The Side Character Wants to Lie Flat-Chapter 39: I Could Never Abandon You

Hua Manman pressed her lips together. The corners of her eyes were tinged a rosy pink, her eyelashes trembling as if she might burst into tears at any second. She looked utterly pitiful, enough to stir anyone’s heart.

"If it was truly a small matter, why would Your Highness deliberately give me the cold shoulder yesterday?

Ultimately, Your Highness still cares. And as long as you care, then of course I care too.

Do you know how scared I was after returning to the Prince Mansion yesterday, Your Highness?

I was so terrified you would cast me aside in a fit of anger."

As she spoke, tears began to stream down her face. Her crying was a picture of tragic beauty, enough to move anyone’s heart.

Li Ji had to admit, this woman’s acting skills were truly impressive.

If it weren’t for his special ability that allowed him to hear her thoughts, he would have been completely taken in by her performance.

No wonder that Song Ding fellow had been so bewitched by her that he’d abandoned his own fiancée.

A woman like her was born to be the downfall of men.

Li Ji crooked a finger at her, beckoning her over.

Hua Manman hesitated for a moment before slowly shuffling toward him.

When she reached him, Li Ji took her right hand and smiled gently.

"You need not worry. Since you have married me, you are mine for life. I would never cast you away."

Hua Manman looked deeply moved, and her tears flowed even faster.

She choked back a sob. "Your Highness is too good to me. I don’t know how I can ever repay you. I can only serve you with all my heart."

However, no sooner had she spoken than she saw Prince Zhao pull a small vial from her sleeve.

The vial contained mint oil.

Hua Manman: "..."

Her expression froze instantly. The awkwardness was suffocating.

Li Ji uncapped the vial, and the sharp, cool scent of mint immediately wafted out.

A faint smile played on his lips as he asked.

"Why are you carrying mint oil with you?"

Hua Manman struggled to stay in character, wiping away her tears as she explained.

"It’s hot these days, and there are so many mosquitoes outside. They seem to be drawn to me, so I carry a bottle of mint oil just in case."

Li Ji: "Oh, so that’s why."

He tightened his grip on Hua Manman’s wrist and, with a sharp tug, pulled her into his embrace.

The next moment, he leaned over her, moving close to the corner of her eye and inhaling softly.

Hua Manman never dreamed he would suddenly make such a move. She was completely stunned, her body frozen and her mind blank.

The surrounding attendants all lowered their heads, pretending they hadn’t seen a thing.

A faint smile played on Li Ji’s lips as he asked.

"The corner of your eye smells of mint. Don’t tell me a mosquito bit you there first thing in the morning?"

At this moment, the distance between them was entirely too close.

Hua Manman could almost see every single one of his eyelashes.

She had to admit, this man was truly handsome.

Even this close, his features remained flawless—so perfect it was infuriating.

Hua Manman’s heart couldn’t help but race, and she stammered out a reply.

"N-no, I was bitten by a mosquito last night. It was a little itchy, so after I washed up this morning, I dabbed a little mint oil on it."

Li Ji seemed to accept her reasoning, smoothly adding.

"So, there are mosquitoes where you live. And since you’re so prone to being bitten, it probably isn’t a good idea for you to stay there any longer. Why don’t you move into the Mountain and Sea Residence tonight?"

Hua Manman was dumbfounded. "Huh?"

Li Ji raised an eyebrow. "What? You’re unwilling?"

Hua Manman rushed to deny it. "No, no! To be able to live with Your Highness would be the honor of a lifetime! I’m overjoyed at the very thought, how could I possibly be unwilling?!"

Li Ji smiled, satisfied. "Excellent."