Chapter 225: When Did I Ever Force You?

A warm feeling welled up in Mu Houchu's heart, it warmed him to his core. His lips curled into a smile as he gently patted her head, "But I can't bear to, can't bear to let you be involved in these conflicts. You have been in the capital for several months now, and you've seen how unpredictable things here are, how every situation hides a trap. Especially since you are with me, you will inevitably become a target. How can I bear to see you suffer this pain?"

"But..."

Holding her face tenderly, Mu Houchu said solemnly, "How do you know I'm not willing? Having you, possessing you, marrying you, I feel like the luckiest man alive. For you, I'm willing to do anything. Xin He, I spent the first half of my life in a haze, never feeling like living had meaning for me. For the second half of my life, I have no other desires, all I want is to give you a lifetime of peace."

Xin He was taken aback, after a long while, she lowered her head slightly, "What is your plan, then?"