Chapter 122 - A Promise (2/2)

Ying Lili noticed that Sheng Li was lost so hi?" Ying Lili curiously asked

"Lili, I have got news fro Li finally said

"What kind of news? DidLili was excited to know

"YourLili's eyes filled with tears "The er has reported that… that she could not bear the death of her husband and," Sheng Li paused, "… she orried about your safety You are married to me, which is another reason for her demise," he co Li as tears rolled down Ying Lili's eyes to her cheeks She placed her hand on her chest and tightly closed her eyes "M- Lili and caressed her one are alliance to saveLili voiced mournfully

"That's why you shall stay away froet closer toLi whispered Ying Lili started weeping while Sheng Li's grip was tightened around her He wanted to soothe her, but he did not kno! Ying Lili's cries were piercing through his heart as he recalled the ti Lili stopped weeping, but her snivels could be heard Her eyes were swollen because of excessive crying, and her head was aching Her backhead rested on Sheng Li's chest Sheng Li had one hand on hers and he was caressing it

Ying Lili lifted her hand and wiped the tears off her eyes "When did she pass away?" Ying Lili questioned

"Xing-Fu inforo Your lateLi replied

"Are you sure that my mother died because of my father's demise? I-I mean there could be someone who could have killed her Uncle is no more What if my aunt killed her or the E Lili told the possibilities behind herLili look at hiain turned watery when a tear rolled down her cheek Sheng Li, using his thuate I am also responsible for your mother's death If I had not been harsh on her and assured her that I would not har Li apologized to Ying Lili who lifted her both hands and hit on Sheng Li's chest

The Crown Princess again broke into tears "You should have been considerate to her at that time My mother won't co Lili in a broken voice said as she kept hitting Sheng Li while crying Sheng Li did not stop her this ti his mother No one could understand that pain better than hi Li's chest after she stopped hitting him

"Lili, I promise you to find the real culprits behind your mother's death I will punish theeneration after generation will re Lili and put his hand behind Ying Lili's back to caress it