CHAPTER 1031: CHAPTER 1029: I TRUST YOU

Ah Jiu kept watching her walk over, his eyes unblinking, until she was right in front of him, within reach, before he extended his hand.

"Wufu, Royal Mother, she’s sick."

His voice carried a hint of panic and fear, along with a barely noticeable tremor.

Such a state in Ah Jiu, not even the first time Wufu saw him when he was so severely injured, almost having walked around the circle of life and death, did he show such fright.

Now, it was his first time showing fear in front of her.

He no longer possessed the high and mighty, imperious nobility; now he was just a child concerned about his mother.

"Don’t be afraid, the Royal Mother has been noble all her life, surely fate will favor the fortunate." Wufu embraced him, gently patting his back to comfort him.

Ah Jiu buried his head beside her neck, saying nothing, just nodding.

After a while, he raised his head, looked at her, and said: "Wufu, I must leave for Beiyan immediately."

He had already planned to return to Beiyan this year, but the date hadn’t been set yet, and he was considering sending Wufu back to Huayang before deciding when to return. But now, that was no longer possible.

"I know." Wufu smiled and said, "I’ve already instructed Chi Yi and the others to get ready."

Ah Jiu was stunned: "You..."

"That’s your mother, it’s clear you wouldn’t sit by indifferently." Wufu didn’t feel her arrangements were anything out of the ordinary.

Ah Jiu held her hand: "Wufu, come with me, let’s go back to Beiyan together, shall we?"

Wufu pursed her lips, and calmly looked at him: "Ah Jiu, you should know that I can’t go now."

Ah Jiu frowned: "If you’re worried about your mother, I can arrange for someone to escort her there."

"It’s not because of her." Wufu shook her head: "I understand your intentions, but Ah Jiu, at present, I’m not capable, no, I’m not qualified enough to stand by your side, shoulder to shoulder. You know that well."

"If you’re talking about status, I don’t care about such things!" Ah Jiu said with a serious face.

"I know, I don’t care either, and I don’t think there’s anything about me that doesn’t match you, but we know it’s not just about what we think, others think otherwise." Wufu smiled and said, "This isn’t my world where I could disregard everything."

Ah Jiu’s face looked a bit troubled: "Wufu, don’t you believe in me?"

"I do believe in you!" Wufu extended a finger to his lips and said, "I believe you can overcome it all. But Ah Jiu, you know, I’m not the type to hide behind someone waiting for them to remove obstacles. You strive, I won’t stop either, I’ll try my hardest to keep up with you."

What I want, I will strive to achieve myself, not wait for you to grant it.

I will make everyone see I am more than worthy of you!

Ah Jiu was moved, pulling her into his embrace, pressing her head lightly as he whispered: "Wufu..."

He knew, knew she was a proud woman, knew her unyielding spirit, knew she was not one to hide behind for protection.

"Yes." Wufu lifted her head and asked him back: "You trust me, don’t you?"

"Of course, I trust you." Ah Jiu sighed, "Sometimes, I wish you were that delicate girl waiting for arrangements." It won’t convince him though.

"Then what are you waiting for?"

"Hmm?"

Wufu blinked, saying: "According to the script, at this point, aren’t you supposed to... do this?"

She stood on tiptoe, hooked down his head with one hand, and her lips brushed against his.

Ah Jiu stiffened all over, his hands holding her waist, quickly becoming proactive.

Outside the door, Yuan Ye quietly stepped back a few paces and gestured to Yi Er.

Yi Er’s face darkened, what time is it, these two are still showing off, but considering Wufu’s arrangements, it seemed he was in no hurry, as everything had been meticulously organized.