northernbook Chapter 407: I was short-sighted.
Chapter 407: I was short-sighted.
Hearing his words, Sikong Jin was suddenly taken aback. Her heart softened uncontrollably, and a faint joy welled up within her. This was a feeling she had never experienced before, but now it was growing stronger because of him.
"Then...then after the war here is over, I want you to come back to Dayong with me. Would you be willing?"
Sikong Jin hadn't wanted to speak, but after hearing his words, she couldn't help but blurt out, "I want to resolve those matters once I return, but on my side... if any unexpected event occurs, even if I bring a large army back, I won't be able to enter the capital..."
Upon hearing this, Di Beizun's hand, which was lightly holding the wine glass, suddenly tightened. A faint glimmer of light reflected in his dark eyes, and Sikong Jin could even see a hint of pleasure in them.
"If I go back with you, after everything is finished and we return to the Great Zhou, will you enter the palace and become my empress?"
Di Beizun asked in a low and solemn voice, his deep eyes filled with sincerity and expectation, as well as an undisguised emotion.
Sikong Jin stared at him intently, pondered for a moment, and then nodded. "Alright, I promise you. As long as you can rescue my mother safely and resolve those matters, I will do as you say!"
Hearing her answer, his tense heart eased slightly. A faint joy spread across his stunningly beautiful face. He couldn't help but slowly raise his hand and gently grasp her slightly cool, delicate hand resting on the table. He said in a low voice with some pleasure, "Thank you, Ajin... I will go back to Dayong with you. You don't need to worry about them making things difficult for you. With me here, they can't do anything to you. Even if things get really bad, I still have a million iron cavalry. We can just crush the entire Dayong and make them willingly submit to us!"
Upon hearing this, it would be a lie to say that Sikong Jin was not moved. Her hand, which he was gently holding, stiffened for a moment, and a warm current suddenly flowed through her tender heart.
It seemed that he had never refused any of her requests...
Whether it was in the capital of Dayong back then, in the capital of Dazhou last year, or now, although she made him so angry that he stormed off, he still did not reject her.
That alone should have been enough to move her, but...
After thinking about it, I also had some indescribable feelings in my heart!
For so many years, she had never experienced being protected like this. She, Sikong Jin, had always been the one protecting others; no one had ever truly protected her with such care and dedication…
How could she tell him all this?
To say she's just a lonely soul from another world? Her wandering heart has never lingered for anyone...
Or is it that she's just worried that her perseverance is so difficult, so that she can have a reason to stand by his side?
Sikong Jin didn't know when she started having these inexplicable thoughts. Perhaps these were just the inevitable feelings between lovers.
At this moment, Sikong Jin suddenly felt that she, who had been in a state of confusion, seemed to have become clear-headed. If all of this came to an end, where should she go?
Let go of everything and retreat into seclusion?
Or should I stand with him and look down upon the world together?
In fact, the answer to all of this was already known a long time ago, but she was simply unwilling to investigate.
Thinking of this, she suddenly poured herself another glass of wine, picked it up, and drank it down in a few gulps. Then, she abruptly raised her starry eyes, her gaze filled with determination and resolve, and said in a solemn and earnest tone, "I can agree to all of these things: becoming your empress, including following you to conquer Dayong after rescuing my mother. But I have two conditions. First, you must promise that you will only have me as your woman in this life. You cannot touch any other woman, not even glance at her! Second, you must promise me that after we conquer Dayong's capital, you will not harm the people I care about. Can you fulfill these two requests?"
As Sikong Jin spoke, she kept her eyes fixed on Di Beizun's face, not missing a single change in his expression.
Di Beizun's reaction was calm. A dark light suddenly flashed in his eyes, as if thousands of silent stars had suddenly emerged from the sea. He gazed at her quietly, his tone low and gentle but with an undeniable certainty, "Ajin, I thought you could still make some demands. If you are not at ease, I will immediately issue an edict to proclaim to the world that I, Di Beizun, will only have you, Sikong Jin, as my woman in this life. If I break this vow, I will be stripped of my throne and fall into hell forever!"
Upon hearing this, Sikong Jin was startled!
If anyone breaks this oath, he shall be stripped of his imperial title and cast into hell forever!
Is she that important to him?
However, she naturally had no reason to doubt his words, because she truly had no reason to doubt them...
Taking a deep breath, she suddenly raised her free hand and gently placed it on the back of his hand—
Di Beizun paused for a moment, then tightened his grip even more, so much so that she felt a slight pain. However, she did not struggle and let him hold her tightly.
"Remember what you said to me today. If you ever break your promise to me, you won't just be condemned to eternal damnation; I'll kill you first!"
Sikong Jin spoke in a calm tone, but her starry eyes shone with a dazzling light, and a heartwarming smile appeared on her beautiful face.
"I will not let myself off the hook either."
After saying this, Di Beizun snatched the wine bowl from her and put it aside. He then took another empty bowl and served her some food. "Alright, let's eat first. Drink less of this wine. Eunuch Xu and the others go and prepare hot water. You must be tired after traveling for many days. After you finish eating, take a good shower and change into clean clothes."
Sikong Jin then gathered her thoughts, withdrew her hand, picked up her chopsticks, and suppressed the surging emotions within her.
"The army has just captured Hezhou City. Do you plan to rest for a few days before launching another attack?"
Sikong Jin lowered her head, took a bite of food, and asked a question.
"The casualties in this siege were heavy, which was due to my oversight. We need to stay for a few days to restore morale before setting off again."
The reason he rushed south was partly because he was worried about her, and partly because he was concerned that she might actually attack Hezhou City. He was relieved when he learned that she had taken a detour.
Sikong Jin raised her eyebrows slightly as she listened, recalling the situation outside the city when she first entered. She had heard that this guy had launched a direct assault, taking several attacks before finally managing to capture the city!
Consider the defenses of Hezhou City; it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, its walls are as solid as a rock!
This guy actually dared to launch a direct attack!
Even she had to admire his courage!