After Marrying a Vegetative Princess, I went crazy with joy! - Chapter 81

Chapter 81

“Father, I’ve been bedridden for four months. I just woke up. I still feel unwell sometimes and can’t bear to be away from my husband,” Changle looked at Li Er with slightly evasive eyes. Speaking of it, this was the first time she lied, especially to her father.

Su Li looked surprised at Changle. He hadn’t even thought about having Changle come out to help. At this moment, he felt a slight warmth in his palm – Changle had reached out his hand. Changle’s heart gradually calmed down by holding her husband’s hand.

Since she woke up, she wanted to be close to Su Li as much as possible. Even doing nothing but being close to him brought immense satisfaction to Changle.

She cherished the care Su Li had shown her since she became conscious. She had decided to stay with this man, no matter what. Finally waking up, she wanted to be by her husband’s side constantly.

Changle had so much she wanted to do with her husband. Even if they did nothing, being close was enough to make her content. She craved his affection and indulged in it.

Furthermore, Changle knew a lot about the Tang Dynasty’s army. In recent years, the Tang Dynasty had been engaged in continuous warfare, and the soldiers who went out for battle spent any time at home. Since her father had indicated that Su Li should enter the military, Changle, being clever, could anticipate that he would go to the battlefield.

However courageous Su Li might be, Changle still worried for him. Even if Su Li were invincible on the battlefield, it was still not a favorable place!

Constant combat day after day could take a toll on one’s mental well-being. Changle had seen many battle-hardened veterans who had their fair share of issues.

For example, Right Martial General Liang Jianfang appeared kind, but he was known for his brutality on the battlefield. Changle didn’t want her husband to develop such habits on the battlefield.

Moreover, Changle’s fantasies of having a peerless young general as her husband were fading. She worried that Su Li might become accustomed to violence or be injured.

When one loves someone, double standards often arise.

Lying for the first time, Changle felt a bit anxious. She wasn’t afraid of Li Er. She was more concerned about her husband’s potential dissatisfaction.

Su Dingfang, Su Li’s elder brother, often visited during her bedridden period. Su Dingfang often praised Su Li’s martial prowess and lamented that he hadn’t joined the military. Changle knew about Su Li and Su Dingfang’s numerous sparring matches.

In Su Li’s hands, Su Dingfang was powerless. With such strength, did Su Li have no intention of fighting himself?

Would he consider her selfish?

But Changle just wanted to be close to him.

Thinking about all of this, Changle suddenly felt a bit sad. At this moment, she suddenly felt a gentle tightening of her palms. Looking up, she met Su Li’s affectionate smile and his subtle nod towards her.

Hearing Changle mention her discomfort, Li Er immediately became concerned, “You’re not feeling well? What’s wrong? Should I send some imperial physicians to your residence?”

Su Li glanced at Changle’s expression and couldn’t help but feel moved and concerned.

The Bodhi fruit was a product of the system, and with just one consumption, it could cure any ailment. There wouldn’t be any adverse effects left behind.

Changle’s lie was because she wanted to stay close to her husband, not wanting to be separated from him.

Considering this, Su Li addressed Li Er, “Your Majesty, even in the case of a prolonged bedridden period, lack of physical activity can lead to extreme weakness. Changle’s situation is more severe than a typical extended bed rest. She requires my specialized massage and manipulation techniques to prevent any future issues.”

After speaking, Su Li lowered his head to look at Changle snuggled against his chest, feeling his heart soften.

This silly girl…

Changle’s desire to stay with Su Li, not wanting to be apart even for a moment, was now apparent. In truth, Su Li felt the same way.

Su Li indeed desired to make a name for himself in the military, but seriously speaking, that was just to fulfill a dream. He would have avoided it if he were still an average guy with no capabilities, even if he had the chance to fight on the battlefield.

But now, his strength had surpassed that of even Chu’s Overlord, Xiang Yu. He had become a force beyond human limits!

This changed things.

In the past, Su Li would control game characters that effortlessly mowed down enemies on the battlefield, and he had longed for that experience. Without that capability, it was all just wishful thinking.

At least in the fourth year of Zhenguan, the Tang Dynasty was surprisingly peaceful. He couldn’t experience the thrill of slashing through countless foes. Instead, he would have to spend every day in the military camp.

During this time, he could just stay home, snuggling with his wife, and wasn’t that enjoyable?

Su Li wasn’t naive!

And not to mention Li Er had brought up this request. With Li Er’s insight, he couldn’t fail to see Su Li’s value.

Currently, Li Er showed respect and asked for his help. Since Li Er ascended the throne through fratricide and forced his father to abdicate, there had always been accusations that his position was illegitimate.

Over the years, plenty of local sages and scholars disregarded him. In this aspect, Su Li didn’t need to give him any face.

They wouldn’t force their son-in-law to do something, even if it was an ordinary father-in-law. Even with a real son, there were times when they rebelled. Could he, as a father-in-law, really dictate things?

With Su Li’s current abilities, he didn’t fear the emperor’s authority. Changle’s feelings were just beginning to bloom, and she didn’t want to be apart from him.

Wasn’t Su Li in the same boat?

This was a mutual endeavor of a husband and wife!

Admittedly, in the beginning, taking care of Changle was motivated by gaining points. But who could remain emotionless when in love?

With time, Su Li developed deep feelings for Changle as he cared for her. So, when Changle was about to wake up, Su Li found himself in a dilemma of mixed emotions.

He had worked hard to help Changle recover, and now Li Er wanted to send him away with just a sentence.

Li Er had never anticipated that his beloved daughter and son-in-law would try to deceive him.