Chapter 57:
Yes, initially, Changle resisted inwardly. Who wanted their shining life to take such a turn? Who desired to marry someone they knew nothing about?
Eventually lost in the darkness of consciousness, Changle found redemption in Su Lis tenderness.
Perhaps it was forced. Perhaps it was because only Su Li treated her as a person, not a piece of wood, respecting her. He became her salvation, and she embraced her other half.
An ordinary peasant!
At least he treated her well. Su Li was the last spark of tenderness in her darkness, a warmth she clung to in the boundless abyss.
Later Changles awareness began to clear. She learned from the female officer that her husband, though a peasant, was exceedingly handsome.
People were like that after bracing for the worst outcome, every change became a pleasant surprise.
Oh! Her husband wasnt a weathered, thin, and bitter old peasant.
Later on Su Lis warmth brightened Changles days. She enjoyed Su Lis company, progressing from shyness to eagerness. She even recalled the lingering feeling after their kiss. She started to enjoy her husbands humble tales.
Well even though it might sound ordinary, it was genuinely captivating, wasnt it?
Later on, she learned from Su Dingfang that her husband was incredibly brave, although he never flaunted it. Su Dingfangs high praise made Princess Changle realize that as long as her husband was willing, he could easily excel on the battlefield, achieving titles and honors.
Su Li wasnt just an ordinary peasant. He had hidden potential like a treasure. Because of this, Princess Changle grew anxious and began to feel lost. She worried that she might have held back Su Li and even felt that she, a seemingly useless person, didnt deserve him.
Then later, Su Li revealed his feelings, and she heard her husband sigh, learning about his concerns. He worried that she might not accept him once she woke up or not like him.
Although it was the first time Su Li displayed sorrow in front of Princess Changle, and although she wished to soothe away the furrowed brows on his face, she couldnt help but secretly revel in the feeling.
Afterwards she began to hear her husband share more and more captivating stories. From Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai to the Red Chamber, she was astonished to discover that these stories, sentences, and words were beautifully crafted.
She heard from the palace attendants that her husband had written two lines of poetry,
The belt gradually loosens, yet no regrets remain, for him, she fades away into a haggard look.
Changle realized her husband had profound literary talent and could not be a mere peasant. It was an indescribable feeling to have a man who perfectly matched her fantasies and turned out to be her husband, obtained through such unique circumstances.
He was willing to care for her without any reservations, never minding her inability to move, speak, or even manage basic bodily functions. He held no judgment.
But later on Princess Changle began to sense something different about Su Li.
As his accumulated points increased and the time to purchase the Bodhi fruit and wake up Changle drew closer, Su Lis restlessness grew.
Two million points! He had never saved up so many points!
And beyond the points, Su Li worried about Changle waking up and finding him a stranger. That meant they would need to reconnect, perhaps even start from introductions.
Wanting to accumulate points carefreely as he did now would likely take an extended period.
A year? Two years? Ten years?
In ancient times, even married couples rarely spent their entire days together. After all, it was a time of restrained emotions, and Changle had been raised in such an environment.
Optimistically, even if they were apart for a year, he could still earn around 40,000 points a day, totaling more than 10 million in a year. But that was under the assumption that Princess Changle remained in her vegetative state.
How could he possibly accumulate points so quickly under normal circumstances?
In a certain sense, Su Lis marriage to the comatose Princess Changle was similar to exploiting a loophole in a program to swiftly accumulate points. Su Li could now obtain things that would have taken ten or twenty years to acquire in just a few months. Even some of the high-priced items in the system were not as unattainable for Su Li as they seemed.
Who would willingly uninstall their own cheat codes?
But honestly, if it werent for Changle, he might have already restarted his life. Su Li had taken care of Changle for so long, and even though utilitarianism played a part, some affection must be present.
For a normal person, enduring three days in a small dark room would be unbearable.
How long could a blossoming young girl like Changle bear the boundless darkness of her consciousness?
Su Lis concern stemmed from the unknown, from the fact that he needed to dismantle his own cheat codes. He didnt know the intensity of Changles feelings for him, feelings that had broken through her shyness and certain aspects of the feudal societys norms.
Changle wished to be with her husband all day, considering nothing more wonderful. Su Li remained unaware of these thoughts, but as the points accumulated and the day of Changles awakening neared, he grappled with indescribable agony every day.
And all this Changle could sense it too. She wholeheartedly focused on Su Li. After all, for her, the present Su Li was her entire world.
Su Lis facade might deceive others, but it could not fool Changle. Although Su Li appeared to be with her every day, feeding, bathing, massaging, telling stories, and engaging in physical activities, Changle could distinctly sense that as time passed, her husband grew increasingly anxious and prone to distraction.
At times, he would even inexplicably skip portions of the stories he told her or circle back to segments he had already discussed. Su Li began to become absent-minded, and the sadness grew heavier.
Is it because of me? Since my husband sighed that time, it seems like he had been increasingly absent-minded.
Changle realized that his emotional unrest seemed to be because of her. Princess Changle couldnt help but speculate.
Is it that Im about to wake up?
So my husband is very worried? Worried that I will not accept him, not recognize him?
Damn it, the stories he has been telling are all mixed up
Wait until I wake up. I must have my husband tell me the stories again! Princess Changle thought.
On this day Changle heard her husband telling a story wrong and seemed particularly absent-minded. Until evening, when Su Li held her in his arms on the bed. Even when their lips were together, she could feel his distraction.
How can he be absent-minded at a time like this? Changle felt especially dissatisfied.
What is my husband worried about?
Does he frown?
Changle thought about these messy things, gradually feeling sleepy. Just as she was about to fall asleep, she felt Su Lis body move. Su Li pulled away, separating their lips.
Changle couldnt help but feel a sense of loss in her heart before she could figure out what was happening. Before she could understand what was happening, Changle felt Su Li put something in her mouth.
Her body instinctively swallowed
A liquid with a cool sensation spread through her body with the swallow.
Princess Changle felt her consciousness becoming clearer and clearer, even sensing a slight tingling sensation on her body. She began to feel every inch of her limbs.
Am I going to wake up? She thought.
Yes, Princess Changle was mentally prepared for this. If it wasnt for her waking up, her husband wouldnt be so absent-minded and increasingly worried for no reason.
Moreover, Changle had already experienced Su Li feeding her something special before.
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