Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 360 Determined to Follow

Shen Li was a little overwhelmed by the shock of this unexpected confession, especially when Luo Lingchen held her hand tightly, the scorching temperature seemed to burn her palm.

She turned her head in panic, her eyes full of helplessness and shyness, and looked to her father for help.

Shen Shaodong sighed inwardly as he watched the scene unfold. A look of helplessness and deliberation etched across his face as he slowly spoke, "Bottom line, if Ah Li is willing, then as a father, I naturally can't interfere too much. However, Ah Li is only thirteen years old, not yet an adult. It's really too early for you to mention marriage now."

Luo Lingchen heard this and a trace of anxiety appeared on his face. He hurriedly said, "Uncle, I understand, but in this world, there are countless women who get married at the age of fourteen or fifteen. I am really afraid... I am afraid that Ah Li will choose someone else in the future.

Today I just realized my feelings for Ah Li, and I really don't want to miss her because of a momentary hesitation. So, I thought of expressing my feelings in advance, as if it were an appointment in advance!

As he spoke, his hands unconsciously tightened again, and that strength seemed to tell of his inner determination and persistence. He looked at Shen Li, his eyes full of sincerity and affection, and then said: "Uncle, don't worry, I can wait for A Li to grow up slowly. I am willing to use time to prove my feelings. During this period, I will stay by A Li's side, protect her, love her, and prevent her from suffering any grievances or harm."

Shen Li stared at the young man in front of her quietly, a complex mix of emotions in her heart, and a sense of guilt followed her everywhere. She knew that it was her unintentional mistake that changed his originally smooth life trajectory, which made her heart ache all the time.

At the same time, she was also seriously thinking about the affectionate confession that Luo Lingchen had just made in her heart. She had to admit that she really had no ideas or aspirations about matters of the heart.

After a moment, Shen Li raised her head, looked at Luo Lingchen with a firm and sincere gaze, and said softly: "I can promise you that if one day I really consider getting married, you will be my first choice. But..."

Luo Lingchen could hardly believe his ears. The moment he heard Shen Li agree to his request, his heart was instantly filled with great joy. He was so excited that he couldn't suppress it, and he didn't wait for her to say anything else.

He couldn't help but reach out his hand, pull Shen Li into his arms, and hug her tightly, as if to use this hug to confirm that all this was not a dream.

His face was filled with a happy smile, and he said happily, "Ari, tell me what you say. I will promise you whatever you say! Just like I promised you before, if I ever come to power, I will definitely avoid starting a war. Now I have been working hard for this, actively promoting the alliance of the four countries, just to achieve a situation of peaceful coexistence."

His voice trembled slightly, with a bit of excitement and affection, and he spoke softly in Shen Li's ear. The firmness and persistence in his tone made Shen Li's heart ripple.

Shen Li raised his head slightly, with a hint of helplessness and worry in his eyes, and said softly: "You are the emperor of Li Chen now."

When the name of the country was spoken, Shen Li felt that those words seemed to carry a special kind of warmth. She suddenly understood his long-hidden feelings, and her cheeks instantly blushed. Her voice unconsciously lowered a few degrees, and she continued: "And I am only the Princess of Beichen Fuxi County. Our status is so different that even if we want to have a normal relationship, I am afraid it will be difficult."

Luo Lingchen chuckled, a smile that revealed a hint of cunning and pride. He said, "Ah Li, you don't know that I am a twin like you. My brother Lingyun and I look very similar. Most people can't tell us apart.

So, I plan to let Ling Yun take over the affairs of the court for me temporarily, and I will stay by your side and accompany you for a while. " As he said this, his eyes looked at Shen Li more and more gentle, as if as long as he could be with her, all the problems in the world would not be a problem to worry about.

Shen Shaodong watched the young man hugging his daughter tightly, and his face turned red. He secretly thought that this boy was so unruly that he was being so affectionate with his daughter in front of the elders.

He then deliberately coughed loudly, put on a stern face and said seriously: "In that case, you can let Li'er go! You are so young, and it's not right for you to be so unruly!" There was a bit of the majesty and dissatisfaction of an elder in his words, hoping to make Luo Lingchen restrain his overly intimate behavior.

Luo Lingchen's face flushed instantly, like a ripe tomato. He hurriedly loosened his arms, which were tightly hugging Shen Li, and then quickly straightened his clothes. He bowed deeply to Shen Shaodong, with a hint of embarrassment and a flattering smile on his face, and said, "Yes, I will follow the instructions of my father-in-law!"

Shen Shaodong widened his eyes, shocked by the boy's shamelessness. He never expected that this guy would take advantage of him so easily. He snorted and said helplessly, "Forget it, the two of you don't have to dawdle here. Come out for dinner. After dinner, we will set off back to Beichen!" After that, he turned around and walked out in a hurry, as if he would be overwhelmed by the ambiguous atmosphere in the room if he stayed any longer.

For a moment, Luo Lingchen and Shen Li were the only two people left in the room. The air was still filled with the ambiguous atmosphere of the two people hugging each other just now. Shen Li's cheeks were still flushed. She avoided Luo Lingchen's fiery gaze a little embarrassedly, stood there with her head lowered, her hands unconsciously tugging at the corners of her clothes, feeling shy and a little overwhelmed.

Luo Lingchen looked at Shen Li with gentle eyes, and secretly vowed in his heart that he must protect this girl who made his heart beat fast. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are in the future, he will never let go of her hand.