Jin Mo grabbed my arm and pointed to the returning fish, “See? With this, how can you not find the fish you want?”
I tried to pull away but couldn’t break free from his grip. Angry and anxious, I glared at him: “What exactly do you want? Is imperial power really that great?”
A kiss, deep and intense, threw my mind into chaos, reducing me to a helpless heap in his arms. I didn’t dislike him; he was handsome, brilliant, and capable. But he was the ruler, and I was the subject. Different positions meant we were destined to be apart. If there could be no ending, I’d rather never have begun.
“Are you crying?” Jin Mo’s long fingers wiped away a tear, tasting it and frowning: “Bitter.”
“Please don’t have designs on father. Father is truly loyal to you,” I said, feeling both heartbroken and urgent.
Jin Mo paused, then looked at me strangely before raising his head to the sky. After a moment, he softly said: “Okay.”
“Really?” His straightforward agreement surprised me, and I excitedly hugged him. He wouldn’t have murderous thoughts about father? Wonderful! Father’s dedication to the country will finally bear fruit!
In my tight embrace, I missed Jin Mo’s thoughtful glance towards the lotus pond.
“My teacup crashed to the ground, shattering into countless tiny fragments, just like my current thoughts. How could this happen? The war against frontier tribes hadn’t ended, and he moved against my father? Didn’t he promise me…
Casually sprinkled some medicinal powder: ‘Consider yourself lucky.’ Then got up and left. I don’t like women who are too scheming, allowing them to become cannon fodder, trying to break me down mentally. First, I’ll make you grow a rash for two months, unable to show your face, hiding in your room to reflect!
I landed easily in the back hall of Phoenix Xia Palace, patting the dust off my robe: Jin Mo, you can avoid me for now, but can you avoid me forever?
In the afternoon, the empress punished the concubines; such a commotion couldn’t have escaped his ears. He still wants to pretend not to hear or care, to avoid my accusations!
