Chapter 211: I Will

Chi Nan Yi's heart suddenly jumped, and seeing the tension and solemnity swirling in the eyes of the person before them, the teasing thought that had just arisen vanished in an instant.

Mo Junyan, the Prince Li feared by all in Daqi and a battlefield iron‑blooded war god who could cleave ten thousand armies with a single sword and had no soft spot, at this moment, his hand gripping her shoulder had knuckles turned white, and Chi Nan Yi could even feel the tremor at his fingertips.

The usually strategic Prince Li was truly nervous to this degree.

Chi Nan Yi's lips curled slightly, eyes filled with endless starlight, her palm gently resting on Mo Junyan's back of the hand, clearly feeling the sudden tightening of his grip, she laughed and said, "Prince, you hurt me."

Mo Junyan, hearing this, his fingertips seemed as if burned, suddenly released the pressure but did not move away from her shoulder; he swallowed, his brows tightening slightly, as if fearing her refusal and also somewhat worried, a barely perceptible panic in his eyes, he asked, "Now? Does it still hurt?"

Seeing his so cautious demeanor, Chi Nan Yi's heart softened completely.

"Much better." Chi Nan Yi looked up, meeting his eyes deep as a cold pool, and whispered, "I understand."

"Mm?"

"Prince, you asked me earlier whether I understood your meaning." Chi Nan Yi nodded, "I understand. When you said you were willing to protect me for a lifetime, I understood then." Her brows and eyes curved, the bewilderment and distance in her eyes vanished, replaced by a clear warmth: "I understand your feelings toward me, Prince."

Hearing her say that, Mo Junyan's heart seemed to miss a beat: "Then what's your answer?"

"I don't want to deceive the Prince. I do hold some grudges against the Meng Family and the Crown Prince, so when I first approached the Prince, I indeed harbored thoughts of using you to deal with the Meng Family and the Crown Prince. I think, perhaps without me saying, the Prince could guess a few of those thoughts."

"Mm, This Prince knows."

"So my motive for approaching the Prince wasn't pure; regarding this, Prince, would you mind?" Chi Nan Yi asked clearly, her heart open, only wanting to bring these matters to the surface, not to harbor resentment later.

"This Prince just said, from the moment you approached This Prince, I already knew your thoughts; if I truly minded, today's events wouldn't have happened." Mo Junyan did not say that he always felt fortunate, at least for Chi Nan Yi, he still had something usable.

Hearing him say that, Chi Nan Yi's smile deepened; she slowly raised her hand, palm gently pressing against Mo Junyan's chest, and warmly said, "For the rest of my life, I am willing to walk side by side with the Prince."

"Thump!"

The stone in her heart finally settled.

Mo Junyan's tense aura relaxed, his brows unfurrowed, and the eyes that were always cold and sharp as a frozen pool seemed to be scattered with countless stars, dazzlingly bright.

He reached out, just as he was about to pull the person before him into his arms, he heard her tone sink slightly.

"But, three articles of agreement."

At this moment, whether it's three, thirty, or three hundred articles, Mo Junyan would not refuse any.

"Go ahead and say."

"The Prince should know my temperament; I'm very solitary, and I don't like strangers disturbing me, so..."

"This Prince says, I will protect you for a lifetime, you and only you; having promised you, I will never betray. In the entire Prince Li's mansion, only you remain; this Prince will never marry again nor take concubines or ladies‑in‑waiting to trouble you."

Chi Nan Yi, seeing his righteousness, nodded, "Not bad, a worthy disciple."

"Anything else? This is the first matter."

"Revenge for my father's death." Chi Nan Yi's eyes filled with murderous intent: "No matter who harmed my entire family, I will avenge my parents and the hundreds of members of the Situ Family." She looked at Mo Junyan, brows slightly furrowed: "I still don't know who the mastermind is, but I know that person should be in the palace; if one day I must slay the enemy... I hope the Prince will not obstruct."

"Heh." Mo Junyan reached out and tapped her nose, smiling, "This Prince knows what you want to say: you mean, if it turns out the one who killed your parents is my father, the Emperor, you want me not to intervene, right?"

Chi Nan Yi nodded, "Exactly."

"Rest assured." Mo Junyan said softly, "Even if my father, the Emperor, is not the murderer, and even if he truly is the mastermind, this Prince will not make things difficult for you. I will personally hand you a blade; if you don't want your hands stained with blood, this Prince is willing to become your blade, to slay the enemy for you."

Chi Nan Yi's heart stirred.

When this man spoke sweet words, it truly was hard to resist.

"And what else?"

"The rest I haven't thought of yet."

"Then take your time." Mo Junyan leaned slightly forward, slowly lowered his head, aligning his gaze with Chi Nan Yi's; seeing his suddenly magnified handsome face, Chi Nan Yi's cheeks immediately flushed red.

"What?"

As the words fell, a chill ran up her wrist, and a jade bracelet slipped onto her wrist.

"This was left to me by my mother consort, so that when I have a beloved, I can give this bracelet to her." Mo Junyan whispered, "I never thought I'd have a chance to give this bracelet away in this life." He lowered his gaze, his fingertips gently brushing her wrist: "You look beautiful wearing it."

After speaking, he bent down, gently pulling Chi Nan Yi into his arms, his palm carefully clasping her waist as if cradling a priceless treasure; his fingertips brushed her earlobe, causing her to shiver involuntarily.

"For a lifetime, for countless lifetimes, this Prince will protect you; whatever you desire, it becomes my life, all yours." Mo Junyan's voice trembled lightly, carrying a scorching earnestness of something regained.

"Did you keep the token I gave you before properly?"

Chi Nan Yi took out the token and waved it, then Mo Junyan softly said, "Everyone in Prince Li's mansion has a token, but yours is different; seeing this token is like seeing this Prince, only the Prince Li's consort may use it."

"So you had your eye on me that early, Prince."

Mo Junyan, hearing that, gave a faint smile, "Indeed, this Prince has been scheming for a long time." He pondered briefly, and did not ask about Mo Junyan Heng's matters.

The matter of rebirth itself is already quite unbelievable; if she were not a reincarnated person, my words would probably frighten her.

When Mo Junyan left, it was already deep night; just after stepping out of the courtyard, a man appeared not far ahead of him.

"Prince Li, Your Highness."

Mo Junyan halted, his expression indifferent as he looked at him.

"The head of the family heard Your Highness arrived at the Chi Family, specially ordered me to wait here; please, Prince, proceed to the study; the family head is awaiting you."

Mo Junyan naturally knew who the family head referred to.

"Lead the way."

"Prince, please."

Following the Dark Guard to the study, at this moment, the vast Chi Family only had this room lit.

Mo Junyan pushed the door open and saw the elder Chi sitting before a chessboard, watching the board's position with great interest.