kvmb Chapter 188 "From now on, don't make me worry like this again!"
Chapter 188 "From now on, don't make me worry like this again!"
Seeing Xiaodie's unstoppable tears, Lin Qianqian felt heartbroken. She quickly reached out and gently embraced Xiaodie, patting her back rhythmically with one hand, while softly speaking comforting words, trying to calm Xiaodie down as soon as possible.
Just then, Murong Yi rushed back. He stopped abruptly at the door. He looked up and saw Lin Qianqian and Xiao Die embracing. His brows furrowed instantly, and his expression became complicated.
He stood frozen in place, as if under a spell, unable to move for a moment. A mix of emotions welled up inside him as he silently stared at the two people in the room, his thoughts a jumbled mess.
Murong Yi stood at the door, looking at the scene inside. After a moment of silence, she finally couldn't help but cough lightly, the sound of which was particularly clear in the quiet room.
Hearing the sound, Lin Qianqian subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound. When she saw that it was Murong Yi, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she softly called out, "Your Highness?"
Xiaodie also heard the commotion and quickly broke free from Lin Qianqian's embrace. Her little face was covered in tears, like a pear blossom in the rain, with glistening tears still clinging to the corners of her eyes. She hurriedly glanced at Murong Yi, her eyes revealing a hint of panic, before quickly turning away from the two of them. She frantically wiped away the tears on her face, trying her best to regain her composure.
After tidying herself up a bit, she turned around, bowed respectfully to Murong Yi, and said, "This servant greets the Ninth Prince!"
Murong Yi didn't respond immediately, but simply nodded slightly. Then, he slowly lifted his foot and walked closer to the house. When he got closer, he gently beckoned to Xiao Die, signaling her to go out first.
Although Xiaodie was full of doubts and did not understand what the prince meant, she did not dare to ask any more questions. She obediently bowed again, then turned around and quickly left the room.
Once Xiaodie's figure disappeared through the doorway, only Lin Qianqian and Murong Yi remained inside.
Lin Qianqian frowned slightly, her eyes full of doubt, looking at Murong Yi, about to ask, "Your Highness, what is this...?"
Before she could finish speaking, Murong Yi strode forward, stretched out her arms, and pulled Lin Qianqian into a tight embrace. The force was as if she wanted to meld Lin Qianqian into her own body, as if only in this way could she confirm that the person in front of her was truly there, unharmed.
Murong Yi held Lin Qianqian tightly, his arms like iron hoops, so tight that Lin Qianqian could clearly feel the intense trembling emanating from his body, as if he were using all his strength to restrain something. Murong Yi's heart was also pounding violently in his chest, and Lin Qianqian could almost hear the "thump-thump" sound clearly.
Lin Qianqian looked surprised, her eyes filled with worry. She tilted her head slightly, looked at Murong Yi, and asked softly with doubt and concern, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"
Murong Yi seemed not to hear her and did not respond immediately. He simply buried his head in her arms, snuggling against her greedily like a child seeking security, as if this could dispel the fear and worry in his heart. After a long time, he slowly released his arms and let go of Lin Qianqian.
The two stared at each other silently. Lin Qianqian frowned, her eyes full of confusion, and stared straight at Murong Yi, trying to see something from his expression.
At this moment, Murong Yi's eyes first showed worry and heartache, but in an instant, they became deep and serious, his brows furrowed tightly. He coldly said, "Did you... climb a tree today and almost fall down?!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Qianqian's eyes widened in shock, and she instinctively asked, "Your Highness, how did you know?"
Murong Yi frowned even more, took a step forward, locked his gaze on Lin Qianqian, and asked again with an unquestionable seriousness in his tone, "Tell me honestly, isn't that right?"
Lin Qianqian met his eyes, which seemed to burn with two small flames, full of seriousness and an unyielding sense of pressure, making Lin Qianqian feel a little uneasy. For a moment, she didn't know how to answer. After hesitating for a moment, she finally nodded gently and then explained softly, "He'er's kite got stuck up there. I wanted to help him get it down, but I tried many methods and none of them worked, so I... climbed up myself..." As she spoke, her voice grew softer and softer, like a child who had made a mistake, lacking confidence.
However, she quickly forced a smile and tried to comfort Murong Yi, saying, "I'm fine now! Don't worry, Your Highness."
Upon hearing this, Murong Yi trembled with rage, his face darkening. His eyes were filled with a complex mix of heartache and lingering fear. He shouted angrily, "You make it sound so easy! Do you know how dangerous that was? You're pregnant! If you had fallen, the consequences would have been unimaginable! How could you be so reckless, so disregarding your own safety and our child's? If anything happened to you, how could I live? Just thinking about that scene makes my heart ache like it's being stabbed! How could you be so reckless, so heartbreaking for me!"
Lin Qianqian listened quietly to Murong Yi's rebuke, which was filled with worry and anger. Seeing his face turn pale with anger, she felt as if she had been hit hard in the heart, and was filled with regret and self-blame.
Her eyes instantly reddened, tears welling up and threatening to spill over. She quickly reached out and tightly grasped Murong Yi's hand, her small hand trembling slightly. She instinctively pouted, her eyes filled with grievance and apology, her voice choked with emotion as she softly and pleaded, "Your Highness, please don't be angry. It's my fault, I was really wrong. I was only thinking about helping He'er get her kite back; I didn't consider anything else. I was so foolish. I promise you, I'll never act so impulsively again. Please...please forgive me?"
As she spoke, large tears finally slid down her cheeks. She looked up at Murong Yi with pleading eyes, hoping he would calm down.
Hearing Lin Qianqian's words, filled with guilt and pleading, and seeing her tear-streaked, pitiful face, Murong Yi felt as if an invisible hand had gripped her heart tightly, causing her intense pain. Her previously tense expression softened instantly, her eyes filled with unconcealed heartache and helplessness.
He sighed softly, slowly raised his hand, and gently stroked Lin Qianqian's cheek with his slender fingers, the movement as gentle as if he were touching the most fragile treasure in the world.
He gently wiped away her tears with his thumb, softening his voice with tenderness, worry, and heartache, tinged with a helpless indulgence. He said softly, "Silly girl, how could I bear to be truly angry with you? But just thinking about how you almost got into danger today makes my heart race with fear. You're pregnant now; you can't be so reckless anymore. If anything happened to you, it would cost me my life. Don't frighten me like that again, understand?"
Upon hearing Murong Yi's words, Lin Qianqian nodded vigorously, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons as she smiled at him. Then, she gently rubbed her cheek against Murong Yi's large hand that was resting on her face, just like a kitten seeking its owner's affection, her obedient and dependent demeanor fully revealed.
Murong Yi looked at her like this and shook his head helplessly, but his eyes were full of doting, as if Lin Qianqian in front of him was his whole world, and as long as she was happy and well, everything was fine.
Immediately afterwards, Murong Yi stretched out her arms again and gently embraced Lin Qianqian in her arms. The embrace was warm and firm, giving her a strong sense of security.
Lin Qianqian nestled into his warm embrace, slowly closing her eyes as if to firmly remember this moment of peace and happiness, carefully feeling Murong Yi's warmth and presence.
Murong Yi lowered his head, gently resting his chin on Lin Qianqian's head. His voice trembled slightly, and he said softly with deep affection, "Don't make me worry like this again." His words were short, but they were full of his deep care and concern for Lin Qianqian, a love that flowed from the deepest part of his heart.