Inside the Jade Dew Temple, the water vapor is hazy and misty, all things seen in the eyes are like phantoms, a blurred piece.

  The hot spring water is smooth, but it cant wash away the chill and sorrow at the bottom of my heart.

  He stayed in my room, unable to help himself, but it turned out that he was only there for a familiar and startling sound of the qin, and in the vast night, that one call of "Qinger", was it calling me or "Qinger".

  Marrying into a noble family was never about love from the start. I understand this and have never had any extravagant hopes for his heart.

  However, until now, I have found myself unable to be completely carefree.

  Perhaps I can accept the fact that he doesnt love me.

  But cant tolerate, oneself unexpectedly in unintentional, became someone elses substitute.

  What was hurt, is my usual profound and unexposed inner heart and pride, is my light and carefree elegance and self-satisfaction, is what I once had, even if only existed in an instant of expectation.

  "Qinger..." Her mothers worried voice sounded, turned around, and met her deep gaze filled with pain, regret, and guilt.

  My gaze slowly swept over the pool of serene white jade, paused for a moment, adjusted my emotions, and then asked in an exceptionally calm tone: "Mother, do you know whether that princess from the previous dynasty enjoys hot springs?"

  Her mother was taken aback for a moment before responding, "Ive never heard of this before, but because of her imperial favor, she was able to frequently go to the capital and live in seclusion on Mount Lu. At that time, the Third Prince was her personal bodyguard."

  I nodded slightly, a self-mocking smile spreading slowly across my lips. So it was, indeed so. Such extreme luxury was merely to recreate what she liked in her heart, or perhaps to reminisce about past beauty.

  Even I myself, in his eyes, am I also just seen as a similar shadow.

  But even so, even with such a deep and unforgettable love, he still personally forced her to death, watching her fall off the cliff of Wan Blade.

  "Qinger, dont smile like that!" My mother grasped my shoulders firmly, her eyes filled with a mix of heartache and determination. She looked at me, enunciating each word: "Listen, Ning Yuqing is already dead. A daughter of the Murong family shouldnt compete for favor with a dead person. No matter what, remember that you are the one who is currently in the Jade Dew Palace, and from now on, only you will be qualified to enjoy this hot spring and boundless honor. Do you understand?"

  I took a deep breath, and all sorts of emotions in my heart surged like an undercurrent, but finally gradually settled into the initial and final calmness.

  I looked at my mother and smiled faintly: "Letting Mother worry, it wont happen again. Todays events have only made me see more clearly, understand what I should strive for and what I shouldnt. Now, as a daughter, I dont want anything else, just hoping that the Mu Rong family can prosper, with everyone safe and sound."

  Her mothers eyes were deeply moved, and she paused for a long time before letting out a long sigh: "Qinger, youve always been such an understanding child. Sometimes, I really dont know whether its right or wrong to tell you these things."

  After seeing off her mother, she returned to Guimenguan, but saw Xunyun standing quietly at the door with a calm expression, and didnt know how long she had been waiting.

  When I saw her return, she came forward and saluted. I smiled faintly: "Since the girl has come, why didnt you let someone call me? Waiting like this makes me feel uneasy."

  "She replied quietly: Xun Yun has just arrived too, and hasnt been waiting for long."

  After finishing, he took a He Tian Baiyu golden lid bowl from the small servant behind him and respectfully presented it to me: "This is what His Highness specially ordered Xunyun to cook for the princess."

  I lifted the golden lid, and in the jade bowl was a "Four Happiness Thick Soup" made with red dates, peanuts, longan, and lotus seeds, symbolizing "early birth of noble son".

  The day after the grand wedding, although Nan Chengyao was not there, I still drank this soup according to custom. Now it has come back into my hands again, and I couldnt help but laugh at myself.

  "Your Highness rushed into the palace at dawn, even if you think carefully, Im afraid you wont bother with such trivial matters. This bowl of Four Delights Soup must be a token of your thoughtfulness, thank you for your trouble."

  Xun Yun probably didnt expect me to say that, hastily raising her eyes to look at me. I pretended not to see her and stretched out my hand to scoop up a spoonful of the golden broth with the ladle and brought it to my mouth.

  Soft and sweet, fragrant as soon as it enters the mouth, cant help but smile: "Xun Yuns craftsmanship is good, I just cant learn these."

  Xun Yun lowered her eyebrows and eyes, responding in a gentle tone: "The princess is a golden branch and jade leaf, why must she do these things."

  Shu Ying also smiled and said, "Good miss, what do you want to eat? Just tell me and its done. I dont mind doing these things for you. Your hands are only suitable for playing the piano and painting. Xun Yun, you dont know how well my miss plays the piano."

  My hand holding the spoon trembled, almost spilling the soup, and I forced myself to calm down my emotions. Although my face didnt change, this "Four Happiness Soup" in my hand was something that I couldnt eat anymore no matter what.

  Shu Ying didnt notice anything unusual about me and continued to speak on her own: "Miss, when will you play that tune from last night for me again? Even the prince...".

  "Alright, Pei Ying, dont say anything more." I tried to hold myself back but couldnt help it after all. Although my tone wasnt tinged with too much emotion, I still couldnt bear it and interrupted her.

  She didnt react for a moment, staring at me in a daze. I slightly closed my eyes and then spoke again with a hint of a concealed smile: "Youre not unaware that I like Qinzhuan."

  Shu Yings face relaxed, and she smiled: "I thought something was wrong, you scared me. But its true, Miss Qins guqin skills are indeed more impressive."

  I smile quietly, no longer speaking, but in my heart I couldnt help feeling a slight sense of self-loathing.

  Although I have seen through it all, I still cant be as carefree as I imagined, and I just cant truly act like nothings wrong.

  From the moment I saw Xun Yun, perhaps even I didnt realize it, but I had already become sharp in a way that was imperceptible to myself. It seemed that only by being this way could my self-esteem be slightly more at ease.

  The curve of his lips unconsciously carried a few points of self-mockery and helplessness, now its probably unavoidable, but after a long time, it will be fine.

  As I thought so, I absent-mindedly raised my eyes and met Xunyuns gaze, which was calm and serene.

  Just as I was about to say something, I heard a little maids voice outside the pavilion: "Juru sister has arrived."

  I couldnt help but laugh, whats going on today? The two maidservants of Nan Chengyao have come to Guimeng Pavilion one after another.

  Thats not as good as seeking cloud sinking quietly, the person hasnt arrived yet but the voice has already reached: "Seeking Cloud, quickly follow me back, the prince is already at the main gate of the palace..."