Chapter Ninety-Four How Do You Know It's Not Happiness

  The whimpering sound of the child in her arms gradually became lower and lower, finally seeming to tire herself out after venting a bit. Xuan Ling's expression was no longer so pitiful, and slowly, she actually fell asleep, her light snores telling Chen Ye that Xuan Ling was really exhausted.

  At midnight, she gently wrapped her arms around Xuan Ling and stood quietly!

  Never thought that in the imperial family, such a cruel thing would happen, no wonder Concubine Qing has a deep-seated hatred for the imperial family.

  However, although the Green Phoenix was standing by his side, she had no affection for her husband. What she had was only guilt towards her son, which gave rise to hatred.

  But in any case, Xuan Ling is still the Emperor's daughter, with blood flowing through her veins that is exactly the same as the Emperor's!

  Bloodline inheritance, how can Xu Ling be reckless?

  If she really could disregard everything, with Xuan Ling's tolerance, plus the power around her, wanting to do something to the Emperor, or to other princes and princesses, would be simply easy.

  But she didn't do anything after all, just painfully watching, which is enough to show that Xu Ling's heart was in great pain, but she couldn't help it!

  At this moment, Xuan Ling has made a choice. Chen Ye also believes that Xuan Ling has made up his mind. This decision and choice are extremely painful for Xuan Ling, but Chen Ye dares not guarantee whether Xuan Ling can still face it strongly when his loved ones are killed one by one.

  Whether it is intentional or not, this is a fact!

  He didn't want to hurt Xuan Ling, but he could only continue on the path of hurting her, and he had to do it resolutely. For the sake of the Chen family, he had no other choice!

  Looking at the woman in his arms, Chen Ye couldn't help but let out a soft sigh. No matter how determined her choice was, he couldn't see a bright future for the two of them.

  No one can forget a person who has destroyed his own family!

  "Ling'er, in this life, I have wronged you!"

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  "Really? Brother Chen Ye, how did I fall asleep?" He was lying in Chen Ye's arms, Xuan Ling greedily enjoying the rare warmth, his pretty face still had a faint trace of tears.

  "Want to sleep? Then just sleep a bit longer."

  Xuan Ling shook his head, stretched his waist and stood up from Chen Ye's arms: "It's been a long time since I've slept so peacefully, although it was only for a short while, it's enough to make me unforgettable!"

  In the still of the night, his heart ached, and he yearned to hold Xuan Ling in his arms once more. But reason told him that whether it was love or righteousness, it all boiled down to responsibility, and for the two of them, things could only go so far.

  Feeling Chen Ye's emotional changes, Xuan Ling smiled instead of being sad and said: "Brother Chen Ye, do you still remember the last time you came to the imperial palace to see me? I asked you for something?"

  "Remember!" At that time, Chen Ye turned around and left. This time, no matter what Xuan Ling asked for, no matter whether she could do it or not, she had to listen, this was Xuan Ling's heart, not her words.

  "What I'm asking for is not to ask you to spare certain people because of me, but rather to ask you that if such a day really comes, I hope the Great Hua Empire will not be handed over to others."

  "Ling'er?" Chen Ye's eyebrows rose slightly as he called out softly.

  Xuan Ling suddenly said with a hint of grievance: "Chen Ye Gege, won't you even agree to this for me?"

  At this, Chen Ye couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Ling Er, you know me, I didn't mean it that way."

  Xuan Ling can say such words, enough to make Chen Ye understand her determination, but at the same time, the harm brought to Xuan Ling will be even greater.

  Everything the Emperor did, Xuan Ling could not forgive, but after all, they were father and daughter. Watching her father walk towards his demise with her own eyes, this feeling, no matter how wrong her father was, as a child, she would never be at peace!

  Put yourself in others' shoes, if it were you, even heaven and earth wouldn't know whether you could bring yourself to be so ruthless!

  "Brother Ling!"

