Chapter 47: Su Li... I’m sorry!
Su Li never imagined that such a bloody confession could happen to him. Fortunately, it was not Li Er claiming to be their relative. If he and Changle, the newlywed couple, were siblings, it would have been a typical plot with an improbable familial connection, like something out of a novel.
Officially, Su Li as the husband of the princess, held a higher position than Su Dingfang, who was only a Left Marquis General, a fourth-ranked official. Despite being a political marriage, Su Lis nominal status was still higher than Su Dingfang.
Furthermore, Su Dingfang had been abandoned by Li Er now, and the entire Zhenguan Dynasty remained silent. This situation was not as dramatic as Su Li had expected.
From Su Dingfang, Su Li learned the details of the incident. Li Er was investigating him.
Su Li pondered, It seemed that Li Er had already noticed something unusual about him and was determined to get to the bottom of it, eventually discovering their familial relationship.
But today was different. If Su Li had just married Princess Changle, he might have been concerned about being exposed and facing suspicion from Li Er (Emperor Taizong).
However, Su Lis attributes had now exceeded human limits, and he possessed the Overlords Halberd Technique. Although his sharpness was slightly lacking, he was still a formidable force.
In another month or two, Su Lis attributes would improve significantly. By then, it would be futile for Li Er to harbor suspicions. Su Li could ascend to become the ancestor of the Tang Dynasty directly.
Su Li didnt doubt Su Dingfangs words. After all, Su Dingfangs demeanor didnt appear fake, and Li Er personally conducted the investigation.
Brother its its all my fault, Su Dingfang said, looking at Princess Changle on Su Lis shoulder with a sigh of emotion.
Su Li understood what Su Dingfang meant. Previously, most imperial doctors and eminent monks were unable to cure Princess Changles condition, and it seemed like an impossible feat. However, after Su Li used systemic medicine to treat her gradually, Princess Changles health improved. This incident remained undisclosed.
To most ordinary people, marrying a dying princess was far from ideal. It meant being unable to continue the family line and potentially even being buried with her.
Today was just like any other day. After waking up and being fed, Su Li carried her to the yard to bask in the sun and described the surrounding scenery. Then she overheard the female officer discussing Su Dingfangs visit.
Princess Changle didnt know Su Dingfang personally. Being a princess, she considered Su Dingfang, a mere fourth-grade officer, unworthy of her attention. However, curiosity was inherent in her nature as a young girl, and she couldnt help but be intrigued by the situation.
She remained by Su Lis side, openly eavesdropping on his conversations. That was when she heard about the emotional confession scene. Later, when Changle interacted with Su Li, she introduced herself more fully to him.
Changle learned that Su Li was a peasant, his parents had passed away early, and he had a difficult life in his teenage years with no one to rely on. Changle always felt sorry that Su Li had no relatives by his side, and she believed he had no one to share his distress with.
Now, hearing that Su Li actually had an older brother and that Su Li himself was accidentally lost, Princess Changle felt genuine happiness for him. From the depths of her heart, she sympathized with Su Lis past and was truly glad that he had found his family.
In this way, her husband was no longer alone. Finally, my husband had a family he could rely on. Princess Changle always felt sorry for him, thinking about her own privileged upbringing with loving parents and siblings, while Su Li had nothing. But now, it turned out that Su Li also had a happy family and an elder brother who loved him dearly. Princess Changle was initially happy for him until Su Dingfang spoke up.
Su Dingfangs serious words reached Princess Changles ears. She couldnt describe the feeling that overwhelmed her. Su Dingfang didnt directly target Princess Changle, but his words emphasized every aspect. Princess Changle, a woman with a short life expectancy. Even if she could live, she couldnt continue the family line for Su Li or ensure the prosperity of their lineage.
She realized that she had caused trouble for Su Li and delayed his happiness. Even Su Li, who had initially been lonely and helpless, had found his relatives. But because of her, a disabled person who couldnt wake up, he could only be trapped in the princesss mansion, guarding her like a lifeless tree.
All this time, she had been too selfish in craving the tenderness, care, and security that Su Li provided. Subconsciously, she had started avoiding these issues. Now, everything was shattered by Su Dingfangs sincere and honest words.
That was right. No matter how helpless Su Li was, he came from a respectable family and could continue the family line. Even after the brothers had reunited, Su Li could have had a good life. And all of this was ruined by her.
Princess Changle had to face this harsh reality.
Su Li Im sorry Su Li, Im so sorry, Princess Changle thought.
When everything was mercilessly revealed, only the harsh truth remained, and the young Princess Changle had nowhere to escape.
