Upon arriving in the capital, Jin Yu arranged for Xu Yi and Xiao Lian to stay at an inn, then took Su Chen Bi out. Both felt dazed in this familiar yet strange place, remaining silent. Seeing the once-magnificent royal mansion now leveled, Jin Yu felt relieved. The powerful prince admired by the world was gone, the former tyrannical ruler now imprisoned, with a new emperor spreading benevolence.
Royal family members have sacrifices, and she was just another lost in power struggles. Losing meant death, and fortunately, she would no longer be entangled in endless conflicts.
Seeing Su Chen Bi tearful, Jin Yu asked, “Do you regret that thing?”
Su Chen Bi didn’t answer. Jin Yu pressed, “Did you love her?”
A dim, sorrowful look passed through Su Chen Bi’s eyes as he nodded after a moment of silence.
“Do you still love her?”
With tears rolling down and head lowered, Su Chen Bi’s voice was choked but clear as he replied, “Yes.”
Jin Yu looked at the flat ground, feeling a mix of emptiness and fullness. In a calm voice, she asked, “Do you love me?”
Su Chen Bi looked up, surprised and with tears in his eyes. He moved his lips but ultimately said nothing and lowered his head.
After a moment, Jin Yu turned to leave, stating, “Let’s go; we’ll set out for Shi Li Town tomorrow.” Su Chen Bi, feeling aggrieved and guilty, uneasily followed her.
Xiao Lian noticed Jin Mo shrink back slightly. He realized he might have to live with his future wife, which filled him with regret about coming to the Jin household.
Jin Mo saw Xu Yi’s bright eyes and felt genuinely happy, knowing Jin Yu had found a doctor for him. However, he felt disappointed upon realizing someone was missing, but happiness returned when he caught sight of the figure behind Jin Yu. Yet, he soon worried – would he end up marrying the elder sister like Xu Yi?
Jin Yu settled in the Jin household.
Jin Mo was delighted when Xiao Lian expressed her desire to return and marry him. However, she soon felt helpless as Xiao Lian began to avoid him in the Jin household, seemingly afraid to see her.
