Just then, someone pushed the door open. Qingqing’s heart leaped with joy, saying, “You came?” Her gaze fell upon the somewhat haggard face of the visitor, who asked in surprise, “You knew I was coming?” He then punched the pillar in frustration, “Damn, I should have come last night.”
Qingqing, maintaining her composure, coldly bowed, “I pay my respects to the Emperor!” She had assumed it was the Fourth Prince, but it was Li Qin, who should have just finished the morning court, looking visibly troubled. It was clear he had faced some difficulties in court, and instead of seeking Yafu, he had come to Qingqing, likely due to something Old Master Lin had done to him.
Li Qin dismissed her with a wave and asked, “I should have come last night…”
Qingqing bowed again, “The Emperor is like the heavens; there’s no ‘should’ or ‘should not.’ As long as you wish, nothing is impossible.”
Li Qin understood the implication in her words. Although it was a provocative remark, it was comforting to him in his current state.
“But they think I didn’t come last night because I was afraid of someone.”
So, the “someone” Li Qin referred to was Old Master Lin. People thought Li Qin staying at Yafu’s palace was a sign of cowardice, believing he dared to elevate Qingqing’s status but not to favor her.
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Chapter 151: Ambiguous Passion (IV)
Qingqing actually agreed with the previous night’s speculation; even she thought the same. Li Qin immediately caught the disdain in her eyes and angrily said, “So you thought that too last night?”
Qingqing bowed again, her face serious, “I dare not think so.”
“Or did you not dare to think, or did you not think at all?”
