Chapter 7: Once a couple, always a couple!

Chapter 7: Once a couple, always a couple!

The shame in Princess Changles heart went away. No one would want to recall that shameful scene repeatedly if they could distract their attention elsewhere.

She couldnt believe that her own husband was a peasant. Princess Changle felt a significant sense of relief now, inexplicably. It had been a long time since anyone had spoken to her in such a manner.

The female officers and servants, who served Princess Changle wholeheartedly, never uttered a word of extraneous dialogue. Every humiliation was met with cold silence. Visits by her parents were emotional and tearful, and she felt like a mere object for them to confide their emotions in. It was as though they never considered Princess Changles own feelings.

She longed for her parents to talk to her, even if she couldnt respond. The darkness of her surroundings made it impossible to see anything. She yearned to hear something new and bask in the sun, but she couldnt express her desires.

Princess Changle felt conflicted as she pondered her husbands words. On one hand, she felt guilty for implicating him in her predicament. On the other hand, she couldnt change her fathers decision, and Su Li seemed to do well despite everything.

She couldnt help but wonder what it would be like to die. Would there be nothing left? She longed for the comfort of talking to someone everyday. But could she even wake up on her own?

As she thought about her husband, she wondered what he looked like. Was he a peasant? Was he old, thin, and small? The uncertainty only added to her anxiety and fear.

Its nice to hear his voice, Princess Changle thought. In the past few days, most of the voices she had heard were filled with tears and complaints of grief and sadness. As a result, Su Lis gentle voice was like a beautiful string of emerald pearls falling onto a bed of jade.

Are you curious about what I look like? Su Li asked softly while gently scratching Princess Changles palm. Princess Changle felt the urge to nod in response to Su Lis question.

Despite the unexpected nature of the wedding and her lack of choice in the matter, Princess Changle couldnt help but feel the desire to see her future husbands face. After all, as a woman, it was natural to know what her spouse looked like.

As Su Li continued to scratch her palm, Changle could feel a slight throbbing and warmth spreading through his hand.

She couldnt help but think to herself, What a lothario he is!? (Ed note: If a man touches a woman at will, this man will be thought a lothario)

But then she remembered that this lothario was her husband. Despite this realization, Princess Changle couldnt shake the feeling of shyness that had taken hold of her heart.

Secretly, Im pretty, Su Li continued to speak softly. There was no trace of grief in his voice, only tenderness. While many people cried bitterly in front of a patients bed, it was actually quite inappropriate to do so. Strong emotional fluctuations could cause the patients mentality to collapse, leading to a loss of will to survive. The best form of companionship was emotional stability and gentleness, not a doomsday image of compassion. That was why Su Lis voice was always gentle. Even if Princess Changles consciousness was blurred, she wouldnt feel panicked.

Su Li continued to hold Princess Changles hand and speak in a soft voice while the governor of the Princess Mansion watched them with a strange and sad expression. She never expected that the newly arrived son-in-law would be so attentive to the princess. Despite any criticisms or past deeds, as long as Su Li had this level of care for Princess Changle, the governor was willing to respect him.

After talking for a long time, Su Li checked Princess Changles breathing and found that she had entered a sleep cycle. He stopped talking, and the female officer suggested that they should both rest.

I was a lowly servant, treated like a beast of burden harnessed to a horse. Moreover, Princess Changle was in a vegetative state, so how could it be allowed for me to share the same bed with her? Su Li shook his head in disbelief.

As the saying goes, a married couple should honor each other every day, no matter what happens. We are already married, so how can we ignore our marital duties? Su Li said with a hint of irony.

Su Li wasnt really joking earlier. He had ulterior motives for holding Princess Changles hand and talking to her for an hour. He was trying to earn points from the system, which had suddenly jumped from zero to 2000 points, and was still increasing at a rate of about 1000 points per hour.

At this rate, he could earn 24,000 points daily, which was enough to buy two gift packs of attribute points. In five days, he could acquire enough points to purchase the salt-making technique, and within ten days, he could afford a photocopy of the Overlords Power.

Since the only way to acquire system points was through physical contact, Su Li was reluctant to separate from Princess Changle. He was determined to earn as many points as possible from her.

Thats all the points! Su Li thought, satisfied with his plan.

Im not going to bed. Im just lying here, Su Li clarified as he pointed to himself. He then grabbed a small stool from the side and sat down on it. Holding Princess Changles hand, he made himself comfortable.

But it was all a joke Su Li knew that if he separated from Princess Changle, his points growth would stop, which would give him heartache. Besides, how could he even separate from her? Even if he was sitting on a stool, he would still be right next to her bed.

The female officer observed Su Li as he was sitting quietly by Princess Changles side, holding her hand. She then looked at Princess Changle and decided not to say anything.

As a female officer, it was her duty to attend to Princess Changles needs. Su Li had clarified that he was not going to bed, so she had no reason to object. Besides, Su Li had just mentioned that a married couple should honor each other every day, which suggested a certain level of commitment.

Although the female officer had initially been skeptical of Su Lis intentions toward Princess Changle, his dedication to her care was a positive sign. After all, nobody was perfect, and it was important to focus on the good in people.

So she decided to let Su Li continue his vigil by Princess Changles bedside without any judgment.