His Rui

Yi Huiqing spoke so much that it took Zhao Zhang Wei a few moments to register whatever she said.

His eyes were slightly blank as he looked at his wife who was breathing heavily while trying to wipe her tears. Yi Huiqing realized that she lost her composure in the flow of her emotions.

She even called him by his name.

How dare she? He was the great Emperor of this Empire.

All these emotions were obviously the result of the bitterness that was slowly spreading inside her heart remembering the past where she had gone through so much …and alone.

He was never there for her.

A part of her heart had foolishly accepted his reasons but at the same time, another part told her stubbornly that he could have found a way to save their child.

He could have. There was always a way.

It is just that he didn't want to. He never wanted them together in the past and now when he wanted this, should she just forget everything and behave as if nothing happened at all?

Should she forget that she ever lost her two children?

"You still love me?"

Yi Huiqing came out of her trance when she heard Zhao Zhang Wei's shock-filled voice.

His eyes were full of shock. She didn't notice but Zhao Zhang Wei's fingers hidden inside his sleeves were trembling.

On the other hand, Yi Huiqing first felt startled as she realized that she seemed to have said this out aloud, and then the next moment, she felt very angry.

"Did you hear only that out of whatever I said just now?"

Her eyes were filled with fresh fierceness and her tone was not polite at all. However, Zhao Zhang Wei didn't seem to mind it at all.

His heart was filled with pain as well as happiness.

She still loved him.

He could feel now that even when he had not told her anything she still loved him. It is just that…she learned well to hide it from him.

And for that as well, he was the responsible one.

Zhao Zhang Wei clenched his fists as he closed his eyes and breathed out aloud.

'How much she must have loved him to continue loving him even after whatever happened!'

Zhao Zhang Wei knew that his actions in the past presented him as a person who was afraid to take responsibility.

He ignored her feelings for four years and the victim were always her and their children.

How could this foolish woman still love him!

When he opened his eyes again, they were slightly red and filled with tears. He looked at his wife who was still glaring at him.

However, suddenly he could see the flustered Yi Huiqing hidden behind that anger. She seemed to be angry at herself as well and she let those words out of her mouth.

Zhao Zhang Wei felt as if he had never known Yi Huiqing so well.

He stepped forward but in response, Yi Huiqing took two steps back. Zhao Zhang Wei however didn't have any intention of letting her go away.

The next moment, he took three steps in long strides and completely covered the distance between them.

Yi Huiqing was not expecting such a move from his side and was startled.

"Zhao Zhang Wei…"

She had just called out his name angrily when she was suddenly pulled by him in his arms.

Yi Huiqing frowned and tried to free herself, however, he held her tightly in his arms.

"Leave me…"

She said coldly but Zhao Zhang Wei didn't let her go.

"Qingqing, I love you."

Yi Huiqing hated how her heart skipped a beat at those words. She was a fool to be moved by a few words.

"I said leave me, Zhao Zhang Wei. Don't force me to beat you here."

She spoke loudly.

Zhao Zhang Wei sighed but didn't let her go. He looked around and was relieved to see that there were not many people around.

The few those who were looking their way only smiled shyly and looked away. They could see that Yi Huiqing had a hairstyle that only married women made so she must be married to this main.

Thinking that it must be some small argument between husband and wife, they didn't decide to interfere.

The place was already empty by the time Yi Huiqing indeed started to hit Zhao Zhang Wei's back.

Zhao Zhang Wei let her vent.

He could feel her anger and frustration.

When he felt that she had stopped and was breathing heavily, he felt distressed for her and stroked her back gently.

"Are you tired? Take some rest. Continue later on. I will not stop you." 𝙛𝔯𝒆e𝔀e𝗯𝓷𝗼𝘃e𝚕.𝒄𝗼𝗺

Yi Huiqing's lips twitched when she heard his words but she didn't say anything.

When Zhao Zhang Wei finally left her, she sighed in relief.

"Let's go back."

He said and she still didn't say anything.

While going back, Zhao Zhang Wei asked the Imperial Guards who were hiding to protect him and Yi Huiqing to bring a carriage.

He was worried that Yi Huiqing would get tired and the people were now starting to get more as the sun was about to set. There was soon going to be a large crowd.

A few moments later, when they were inside the carriage, Zhao Zhang Wei intentionally sat beside his wife though there was another separate seat in front.

He saw Yi Huiqing frown but still didn't change his position.

Seeing that she was looking at the people outside and the sky where the moon was shining brightly, he said gently.

"I will bring you out to visit the city again and very soon."

Yi Huiqing blinked but didn't say anything. Zhao Zhang Wei didn't mind her silence at all.

He could understand the conflict inside her heart somehow. f𝘳𝚎𝐞we𝐛𝑛𝐨𝘃e𝘭.co𝘮

She didn't know but her words that she still loved him had given him so much courage and joy that he was now ready to do anything to make this relationship work.

He knew that for that he will have to cross many hurdles but it was alright.

They will start afresh.

She could still love him.

He would love her unconditionally for the rest of his life.