Chapter 18: The Blameless Su Li!
After Su Lis words, Li Er was momentarily taken aback. Are you suggesting that Lizhi can hear? he asked softly.
I cant say for certain, but I heard a story about someone who planted two flowers separately one facing words of negativity every day and the other facing words of praise. As a result, the former withered early while the latter was exceptionally beautiful, Su Li replied.
This was a modern experiment conducted by Su Li. In reality, plants couldnt understand human language as praise or curse. However, regardless of whether they could hear or not, if one was to mourn in front of a patient constantly, he would inevitably feel as though his time was running out and he would lose confidence.
Li Er was moved by Su Lis words and began to reconsider his actions.
When I think about it, since Changle went into a coma, the goddess of mercy and I have always been sad. Before I thought Changle was in a coma, so I couldnt hear or feel it. Now that I think about it, if you hear parents so sad, Im afraid the heart is more panicked.
Give me Changle, Li Er said, stretching out his hand.
Su Li calmly got up, handed over Changle to Li Er, and then retreated knowingly. It was evident that Li Er had listened to his advice and planned to appease Changle. Unfortunately, Su Li didnt know how long he would talk this time, and he wasted his time collecting points.
Princess Changle, who was taken over by Li Er, was conscious and aware of everything. The story isnt over yet isnt he going to divorce? Changle thought.
Princess Changle couldnt control her body and spent her days in silence and tears, with no entertainment at all.
Su Li told her a story that made her ecstatic. Although Su Lis story sounded a bit strange, Changle had taken a lot of interest in it.
However, the story ended abruptly at the most critical moment. Nalanran had encountered the Xiao family and had retired. What happened next? How did they deal with it? Changle was curious and wanted to know more.
How is Lizhi doing now? Zhangsun Wu Fei asked.
Shes still not getting better Li Er shook his head and let out a sigh.
He had talked to his daughter for a long time, but in the end, he couldnt help feeling sad. Even though he didnt show it, considering what Su Li had said, he went straight back to the palace.
How about taking care of Changle? Will her husband Su Li be able to do it? Zhangsun Wu Fei asked.
Initially, both Li Er and Empress Zhangsun viewed Su Li as nothing more than a source for wedding benediction, not as a real son-in-law. However, when the imperial doctor suggested that Su Li could assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of Changle, they had to consider his character.
Su Li was capable of performing the same tasks as the imperial doctors and even better. However, the nature of the actions involved close and prolonged contact. Although Su Li was the legitimate son-in-law, there was still some awkwardness involved in it.
Additionally, considering the imperial doctors approval of Su Lis suggestions, it was not possible for Changle to be surrounded by a group of elderly doctors.
Regardless, Su Li was the legitimate son-in-law and Changles husband. If something were to happen to her, he would be buried with her. Therefore, it was only natural that he would do his best to assist in her care.
Li Er was conflicted, as he didnt believe that Su Li was a suitable son-in-law, being nothing more than a peasant. Although, the reports from the Princess Mansions female officer indicated that Su Li had been taking care of Changle in ways that were not visible to the outside world.
He slept beside Changles bed on the first night of their marriage and woke up several times during the night to turn her over to prevent her from remaining in one position for too long and becoming stiff. Later, he even proposed his own suggestions for Changles diet and daily care, which were approved by the imperial doctor.
Although Su Lis time with Changle had been short, there was no denying that his actions, as reported by the female officer, were commendable.