang Shu and Yu Zheng turned around and saw Yu Lan and Zhuang Yun approaching with smiles.
"Sister." Jiang Shu was a little surprised. He didn't expect to meet such a coincidence.
"How are you these days?" Yu Lan walked naturally to Jiang Shu and squeezed Yu Zheng behind him.
"Yes." Jiang Shu responded and asked as he walked: "Has the renovation of the Princess Mansion started? Do you need our help?"
Yu Lan was a little surprised and said: "The craftsmen entered the government two days ago. The Ministry of Industry is responsible for this matter, so we don't need to worry about it."
"That's right, I was overthinking it." Jiang Shu came to his senses and secretly said that he was worrying too much.
Yu Lanwen smiled and said, "Don't think about anything now. Taking care of yourself and your children is more important than anything else. Yun'er is looking forward to having a younger brother every day."
Jiang Shu joked: "Sister, I can realize Yun'er's wish by herself."
Yu Lan's face turned red when he heard this: "I have just changed my horoscope, and the wedding date has not been decided yet, so don't make fun of me."
Given her and Zhou Poxu's ages, they must pay close attention to the matter of having children after they get married. However, the construction of the Princess Mansion has just started and it will take several months to be completed. It is too early to say this now.
Jiang Shu also knew that it was not easy for Yu Lan and Zhou Boxu to achieve success, so he said with relief: "It's cold now. When the princess mansion is repaired, spring will come and the flowers will bloom. The season will be just right."
"You said it as if you already knew the wedding date." Yu Lan glared at her.
Jiang Shu said firmly: "My father and my mother feel sorry for my sister and will not let her wait too long."
"Okay, you said in a roundabout way that I hate getting married." Yu Lan blushed with embarrassment when her thoughts were pierced.
Jiang Shu smiled, stopped joking, and changed the topic.
