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

Cen Yu looked into Gu Nianzhi's eyes, which were deep and ardent, and said earnestly: "Now the world seems to be the emperor's world, but in fact it has been divided into three parts: the court, the temple, and the martial arts world. You may not know that the Flying Eagle Sect is the largest gang in the martial arts world. The Flying Eagle Sect has the final say in the affairs of the martial arts world. Half of the monks in the temple are disciples of the Flying Eagle Sect. They have great influence in the religious field. And in the court, whether it is the powerful Bai family father and son or those lowly eunuchs, they will be restrained by me. No matter who becomes the emperor, as long as I am not happy, his position will definitely not be secure. Why should I seek the support of the court officials with my marriage?"

Cen Yu's words revealed a strong sense of confidence and control, as if the whole world was in his hands.

Gu Nianzhi listened quietly. She knew that what Cen Yu said was true. The power of the Flying Eagle Sect was indeed huge and had far-reaching influence in all fields. She also knew that from this moment on, Cen Yu had completely believed in her.

When Cen Yu decided to adopt this plan, Gu Nianzhi felt a little relieved.

She knew very well that this meant Sima Yao was absolutely safe in the short term. In this remote place, as long as Cen Yu did not take the initiative, even if Sima Yao's second brother, the emperor, had evil intentions, it would be difficult for him to use those despicable means to take his life.

But she also understood that the foundation of all this was built on Cen Yu's belief that Gu Nianzhi would always stand on his side, and he would always have this belief.

In this way, Cen Yu's plan to seize the throne was clearly divided into two steps.

The first step was to make every effort to get Sima Yao to the throne, which was the beginning of the whole plan and also a key link. The second step was to urge Sima Yao to hand over the throne to him in the name of abdication, so that he could legitimately replace Sima Yao and become the master of the world.

"Aren't you afraid that Sima Yao will not cooperate with you after he ascends the throne?" Gu Nianzhi was still somewhat uncertain. Her eyes were full of doubts, and she carefully confirmed with Cen Yu again. She knew the complexity and uncertainty involved. If there was any mistake, everything might fail.

"Didn't I say that?" Cen Yu couldn't help but laugh when he heard that. There seemed to be a hint of contempt in his smile, as if everything was under his control. "As long as I am determined to take action, even if the Second Emperor's nephew has the support of the Bai family, the throne will be in jeopardy, not to mention Sima Yao, who is weak in power? Moreover, he still has the biggest weakness, which is Concubine De." Cen Yu's tone was firm and confident, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light, as if everything was within his calculations.

"It is true that Concubine De does not want Sima Yao to participate in the court dispute. If you want to become emperor, Concubine De will definitely help you unconditionally pull Sima Yao off the throne."

Gu Nianzhi said softly, but her mind was full of thoughts. She was the one who gave Cen Yu this idea, but Cen Yu's decision was obviously not made hastily, but after careful consideration.

Gu Nianzhi couldn't help but think to himself that Cen Yu was able to cleverly connect all the things in such a short time and make a quick decision. This ability was definitely not something that ordinary people could possess. In the days to come, I'm afraid that if I'm not careful, I'll be exposed and reveal my flaws.

She secretly warned herself that she must be extra careful and cautious in the future.

Under the flickering candlelight, the entire space seemed to be shrouded in a hazy and ambiguous veil.

The sudden silence was like a fine net that spread silently between the two of them, causing Gu Nianzhi to involuntarily feel a little guilty in such an ambiguous atmosphere.

"Now that things have been made clear, I'll go back to my room."

Gu Nianzhi's voice broke the silence, with a little unnaturalness and eagerness. She turned slightly and was about to turn around and leave, but just as she moved, her hand was tightly held by Cen Yu.

The hand seemed to have a firm and unbreakable force, causing Gu Nianzhi's body to pause.

Gu Nianzhi turned his head slightly, and his gaze met Cen Yu's eyes that were looking at him.

