Lovely Substitute Bride

His long, bony fingers rested on the black and white keys, giving off a unique and mysterious sense of beauty.    

As the zither melody rang out, Wen Tiantian's attention was also attracted by the sound of the piano.    

At first it was a soothing rhythm, as if depicting an empty and serene castle.    

Wen Tiantian could almost feel the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze touching her face.    

It was warm and soft.    

It made her forget about the passage of time as she immersed herself in the beautiful and illusory scenery.    

Immediately after, the tempo started to increase, and the zither music was mixed with some cheerful music.    

It was as if he had seen someone, causing her to be captivated and captivated by him.    

She seemed to be at the edge of a small river.    

Her image was reflected in the sparkling light, and the afterglow of the sunset was exceptionally charming.    

Gradually, the zither music calmed down.    

Wen Tiantian had also withdrawn herself from that kind of state.    

"Is it nice?"    

Ji Jingchen pressed the last key and the sound returned to silence.    

Wen Tiantian hurriedly nodded.    

"It's nice to listen to, and it's so beautiful."    

Her eyes were filled with amazement.    

Although she didn't know anything about the piano, she could tell that Ji Jingchen must have played very well.    

Otherwise, how could he bring someone like her, who knew nothing about music, into the world he weaved with the piano?    

Being stared at by Wen Tiantian's worshipful gaze, Ji Jingchen felt a bit embarrassed.    

However, it had to be said that Wen Tiantian's gaze brought him an enormous sense of pleasure and satisfaction.    

He softly explained to Wen Tiantian, "The name of this piano piece is Adirina by the Water . It's a very romantic song."    

"Adirina by the water?"    

Wen Tiantian repeated the awkward name. "It sounds like a girl's name."    

Ji Jingchen nodded slightly, "Yes, it is the name of a female statue in Greek mythology."    

Statue of the young girl?    

"Wen Tiantian froze for a moment. She became even more curious about the story behind this song." That is to say, the person who created this piece, is he praising this young lady's sculpture? "    

Hearing that, Ji Jingchen pursed his lips as a hint of a smile flashed across his eyes.    

"Adirina is a statue. In Greek mythology, there is a lonely king who carved a beautiful young girl. Over time, he fell in love with her."    

What Ji Jingchen said made Wen Tiantian widen her eyes.    

"In love with a statue?"    

Isn't this king too lonely?    

Wen Tiantian couldn't understand how someone could fall in love with a statue, but since it was a legend, there was no need to dwell on the details.    

Wen Tiantian automatically filled in the illogical parts of the story.    

"Yes."    

Ji Jingchen nodded, "He did fall in love with the sculpture he carved himself. His unswerving love, in the end, moved the God of Love, who turned the statue into a human and lived happily with the King. "    

The end of the story was like a fairy tale.    

The king's love moved the heavens, and so the lovers were married.    

Wen Tiantian was a little moved as she sighed softly. "This ending is really good."    

How she wished that she and Ji Jingchen could be like the kings and statues in the story and stay together until they were old.    

"We will have the same ending."    

Ji Jingchen raised his hand and caressed Wen Tiantian's face.    

The gentleness in her eyes was about to spill out.    

He lightly tucked Wen Tiantian's hair behind her ear, his actions gentle and tender.    

Ji Jingchen was worried that Wen Tiantian would worry too much, so he cleverly changed the topic, "This beautiful story makes this piano piece even more romantic."    

"I can feel it even if I don't know the story behind the piano piece."    

Wen Tiantian said thoughtfully.    

Ji Jingchen added, "Each piano piece can express different thoughts."    

She smiled back, thinking back to the music she had played before, feeling a little embarrassed.    

"Are you teaching me how to play the piano?"    

"No, I want to say …"    

He deliberately paused, and when he saw Wen Tiantian's curious gaze, he finally answered her question. "I want to tell you, in my eyes, you are my Adirina."    

In Ji Jingchen's eyes, she was just a statue?    

Wen Tiantian was shocked speechless by his words.    

However, he heard Ji Jingchen continue: "I will be watching you year after year, day after day, regardless of whether you respond to me or not."    

Wen Tiantian blinked. Although she didn't say anything, her slightly red ears exposed her current mood.    

Why did she suddenly say such words? She felt embarrassed.    

Ji Jingchen didn't seem to have noticed her thoughts and continued: "I thought that if you were angry with me, you would refuse to come back to the castle for a period of time. I have already prepared to report to the Ruan Family every day, but never would I have thought that you would prepare such a great surprise for me. "    

Until now, Ji Jingchen was still immersed in the joy of Wen Tiantianken's return to the castle.    

"What if I don't come back, are you planning to stay in Ruan Family forever?"    

Wen Tiantian asked casually.    

He didn't expect Ji Jingchen to nod.    

"That's my plan."    

If Wen Tiantian refused to come back for a day, he would go to Ruan Family to accompany her for a day.    

Until she returned to him.    

Wen Tiantian was shocked speechless by his matter-of-fact tone.    

Ji Jingchen suddenly asked her: "Tiantian, you are willing to go back to the castle. Is it because of what the butler told you?"    

Wen Tiantian was stunned for a moment, then looked at him in surprise.    

"Looks like it's really like that …"    

A hint of loneliness flashed across Ji Jingchen's eyes.    

Wen Tiantian happened to catch this lonely expression, causing her heart to ache.    

After the butler told her that Ji Jingchen was not doing well, she decided to return to the castle.    

However, this was not the main reason. At the very most, it could be considered as an inducement.    

"The butler did tell me a bit about your situation while I was away."    

Wen Tiantian calmly looked at him, "But this is only one of the reasons why I came back to the castle."    

"One of the reasons?"    

Hearing that, Ji Jingchen looked at Wen Tiantian with a puzzled expression.    

She nodded, "That's right, think about it. If I were still angry with you, I wouldn't have given up on resting at Ruan Family and returned to the ancient fortress just because of a few words from the butler and the cook."    

"Besides, I didn't come back alone. I even brought my parents with me. Is that not enough to prove my determination?"    

Ji Jingchen was stunned as he looked at Wen Tiantian.    

His heart felt warm, but he didn't know how to express it.    

"I was afraid you'd force yourself."    

Ji Jingchen obviously wanted Wen Tiantian to stay in the ancient castle, but he didn't want her to stay here with a grudge in her heart.    

Not only would this not benefit her recovery, but it might also affect Wen Tiantian's mood and thus her body.    

Wen Tiantian's body was no longer able to endure any longer, so it was necessary to exclude all possible factors that might cause her discomfort.