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Her figure seemed to be nailed to the spot in an instant, and Mu Changqing stared at her, frozen: "What did you say?"
Yin Luo laughed maniacally again, swaying as she walked towards him step by step until she stopped in front of him: "I never believed it, I kept trying to convince myself, but three years have passed, and I still can't do it!"
With tears in her eyes, she reached out and touched his face: "Do you still want me?"
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Three days later, on a rainy day.
Qin Liu Yan held an umbrella to shield Yin Luo as they both got out of the carriage. The steward of Jin Wangfu had been waiting at the gate and hurried forward to personally welcome them as he saw them get out: "This old servant welcomes the princess back to the residence!"
"The maidservant welcomes the princess back to the residence!"
The servants knelt down in unison!
Qin Liu Yan personally went to help the steward up and then said, "Steward, there's no need for such a grand display. The princess has had a tiring journey; it's better for her to rest first."
Upon hearing this, the steward immediately replied, "The room has been cleaned early and is ready for the princess's return. Please, princess!"
Yin Luo nodded, holding onto Qin Liu Yan's hand as they made their way to Cold Jade Garden.
It was still the same as before; the scenery had not changed at all, and the layout of the room had not moved an inch. Seeing Yin Luo's gaze sweep across the room, the steward quickly explained: "Since the princess left, Prince ordered that nothing be touched. Everything is arranged just as it was when the princess left, fearing that she might not be accustomed to it upon her return."
Yin Luo lowered her gaze and waved her hand at the steward. Understanding her gesture, he hurriedly retreated.
The servant brought hot water for bathing, and Qin Liu Yan helped her into the inner room. After dismissing the servant, she stayed alone to attend to her, loosening her clothes while asking, "Princess, what’s wrong? You’ve seemed restless these past few days."
Yin Luo turned to look at her, "Restless?"
Qin Liu Yan paused for a moment, placed the clothes on the screen, and returned to say, "Yes, when I talk to you, I always feel like you’re not in good spirits. Sometimes when I call you, you don’t even hear me. Has something bad happened that’s troubling you?"
Yin Luo shook her head, unfastened her belt, and sank into the wooden tub. Closing her eyes, she felt the circulation of every meridian in her body. She gently tugged at the corners of her mouth, revealing a mocking smile as she said, "Things have come to this point; it’s like an arrow on the bowstring that must be released. But now that it’s time to act, I find that I can’t face him. Liu Yan, do you think I’m being too ruthless?"
Qin Liu Yan remained silent for a moment, looking at Yin Luo's furrowed brows. "What are your thoughts, Princess?"
"What are my thoughts?" Yin Luo opened her eyes and after a moment of silence said, "I just don’t want to hurt him again, especially since this time it would be fatal!"
Qin Liu Yan looked at her forehead and scooped water with her hand to pour over her. "As a person, one will always have feelings. You’ve spent so long with the Prince; it’s only natural for you to feel reluctant. But have you considered the consequences? You’ve meticulously planned for three years to leave without a trace while delivering a fatal blow to the Prince. If you hesitate now, not only will those three years of effort be wasted, but you will also have to live in this palace for the rest of your life! Is this what you want?"
"I may not speak well, but since the Princess has doubts in her heart, perhaps it’s worth reflecting on these recent events. If we act and succeed or fail, I will accompany you through it all. If we do nothing, then I’ll stay with you in this palace for a lifetime to protect you!"
Hearing this, Yin Luo fell silent for a long time before waving her hand and saying, "You may go now; I want to be alone."
Qin Liu Yan gave her a deep look before turning and leaving.
Unknowingly, she fell asleep and woke up later to find the water had gone cold.
Fortunately, it was summer; having been in the water for so long didn’t feel too cold.
She got up and put on a bathrobe. Just as she stepped out of the inner room, she suddenly saw someone push the door open. Their eyes met; she was startled and so was he.
Yin Luo froze in place as Mu Changqing strode toward her.
He stepped closer, bending down to gently sniff her neck, then reached out to brush aside her damp long hair from her shoulder. "Just washed?"
Yin Luo responded softly, lowering her hands. "The journey was a bit tiring; I fell asleep while washing."
Mu Changqing's expression darkened at her words, and he directly pulled her into the inner room.
He took a clean towel and had her sit in front of the vanity, personally wiping her down with gentle and careful movements, as if she were some precious treasure.
Yin Luo looked at his face in the mirror; even though it was covered by a mask, it still left her mesmerized.
