The prince loves me like his life, but I force him to rebel

Sima Yao seemed to have thought deeply for a long time, and slowly said this sentence that seemed to subvert all common sense: "As long as it's you, it doesn't matter whether it's a man or a woman."

His voice was very light, like a feather gently falling to the ground, but this sentence seemed to be of great weight, landing heavily in Gu Nianzhi's heart, stirring up layers of ripples. Gu Nianzhi's heart was filled with countless complex emotions, including surprise, touching, and a hint of indescribable joy.

"What does this mean?" Gu Nianzhi's voice trembled slightly, and she stared at Sima Yao closely, trying to find the answer from his expression and eyes. Sima Yao's deep eyes were full of tenderness and determination. He whispered, "I only care that the person I like is you, and I have never cared about your gender."

Gu Nianzhi's eyes trembled when she heard these words, as if a bolt of lightning flashed through her heart. She had never thought that someone would say such words to her, such an unreserved and pure confession. Sima Yao's words made her heart beat wildly, and the violent beating seemed to jump out of her throat.

"Really?" Gu Nianzhi's voice was trembling, her eyes were full of expectation and desire. Sima Yao looked at her like that, and endless love welled up in his heart. He nodded slightly and said solemnly: "When have I ever lied to you?" His eyes were extremely firm, as if he was telling an eternal oath.

Gu Nianzhi felt as if she had eaten the sweetest candy, and her heart was filled with sweetness, which spread from her heart to her whole body. She couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly, and a shy and happy smile quietly bloomed. Her eyes looking at Sima Yao also became more shy, and her eyes were full of affection and attachment.

"Then..." Gu Nianzhi tried hard to suppress the corners of her mouth that rose involuntarily, but no matter how she tried, the smile seemed to have its own will and could not be suppressed.

She lowered her head slightly, like a shy child, but her bright eyes couldn't help but secretly look up at Sima Yao. There was a bit of curiosity, a bit of cunning, and a bit of imperceptible expectation in her eyes.

She asked softly in a voice that seemed to be dripping with water: "So, when you see me with Miss Qiluo and General Shu, you are always unhappy, sulky, and impatient. Is it just because you are jealous?"

As she said this, Gu Nianzhi felt her heart rise to her throat. She stared at Sima Yao nervously, trying to find the answer from his expression and reaction.

The secret was suddenly exposed, and Sima Yao's face instantly turned red, as if it was dyed red by the sunset, from his cheeks to the roots of his neck. He was a little flustered, his eyes flickered, and he muttered in a voice that he could hardly hear clearly: "Whatever you say is what it is."

There was a hint of shyness and embarrassment in his words that he couldn't conceal, and his look made people laugh.

When Gu Nianzhi heard his answer, she felt an indescribable joy in her heart.

Her eyes suddenly lit up, as if countless stars were shining in them.

At this moment, she seemed to have finally confirmed Sima Yao's feelings for her. This feeling was so real and pure, and had nothing to do with gender. Sima Yao loved her just because that person was her. This realization filled her heart with joy.

This fact suddenly gave her an unprecedented sense of security.

She seemed to have found a harbor she could rely on, a place where she could feel at ease.

This feeling made her eager to truly start this relationship regardless of everything and to bravely pursue their happiness.

Gu Nianzhi blinked her lively eyes, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and with a playful smile, she couldn't help teasing Sima Yao. Her voice as clear as a silver bell rang out: "Your Highness, do you think Nianzhi prefers women or men?"

This seemingly simple question was like a huge rock thrown into Sima Yao's already restless heart, making him even more at a loss. His eyes began to become flustered, and his hands began to tremble unconsciously. Because this was the core issue that had always made Sima Yao anxious and unable to move forward.

Sima Yao had speculated countless times in his mind, and he was deeply worried that Gu Nianzhi would end up being like an ordinary man, liking women instead of himself as a man.

This worry was like an invisible rope that tightly bound his heart, causing him to always have many concerns and hesitations when facing Gu Nian.