At that moment, it seemed as if time had stood still for a moment. The two people's eyes met, and under the reflection of the candlelight, it seemed particularly clear and profound.

However, this eye contact made Gu Nianzhi feel even more guilty, and she felt her heartbeat quicken.

She couldn't help but want to avoid the gaze, so she looked away and began to wander around. In the end, her sight fell on Cen Yu's gauze-wrapped stump.

Cen Yu keenly noticed where Gu Nianzhi's gaze was going, and his expression changed subtly in an instant. A hint of embarrassment appeared on his originally calm face.

In his heart, those legs had always been a pain and shame that he didn't want to face, and they were also his most sensitive part. At this moment, being watched casually by Gu Nianzhi, his defense line loosened a little.

He reacted quickly. He stretched out his right hand and a three-claw hook with a line attached flew out from his sleeve like lightning.

The three-clawed hook drew a sharp arc in the air, accurately grabbed the thin quilt beside the bed, and then retracted it at an extremely fast speed.

Cen Yu took the thin quilt and gently covered his knees with it, hiding his broken leg under the quilt.

As his stump was covered, Cen Yu suddenly felt much more at ease, as if the burden that had been weighing on his heart was also lightened a little.

Although neither of them spoke a word during the entire process, Gu Nianzhi knew very well in his heart that what Cen Yu cared about most in his life was his crippled legs.

These legs have carried too much pain and helplessness for him, and also witnessed the misfortune of his fate.

Gu Nianzhi's gaze moved slightly and saw Cen Yu's prosthetic limb again.

It was a piece of wood carefully carved into the shape of a human leg, quietly placed aside. From the outside, it looked extremely delicately carved, with every detail handled just right, as if it were really a complete leg.

When in use, the cross-section of Cen Yu's remaining limbs will be directly connected to the interface of the wood, while the side will be tied with cloth strips supported by wooden strips as a skeleton.

It was hard for Gu Nianzhi to imagine how much pain Cen Yu had to endure when walking with such a prosthesis.

Every step you take, every movement you make, may be accompanied by unspeakable discomfort and torture.

She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. If it were the era she was familiar with, if there was soft silicone material that could be used to distribute the pressure, and if there was advanced modeling technology that could make the prosthesis and the residual leg fit perfectly, then Cen Yu would definitely have suffered less.

Her thoughts drifted away involuntarily, as if she had crossed the barrier of time and space and saw a world full of technology and innovation. There, various advanced medical technologies and equipment emerged in an endless stream, which could provide better help and support for the injured like Cen Yu. However, the reality was cruel after all. They lived in an ancient and traditional era without those advanced technologies and materials.

"If it hurts, don't wear the prosthesis for so long. It's not good for your body in the long run."

Gu Nianzhi looked at Cen Yu, her eyes full of heartache and worry. Her voice sounded softly in this silent space, as if she was afraid of disturbing something.

When applying medicine to Cen Yu at first, Gu Nianzhi had already noticed that the wounds on Cen Yu's broken limbs were not caused in a short period of time. The scars looked shocking, as if they carried endless pain and suffering.

When she recalled the appearance of the wound, her heart ached.

It’s strange to say, every time I saw him before, he was in a wheelchair, but later he almost always used prosthetic limbs.

Gu Nianzhi couldn't help but wonder in her heart, is it because the wheelchair is inconvenient in this foreign country? She thought silently, trying to find a reasonable explanation.

When Cen Yu heard Gu Nianzhi's words, he raised his head slightly, and a hint of subtle complex emotions flashed in his eyes.

He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I heard that there is a magic in the northern border that can regenerate severed limbs. Then I will be no different from other people. I wear prosthetic limbs now just to adapt as quickly as possible in the future."

His voice was calm, but Gu Nianzhi could hear a deep desire and expectation in it.

Gu Nian was stunned, and her mind went blank in an instant. Even modern advanced medicine has no way to regenerate severed limbs. Could this so-called magic be a scam?

