The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 179 Ye 9 Chen, the Crybaby!

Because it was all because of her own death! Therefore, Dongfang Wan'er had to change Ye Jiuchen...

She took a deep breath and said slowly, "Ye Jiuchen, do you know what the consequences of your decision have been? The people have suffered innocently, and the plague has raged. All of this is because of your impulsiveness and obsession. We cannot let such a tragedy repeat itself."

Ye Jiuchen listened quietly, a hint of pain and self-reproach flashing in his eyes. He understood that Dongfang Wan'er was right, but the hatred in his heart was still hard to let go.

Dongfang Wan'er gently grasped Ye Jiuchen's hand, her gaze resolute, and said, "Ye Jiuchen, every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor. We can seek revenge, but we cannot betray the people of the Celestial Empire. The Celestial Empire is the culmination of your father's efforts..."

Ye Jiuchen nodded silently, a hint of determination in his eyes, but his inner thoughts were like a bottomless ocean, unfathomable. Dongfang Wan'er was completely unaware of this; she could only infer his intentions from his outward reactions.

"Ye Jiuchen, what do you like about me?" Dongfang Wan'er finally couldn't help but ask.

Her voice trembled slightly, as if carrying a hint of unease and anticipation. She stared intently at Ye Jiuchen, trying to find the answer in his expression.

However, Ye Jiuchen did not answer her question immediately. His gaze was deep and complex, as if he were pondering something important. As time passed, Dongfang Wan'er's heart grew increasingly tense.

She didn't know what kind of answer Ye Jiuchen would give, or rather, whether she was truly prepared to face that answer.

Finally, Ye Jiuchen slowly spoke: "Everything about you touches my heart." His voice was deep and magnetic, as if it could penetrate one's soul.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Wan'er felt a surge of emotion, and a blush rose to her cheeks.

Ye Jiuchen continued, "Your beauty, intelligence, kindness... every aspect of you deeply attracts me. Especially your smile, it warms my heart like sunshine."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Wan'er was astonished; she had never imagined that Ye Jiuchen would express his affection for her so deeply. At that moment, she felt like the happiest person in the world.

Dongfang Wan'er fell into deep thought, trying hard to recall her past with Ye Jiuchen, but she didn't remember them interacting much. She couldn't understand why Ye Jiuchen would choose to commit suicide for her sake.

She recalled her trip to the snowy mountains to reunite with Ye Jiuchen and express their feelings for each other. However, at the time, she always felt confused…

Ye Jiuchen stared at Dongfang Wan'er and slowly asked, "Wan'er, do you really remember nothing?"

Ye Jiuchen realized that his time was running out. He resolved to do something for his future self in this world, because according to his original personality, he would never reveal these things to Wan'er.

Dongfang Wan'er looked at Ye Jiuchen with a puzzled expression and asked anxiously, "What is it? What have I forgotten?"

She racked her brains but couldn't think of any special connection between herself and Ye Jiuchen that would make him so affectionate towards her.

Ye Jiuchen took a deep breath and began to speak slowly: "Wan'er, do you still remember the boy who was looking for you in the palace when you were little? He was sitting alone by the water, feeling depressed and even contemplating suicide. Just when he was at his most helpless, you appeared before him and became a ray of light in his life."

"Ye Jiuchen, you're the crybaby?" Dongfang Wan'er looked at Ye Jiuchen in astonishment. She couldn't believe that this cold and ruthless man had been a crybaby when he was young.

"That is?" Ye Jiuchen keenly grasped the key words in Dongfang Wan'er's words. He frowned slightly, seemingly puzzled.

Dongfang Wan'er took a deep breath and then slowly said, "Ye Jiuchen, you... I always thought Ye Jingchu was that crybaby. Because when we met in the palace, he kept talking about Father Emperor and Mother Empress."

Ye Jiuchen was about the same age as Ye Jingchu at the time, but Ye Erxiao had already ascended the throne and become emperor, so Dongfang Wan'er naturally wouldn't associate Ye Jiuchen with that crybaby.

After listening, Ye Jiuchen's lips suddenly curled into a smile. He said as if he had just realized something, "So that's how it is. So, Wan'er married Ye Jingchu because she thought he was me?"

Upon hearing Ye Jiuchen's words, Dongfang Wan'er's eyes widened, and a hint of embarrassment appeared on her face. She hadn't expected Ye Jiuchen to guess the truth so quickly.

Seeing Dongfang Wan'er's reaction, Ye Jiuchen felt a surge of joy. He suddenly smiled, a smile as warm and bright as the spring sun.

Dongfang Wan'er was captivated by Ye Jiuchen's smile and couldn't help but stare in amazement. My God, what divine beauty! Ye Jiuchen was already exceptionally handsome, and even his stern face was captivating; now, with this smile, his heart raced even faster.

"Wan'er, Wan'er, why are you staring at me so intently..." Ye Jiuchen teased with a smile.

Dongfang Wan'er shook her head, as if trying to shake off those jumbled thoughts. She blinked, finally coming back to her senses.