bookrebus Chapter 285: Azhen
Chapter 285: Azhen
Li Zhen is a majestic and noble emperor. For Xu Jiaoran's love, he begins to humble himself and be considerate to her.
However, Xu Jiaoran felt flattered and at a loss what to do in the face of this sudden favor.
Li Zhen's gentleness was like a spring breeze, and he began to take care of Xu Jiaoran's daily life personally. He held her dodging feet and gently took off her socks. His eyes were full of pampering and expectation: "You have to adapt to me, understand?"
His voice was deep and powerful, as if it had a magical power that Xu Jiaoran could not resist.
Xu Jiaoran frowned and nodded.
She knew that she needed to work hard to adapt to it all.
However, she still had a grudge against Li Zhen's existence. Her life had been disrupted, and now that she was pushed to the position of queen, everything became so unreal.
She struggled in her heart, trying to accept this favor. However, she knew that love cannot be obtained by hard work. It requires the harmony of the soul and the exchange of emotions. And it seems that she and Li Zhen lack such communication.
Li Zhen looked at her, his eyes full of expectation and concern. He knew she needed time to adapt to all this. So he waited patiently, taking care of her wholeheartedly every day, hoping to exchange his sincerity for her smile.
However, Xu Jiaoran's heart was still restless. She tried to accept Li Zhen's love, but she always had an indescribable sense of alienation in her heart. She tried to find the reason in her heart, but she could not find the answer.
As time went by, Xu Jiaoran began to try to understand Li Zhen. She found that he was not a cold and ruthless emperor, but a warm and kind person. He changed his lifestyle for her and was considerate to her. This touched and warmed her.
However, love is not something that can be obtained by one-sided efforts. Xu Jiaoran understands this. She knows that she cannot keep avoiding her feelings. So she begins to try to face the truest feelings in her heart.
Life in the palace continued as usual, but there were some subtle changes between Li Zhen and Xu Jiaoran. Their conversations became more frequent and intimate, and their eyes began to reveal more emotions.
Li Zhen still takes care of Xu Jiaoran's daily life, and the interaction between them becomes more natural and intimate. Xu Jiaoran gradually adapts to this kind of life. Although she still has some doubts and uneasiness in her heart, she knows that she needs to face her feelings bravely.
But because Li Zhen treated her like this, Xu Jiaoran always felt some pressure for some reason.
Li Zhen is also waiting for the day when she is willing to open her heart. He knows that this day may come later, but he is willing to use time and sincerity to wait. He knows that his sincerity will touch her heart one day...
But he was also afraid, afraid that Xu Jiaoran would never be able to fall in love with him. He used to think that it would be good to have her by his side, but people are always greedy and want more once they get something. So Li Zhen now wants Xu Jiaoran's love and is willing to change for her.
Li Zhen walked alone on the glazed tiles, he stood on the top of the palace, his eyes as vast as the stars. He was the king of a country, holding the fate of all people in his hands, but at this moment, his heart was full of confusion and anxiety.
Li Zhen had always thought that power and status could buy everything, including Xu Jiaoran. However, he was wrong. He got Xu Jiaoran, but not her heart. He hadn't seen her smile sincerely for a long time. There was always a hint of alienation and indifference in her eyes.
He began to realize that Xu Jiaoran's love was not something that could be easily obtained. It required him to exchange it with his sincerity, and it required him to change and grow.
So, Li Zhen began his transformation. He was no longer the cold and ruthless emperor. He became gentle and considerate, showing his care and kindness to everyone. Especially to Xu Jiaoran, his love was as delicate as the spring breeze and as warm as the summer rain. He listened to her music, savored her poems, and understood her worries and expectations.
However, love is not just superficial tenderness and care. Li Zhen knew that he needed a deeper change. He began to reflect on his past, whether those decisions were too cruel, and whether those orders ignored the warmth of human nature. He began to learn how to love, how to understand others, and how to sympathize with the pain of others.
This process is difficult, because he is the emperor, and every decision he makes is related to the life and death of the people. However, for Xu Jiaoran, he is willing to try. He is willing to give up his power and status in exchange for that deep love.
But at the same time, he was also afraid. He was afraid that Xu Jiaoran would not be able to feel his change, and he was afraid that his efforts would only be met with indifference and neglect. He was afraid that he would lose everything in the pursuit of this love, including his throne and even his dignity.
However, Li Zhen also understood a truth: people always have to pursue something. If you don’t even have the courage to pursue it, what is the meaning of life? So he chose to move forward and bravely pursue his love.
On a moonlit night, Li Zhen came to Xu Jiaoran's palace alone. He looked at the closed door, his heart full of anticipation and nervousness. He knocked on the door gently, and then waited quietly. When the door was opened, he saw Xu Jiaoran's clear eyes.
"I...I..." Li Zhen suddenly became incoherent. He had never been so flustered before. However, when he saw Xu Jiaoran's slightly red eyes, his heart ached.
"Jiao Ran, what's wrong with you?" Li Zhen's voice was filled with a hint of worry.
However, Xu Jiaoran looked at him, with a hint of fear in her eyes.
Li Zhen saw this hint of fear and felt a chill in his heart.
She was still afraid of herself, and her subconscious reaction best explained her heart.
After Xu Jiaoran saw Li Zhen clearly, she woke up from her nightmare.
"Your Majesty, I just had a nightmare."
"What kind of nightmare did you have? Was it me?" Li Zhen asked her coldly.
Xu Jiaoran was stunned for a moment, thinking that he was angry. Then she felt uneasy and lowered her head to think about how to explain.
However, Li Zhen said: "Jiao Ran, I have changed. You don't have to hide anything from me. I am just angry. Why are you always afraid of me? I have changed. Can't you see it?"
Xu Jiaoran certainly knew, she saw the changes in Li Zhen, saw his efforts and dedication. She knew that he really wanted to get her love.
"I feel it." Xu Jiaoran said softly, "I see your changes, but Your Majesty, you also said to give me time, didn't you? I am changing too."
Hearing this, Li Zhen heaved a sigh of relief, and the tension in his eyes dissipated a little. He knew that this was the result of his long wait - he got Xu Jiaoran's love response.
At that moment, he seemed to be standing on the top of the world, overlooking all the glitz and prosperity, but his heart was full of tranquility and satisfaction because his efforts were finally rewarded and his love finally had a response and a destination.
"From now on, don't call me Your Majesty, call me Ah Zhen!"