Chapter 90:
Changle softly read through this poem with alternating long and short sentences. When she came across the line, If love lasts long, how can it be day and night, her body involuntarily trembled.
Following that, a wave of tenderness and sweetness flooded her heart.
Husband Changle murmured, her voice carrying a hint of choking.
The tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver originated during the Zhou Dynasty. Over a thousand years of continuous evolution, it had become a widely known and familiar allegory by the time of the Tang Dynasty.
Reading these lines, Changle couldnt help but recall her past with her husband. She had been bedridden for a long time, appearing to others as an entirely unresponsive puppet.
After her husband arrived at the princesss residence, he tirelessly cared for her, never tiring despite the hardships. Though the two could spend their days together, she was unable to speak or respond to her husband in any way.
In this state, her husbands pain must have been more severe than that of the Cowherd. Even the Cowherd and the Weaver had a day each year to meet on the Magpie Bridge!
But at that time, no one knew when she would awaken. According to the palace physicians, it was highly likely that her husband might never hear her speak for the rest of his life.
How cruel was that for him?
Hence, during the initial days of recovering consciousness, Changle held a deep fear, a dread that seemed utterly despairing with just a thought.
She was afraid that her husband would leave her if she didnt wake up for a long time. It was exactly this fear that led Changle to become deeply attached to Su Li.
After her recovery, she was unwilling to be apart from her husband, even for a moment.
This feeling was felt by those who had experienced the deepest fear. After a prolonged illness, there was no one attending to her bedside.
If she and her husband were to switch places, Changle wasnt confident she could care for him for a lifetime. No matter how strong the emotions were, they could not withstand the passage of time.
Moreover, her condition wasnt just an ordinary illness. She couldnt speak, let alone communicate with others.
In that state, how long could her husband endure?nôvel binz was the first platform to present this chapter.
A year? Two years? Ten years?
Changle didnt know the answer and didnt want to ask her husband. This question weighed on her heart, becoming a secret she was unwilling to share with him.
However, seeing this short sentence today, Changle understood her husbands true thoughts!
Dear, I had heard about your illness and came to visit you as soon as I returned to the city. How are you feeling? Better?
Like a bell, Li Xueyans voice was melodic, bringing a cheerful tone to the room.
I have fully recovered. I feel even better than before I fell ill! Li Xueyans face lit up with joy upon hearing this news.
Changle approached her, and the two girls immediately embraced each other, sharing stories of their experiences since separation.
After a while, Li Xueyan looked up and examined Su Li, gently nudging Changles arm.
Who is this? Dont you introduce him?
Even though they were in front of Li Er and his wife, Changle was accustomed to being close to Su Li. However, facing her best friends inquiry, she blushed involuntarily.
Still, she took Su Lis arm and introduced him to Li Xueyan: This is my husband, Su Li.
Li Xueyan promptly stood up and greeted Su Li.
Evidently, she had received a proper upbringing and good manners.
After the introduction, the two girls sat at the desk and engaged in a lively conversation.
Su Li observed them with a smile, wondering if he was looking at the renowned Princess Wencheng. With her oval face, delicate eyebrows, and graceful demeanor, Li Xueyan had an aura of elegance and nobility.
Standing at around 57, her height was impressive among women of the era. Her presence exuded both liveliness and tranquility.
She seemed outgoing yet poised, radiating a sense of serenity. Her character was clearly cheerful, but she maintained a composed demeanor. However, in front of Changle, she appeared gentle and refined, embodying wisdom and grace.
One couldnt deny that anyone who left a mark in the annals of history was extraordinary. This image perfectly matched the historical Princess Wencheng, who had made significant contributions to the Xia dynasty.
As Su Li observed Li Xueyan, she was also discreetly observing him. Recently, a story about a peasant being chosen as Changles husband had spread, which intrigued the aristocracy.
Li Xueyan had heard about this incident and sympathized with her friend. But seeing Su Li in person, she found him quite favorable. He was handsome, and she had heard he treated Changle well.
Observing Changles affectionate demeanor and the tender glances exchanged between her and Su Li. Li Xueyan sensed their deep connection. Their affection for each other was strong.
Witnessing this, Li Xueyan couldnt help but feel touched. For Changle, this was undoubtedly a heartwarming outcome.