And at this moment, Gu Nianzhi actually put this question so clearly in front of him. This sudden situation made Sima Yao feel as if he had no way to avoid it. He had to face it and had to listen to Gu Nianzhi's exact answer.

This made his heart even more flustered, as if countless deer were running around in his heart.

Sima Yao bit his lip, gathered himself, and tried to calm himself down, then said slowly: "I, I hope you like men."

Although his voice was not loud, it was full of determination and sincerity. "Because of this, I can have a chance."

When he said this, his eyes revealed deep expectation and desire.

When Gu Nianzhi heard Sima Yao's confession, the blush on her face instantly became deeper, like the most gorgeous sunset in the sky, beautiful and moving.

Such a straightforward confession was so fresh and shocking to Gu Nianzhi.

She had only seen such warm and sincere expressions of emotion in movies, TV shows and novels before, and had never thought that one day she would hear someone say such words to her so frankly.

An indescribable feeling of being touched and delighted welled up in her heart. It was a wonderful feeling of being cherished and expected by others.

She lowered her head slightly, trying to hide the shyness on her face, but her slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed her inner unrest.

Gu Nianzhi kept thinking about what Sima Yao had just said, and every word hit her heart like a heavy hammer.

She had never thought that Sima Yao's feelings for her were so deep and sincere. This feeling made her happy and moved, but also made her feel a little overwhelmed.

The air at this moment seemed to become particularly solemn, and time seemed to have stopped briefly at this moment.

Sima Yao stared at Gu Nianzhi nervously, his hands clenched into fists, his palms full of sweat. He didn't know how Gu Nianzhi would respond to his confession, and his heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

"Just like the prince." Gu Nianzhi said softly as if whispering. "Nianzhi likes you as a person, the prince, regardless of gender."

Gu Nianzhi's words were like a bombshell, stirring up thousands of waves in Sima Yao's heart, instantly making the heavy stone that had been hanging high in his heart fall to the ground. However, joy and disbelief intertwined together, making him want to confirm it again.

"Are you serious?" Sima Yao's voice trembled slightly, as if he couldn't believe the beautiful words he had just heard.

"Of course." Gu Nianzhi raised her head slightly, with a shy smile on her face, and her slightly flushed cheeks were like the most beautiful sunset in the sky. Then, she seemed a little embarrassed and gently looked away, as if that shy look could hide the waves in her heart.

Sima Yao would not let her avoid his gaze so easily. He excitedly stretched out his hands, gently but firmly held Gu Nianzhi's face, and said softly but with an unquestionable tone: "Look at me."

Gu Nianzhi raised her eyes slowly and shyly, with a hint of panic and shyness in her autumn-water eyes. When her eyes met Sima Yao's, she seemed to have touched something hot, and she immediately lowered her eyes, but the corners of her mouth kept rising uncontrollably, with a kind of joy from the heart.

"Look into my eyes and tell me that I'm the one you like."

Sima Yao's tone was filled with deep doting, as if he wanted to drown Gu Nianzhi in it; it was also like a prayer, begging her to express this beautiful emotion with certainty; at the same time, it was like an order that could not be argued with or resisted, not allowing her to retreat or hesitate in the slightest.

Gu Nianzhi raised her eyes again, looking at Sima Yao with a firm and gentle gaze, and said softly but very clearly: "Nianzhi has always loved only you, Your Majesty."

Those words were like a clear stream, flowing slowly into Sima Yao's heart, nourishing his heart that had been trapped in love for a long time.

After hearing Gu Nianzhi's confession, Sima Yao's expression became relaxed, and his tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed.

The previous worries were swept away like clouds, and were replaced by endless joy and satisfaction.

He held Gu Nianzhi's face awkwardly, his hands seemed out of control, with a bit of stiffness and helplessness.

His eyes sparkled with excitement, and he pursed his dry lips, as if trying to control the emotions surging in his heart. He hesitated for a few seconds, and time seemed to become particularly long at this moment, and the air seemed to condense.

