Vibrant red lips fluttered before her eyes, causing Zhu Yunyan's heart to feel a ripple.

  His rough fingertips gently rubbed against Shen Yuxia's delicate lips, and he had never found her so captivating.

  "Zhu Yunyan, I was wrong..."

  Shen Youxia nervously grabbed Zhu Yunyan's hand, she was really scared, the Zhu Yunyan in front of her was too strange, it was someone she had never seen before, she didn't know how to get in touch with him, but she knew that if she didn't stop his behavior, she would inevitably repeat the tragedy of her past life.

  Shen Youxia's almost pleading voice brought Zhu Yunyan back to his senses, and he roughly let go of Shen Youxia before hastily fleeing from Shen Youxia's room.

  After Zhu Yunyan left, Shen Youxia sat alone on the bed for a long time.

  Her mind was in a mess, although she had long guessed that her rebirth would inevitably lead to some changes and alter the original development of many things.

  She had always believed that her feelings for Zhu Yunyan were dead and would no longer stir up even a ripple like stagnant water.

  But when Zhu Yunyan kissed him, Shen Youxia found that his numb heart was once again lively and jumping because of him.

  Shen Youxia cried out in despair, was it that she couldn't escape Zhu Yunyan no matter how many lifetimes she lived?

  After Zhu Yunyan left Hu Dieyuan, she returned to her own study room and saw Li Yue's pale face kneeling at the door of the study room.

  Zhu Yunyan's eyebrows furrowed again, "What are you kneeling here for?"

  "Your Highness, I really don't know why the princess would say those things to me. I didn't take advantage of her kindness and do anything to coerce her, Your Highness, you have to believe me..."

  Li Yue knelt on the ground, weak and pitiful, looking at Zhu Yunyan with an expression of utmost sadness.

  She was really afraid that Zhu Yunyan would think she was taking the opportunity to climb into his bed, and she also wanted Zhu Yunyan to see Shen Youxia's true face, making her understand that Shen Youxia was not worthy of sitting in the position of Rui Wangfei.

  "I understand."

  If he had heard Li Yue say something like that in the past, Zhu Yunyan would not have let it go so easily. However, at this moment, he really didn't have the mood to listen to what Li Yue had to say. He just wanted to calm down and think carefully about what changes had occurred in his feelings towards Shen Youxia, and why he suddenly wanted to kiss her, losing control like that.

  "Your Highness, I know my humble status, I have never dared to hope that I could become one of your concubines. Being able to stay by your side as a servant is already more than enough for me."

  Seeing Zhu Yunyan's cold attitude towards her, Li Yue's heart was in a state of utmost panic, and tears flowed down her face like they had no end. As she expressed her feelings to Zhu Yunyan, she gently wiped away her tears while quietly observing Zhu Yunyan's reaction.

  This appearance, if seen by another man, would surely evoke sympathy and trust in everything she says. However, the Zhu Yunyan in front of her saw Li Yue's posture, but there was no heartache or reluctance in her heart, only an extraordinary sense of annoyance.

  "I know what kind of person you are, and you don't need to worry. Although you're a servant in the Rui Wang Fu household, considering we grew up together, I will definitely find a good marriage for you. You can go now."

  This was Zhu Yunyan suppressing her temper and speaking with a calm tone that she could muster.

  Li Yue, who wanted to say more, saw the displeasure on Zhu Yunyan's face and had to hold back her words. She couldn't afford to rush things, or else she might really annoy Zhu Yunyan and end up being married off to someone else, which would be a complete disaster for her this lifetime.