"Think quietly."

  Chu Lian's voice echoed in the room, Si Wei could only sigh and walk into the house with his head down.

  "Princess Che." She raised her head, Chu Lian's complexion was no better than Xu Yang's, her already pale face was even whiter at this moment. "Are you uncomfortable somewhere? How come your complexion is so bad?"

  Chu Lian weakly waved her hand: "It's nothing. But as for Wang Ye..."

  Si Wei knew that Chu Lian was thinking in her heart, and said softly: "The king and the side queen are planning a big event, they will not be trapped in this situation."

  It's not that I want to turn back, but since I chose this path in the first place, there's no turning back now. Only, the bitter feeling in my heart can't be hidden.

  "You reminded me well." Chu Lian nodded slightly, her eyes still dim, tightly clenching her fists, her fingernails had already dug into her flesh, but she didn't feel a thing. The last glimmer of light in her heart was extinguished, the great vengeance yet to be avenged, what did other things matter?

  "Your Highness, your hand..." Si Wei couldn't help but exclaim, Chu Lian's fingernails, which had been embedded in her flesh, had deeply scratched her palm, and fresh blood was dripping down, probably just like Chu Lian's heart at this moment, slowly sinking into the abyss.

  Chu Lian smiled and shook her head, releasing her hand. She didn't feel any pain, or perhaps the ache in her heart had long surpassed this physical one. She simply wiped it with a handkerchief a few times and walked out of the room, leaning on the door frame.

  The sunshine is exceptionally good, shining into the Mirror Lake, with a dazzling scene of ripples. Looking around, the clusters of chrysanthemums by the lake are blooming vigorously, reflected on the lake's surface, facing each other in pairs, truly a picturesque autumn scene.

  "The princess is in high spirits, and the autumn scenery of this Thousand Bird Pavilion is indeed unique." A familiar voice came over, Chu Lianru adjusted her mood, turned her head to look, and Yun entered the painting standing behind her with a smile.

  "It's also nice to appreciate the scenery when you have nothing better to do." Chu Lianruo smiled slightly and didn't say anything else.

  Looking at Chu Lianruo's elegant demeanor, her mouth still had a hint of a smile. Seeing that she didn't want to say anything, he quietly stood beside her. The two stood silently, one wearing yellow clothes and the other in stunning red attire. The contrast between the yellow and red added another layer of feeling to this desolate autumn scene.

  Presumably feeling bored, he stood still for a while before excusing himself and leaving. Chu Lian Ruo remained standing like a wax figure, unmoving.

  In my mind, the memories of past lives are unconsciously merged with my current life. The gentle and soft emotions of the past are intertwined with the hidden and unspoken feelings of the present. Although the facial features remain sharp and clear, my inner world is vastly different from what it used to be.

  Perhaps feeling the wind was a bit strong, Chulian turned her head and took another look at Mirror Lake before turning around and walking into the room.

  At this moment, Xuyang was sitting in the study, her face still wearing that faint expression that made it impossible to detect any emotions. Her face seemed to be better than yesterday's, and he didn't have to worry about it anymore. But why did his heart feel such pain? That bright and beautiful face kept flashing in his mind, and if possible, he really wanted to hold her hand and chat with her in front of everyone. Alas, fate always liked to play jokes on people, making them meet the right person but having to let go because of circumstances, and that person was still the one he hated the most.

  To avenge, to survive, he secretly accumulated many connections, all for this final blow, but did not think that one day she would disrupt his entire plan, nor did he think that he would slowly fall into it without realizing it.

  Everything is fate, and one has only oneself to blame. Xiang Yang couldn't help but laugh at himself, wondering if his life was pitiful or ridiculous.

  These two days, Chu Lian Ruo did not meet with Xu Yang, although she always wanted to say something to him, but every time she walked to his study door, she didn't have the courage to go in. Xu Yang was the same, in order not to think of Chu Lian Ruo, he spent every day with Wei Qu, and from an outsider's perspective, this Fei Wang was doting on his male concubine, but only he himself knew that all of this was just a cover-up.

  On this day, early in the morning, Si Wei walked into the Qian Niao Pavilion with a delicious breakfast, and saw Chu Lian Ruo sitting at the table, also sighing. (Provided by Cotton Candy Txt free download)

  "Princess, please have some. Lady Feng said this is the freshest tribute rice and specially cooked congee for you to try." Si Wei placed the food on the table, a light mist spread in the air, carrying the fragrance of the dish.

  Chu Lian nodded slightly, took the jade spoon from Si Wei's hand, scooped up some and sent it into her mouth. For a moment, the fragrance of light rice porridge overflowed between her lips and teeth.

  "It tastes good, Feng has put in effort." Chu Lian had no appetite at first, but the porridge was indeed refreshing and delicious, so she took a few more sips.

  Only today is left of the three days that Xurong said, and I don't know what fate awaits her after today.

