12dz Chapter 165 I will only ever commit to one person in my life.
Chapter 165 I will only ever commit to one person in my life.
Li Mo'er was completely confused. What had arrived?
After Li Mo'er followed Chu Xiaohuan out, the scene before her eyes shocked her.
She had assumed it would be similar to what she had seen when she first boarded the ship, with only scattered withered branches and leaves.
Unexpectedly, this place is a hidden paradise.
The green lotus leaves set off the delicate lotus flowers, and in the distance there are small hills covered in lush greenery, with small flowers dotting them if you get closer.
"There is a hot spring behind the hill, so the temperature here is higher and the plants don't wither."
The only question is why the pond is full of lotus flowers even though it's not the season for them to bloom. That's because Chu Xiaohuan collected rare varieties of lotus flowers from other places.
When he went boating on the lake with other people, he never brought them here; he would just take them for a walk around the outer edge of the lake.
Although there are a few small fish in there, the scenery is worlds apart from this place.
To get here, you need to go through a narrow path, which is usually deserted. Once you cross the path, you're in his territory.
This was the reward he asked the Empress for after winning his first war, simply because he knew that his father's favorite flower was the lotus.
So he specifically requested this small lake, which is maintained year-round. Every time he returns from a campaign, he comes here to stay for a while.
Seeing this scenery, Li Mo'er felt cheerful and stood on the deck breathing in the fresh air.
Chu Xiaohuan looked at Li Mo'er, who was enjoying herself, and then glanced at her rather thin clothes.
He quietly returned to the room and took out the cloak he had specially prepared for Li Mo'er.
Although the temperature here is a bit higher than in other places, it is still somewhat cool.
He stood behind Li Mo'er and quietly draped his cloak over her shoulders, not wanting to disturb her enjoyment of the beautiful scenery, but he still startled her.
Li Mo'er felt the weight on her shoulders and slowly lowered her outstretched arms.
She turned around, holding her cloak in her hand. "Thank you."
Noticing that the two were getting too close, Li Mo'er stepped back slightly and leaned against the railing.
A complex emotion flashed across Chu Xiaohuan's eyes, a mixture of disappointment, sadness, and confusion.
He was even surprised to find himself feeling an urge to hold her in his arms.
He pretended not to care, slowly walked to Li Mo'er's side, placed his hands on the railing, and looked at the distant horizon.
"I once secretly vowed that I would bring the most important person in my life here in the future."
Upon hearing this, Li Mo'er's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition arose within her.
She was afraid that Chu Xiaohuan would confess his feelings to her again, and she was also worried that such a spirited and sincere young man would lose his pride after being repeatedly rejected.
Li Mo'er took a deep breath. "You deserve someone who truly cares for you, and to live a life of happiness with one person for life."
Chu Xiaohuan didn't speak, but just kept gripping the railing tighter.
He lowered his head and gazed at a twin lotus flower beside him, his voice low and deep, "As long as the person is right, being with one person for life isn't that important."
Li Mo'er tried to persuade Chu Xiaohuan, "Actually, there are many good women in the world. If you want to get to know more, I can..."
Before he could finish speaking, Chu Xiaohuan immediately looked up and stared intently at Li Mo'er.
The sadness in her eyes was almost overflowing, so Li Mo'er turned her head and quickly stopped talking.
She just didn't see the obsession hidden in Chu Xiaohuan's eyes.
"I will only commit to one person in my life."
Li Mo'er shook her head helplessly; she naturally knew what Chu Xiaohuan meant.
His intense advances overwhelmed her. "It's impossible for me to marry only you."
She still has her husband at home who loves her and is waiting for her to come home.
A glint flashed in Chu Xiaohuan's eyes, and he excitedly grabbed her hand.
“I can be like them, I don’t need to be the only one.”
His eyes were full of sincerity, and his tone revealed his grievance.
Li Mo'er slowly withdrew her hand and adjusted her clothes, a silent refusal.
She had already planned to spend her life with them, and she already felt guilty about dividing her love into so many parts, so how could she possibly let them down now?
Looking at his empty hands, Chu Xiaohuan felt a great deal of dejection.
It turns out that even if she took ninety-nine steps, she wouldn't take a single step forward.
Chu Xiaohuan concealed the despair in his eyes and looked at the water glass in the room.
In this case, you can only rely on yourself.
Li Mo'er didn't know how to face him, so she could only turn around and look at the scenery, but her mood was no longer pleasant; it was one of utter turmoil.
Her feelings for Chu Xiaohuan were somewhat ambiguous. It would be a lie to say she had no feelings for him, but it was definitely not to the point where she didn't want to marry him.
If she were still single, she might agree, but now she has responsibilities and can't ignore other people's feelings.
While she was lost in thought, Chu Xiaohuan brought over a cup of tea.
Perhaps we are destined to be apart.
Seeing that Chu Xiaohuan seemed to have let go of his resentment, Li Mo'er accepted the teacup without suspicion, saying, "Thank you."
Chu Xiaohuan watched Li Mo'er drink the tea, and an inexplicable emotion welled up inside him.
"This tea is strange..."
Before she could finish speaking, Li Mo'er fainted.
Chu Xiaohuan quickly stepped forward to catch her, "I'm sorry, Mo'er, I don't need you to take responsibility, I just want to have you for a short time."