Chapter 81:
Father, Ive been bedridden for four months. I just woke up. I still feel unwell sometimes and cant bear to be away from my husband, Changle looked at Li Er with slightly evasive eyes. Speaking of it, this was the first time she lied, especially to her father.
Su Li looked surprised at Changle. He hadnt even thought about having Changle come out to help. At this moment, he felt a slight warmth in his palm Changle had reached out his hand. Changles heart gradually calmed down by holding her husbands hand.
Since she woke up, she wanted to be close to Su Li as much as possible. Even doing nothing but being close to him brought immense satisfaction to Changle.
She cherished the care Su Li had shown her since she became conscious. She had decided to stay with this man, no matter what. Finally waking up, she wanted to be by her husbands side constantly.
Changle had so much she wanted to do with her husband. Even if they did nothing, being close was enough to make her content. She craved his affection and indulged in it.
Furthermore, Changle knew a lot about the Tang Dynastys army. In recent years, the Tang Dynasty had been engaged in continuous warfare, and the soldiers who went out for battle spent any time at home. Since her father had indicated that Su Li should enter the military, Changle, being clever, could anticipate that he would go to the battlefield.
However courageous Su Li might be, Changle still worried for him. Even if Su Li were invincible on the battlefield, it was still not a favorable place!
Constant combat day after day could take a toll on ones mental well-being. Changle had seen many battle-hardened veterans who had their fair share of issues.
For example, Right Martial General Liang Jianfang appeared kind, but he was known for his brutality on the battlefield. Changle didnt want her husband to develop such habits on the battlefield.
Moreover, Changles fantasies of having a peerless young general as her husband were fading. She worried that Su Li might become accustomed to violence or be injured.
When one loves someone, double standards often arise.
Lying for the first time, Changle felt a bit anxious. She wasnt afraid of Li Er. She was more concerned about her husbands potential dissatisfaction.
Su Dingfang, Su Lis elder brother, often visited during her bedridden period. Su Dingfang often praised Su Lis martial prowess and lamented that he hadnt joined the military. Changle knew about Su Li and Su Dingfangs numerous sparring matches.
In Su Lis hands, Su Dingfang was powerless. With such strength, did Su Li have no intention of fighting himself?
At least in the fourth year of Zhenguan, the Tang Dynasty was surprisingly peaceful. He couldnt experience the thrill of slashing through countless foes. Instead, he would have to spend every day in the military camp.
During this time, he could just stay home, snuggling with his wife, and wasnt that enjoyable?
Su Li wasnt naive!
And not to mention Li Er had brought up this request. With Li Ers insight, he couldnt fail to see Su Lis value.
Currently, Li Er showed respect and asked for his help. Since Li Er ascended the throne through fratricide and forced his father to abdicate, there had always been accusations that his position was illegitimate.
Over the years, plenty of local sages and scholars disregarded him. In this aspect, Su Li didnt need to give him any face.
They wouldnt force their son-in-law to do something, even if it was an ordinary father-in-law. Even with a real son, there were times when they rebelled. Could he, as a father-in-law, really dictate things?
With Su Lis current abilities, he didnt fear the emperors authority. Changles feelings were just beginning to bloom, and she didnt want to be apart from him.
Wasnt Su Li in the same boat?
This was a mutual endeavor of a husband and wife!
Admittedly, in the beginning, taking care of Changle was motivated by gaining points. But who could remain emotionless when in love?
With time, Su Li developed deep feelings for Changle as he cared for her. So, when Changle was about to wake up, Su Li found himself in a dilemma of mixed emotions.
He had worked hard to help Changle recover, and now Li Er wanted to send him away with just a sentence.
Li Er had never anticipated that his beloved daughter and son-in-law would try to deceive him.
