Reborn Princess

Zhou Cechen pulled Shen Lilan back and looked down at her, "Fu Fu, say it again."

Shen Lilan then stood on tiptoe and kissed Zhou Cechen on the lips before speaking: "Your Majesty heard it, didn't you?"

In the garden, Zhou Cechen put his arms around Shen Lilan's waist and looked at her silently.

Shen Lilan smiled and said, "I have been married to you for such a long time, but I have never heard you tell me why you married me."

Zhou Cechen held Shen Lilan's hand tightly and said, "Because I like you."

Shen Lilan didn't expect Zhou Cechen to suddenly say such a thing.

"You..." Shen Lilan was stunned.

"It was a stunning glimpse back then."

"Where?" Shen Lilan asked.

"In the painting, she is running in the desert in a red dress, like a little sun."

Shen Lilan was surprised. "What painting?"

"On the bookshelf in your father's study."

Shen Lilan's eyes widened. "That was a picture my cousin drew for me when I was 15 years old. She knew I yearned for freedom, so she drew a picture of the desert and gave it to me. Later, it was collected by the servants."

"The painting has indeed disappeared. The servants mixed it up and sent it all to father's study."

"But how did the painting end up in your hands?"

Zhou Cechen paused for a moment and then said, "Six years ago, when I was a military commander, I had an encounter with my father-in-law. Once, he was in his study for a while and a rolled-up painting fell from the bookshelf and spread out on the ground."

“I just happened to catch a glimpse of the person in the painting.”

Shen Lilan looked at Zhou Cechen, "Then you will..."

"Yes, I was indeed amazed by the person in the painting."

"The next time I saw you was at the Lantern Festival four years ago. You were walking down the street in a cloud-blue dress, and I recognized you at first sight."

Shen Lilan's watery eyes moved and stared at Zhou Cechen: "By then, you had already surrendered your military power and were no longer a military commander?"

Zhou Cechen nodded, "I saw you just when I was confused, but you didn't seem happy."

"I don't know why, but I always feel that you are unhappy in this square capital city."

Shen Lilan's eyes lit up. "Four years ago, I received a rabbit lantern from a child beside the Bian River. Was it you?"

Zhou Cechen nodded, "I want you to be happy."

"Then why didn't you just..."

Zhou Cechen looked at Shen Lilan with deep eyes, "My position was unstable at that time, and those old ministers often attacked me in order to suppress me. If I married you, wouldn't that put you in danger?"

"Until half a year ago, I made great contributions, and Zhou Jingmo actually wanted the emperor to grant you a marriage."

"I like you, and I don't want the person I like to marry someone else, so I asked for this grace before him."

Shen Lilan nodded, "It seems that you are very timely, otherwise I might not be yours."

Zhou Cechen looked at Shen Lilan, "I regretted it during this period. I married you because I wanted you to be happy and to have someone who could truly protect and love you to accompany you."

"But I always screw up everything, including loving you."

After he finished speaking, Zhou Cechen's eyes darkened, "I made you suffer so much."

Shen Lilan shook his head, "But you always make me fall in love with you again and again in every detail and every place."

"Until I am sure in my heart, I am also pleased with you."

Zhou Cechen held Shen Lilan's hand tightly, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam. I will have no regrets in this life."

……

The news that Zhou Cechen was injured spread throughout the city, and he had not attended court for half a month since returning to Beijing.

Yang Zhen was confused for a moment when he saw that he hadn't taken any action for such a long time.

Song Yan and Lu Hanze sat in the pavilion in the middle of the lake in Prince Ding'an's mansion.

Lu Hanze was busy making tea, while Song Yan and Zhou Cechen were playing chess on the chessboard.

"When do we start?" Song Yan asked.

"You've been staying indoors for so long, and there are rumors out there that you're scared because you got beaten."

Zhou Cechen dropped the black piece and said, "I have already started, but it's a pity that you can't see it."

Song Yan chuckled, "It seems you have an idea."

"No."

Zhou Cechen glanced at the chessboard and said, "It's time for Censor Song to make his move."

Lu Hanze listened to the two men's bargaining and shook his head, "Why kill so cruelly? Harmony brings wealth."

"You must show no mercy to him."

Lu Hanze poured the tea and handed it to the two of them, "This is my good tea, you guys try it."

"Your Majesty."

Tang Song came in and said, "Yanci has returned to the capital and wants to report back to you."

Zhou Cechen nodded, put down the chess piece in his hand and stood up.

"Excuse me."

Lu Hanze looked at the cup of tea on the table and shook his head, "It's a waste of God's gift."

At this time, Song Yan also put down the chess piece and stood up: "I need to go back home early, my wife has been feeling unwell recently."

"Feeling unwell? But what is wrong with you? There are the best doctors in Jinzhi Mansion."

Song Yan said: "Madam has been sleepy recently and has also been vomiting."

Lu Hanze stood up and said, "She's pregnant!"

Song Yan was stunned. Pregnant?

……

In the inner room of Liyuan Pavilion, Shen Xilan sat in front of the dressing table, and Chaoyun took off the hair accessories on Shen Xilan's head one by one.

Birui came in and said, "My lady, Miss Fuzhen is back."

Shen Yanlan said: "Let's go to Wansang Tower tomorrow."

"Yes."

As soon as Shen Lilan finished speaking, Zhou Cechen came in, and Birui and Chaoyun retreated.

Zhou Cechen walked behind Shen Lilan. Shen Lilan did not stand up, but turned around and hugged Zhou Cechen's waist.

"Your Highness" Shen Lilan looked up at Zhou Cechen.

Zhou Cechen lowered his eyes and looked at the person who was holding him. He rolled his Adam's apple and picked up Shen Lilan.

"Why aren't you sleeping yet?"

Shen Yanlan hugged Zhou Cechen's neck and whispered in his ear: "Wait for you."

Zhou Cechen hugged Shen Lilan and said, "I haven't bathed yet, Princess, can you serve me?"

Shen Yanlan blinked his eyes and seemed to be thinking for a moment before saying, "I'm going to sleep first."

Zhou Cechen curled his lips, "Are you really that unwilling?"

"In that case, I will wash the princess."

Shen Lilan opened his eyes wide, "Your Majesty, I have washed it."

"Then wash it again."

……

In the bathtub, Shen Lilan sat on Zhou Cechen's waist and wiped her body with a cloth.

In the mist, Zhou Cechen closed his eyes and enjoyed it.

Shen Xilan seemed to be scrubbing, but in fact she was admiring. However, her hand stopped when it touched Zhou Cechen's back, and her fingers gently stroked the new wound on Zhou Cechen.

"It doesn't hurt anymore, Fu Fu." Zhou Cechen knew that Shen Lilan would feel sad when she touched the scar, so he immediately comforted her.

Shen Lilan put his chin on his shoulder and said, "I feel bad."

Zhou Cechen held Shen Lilan's hand, "Madam, why don't you feel sorry for him first?"

Shen Yanlan was shocked, "You you you!"

Zhou Cechen still closed his eyes, "Please be gentle with him, Madam?"

Zhou Cechen's hand gently stroked Shen Lilan's back, where he had hurt her.

Shen Lilan bit Zhou Cechen's shoulder, and Zhou Cechen groaned.

"Madam always likes to bite me."

Zhou Cechen opened his eyes, and his dark pupils met Shen Lilan's gaze.

Shen Lilan wanted to turn his head away but Zhou Cechen pinched his chin.