Such doubts arose in her mind, and her brows involuntarily frowned slightly.

She really wanted to tell Cen Yu immediately that this might just be an unrealistic fantasy, a scam that might disappoint him.

However, when her gaze met Cen Yu's eyes, she stopped.

She saw light in Cen Yu's eyes, a light that was full of hope for the future, bright and blazing.

The light was like a bright lamp in the darkness, illuminating the way forward for him and the hope in his heart.

Gu Nianzhi's heart was deeply touched at this moment. She suddenly understood that for Cen Yu, this so-called magic was not only a way to heal the body, but also a place for his soul and his yearning for a better future.

Gu Nianzhi swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue. She really couldn't bear to break Cen Yu's beautiful expectation.

She knew that sometimes hope itself was a kind of power, a power that could support people through hardships. If she told Cen Yu now that this might be false, it would undoubtedly pour a basin of cold water on his heart that had just ignited hope. How cruel it would be.

So, Gu Nianzhi sighed softly and decided not to express her worries for the time being.

"Then I really hope this magic really works, so you don't have to suffer so much."

Her words were full of sincerity and blessings, hoping to bring some comfort to Cen Yu.

After hearing what Gu Nianzhi said, Cen Yu showed a faint smile on his face, which contained gratitude and relief.

He nodded and said, "Of course it will. I believe it will restore me to my original state."

"You do not believe?"

Cen Yu stared at Gu Nianzhi closely, his eyes were extremely sharp, as if he could see through every trace of doubt in Gu Nianzhi's heart. Cen Yu keenly caught the doubt in Gu Nianzhi's eyes.

"It's not that I don't believe it, it's just too fantastic."

Gu Nianzhi said tactfully, her eyes revealing a hint of caution and consideration.

She tried to express her opinion in a calm tone, not wanting to easily deny Cen Yu, but she did think it sounded too incredible.

"It's true. But the method is very complicated and it will take a long time, but it will definitely succeed. Believe me, one day, I will marry you with a healthy body. Now I have..."

Cen Yu's expression was very anxious, and his words were full of determination and desire, eager to confess his inner thoughts and beliefs to Gu Nianzhi. However, when he was halfway through, he seemed to suddenly realize that this should be a secret, and his words stopped abruptly.

There was a hint of hesitation and struggle in his eyes, as if he was weighing whether he should continue speaking.

"In short, you have to believe me." Cen Yu's gaze became firm again, looking straight at Gu Nianzhi, his tone full of earnestness and expectation.

He hoped that Gu Nianzhi could believe him, believe in this seemingly unattainable hope.

Gu Nianzhi felt a little uneasy, but she still tried to control her emotions. She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then said slowly: "Yes. I believe you. You are tired today, so take a good rest."

Her voice was soft and gentle, trying to give Cen Yu some comfort and support.

Although she still had doubts in her heart, she didn't want to make Cen Yu more anxious and uneasy at this time.

"Okay." Cen Yu responded, a hint of gratitude and relief flashing in his eyes.

He knew that Gu Nianzhi cared about him, even though she might not completely believe everything he said.

He turned and shouted to the door, "Liu Chuan, send Mr. Gu back to his room."

There was a hint of authority and command in his voice.

"Yes." A deep voice came from outside the door.

Gu Nianzhi opened the door and saw a tall guard standing beside it. She had some impression of this man, who seemed to be Cen Yu's closest confidant. Although she had not dealt with him before, this burly figure was very familiar to her.

He stood there straight, motionless, like a silent iron tower.

"Mr. Gu, please." Liuchuan bent slightly and made a gesture of invitation.

His actions were respectful and polite, showing his respect for Gu Nianzhi.

"Actually, I can go back by myself. It's just a detour around a small garden."

Gu Nianzhi said softly as she took a step forward.

She felt that it would be troublesome to ask someone to send her back, and she also wanted to be alone and think carefully about what Cen Yu said, so she didn't really want anyone to send her back.