"Longqing," she couldn't help but call his name.
Mu Changqing lifted his head, looking at her reflection in the mirror with a faint smile. "What is it?"
His actions didn't stop; although he was clearly using the towel to dry her hair, in just a moment, her waist-length hair was completely dry.
He actually used his internal energy to dry her hair!
Yin Luo felt an indescribable sensation in her heart, not quite pleasant.
She stood up, facing him. "I want to ask you something; I want to know your true thoughts. Can you tell me?"
Her seriousness didn't seem to faze him; he continued to play with her hair. "If it's something I can tell you, naturally I will."
Yin Luo looked into his eyes and directly reached out to remove his mask. Mu Changqing had grown accustomed to this action and said nothing, only slightly raising an eyebrow at the seriousness in her tone as he quietly watched her. "What do you want to know?"
"That position," Yin Luo stared intently into his eyes. "Do you truly care or not?"
Her hand that was playing with her hair suddenly paused. Mu Changqing looked at her; deep worry was hidden in her eyes, while his gaze was like a deep sea, making it impossible to discern his thoughts.
Mu Changqing took a hairpin from the table and simply twisted her hair into a bun.
Yin Luo clasped his wrist: "Answer me!"
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Mu Changqing's lips as he held her fingers and moved toward the side couch.
He wrapped her in his arms, sitting on the couch with his chin resting against her forehead, softly saying, "I’m afraid everyone in the world wants to know this question, yet no one dares to ask. I didn’t expect you to be the first one."
Yin Luo remained still, merely lowering her gaze: "I wanted to ask you a long time ago, but there was never an opportunity."
Mu Changqing held her for a long time before slowly saying, "Which person in this world wouldn’t chase after that position? I am no exception."
He felt her body stiffen slightly in his embrace; although subtle, he still sensed it. Mu Changqing glanced at her and continued slowly, "In fact, by now, I have already reached this status. Whether I sit on the throne or not doesn’t matter much, it’s just…"
He didn’t continue, but Yin Luo understood. He had pursued for many years; the throne was his ultimate goal—how could he possibly give it up?
She lowered her gaze and leaned a bit closer into his embrace while reaching out to wrap her arms around his strong waist: "Then, if one day you sit in that position, will you kill him?"
They both knew who this "him" referred to.
Mu Changqing frowned slightly and tightened his hold on her: "Yin Luo, the struggles in court are not as simple as you think. The emperor is not necessarily always the victim. Jade Ruyi has worked hard for many years; even if I want to sit in that position, it’s not something easily achieved! In the end, it’s about winning or losing. You are the princess of the Moon Cherry Dynasty; you should understand this better than I do!"
Yin Luo did not speak but buried herself deeper into his embrace.
Mu Changqing held her, thinking she was angry. He sighed lightly and said, "I know you have always had a good relationship with him; he has helped you in the past. But there are rules of state; he is also an emperor. I can only promise you that if that day really comes, I will spare his life. Would that be acceptable?"
Yin Luo got up from his arms, quietly looking at him, her eyes showing some emotion: "You really don't have to change your mind for me. You are the Prince of Jin, the Ghost King who makes people tremble in fear, never soft-hearted. Why must you change your principles for me?"
"Human nature can change, missed opportunities can be made up for, and people can be let go and then caught again. But Luoluo, there is only one of you in the world, unique and irreplaceable! Once lost, you can never find it again!"
Yin Luo's gaze froze as she stared at him without blinking, not knowing what she was thinking. Mu Changqing looked at her for a moment and suddenly lowered his head to kiss her.
Yin Luo's body stiffened for a moment, and then she reached out to wrap her arms around his neck, accepting his kiss.
*
In the blink of an eye, summer had unknowingly slipped away, and the weather gradually became cooler.
Far away at the Duchess's Residence, Ye Qing Ge was suddenly proposed to by Mu Changqing. She was to marry a young marquis, a handsome man with a good family background and character. The wedding was set for after the fifteenth day of the eighth month. As Ye Qing Ge's only relative, it was natural for her to personally prepare for this marriage. Therefore, after the first autumn rain, Mu Changqing ordered someone to go to the Duchess's Residence to bring Ye Qing Ge back.
So many years had passed; she had once been a little girl, but now she had long surpassed the best age for marriage. If she didn’t get married soon, she would truly become an old maid and might not be able to marry at all!
Ye Qing Ge knew this well, so this time she did not refuse and obediently agreed.
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