Luo Huai sneered coldly, "On what grounds should she forgive you?"
Gu Xijing felt a lump in his throat.
Indeed, why should Awu forgive him?
Zhang Sheng was indeed devoted, but he lacked the courage to refuse the arranged marriage. He truly married Awu, yet broke his promise to marry Cui Xiuxiu when he achieved success and fame, and he did not fulfill his duty as a husband to Awu.
Gu Xijing knew he was not deserving of Awu's forgiveness, but for the sake of the people around him now, he had to try to speak, "I..."
"Enough." Chun Niang gently held Gu Xijing's hand. She smiled softly, "What you owe others, you must return, and as I am now... is quite good."
Gu Xijing saw the determination and persistence in Chun Niang's eyes. He was speechless, yet in the end, he chose to compromise.
Holding Chun Niang's hand tightly, he slowly said: "Chun Niang, I will stay with you all the days to come."
