Li Zhehao let go of Xiao Qingning's wrist, stood opposite her, and took a deep breath.

Seeing Li Zhehao's serious look, Xiao Qingning became nervous even though she already knew what he was going to say.

"You...you have something to tell me, right? There's no one else here. Go ahead and talk. I'm listening."

Xiao Qingning was worried that Li Zhehao was nervous, so she was considerate enough to help him prepare first.

Upon hearing this, Li Zhehao smiled first and then spoke.

"Princess, what I want to tell you is the answer to the riddle just now. But I still have something else in my heart that I want you to know. My mind is a little confused now, so I may speak incoherently. Please bear with me."

Xiao Qingning blushed when she heard this and nodded seriously.

"Don't be nervous, speak slowly."

It seemed that Xiao Qingning's words gave Li Zhehao encouragement and reassurance, and Li Zhehao relaxed a lot.

"I have always felt that we have some special fate, which is why we have been entangled for more than ten years. In the past, we always bickered when we met and disliked each other. But I don't know when it all changed. I feel embarrassed when I see you, and I can't control my joy. I want to know everything about you. When I can't see you, I miss you very much. I will worry about whether you are doing well and whether you miss me as well. Although I don't understand much, I think this should be love. Princess, I like you, I wonder if you have the same idea as me?"

After hearing Li Zhehao's sincere words, Xiao Qingning's eyes became moist for some reason.

This was the first time she clearly knew what Li Zhehao was thinking and what he had experienced.

She understood this feeling very well because she had it too.

The happiest thing in this world is that the person you like also likes you.

Not everyone has this kind of luck, but fortunately, she encountered it.

In the past, she always envied her brothers and sisters who were so lucky to be able to stay with their lovers forever.

From now on, she no longer needs to envy others because she also has such a mutual love.

Xiao Qingning smiled gently at Li Zhehao and nodded firmly.

"Thank you for sharing your feelings with me so sincerely. I feel the same way. Li Zhehao, listen carefully. I like you, too."

After receiving Xiao Qingning's positive response, Li Zhehao finally let go of his worries.

His excitement was beyond words at this moment, and he was so happy that he didn't know what to do.

"Princess, thank you, I...I..."

Seeing Li Zhehao so excited that he was incoherent, Xiao Qingning relaxed and smiled slightly.

"Silly boy, at this time, you still call me princess, how strange."

Li Zhehao was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but then he immediately reacted and smiled embarrassedly.

"Ning... Ning'er, can I hug you for a moment?"

Xiao Qingning's cheeks flushed when she heard this, but she still nodded.

After getting Xiao Qingning's consent, Li Zhehao stepped forward and hugged her tightly in his arms.

Xiao Qingning buried her head in Li Zhehao's chest and hugged him back.

The moment the two hugged each other, they could clearly hear each other's rapid heartbeats.

The two were immersed in this happy moment when suddenly the sound of fireworks rang in their ears.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw beautiful fireworks blooming in the sky, as if they were celebrating for them.

"Zhehao, look, there are fireworks, so beautiful."

Xiao Qingning's attention was instantly attracted, and she stared at the fireworks in the sky that kept changing shapes.

Li Zhehao looked at Xiao Qingning lovingly and asked, "Yes, it's very beautiful. Ning'er, do you like it?"

Xiao Qingning nodded desperately upon hearing this, "Of course I like it, but this kind of dangerous goods is forbidden in the palace. I have only seen it a few times since I was a child."

"It's okay. I'll watch it with you today."

Li Zhehao's words warmed Xiao Qingning's heart, and she smiled and said, "Okay, thank you for staying with me and feeling it with me."

"Don't be too touched. I will always be with you in the future."

Li Zhehao gently held Xiao Qingning in his arms. Xiao Qingning leaned on Li Zhehao's chest, and Li Zhehao rested his chin on Xiao Qingning's head. The two of them snuggled up to each other and admired the beautiful fireworks.

Xiao Qingning asked curiously, "Is there a custom of setting off fireworks during the Lantern Festival? I don't think I've seen it before."

Li Zhehao smiled when he heard this, "Indeed not, I arranged these fireworks, and they are only for you."

Xiao Qingning was very surprised when she heard this, "Really? When did you prepare this?"

Li Zhehao smiled and said, "I know you like it, so I prepared it in advance."

Xiao Qingning was very touched at first, but suddenly realized something.

"That's not right. Didn't we meet by chance today? How did you know you would meet me and prepare all this in advance?"

Seeing that the secret was accidentally revealed, Li Zhehao quickly covered his mouth.

Seeing his reaction, Xiao Qingning became more certain of her thoughts, "I see, our encounter today was not accidental at all, you did all this on purpose, right? So, Brother Five and Sister-in-law all know about this, right? No wonder they were all so strange today, and actually let me come here alone and no one took me out to play."

Li Zhehao saw that Xiao Qingning was a little angry, so he hurriedly coaxed her, "Ning'er, my cousin and her husband are trying to help us, it's not intentional, don't blame them. I just wanted to express my feelings to you, so I begged them to help me. If you have any complaints, just come to me, I will accept them all."

Seeing Li Zhehao's eagerness to explain, Xiao Qingning smiled instead.

"What are you talking about? Don't I know they are doing this for our own good? Why are you so nervous? If I get angry with them because of this, wouldn't that be ungrateful?"

Seeing that Xiao Qingning was not angry, Li Zhehao finally felt relieved.

Li Zhehao smiled and said, "I am just too concerned. You are all very important to me, so I will naturally think too much."

Seeing that Li Zhehao also included herself in the group of people who were important to him, Xiao Qingning smiled happily.

"I was wondering why you showed up at such a perfect time, and the answer to the riddle was so perfect. I guess you planned all this, right?"

Li Zhehao scratched his head embarrassedly when he heard this, "Hehe, Ning'er is really smart. I can't hide anything from you."

"I was wondering if that boss was a bit strange. He didn't seem like a real businessman. It turns out you bribed him and he helped you everywhere."

Li Zhehao smiled and said, "I am indeed here to do business, but I have already paid for your business in advance, so I will naturally not charge you any more. I am asking for the ten cents just to be reasonable. If I don't take any money, it would be too abnormal and you would be suspicious of me."

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