  Looking at Xuan Ling, Chen Ye said: "Everything starts from today, I really can't give you any guarantee, because no one can predict the future. I don't want to hurt you, but I still have to hurt you... Haha, they say that we should change our fate, that we should defy the heavens, but in reality, fate is still moving forward along its trajectory, bit by bit, and has never been changed. The heavens, it's still the heavens!"

  "Thank you, Brother Chen!"

  After a long time, Xuan Ling softly spoke and immediately turned around to leave the room, as if there was no longer any attachment to the person in the room.

  "Princess..."

  "Go back!"

  After leaving the room, Xuan Ling's expression changed, and he slowly calmed down.

  "Princess, you've made your feelings clear, yet he still doesn't understand them even after all this time?" The masked woman's voice was tinged with anger.

  "It's not that he doesn't understand my feelings, but rather, our identities have destined us to be impossible for each other..."

  Xuan Ling burst out laughing without making a sound: "I am human, not a beast, I really can't bear to ignore the closest person in front of me and die. I once thought that after breaking free from this cage, I could do what I wanted most."

  "But I was wrong, now this cage can no longer hold me back from breaking free, yet what can I do, my heart is still trapped inside."

  "I wish Brother Chen would say to me, Ling'er, don't worry, I can help you solve everything... But he knows that he cannot dispel the entanglement of love and hate in my heart! Because he likes me, but I like him even more!"

  "Princess, let's leave Dahua and go back to Shimen. Time can change everything and make you forget the love, hatred, and resentment here!" The masked woman grasped Xuan Ling's hand tightly and said softly.

  "I miss my teachers too, I also want to go back."

  Erase the fatigue and weakness in his expression, the nobility of the past suddenly appeared, looking in the direction of the imperial palace, Xuan Ling said faintly: "Before leaving, I want to do one last thing for Brother Chen Ye!"

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  "They all left?"

  Ye Shuo and Tie Yitian pushed the door open, seeing Chen Ye's pensive look, both of them couldn't help but laugh in unison: "Is it that you can't make a choice, so you're feeling a bit troubled?"

  "Chen Ye smiled wryly and said, 'You all know Ling Er's identity. In the end, I will be the one to harm her.'"

  "Oh..."

  The two of them suddenly drew out their voices: "It's all Ling Er's fault!"

  "Hey, can you guys be serious for once?" Chen Ye rolled his eyes.

  "Let's get down to business."

  Ye Shuo said calmly, "Last night, for your sake, Xuan Ling removed the disguise she had worn for many years. This is not something that ordinary people can do or are willing to do. By coming to the Chen house alone at this time, she has already shown her attitude."

  "I understand her feelings, it's precisely because I understand them thoroughly that I am unable to accept..."

  "You don't understand!"

  Ye Sha smiled faintly: "Chen Ye, your personality has determined that you take everything too seriously, especially when it comes to family, brothers and friends. You will be even more cautious, no matter what you do, you must have a thorough plan before making a decision. The word 'adventure' is rare for me and Yi Tian's understanding of you over the years."

  "That's okay, the Chen family is on the tip of everyone's tongue, and doing anything requires extreme caution. However, you've been under too much pressure for too long, suppressing yourself unknowingly, making you overly rational when facing other things."

  "Good night!"

  "You must remember, you are not alone in facing everything, nor are you alone in fighting. So, there is no need for you to take on all things by yourself and bear all the pressure alone. Therefore, sometimes, it's okay to be selfish for your own sake, to let go and indulge a little."

  "You're worried about Xuan Ling, afraid that being with her will ultimately hurt her. But who can predict the future? Since it's unpredictable, how do you know that the outcome will be hurting her instead of bringing her happiness?"

  "She chose you, how could she not have made sufficient preparations for this choice? Even if she's not prepared now, in the future, as a woman, she has the courage to do so, don't you have the courage to give her happiness?"

  Suddenly, Chen Ye raised his head, and his eyes sparkled like electricity.