“No! How can it have nothing to do with you!” Chu Chenyi instinctively denied it, grabbing Lin Yuwei’s wrist forcefully.
Hearing what Lin Yuwei had said just now, Chu Chenyi could no longer restrain himself.
“You are my Princess Consort, my wife. How can you say my affairs have nothing to do with you!”
This feeling made him extremely uncomfortable, as if he would be abandoned at any moment, alone, and Lin Yuwei would disappear from his side.
A sense of insecurity enveloped him. His gaze was fixed on Lin Yuwei, not moving at all, fearing that in the blink of an eye, Lin Yuwei would vanish before his eyes.
“You’re hurting me!”
Lin Yuwei cried out in surprise. His strength was too great, and her wrist throbbed with pain. She estimated her wrist was already red.
Realizing his mistake, Chu Chenyi’s rationality returned somewhat. He hurriedly loosened his grip and let go.
As expected, five distinct red finger marks appeared on her fair wrist, looking incredibly stark.
Chu Chenyi was filled with guilt. He had lost control for a moment and hadn’t realized he had hurt Lin Yuwei.
“I’m sorry, I… I didn’t mean to. Let me put some medicine on it for you.”
“No need. The swelling will subside on its own after a while.”
She was no longer as delicate as before, crying over minor injuries. It was just a little redness and swelling, which would disappear on its own in no time.
“I’ll apply the medicine for you.” Chu Chenyi was very firm, taking Lin Yuwei’s wrist and starting to apply the medicine.
She was no match for Chu Chenyi’s strength and decided against struggling, sitting obediently to the side, letting Chu Chenyi fuss until he was tired and naturally left.
The cool medicine applied to her wrist significantly eased the burning pain, making her feel quite comfortable.
“Where did you get this medicine?” The medicine was quite good. Lin Yuwei couldn’t help but ask.
“It’s from the palace.”
This medicine was developed by imperial physicians in the palace and had excellent effects in reducing swelling and relieving pain. Knowing that Lin Yuwei was always clumsy and prone to falling and getting bumps and bruises, he had brought a bottle of this medicine.
Just as Lin Yuwei was about to ask for it, Chu Chenyi directly placed the bottle in her hand.
“I got it for you. You tend to be careless and stumble often, so keep it with you for use.”
“Thank you.”
Lin Yuwei was not the type to be overly polite or refuse gifts. Since it was freely given, returning it would be truly ungrateful. She simply accepted it.
She could take it to Sister Feng Jin and have her develop a few more identical bottles.
Seeing that Lin Yuwei had accepted the gift, Chu Chenyi was immediately relieved. Her acceptance of the gift meant there was still room for reconciliation.
“Then… then please forgive me this once. I swear on my life, there will never be a next time. If there is a next time, may I be unable to have descendants and…”
“Shut up. Stop spouting this useless nonsense!”
Lin Yuwei reprimanded him angrily, telling Chu Chenyi to shut his mouth. He was clearly out of his mind, blurting out all sorts of nonsensical things.
He even uttered oaths like being unable to have descendants without hesitation. They were husband and wife. If he were to be unable to have descendants, it would mean she would also be unable to have descendants.
This was akin to cursing the child in her womb. With this thought, Lin Yuwei’s expression grew even uglier.
Chu Chenyi naturally noticed this subtle change and thought he had said something wrong that angered Lin Yuwei.
But upon careful consideration, he didn’t think he had said anything wrong. Perhaps his oath wasn't harsh enough, making Lin Yuwei feel he wasn’t sincere enough.
“If you think my oath isn’t harsh enough, then I’ll make a harsher one: may I lose all my wealth, become a beggar, and beg on the streets…”
“Alright, alright, just stop talking!”
Lin Yuwei shouted in anger. What nonsensical things was he saying without thinking? When making an oath, he even managed to include her.
If he were to lose all his wealth and beg on the streets, wouldn’t she have to become a beggar woman alongside him? It was better for him to say fewer such oaths.
“What I said…”
“What you said is very good, very good!” Lin Yuwei gritted her teeth as she squeezed out those words, her gaze fixed on Chu Chenyi, filled with such anger that she wished she could burn him.
Taking a deep breath to suppress the anger in her heart, Lin Yuwei said as calmly as possible, “From now on, if you have to make an oath, just curse yourself alone. You don’t need to include me!”
Chu Chenyi was slightly taken aback, not understanding for a moment. He hadn’t included Lin Yuwei in his oath either. Why was she still angry?
A woman’s heart is as unpredictable as the sea. A woman’s thoughts are truly difficult to fathom. Whatever he said seemed to be wrong. He should say less. The more he did, the more mistakes he made, so it was better to say fewer words.
After much deliberation, Chu Chenyi chose to close his mouth and remain silent. He wouldn’t make another mistake, would he?
Lin Yuwei was slightly taken aback, her gaze falling on Chu Chenyi. Why was he so quiet this time, not even speaking? The more he acted like this, the more it felt strange to her.
Her scrutinizing gaze fell on Chu Chenyi. Lin Yuwei cleared her throat and said faintly, “If you have nothing to say, then leave quickly. Don’t disturb my rest here.”
“Then… are you not angry anymore?”
“No!” Lin Yuwei answered instinctively. But as she caught a glimpse of Chu Chenyi’s hurt expression, she wondered if her previous words had been too direct. If only she had been more tactful.
“Well… I haven’t made up my mind yet and don’t know how to answer you. Please go back first and give me some more time. I’ll figure it out myself.”
Lin Yuwei explained more tactfully, but after saying this, she regretted it a little.
By explaining again, wouldn’t it seem like she cared too much about Chu Chenyi? The words had been spoken, and there was no way to retract them.
Chu Chenyi’s face lit up with joy. This meant Lin Yuwei was already forgiving him.
“As long as you forgive me, I’ll do anything,” Chu Chenyi said quickly, the heavy stone in his heart finally easing slightly.
It seemed his efforts had not been in vain. Lin Yuwei was finally going to forgive him. It had been difficult.