Chapter 443 (1/2)

t.i.tle: The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Translator: Fuyu Neko

Chapter 443 - Challenges (2)

Ning Yuxuan was confounded. The nearby civil and military officials had also clearly heard Ji Man's words. Soon, there was a clamoring uproar. The emperor's expression looked extremely ugly. He was unwaveringly staring at the two people below.

A long time later, Marquis Moyu finally stretched his other hand out and pulled her up. He looked at the emperor and said, ”Your Majesty, this subject will have to trouble you to care for my not yet wedded wife.”

Zhao Zhe didn't smile. He only lightly snorted. The wind that started to blow on the training grounds caused people to feel somewhat cold.

”The marquis is serving the country, so this emperor really should take good care,” Zhao Zhe said, ”Unfortunately, someone recently wrote a letter that the marquis has been secretly meeting with important officials to plot a rebellion to seize control of the imperial court, hidden away letters meant for the emperor, stamped reports with the imperial seal, and secretly wore dragon robes.”

Standing by Ning Yuxuan, Ji Man looked at Zhao Zhe with furrowed brows.

”Although it pains this emperor to do this, this emperor must have the marquis arrested according to law,” Zhao Zhe clapped his hands, and the surrounding soldiers gradually approached them.

Just like last time, the soldiers had their hooked spears raised and pointed at Ning Yuxuan. But, this time, Ji Man was standing side by side with him.

Ning Yuxuan very leisurely smiled. He turned his head to look at Ji Man and said, ”There's something that I've been wanting to say for a long time.”

Ji Man stole his words, saying in an indifferent tone, ”En, I love you.”

Ning Yuxuan, ”...”

The previous romantic atmosphere was thoroughly swept clean by her tone. Ning Yuxuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. ”Didn't you always want me to say those words? Why won't you let me say it now?”

”Your outlook on love is different from mine.” Ji Man looked at the soldiers that were coming increasingly closer. ”You think that loving someone means you should protect her and have her hide behind you, right?”

Ning Yuxuan nodded. Wasn't that how it was supposed to be?

”I think loving someone means standing by his side and weather hards.h.i.+ps together. Just like I once said to you, I want to be a tree, not a trumpet vine.”

Ji Man seriously said, ”In short, either we survive this together or die together today.”

Ning Yuxuan was stunned for a moment. The nearby people, who had heard her words too, were also stunned. Ji Man stood by his side and looked at the faraway Zhao Zhe. She took a deep breath, then very quietly asked Ning Yuxuan, ”So, are you going to live or die?”

Ning Yuxuan had thought she was going to say bold, visionary words. He covered his face and stifled his laughter. ”I'll try my best to keep living.”

”Okay.” Ji Man straightened her back.