The Emperor's uncle loves me! My paranoid wife, don't run away

"I know you're getting married soon, and I'm coming to talk to you about this, which might be a little obscure—"

"You can choose to come to me at this time."

Shen Runing interrupted her again, speaking softly.

"I'm very happy."

"Because you trust me."

Helan Duoduo's eyelashes trembled slightly, and the moment she looked up, a hint of vulnerability finally emerged in her eyes.

Shen Runing continued slowly.

"Duoduo, I think your life is too hard."

"You always think too highly of yourself and always feel like you're causing trouble for others."

"Don't do this."

Helan Duoduo opened his mouth, but his voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible.

"But……"

"My father always used to say I was a troublemaker and that I was superfluous."

“So, I’ve always been afraid…”

A trace of heartache appeared in Shen Runing's eyes.

"You are not redundant."

"At least I never thought you were."

The air was silent for a moment.

"Actually, to be honest, when I asked the Regent for Helan An and Helan Shaoshao, I hadn't figured out... what to do after imprisoning them."

"I just...was impulsive."

"I... I hate my brother for deceiving me..."

Although Shen Runing had not personally experienced Helan Duoduo's past,

However, it was well known that King Liuli doted on his younger daughter and was cold to his elder daughter.

Marrying Helan Shaoshao to Tianyan may be fate's favor to Helan Duoduo.

Shen Runing sighed and hugged her in his arms.

"Duoduo, are you still longing for their love in your heart?"

These words, like a bolt of lightning, struck Helan Duoduo's heart precisely.

She was stunned for a moment, her eyes trying to hold on stubbornly, but the next second——

"Woo..."

Cried out loud.

A suppressed sob burst out from the depths of her throat, as if the grievances that had been hidden for too long had finally found an outlet.

Shen Runing didn't move, nor did he say anything to interrupt her emotions.

She just hugged her tighter.

This cry indirectly indicated that her guess was correct.

Helan Duoduo still longs for family affection in his heart.

Even though that family love has pushed her into the abyss time and time again, she still longs for it.

Shen Runing did not want to blame Helan Duoduo for being "weak" and did not say harsh words like "Why are you still reluctant to let go?" or "People have treated you like that."

She just remained silent, her eyes fixed on the distance, as if she remembered something.

I still remember that not long after my rebirth, I watched a folk drama called "Breaking Hell".

Breaking Hell is probably a method designed for the souls of those who died abnormally and have retained resentment, to help them transcend and escape from the shackles of hell.

There was a line at that time that Shen Runing still remembers vividly.

——"Not only do the dead need salvation, the living also need to break free from hell."

Shen Runing gently patted Helan Duoduo's back.

God has been kind to her, giving her a chance to be reborn and a family that loves her.

However, God cannot take care of everyone.

That’s why there are people like Helan Duoduo, who have not been treated well since childhood.

Helan Duoduo cried and cried, and suddenly spoke.

“I’ve listened to them since I was a kid.”

"I don't argue with anything they say. I just want to make them happy."

"When I was eight, I tried to learn how to make my father's favorite dish from the cook. He only took one bite and said it was too salty. He never ate anything I cooked again..."

"When they are unhappy, they will take their emotions out on me...and I won't refute them."

"Because I thought... if I endured it, they would love me more..."

Helan Duoduo raised her head, tears still hanging on her eyelashes, but asked Shen Runing seriously.

"Ning'er,"

"Are all good and obedient children...unworthy of love?"

Helan Duoduo had a very hard life in the past.

I have been crawling on my knees in hell since I was a child, and I thought that was the way to love.

Shen Runing's heart tightened.

"No."

"You are good because you are soft-hearted and because you love them."

"It's their loss if they don't love you."

"It's not your fault."

"Never."

Helan Duoduo had already burst into tears.

She clutched Shen Runing's sleeve, her fingers trembling slightly.

Shen Runing knew why Helan Duoduo was still in pain.

Because her heart is not dead yet.

She is still hoping and waiting for even a little bit of warmth from her "family".

But Shen Runing also knew that comfort alone would not save Helan Duoduo.

So the next moment, Shen Runing loosened his arms and held Helan Duoduo's shoulders firmly with both hands.

He leaned forward slightly, his tone no longer one of consolation, but one of calmness tinged with determination.

"Okay."

"Now that you're done crying, make your choice."

"I can give you two choices."

"First, hand them both over to me—"

"I'll take care of it for you."

"You don't have to do anything."

Helan Duoduo was startled, her tears still streaming down her face, but she instinctively held her breath.

"Second..."

Shen Runing flipped his right hand, and two dark red pills appeared in his palm, like agate soaked in blood.

"This is the 'Nine Questions Pill'."

"One for each of them."

"Ask once and knock nine times, and the truth will be revealed after knocking nine times."

"Ask them whatever you want, and they'll answer."

Shen Runing's voice was not loud, but every word she said was captivating.

"Duoduo,"

"answer me--"

"Which one do you choose?"

Helan Duoduo opened his eyes wide, tears still welling up in his eyes.

But she could tell from Shen Runing's tone that no one had ever given her the right to choose.

This time, it wasn’t his father’s cold words or his brother’s hypocrisy and deception.

But she can really make the decision for once.