He Wants To Be With Mianmian Forever
Jiang Yimian could clearly feel Lu Cijian’s nervousness in his words, finding it both funny and heartbreaking.
She didn’t know what Lu Cijian’s previous life was like, that it could make this man so sensitive and insecure in matters of the heart, as if he didn’t believe he could be liked by anyone.
The other’s coldness was actually more like protective thorns, unwilling to be approached by others. For those who had managed to get close to his heart, he cherished them greatly, not wanting to push them away with casually spoken words.
Therefore, he was conflicted and sensitive when facing her.
She had to make Lu Cijian realize that he was worthy of being liked, and she had to get him to speak his mind.
Jiang Yimian only sighed helplessly, “Why are you afraid to see me? What happened between us?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Cijian froze, only looking at the person in his arms after a long while, hesitantly asking, “Mianmian, don’t you remember anything?”
Or was it all just an illusion?
Realizing this problem, he felt a little despondent. It seemed he was truly mad.
But what did it matter? He didn’t want to wait any longer. He wanted to tell Mianmian his feelings, all his thoughts.
After pondering for a long while, he seemed to make up his mind and looked at Jiang Yimian, but the expectation on her fair little face burned him.
Jiang Yimian blinked, staring at the nervous expression on his face and deliberately said, “What?”
Looking innocent and naive, as if she knew nothing, yet the dazzling expectation that flashed in her eyes was clear as day to him.
Lu Cijian was stunned for a moment, then chuckled softly, realizing that Mianmian was lying, clearly remembering everything. All the disappointment in his heart turned into impulse.
The corners of his lips rose, his whole demeanor brimming with joy and excitement. He pretended to be calm and said, “Nothing much, you just kissed me, like this.”
As he spoke, he gently lifted Jiang Yimian’s chin and leaned in directly.
The moment their lips touched, he confirmed that the kiss in that mysterious space was not an illusion, nor a dream, but real, the same as now.
The softness of her lips made him nervous, his ear tips red as if they were about to bleed. Afraid of being pushed away by Mianmian, he only kissed her tentatively.
But the person in his arms was quiet like a kitten, gently responding to his kiss.
Instantly, his restless heart settled down.
Gently grinding their lips together for a while, Lu Cijian finally released the person in his arms, only staring at her with eyes full of joy, smiling and asking, “Mianmian, do you remember now?”
Jiang Yimian chuckled, not answering, only tilting her head innocently, “Um, do you like me?”
Lu Cijian was stunned. Meeting her sly eyes, he said earnestly with bright eyes, “Yes, I like Mianmian, I like her very, very much. Do you like me, Mianmian?”
The clear ending note rose slightly, carrying joy and a hint of expectation.
Jiang Yimian’s breath hitched. Looking at the earnest expression on his handsome face, especially the ardent gaze fixed on her, she felt her heart beat a little faster.
In the young man’s clear pupils, her reflection was mirrored, without any impurities, so clear it was unbelievable, filled only with her.
Jiang Yimian’s face flushed under his gaze. She slightly turned her head, pretending to be calm and said, “I don’t like you.”
But Lu Cijian suddenly laughed, lowering his voice and leaning close to Jiang Yimian’s ear, “Then why did you do that to me?”
His warm breath sprayed against her ear and neck, making her tremble, but she still complained, “That’s unfair! I didn’t touch you, I didn’t kiss you, so how did I do anything to you? You’re wrong…”
Before she could finish, her lips were covered again by soft lips, her trailing words swallowed in the young man’s kiss.
His kiss was a little green and cautious, gently licking her lips, mimicking how Jiang Yimian had kissed him.
After a while, he released the person in his arms and chuckled, “Now that you’ve kissed me, you have to take responsibility for me.”
The peach blossom eyes sparkled with enchanting light, making the red mole under his eyes seem even redder, looking both enchanting and handsome.
Jiang Yimian was dazed for a moment, glared at him angrily, and pushed away the person who was hugging her.
Why did she think Lu Cijian was insecure and sensitive about relationships? He seemed quite skilled at it, all that insecurity was her illusion.
Yes, it must be.
Just as she was thinking this, she saw Lu Cijian suddenly clutching his left arm, frowning in pain. His already pale face seemed even paler.
Jiang Yimian paused, quickly stepping forward to ask worriedly, “What’s wrong? Did your wound open? Let me see.”
As she spoke, she quickly untied Lu Cijian’s clothes.
Several already bandaged wounds were oozing blood. She frowned, “You must lie in bed and recover. If you die from your injuries, I won’t wait for you.”
Lu Cijian was stunned, taking a while to understand what she meant. His pale face instantly showed a hint of joy, smiling and saying, “After this is over, I’ll ask Uncle Jiang and Aunt Wang for your hand in marriage. Will you marry me?”
He wanted to be with Mianmian forever, to have Mianmian always by his side, never to be separated from him.
Jiang Yimian just glared at him, “Before that, you should take care of your wounds first.”
Lu Cijian smiled and nodded, staring intently at Jiang Yimian as she changed his dressing and re-bandaged the wounds, his heart filled with happiness.
He wouldn’t be alone anymore; someone would be with him.
After changing his dressing, Jiang Yimian said, “What about Zhu Shichang? Did you find out anything useful?”
Lu Cijian was stunned, still not having recovered from the warm atmosphere. After a while, he reacted, “He only said that the Wan Family Head made him do it, and that only the Wan Family Head had met the benefactor. Even he didn’t know who that benefactor was.”
They could only investigate this secretly. This mine incident was quite a big deal, and the Masked Man had escaped. The biggest outcome was that the Zhu family and the Wan family would be dealt with.
However, they weren’t completely empty-handed.
Taking Pingjiang County was a good start.
They had to guard this place, especially the several counties closer to the Capital. This served as a warning to them.
Jiang Yimian nodded and told Lu Cijian what she’d heard from Wang Shuihua.
Lu Cijian wasn’t surprised, only saying calmly, “It’s about the same as what Song Er and the others found out. It all started five years ago.”
The timing was quite coincidental.
The Empress Dowager fell ill, the Chu Prince returned from travels along the Border, the Jin Prince received his Fief, and he couldn’t return to the Capital without being summoned.
That was the Emperor’s third year in power. He simply cleaned up the Political Affairs, replacing all the ministers who were dissatisfied with him.
That time was not only a good opportunity for the Emperor, but also for everyone who had their eyes on the Imperial Throne.