"I’m well aware that if I don’t take this risk, he will never come back. We know he’s living well somewhere else, but I really can’t stand the thought of my child losing his father before he is even born. No matter how slim the chance, I want to try; even if it’s ultimately impossible, at least I won’t regret it." Gu Lili looked at them, "I’ve made up my mind, even if it’s like throwing an egg against a rock, I want to try, I want him to come back."
The four of them immediately understood her determination.
"Lili..." Old Madam Long was actually quite conflicted in her heart; she also wished for her grandson to return, "Think it through carefully."
"Having heard your opinions, I have made up my mind." Gu Lili replied, "He doesn’t remember us at all now. No matter what he does to me, I don’t blame him."
"I think the main concern is that he might actually kill you the next time he sees you. What would we do if that happens? After all, you’re pregnant. If you die, our Long Family would truly have no descendants... But if you agree, he won’t lay a hand on you no matter what, and you’ll have the chance to bring my son back."
Old Madam Long scolded, "If you can’t speak properly, then don’t speak at all!"
Gu Lili no longer cared about what the Dragon Mother had said at this time, "Grandma, it’s decided then. For my child, for all of you, and for myself, I must do this. No matter how difficult the road ahead, as long there’s a path, I won’t be afraid of the long journey."
Old Madam Long patted her hand, "Good child, no matter what you do, we will support you."
After staying in a hospital in B city for several days and completely out of danger, Gu Lili returned home to recuperate.
She ate and slept well every day, focusing on nurturing her health.
When the week was up, Xiao Hei came to ask about the outcome; shortly after she informed him, Su Changzhi came in person.
He entered through the window but did not approach the bed, "What have you placed in your room?"
"What have I placed?"
"I’m asking, what kind of object for warding off evil have you put?"
Gu Lili took the Huiling Sword from under her pillow to show him, "Are you talking about this?"
"This sword... Where is it from?"
"It’s a family heirloom of the Long Family. Long Yubei has one, and I have one. These two swords are a pair."
Without asking further, Su Changzhi said, "You really agreed?" Newest update provıded by novᴇlfire.net
"Yes, if Ninth Prince doesn’t mind a pregnant woman like me, I’ve thought about it, and this would make us all very happy. If Ninth Prince doesn’t mind, my child can recognize you as his godfather after birth."
Su Changzhi chewed on the word, "Godfather?"
"If you’re willing... Of course, if you’re not, then just consider I’ve said nothing, don’t take it to heart."
Gu Lili’s lips curled into a smile, "Then it’s settled."
She had her own calculations — with him as the godfather, the child would naturally have an added layer of protection, wouldn’t he?
All it took was to call him "Dad" and it came with such great benefits; if the child were in danger, he surely wouldn’t sit idly by.
"Ninth Prince, we’ve agreed on this, but will the Netherworld King agree to you marrying me? I’m pregnant now, and the Netherworld King might not agree."
"That, you don’t need to worry about. I’ll handle it, just wait for my news."
Su Changzhi couldn’t help but correct her, "Call me by my name like you used to, don’t keep calling me Ninth Prince. It doesn’t sound as pleasant to the ear as my name."
"I don’t find it rolls off the tongue so easily either, I’ve wanted to call you by your name for a long time, Changzhi."