[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant":3,"chapter-rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-chapter-262":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1081552,1401,"Chapter 262 Confirming the Relationship","rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-chapter-262",262,"\u003Cp>Watching Yunyi’s solemn expression, Huo Jingrui felt inexplicably nervous. \"Go ahead and ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi considered for a moment. \"Do you have a girlfriend, or are you engaged?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui’s tense heart relaxed upon hearing this, and he suddenly laughed. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they rarely had the chance to meet, Yunyi didn’t want to wait any longer. She wanted to secure him for herself as soon as possible. \"Do you think...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, Huo Jingrui stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also took a step forward and gave Yunyi a military salute. \"Chu Yunyi, my name is Huo Jingrui. I am twenty-five years old, unmarried, and have never been in a relationship. My family has not arranged a fiancée for me. I have served in the military for seven and a half years and am currently a battalion commander. My salary is seventy-eight yuan, excluding mission bonuses, and I have no bad habits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short pause, he added, \"I would like to date you with the intention of marriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt this was somewhat abrupt and hurriedly explained, \"Since we parted, I’ve been thinking of you constantly. I think I’ve fallen for you. Is that okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had hurried to speak because of his intuition; he felt Yunyi might like him too. If his feelings were reciprocated, he believed it was better for the man to speak up first in such matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, even if she didn’t, he wanted to take this chance; he didn’t want to give up without trying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he kept his eyes fixed on Yunyi, awaiting her reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi deliberately didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she kept staring at him until he grew uneasy. Then, she smiled and extended her hand. \"I agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui was visibly excited. \"I, I just knew you felt the same!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hands, wanting to embrace her, but then hesitated, afraid she might get angry. His expression made Yunyi laugh outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was her destined one, there was no need for formality.She reached out, embraced him, and leaned against his chest, taking a deep breath.This was the embrace she had missed for so long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly comforting, and her eyes moistened involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Huo Jingrui was somewhat taken aback. But gradually, he lowered his hesitant hands and held her tightly. \"Ever since we separated, I don’t know what’s happened, but I dream every single time I sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi didn’t interrupt, merely leaning in his arms and listening quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui stroked Yunyi’s hair. \"The dreams were filled with ancient, picturesque scenes. At first, I couldn’t clearly see the woman’s face, but I always felt she was familiar. It wasn’t until later, when I recognized her profile, that I realized it was you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At first, I thought it was just a case of ’what one ponders by day, one dreams of by night.’ But the visions in the dreams were so vivid they lingered even after I woke up. That’s why I was so eager to come to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank goodness you agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi asked softly, \"What if I had disagreed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui tightened his arms around Yunyi. \"I would have waited, until you agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi nestled closer in his embrace. \"Since you’ve delivered yourself to my doorstep, and I’ve agreed, from now on, you’re mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Huo Jingrui felt a wave of relief wash over his heart. \"Okay. I’m yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stood there, embracing for a long time before reluctantly parting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui took a Jade Pendant from his jacket pocket. \"I’ve had this Jade Pendant with me since I was little. When I joined the army, we weren’t allowed to wear personal items, so I kept it in my pocket. Now, I’m giving it to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up and saw Yunyi’s eyes widen in disbelief, a reaction that soon melted into an understanding smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed over the Jade Pendant. \"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi’s hand trembled slightly as she took the pendant.She had never imagined that this Jade Pendant, which she had personally carved from a Spirit Crystal found on Snow Spirit Mountain in their first life, would have accompanied them to this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was smiling, but her eyes were brimming with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui felt a sudden pang in his heart. \"Don’t cry. It hurts me to see you cry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi caressed the Jade Pendant.Recalling the events on the mountain that day, she instantly understood.\"Keep this safe. Having it with you will put my mind at ease.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Huo Jingrui said he’d been dreaming frequently ever since they came down from the mountain. It seemed the Jade Pendant was the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clearly remembered that on that day, her blood had dripped onto the pocket of Huo Jingrui’s jacket—precisely where this Ice Crystal Jade Pendant, seemingly made of Ruyu, was kept.\u003C\u002Fp>",799,"2026-06-03T10:43:39.760Z",1,"novelbin.me","a0c859eeb7abfa42be5a9a8d7e68236a3e1dad6889e6cd6f8816ebf2f9f1c27d","rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-chapter-263","rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-chapter-261",913,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-cover.jpg"]