amaotonovel Chapter 329 Confirmation of Love
Chapter 329 Confirmation of Love
Chapter 329 A Pledge of Love
"Miss Shi, I'm sorry, please don't move. Let me hold you for a while."
Choi Ji-ho's voice trembled slightly, his tone full of pleading.
He knew in his heart that his behavior today was extremely rude, but facing Shi Wanxia, whom he had been longing for day and night, he could not control his inner impulse and only wanted to hold her tightly and never let go.
Shi Wanxia blushed bright red from the sudden hug, just like a ripe tomato.
In her mind, people in ancient times were always reserved and modest. Brother Cui, who was usually steady and composed, seemed like a different person today.
But remembering that she had already secretly fallen for Choi Ji-ho and had just confessed her feelings to him not long ago, she was now also captivated by Choi Ji-ho's aura.
So she blushed, obediently nestled in his arms, put aside all her worries, and quietly enjoyed this moment of tranquility with him.
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if offering blessings to the loving couple.
After a long while, Choi Ji-ho gradually calmed his inner turmoil, and his rationality slowly returned.
Realizing his lapse in composure, he quickly released Shi Wanxia, took a step back, and bowed respectfully.
“Miss Shi, I apologize for my rudeness just now, but I don’t regret it. Miss Shi, I…”
Before Cui Zhihao could finish speaking, Shi Wanxia suddenly stepped forward and hugged him tightly.
Choi Jiho felt a surge of heat rush to his head, and the emotions and strange feelings he had managed to suppress suddenly began to surge again in his heart.
He stood frozen in place, his hands dangling in mid-air, not daring to make the slightest movement.
His actions today were far too reckless. If this were to become known, Shi Wanxia's reputation would be damaged, something he absolutely did not want to see.
Shi Wanxia naturally understood Cui Zhihao's concerns, but today she had already decided to be willful for once, so she might as well go all the way with her willfulness.
“Brother Cui, I don’t blame you. Since you want to date me, let’s be boyfriend and girlfriend from today onwards, according to the customs of my hometown.”
Upon hearing this, Cui Zhihao's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt. He suppressed his reluctance and gently pushed Shi Wanxia away.
"Boyfriend and girlfriend? What does that mean?!"
Shi Wanxia's cheeks burned with embarrassment, and she wished she could disappear into the ground.
But she still mustered her courage and looked up at Choi Ji-ho.
"Brother Cui, a boyfriend and girlfriend is a romantic relationship that is confirmed by two people who understand each other's feelings and love each other."
"You are my boyfriend."
At this point, Shi Wanxia's expression became serious.
“Brother Cui, as you know, my identity is special. I am a foreigner, and His Majesty attaches great importance to my marriage. He has always wanted to marry me to a member of the royal family in order to consolidate the power of the court.”
“I think if we want to stay together forever, we need to find a reason that His Majesty will have no choice but to agree.”
She held Choi Ji-ho's hand tightly and said with a firm gaze, "Don't worry, I like you, and that feeling will never change."
"Now that we've confirmed our relationship, no one else can catch my eye."
"From now on, I hope my boyfriend, Mr. Cui, will guide me!"
Looking into Shi Wanxia's determined eyes, Cui Zhihao was deeply moved.
He gently stroked Shi Wanxia's hair and said softly, "Miss Shi, I will never let you down. Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, I will do my best to protect you and give you a bright future."
The warm sunlight streamed through the carved window frames, casting golden hues onto the blue bricks.
Shi Wanxia stood under the crabapple tree in the courtyard, her fingertips unconsciously rubbing the hem of her clothes, while Cui Zhihao's words still echoed in her ears.
She lowered her head shyly, her toes unconsciously drawing circles on the ground. After a long while, she obediently nodded.
Ever since the two confirmed their relationship, Shi Wanxia always felt that Cui Zhihao's constant use of "Miss Shi" made her feel inexplicably distant.
She bit her lower lip, mustered her courage, and raised her head. In an instant, a blush spread like the beautiful clouds on the horizon, quickly reaching her ears, and her eyes sparkled with a shy yet expectant light.
"Brother Cui, please stop calling me 'Miss Shi' all the time. It sounds so formal!"
Shi Wanxia's voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquetry.
Choi Jiho's ears instantly turned red, his eyes crinkled with laughter, and his doting gaze seemed to melt anyone's heart.
He slowly raised his hand and gently touched the top of Shi Wanxia's head, as if he were handling a rare treasure.
"This is my fault. Did that girl have a nickname?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Wanxia was first taken aback, then looked at Cui Zhihao with confusion in her eyes.
Small print? What small print?
Looking at her cute and lively appearance, Choi Jiho couldn't help but chuckle. His laughter was like a gentle breeze in spring, carrying a touch of warmth.
“Miss Shi, my surname is Cui, my given name is Zhihao, and my courtesy name is Huai’an. You may call me Huai’an from now on.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Cui Zhihao felt a warm feeling in his heart, a sense of comfort and excitement he had never experienced before.
This feeling captivated him and made him cherish the girl in front of him even more.
Shi Wanxia then realized that it was about "characters".
But she didn't have any words. However, she remembered her nickname—Guoguo.
That was the nickname given to her by the orphanage director when she was a child. Shi Wanxia felt a little embarrassed whenever she thought of it, always feeling that it was childish.
“Brother Cui, I don’t have a given name, but my nickname is Guoguo. You can call me Guoguo, or Wanxia!”
After Shi Wanxia finished speaking, her face turned bright red, and she lowered her head in embarrassment, not daring to look at Cui Zhihao's expression.
Cui Zhihao's gaze softened, and he chuckled softly, his voice deep and magnetic: "Okay, Guoguo, this name suits you perfectly."
"However, Guoguo, we can call you that at home, but outside, for the sake of your reputation, I will still call you Miss Shi."
Upon hearing this, Shi Wanxia nodded hurriedly.
She naturally understood that in ancient times, a woman's name was extremely private and generally could not be revealed to outsiders except for her family.
"Brother Cui, I have something to take care of. Would you like to come in and keep me company?"
Shi Wanxia suddenly remembered that she hadn't finished fulfilling her promise to the emperor. After hesitating for a moment, she still mustered up the courage to invite Cui Zhihao.
Upon hearing this, Cui Zhihao's gaze involuntarily fell on Shi Wanxia's slightly pouting lips, and a surge of impulse welled up in his heart.
He quickly suppressed his emotions, looked away, calmed himself, and nodded.
The two walked side by side toward Shi Wanxia's room. The crabapple blossoms in the courtyard swayed gently in the breeze, their petals falling like snow, like a romantic rain of flowers.
Upon entering the room, Shi Wanxia went straight to the desk, took out paper and pen from the drawer, and pulled Brother Cui to sit at the table.
"Brother Cui, as you know, my handwriting is really not good, so I said you should do it!"
Choi Ji-ho was somewhat reluctant; this document was meant for His Majesty, how could he...
Before she could even refuse, Shi Wanxia, fearing he wouldn't agree, grabbed his wrist and gently shook it, acting coquettishly.