Dongfang Yu stopped what he was doing only after he felt completely satisfied. However, his arms were still tightly wrapped around Xiyue's soft body, as if he was afraid that she would disappear immediately if he let go.

He lowered his head, brought his lips close to her ear, and whispered, "Xiyue, don't leave me... no matter when or where, no matter what the reason, don't leave me! Okay? I'll do anything you ask if you promise me."

Wang Xiyue stared wide-eyed at the warm chest before her in disbelief.

Just moments ago he was so domineering and aggressive, but in the blink of an eye he has become so vulnerable, like a pitiful little animal that has been ruthlessly abandoned by its master.

This stark contrast left her conflicted; she was both angry at his domineering and unpredictable nature and couldn't help but feel pity and tenderness for him.

At that moment, her ear was pressed tightly against his broad chest, and she could clearly hear the powerful beating of his heart.

The resounding drumbeats seemed to be a melody played just for her, each one striking her heartstrings with a powerful blow. Yet, despite this, she remained clear-headed and rational.

After all, the future is full of unknowns and variables, and no one can predict how far they can go hand in hand; whether this passionate love will gradually cool down and deteriorate with the passage of time; or whether they will encounter all sorts of unexpected difficulties and obstacles on the road ahead.

These problems hung over her like a heavy gloom, refusing to leave her mind.

Humanity's future is long and distant, containing countless and uncontrollable factors.

As time goes by and things change, perhaps he has changed, or perhaps she has changed, or more likely, both of them will change over time.

In short, at this moment, how could she dare to make such a confident guarantee?

After all, the word "future" implies something uncontrollable.

The only thing she was certain of was the present moment; right now, she truly loved him.

Faced with such an uncertain promise, she seemed to have no other choice but to sigh inwardly.

"If you never leave me, I will stay with you through life and death!"

At this moment, the only thing she could be absolutely certain of was this sentence: as long as your love for me remains unchanged, then my love for you will also be as firm as a rock and unwavering.

After receiving the assurance he had longed for, Dongfang Yu's heart pounded like a deer's, and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

He gazed tenderly at the woman he loved before him and said softly, "You belong to me, and only to me. You are the one I will cherish and protect for the rest of my life and for all eternity."

Then, he held her hand tightly and solemnly declared, "I will never let go of your hand and give you the chance to leave my side."

Before he could finish speaking, he could no longer suppress the molten emotions within him and leaned down to plant a deep, fiery kiss on her slightly swollen lips.

The kiss, filled with all his longing and desire, swept over her like a storm, almost suffocating her.

Just as Dongfang Yu's reason was about to be completely consumed by the raging fire of desire, a sudden, urgent shout rang out.

"Your Majesty!"

"princess!"

It turned out that the voice from the shadows broke the ambiguous and hazy atmosphere, instantly pulling the two back to reality.

The shadow outside the courtyard was clearly a perceptive person, but the current situation put him in a dilemma.

Because he could not afford to offend either side, especially when he found that one side looked more terrifying, he had no choice but to muster his courage and bite the bullet to interrupt the prince's good time.

So he took a deep breath, raised his voice, and reported again: "Your Highness, Elder Kong wishes to see the Princess."

Inside the room, Dongfang Yu only wanted to continue his intimate moments with Xiyue, but upon hearing the sounds coming from outside, he couldn't help but feel annoyed, yet helpless.

He kissed Xiyue's cheek again with a look of regret, and then reluctantly helped the person in his arms up, and the two of them slowly sat up together.

Although no one saw it, Wang Xiyue was still so ashamed that she wanted to disappear. She quickly turned her back and began to tidy her disheveled hair and clothes.

"Okay, see you in the cafeteria later!" Dongfang Yu stared at the beautiful figure in front of her and replied to An Ying in an annoyed manner.

Upon hearing the prince's reply, Shadow breathed a long sigh of relief and quickly replied, "Yes, I will go and inform Elder Kong immediately and ask him to wait a moment."

Fortunately, there's only about an incense stick's time left before the official mealtime.

In this way, Elder Kong should be able to handle things for the time being. With that in mind, Shadow quickly left to carry out his arduous mission.

Meanwhile, Dongfang Yu gently turned Xiyue around, helping her tidy her slightly disheveled clothes and hair accessories while softly explaining to her.

"Master Kong is an extraordinary person. He is most skilled in using Gu magic, and his medical skills are also quite superb. Years ago, my mother happened to save him when he was seriously injured by the roadside. To repay the life-saving grace, Master Kong promised to help my mother fulfill a wish."

“My mother didn’t want anything in return from him, but unfortunately, from the moment I was born, I was infected with fetal toxins. My mother was extremely anxious and had no choice but to go to him.”

“My mother promised him that as long as he could completely remove the fetal toxins, he would have repaid the debt of saving his life.”

