Long Junhao groaned, pulling her onto the bed and passionately claiming her. Her frightened and puzzled expression troubled him. He loved her and would sacrifice everything for her, willing to marry another to avoid his mother’s reproach of being unfilial. He had many methods to solve this, but wasn’t this a permanent solution?
Would she understand all of this?
Afraid of losing her, he continuously possessed her throughout the night until she fell asleep, exhausted.
[Text: Chapter Thirty-Four – Plunder]
A song played in her mind: “If you’ve loved, don’t apologize.” Its melancholy resonated with her state of mind as Lan Lan softly sang to herself.
Why keep forcing and questioning? Memories of the Ethereal master and her great-grandfather echoed: “Go with the flow, take a step back and see the broader perspective.” So she would retreat! She would leave this stage to them. In love, she believed she was brave but now realized she was a deserter. A bitter smile crossed her face.
In two days, Long Junhao would marry again, and she didn’t want to witness that scene. After preparing everything, she would leave today! Perhaps by leaving, she would stop feeling pain.
Lan Lan never imagined that this impulsive escape would result in them not seeing each other for several years.
As usual, she saw Long Junhao off, embracing and kissing him tenderly. After he disappeared from view, she wiped away her tears. Returning to her room, she packed a few clothes, dressed in men’s attire, prepared some travel money and jewelry, and secretly slipped out the back door.
Everyone was busy these past two days. Long Feng had been living with the princess in the residence granted by the Emperor, and no one noticed her departure. Her maid Xiaoyue had just been sent away, and if she discovered Lan Lan was missing, it would cause trouble. Fortunately, Lan Lan had left a letter asking Long Junhao not to blame Xiaoyue.