  Outside the Qian Niao Pavilion, Xū Yáng was pacing back and forth, unsure whether to enter or not. Just then, Qīng Qīng happened to walk over and saw Xū Yáng's furrowed brow as he paced at the entrance, so she walked up to him.

  "His Highness is auspicious, if His Highness wants to see Concubine Wang, then you can go in and report."

  When he heard her words, Xiang Yang raised his head, and the expression on his face changed rapidly. A faint smile floated onto his face, "Alright."

  You nodded and said "yes", turned around and walked into the Qian Niao Pavilion, on the other side of the bamboo forest, a light green dress fluttered and drifted away.

  As that person walked away, the smile on Xū Yáng's face gradually dissipated, and a gloomy color shrouded his face. Unexpectedly, Xū Róng was monitoring them every moment, it seems her skills were not small after all, to make Xū Róng so attentive.

  "His Royal Highness has arrived, why didn't you hurry to report?" Chu Lian's voice came from the room, and Xū Yáng knew in his heart that this was just said for those with ulterior motives.

  Before you could say anything, Chu Lian had already opened the door: "I have seen the king."

  Xu Yang waved his hand and walked directly into the room, looking at the unchanged decor of Qian Niao Lou. He felt an indescribable feeling in his heart, as if it was still the first day he saw her, as if it was still the day they got married, as if it was still the day they sat together for the first time. But he never thought that time would be so ruthless, just when he understood his own feelings, he had to let her go to someone else.

  Chu Lian stood quietly beside Xie Yang, who didn't seem to want to talk, and for a moment, there was no conversation. But the delicate figure standing next to the tall one seemed like a match made in heaven, except that at this moment, the two of them were thinking very differently.

  "Is your face okay?" Xū Yáng's hand clenched into a fist, and he didn't lift his head to look at Chǔ Liǎnruò. If one looked closely, they could see that a layer of fine sweat had already seeped out on his forehead.

  Chu Lian was standing stupidly, when she heard Xū Yáng's voice, she was slightly dazed, and just as she took a step forward to respond, her foot slipped, and she leaned forward.

  Xu Yang reacted extremely quickly, with a strong pull of his hand, Chu Lianru's entire body steadily fell into his arms. The two locked eyes, as if some unknown emotions were growing between them. As if sensing something, Xu Yang steadied Chu Lianru's body and quickly released his hand.

  "How careless." Xū Yáng furrowed his brow, his hand still holding a faint warmth, he didn't want to let go, perhaps only he himself knew how much.

  "Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. You've been too kind." Chu Lian bowed slightly, with a hint of detachment, her eyes cast down, and her long eyelashes fluttering, making it hard for anyone to look away.

  The two people seemed to fall silent again, the atmosphere in the room was eerily quiet, perhaps they had both anticipated something and just stood there quietly, guessing each other's thoughts.

  "Actually..."

  "Your Highness..."

  Two people stood facing each other, both smiling slightly. Some things are left unspoken for a lifetime, but those who understand will always understand. Chu Lianruo composed herself and lifted her head again, with a confident glint in her eyes.

  "In two days, there will definitely be news from the palace. At that time, please, Your Highness, don't... everything should prioritize the greater good." Chu Lian's last sentence was spoken with great emphasis. Although she knew that Xuyang would not be someone who disregards the overall situation, deep down, she had a faint bad premonition that tormented her, even if it wasn't strong.

  With a smile, she nodded and slowly sat down in the upper seat. It seemed that she had also long understood her own intentions, but still insisted on entering the palace. In those red walls and yellow tiles, although they were dressed in brocade and finery, and ate delicacies from jade plates, weren't there also constant schemes and struggles for power? How many people who entered could live a carefree life?

  "I know the bitterness in there, but my great revenge has not been avenged. Please, Your Majesty, rest assured that I will not die easily." It seemed to have seen Xuyang's concern, and Chu Lianruo said softly, now only one imperial edict away from that person, she could enter the palace.

  Xu Yang smiled wryly, unsure if he was laughing at himself or others. "I always thought I could live in this disguise, but unexpectedly, I met you, Lian Ruo. This life, even if it ends with me not being able to share this picturesque landscape with you, I will still necessarily agree to help you fulfill your wish."

  A few words, yet they express all of Xiang Yang's feelings. The beautiful scenery is nothing compared to you. Although I cannot hold your hand and enjoy the scenery together, I will do my best to help you fulfill all your wishes, even if in the end, you still don't want to spend your days with me.

  Chu Lian was at a loss as to whether she should feel happy or sad. On the one hand, she knew that from this day on, Xū Yáng would never have any regrets again. On the other hand, she was saddened by the fact that for the rest of her life, she would not be able to live a carefree life like a cloud drifting aimlessly, but instead would have to exhaust herself within those high walls.

  "Some words, if spoken, might ruin all the preparations, but if not spoken, they will only rot in my belly for this lifetime. I know that Your Highness understands the pros and cons, so those words will be left unspoken."

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