"In this way, during the first fourteen years of my life, Master Kong brought me to the brink of death time and time again. If it weren't for his all-out efforts, I probably would have been tormented to death by that terrible poison long ago."

“During those days, every time the poison flared up, the excruciating pain made me wish I were dead. Yet each time, he used all sorts of miraculous methods to alleviate my suffering and snatched me back from the clutches of death.”

"Later, it seemed that fate finally smiled upon me. You appeared in my life like a savior and successfully helped me get rid of the poison that had plagued me for many years."

"When I returned, I thought I was saying goodbye to him, but to my surprise, he said he was willing to continue to help me recuperate and help me fully recover my health."

"In my heart, he is no longer just an ordinary doctor, but also a respected elder."

"Although he has a somewhat eccentric temper and speaks bluntly and without reservation, sometimes even to the point of being unpleasant to hear, I know that he does not mean any harm."

"So, Xiyue, I sincerely hope that you can be more tolerant of his shortcomings, because he is by no means a villain, and I firmly believe that he will like you too."

Wang Xiyue listened quietly to these words, and as intelligent as she was, she quickly understood the important position that this old man held in the young man's heart.

Despite his eccentric personality, Kong Lao's care and protection for Xiao Ge was genuine and unwavering.

As long as Elder Kong's behavior wasn't too outrageous, Wang Xiyue thought she would naturally choose to back down.

After all, relationships are based on mutual consent. But if he crosses her bottom line, then sorry, "an eye for an eye" has always been her principle of dealing with people, and no one can easily break it.

She carefully tidied her clothes one by one, then her gaze fell on the young man in front of her.

Seeing that his collar was slightly wrinkled, she naturally reached out and gently smoothed it out for him, her movements delicate and tender.

Then, her gaze moved upwards and she noticed that the crown on his head was slightly crooked, so she reached out and gently straightened it.

After doing all this, she nodded in satisfaction.

Just then, she almost blurted out, "Yes, I understand!" but as if realizing something, she suddenly shut her mouth tightly.

Wait a minute! How could I forgive him so easily? He just bullied me quite a bit!

Each time, relying on his profound inner strength, he kissed her mercilessly, until she could barely breathe. In the end, she could only helplessly suck the precious air from his mouth.

This score hasn't been settled yet. Thinking of this, she blinked her big eyes, deliberately putting on a pitiful look, and asked coquettishly, "What if he doesn't like me at all and deliberately makes trouble for me everywhere? What should I do then?"

"And what should I do if he is determined to prevent me from becoming your wife?"

Then, she seemed to become increasingly uneasy as she spoke, raising her voice slightly as she pressed on, "What if your mother is also dissatisfied with me?"

After asking these questions, she paused, then her tone suddenly turned serious and demanded, "So, when the time comes, will you completely follow their opinions and ideas?"

"Does that mean you'll listen to them and then abandon me?"

Upon hearing this series of questions, Dongfang Yu knew something terrible was about to happen; a woman's heart is unfathomable!

Faced with such a thorny problem, he could not give a hasty answer.

At this moment, he was extremely anxious, fearing that if he said the wrong word, he would lose Xiyue.

So he could only stretch out his arms and hug the person in front of him tightly again, as if only in this way could he let her feel the deep and passionate emotions in his heart.

"Xiyue, how could I not want you? You are my life!" he said urgently, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

Then, he loosened his embrace slightly, looking into Xiyue's eyes with tender yet firm eyes, and continued, "But Xiyue, can you be a little more obedient and rational now, okay?"

"After all, none of these things have happened yet. Isn't it a bit like you're worrying unnecessarily when you ask this question?"

He paused, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "You are my beloved, and they are my elders and family."

"I sincerely hope that you two can get along harmoniously and avoid any conflicts. I don't want to see either of you suffer even the slightest harm, because no matter who is hurt, my heart will ache."

At this point, he gripped her shoulders tightly, his tone becoming increasingly earnest: "However, Xiyue, please remember this: to me, you are of paramount importance and irreplaceable."

"Without you, I would be nothing more than a lifeless walking corpse. So, no matter what opinions or dissatisfactions Mother or Elder Kong may have about our relationship, I will never give up on you, never!"

Finally, he gently cupped her cheeks, softly stroking her face with his thumb, and whispered tenderly, "Xiyue, I love you!"

"Please believe me, I wish I could take my heart out right now and present it to you, so you can clearly see that it beats only for you!"

Wang Xiyue's gaze fell on the young man's face, which was filled with anxiety and pain, and her heart felt as if it were being squeezed.

Just a moment ago, she suddenly realized that her previous thoughts were indeed too complicated and overthinking.

The question she had asked unintentionally had unwittingly led her into a difficult decision, as if she were in a foggy forest, unable to find a way out.

Her question was like an unsolvable puzzle.

If the young man were to ask himself whether family is more important or whether he occupies a deeper place in her heart, she would find that she couldn't give a clear answer at all.

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