Finally, he seemed to have finally mustered up all his courage and slowly kissed Gu Nianzhi's forehead with his lips.

That gentle kiss seemed to carry endless tenderness and love, causing a special warmth to surge in Gu Nianzhi's heart.

Gu Nianzhi looked at the slightly clumsy man in front of her and couldn't help but feel amused, and at the same time her heart was filled with a sweet feeling. This man who was so powerful and majestic on the battlefield was now as shy and nervous as an inexperienced teenager.

He really seemed to have no experience in love. Even though they had kissed several times by accident before, he still didn't dare to kiss her casually. His cautious look made people laugh.

"This, this is my seal. From now on, you will belong to me and me alone."

Sima Yao looked at Gu Nianzhi, his firm eyes filled with an irrefutable arrogance, as if declaring his ownership of her.

His voice was trembling slightly, but it was full of strength and determination.

When Gu Nianzhi heard his words, the corners of her mouth slightly raised and she smiled gently. That smile was as beautiful and charming as a flower blooming in spring.

"From now on, you can only stay with me and you can't go in and out with other people casually."

Sima Yao thought for a moment and added, his eyes revealing a hint of worry and possessiveness, as if he was afraid that Gu Nianzhi would leave him and fall into someone else's arms.

"You are not allowed to go to places like Jiya Pavilion anymore." He then said, his brows slightly furrowed and his expression somewhat serious.

When Gu Nianzhi heard his words, he raised his eyebrows and looked at Sima Yao with a hint of teasing in his eyes.

I didn't expect that this man was such a jealous person, caring so much about my every move.

Gu Nianzhi secretly laughed in her heart, but at the same time she also felt Sima Yao's deep love and care for her.

She smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you are too overbearing."

Sima Yao said seriously, "This king is so overbearing. This king does not allow you to have too much contact with other people."

Before he was given an identity, he was helpless and could only sulk in his heart. It felt like there was an unknown fire burning in his heart, but he could not find a suitable outlet to vent.

He silently watched everything around him, watching those scenes that might make him unhappy, but because he did not have a suitable identity, he was unable to stop it or express his dissatisfaction.

He could only suppress these emotions deep in his heart and endure the frustration and helplessness alone.

And now, having just confirmed their relationship, he was so eager to start setting rules for himself.

Gu Nianzhi looked at Sima Yao like this, and a hint of cunning surged in his heart.

She deliberately jumped on Sima Yao's sensitive spot, wanting to see his reaction.

"General Shu and I are colleagues, so do we have to avoid suspicion as well?"

Gu Nianzhi raised his eyebrows slightly, and looked at Sima Yao with a hint of provocation in his eyes. Sima Yao frowned slightly when he heard it, but still tried to keep himself calm.

"Vice General Lin and I have always been good friends. Do we have to keep our distance as well?"

Gu Nianzhi continued, with a faint smile on his face.

Sima Yao's face turned a little ugly, but he still forced himself not to lose his temper.

"Also, I have a good relationship with several soldiers in the army. Do I have to break off relations with them?"

Gu Nianzhi continued to talk relentlessly, as if he was determined to force Sima Yao into a corner.

"I can understand being with you and not going to Jiya Pavilion to find girls, but why do you want me to not even have a friend?"

There was a hint of complaint and confusion in Gu Nianzhi's tone as he looked straight into Sima Yao's eyes.

Sima Yao listened to Gu Nianzhi's series of questions and began to waver. He felt that what Gu Nianzhi said made sense and that perhaps he was a little too nervous and overbearing.

But he still couldn't help but explain: "Nianzhi, I'm not asking you to cut off contact with your friends, but I don't want you to get too close to others. I'll be jealous. I can't stop...jealous."

Seeing that Gu Nianzhi didn't seem to respond, Sima Yao added.

"You are different from others. Since you can fall in love with a man like me, what if you fall in love with another man... So, whether it is a brothel or the army, whether it is a woman or a man, you must keep a proper distance."