Unexpectedly, Die’er immediately covered her mouth and giggled: “A woman in love? Wasn’t someone playing the heartbroken drama just yesterday, and now talking about being in love? Wow… you’re changing faster than anything!” She even shook her head dramatically, looking very serious.
“Hmph!” Jie’er made a face at her, too lazy to engage.
“So, Miss and the Prince have made up? And it looks like your relationship has deepened!” Die’er teased with a laugh.
“You little spirit! Stop talking nonsense!” Jie’er unceremoniously poked Die’er’s forehead, unconsciously flashing an image of Ye Lüsheng’s cool yet gentle face in her mind.
“Yue’er—”
speak of the devil, Ye Lüsheng pushed the door open, lips curved, full of gentleness, “Let’s go home!”
Jie’er thought she was hallucinating, blinking and staring at him for a while. Seeing her reaction, Ye Lüsheng couldn’t help but laugh softly, embracing her: “Silly Yue’er? What are you spacing out for!”
Jie’er’s hands unmercifully pinched his handsome face, seeing him frown, then happily said: “Husband, is it really you? I thought I was hallucinating. Are you here to pick me up from work?”
“Work?” Ye Lüsheng looked puzzled, his expression adorably confused!
“Closing the shop and going home!” Jie’er naturally hooked her arm through his, patiently explaining.
Ye Lüsheng relaxed his brow and smiled: “Yes, I’m here to take my wife home!” The word “wife” instantly made Jie’er’s heart bloom, their deep affection speaking volumes…
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Song Ends, Peach Blossom Fan Bottom Wind (7)
Jie’er, arm in arm with Ye Lüsheng, left “Women’s World” and sweetly walked towards the Prince’s mansion. As they approached the main gate, someone suddenly jumped out from a corner, startling Jie’er so much that she nearly lost her soul. She glared angrily: “What are you doing? Trying to scare me to death?”
The person immediately knelt halfway before them, respectfully saying: “This subordinate has urgent matters to report to the Prince. In my urgency, I accidentally startled the Princess. Please forgive me!”
Ye Lüsheng casually glanced at the man on the ground, something fleeting passing through his eyes, and said in a deep voice: “Li Ye, get up and speak. Is something wrong with Ruo Fei?”
Ruo Fei? Jie’er found the name familiar, but couldn’t quite remember who it was…
Li Ye quickly stood up: “Reporting to the Prince, Lady Ruo Fei has awakened!”
“Awakened?” Ye Lüsheng was overjoyed, “When?”
Li Ye replied: “She woke up yesterday. Knowing the Prince was concerned about the Lady’s condition, I rushed back immediately to inform you!
Ye Lüsheng was momentarily excited and forgot that Jie’er was beside him, cheerfully saying, “Great! I’ll go pick her up right away!”
“Don’t go—” Jie’er suddenly spoke up, finally remembering who that Ruo Fei was—wasn’t she the elusive concubine of Ye Lüsheng?
Damn, this guy actually said he was going to pick up another woman right in front of her. Did he even care about her feelings?
“Yue’er, don’t make a fuss! I’ll be back soon, okay?” Ye Lüsheng knew her temperament and couldn’t help but softly coax her.
Jie’er, however, maintained a cold attitude: “I said no, and I mean no!” Back then, she had returned on her own. Why should he personally go to meet a mere concubine?
Ye Lüsheng patiently explained: “Ruo Fei has just recovered from a long illness. The journey from the annex to the royal residence is long, and she needs someone to take care of her!”
The more he explained, the more uncomfortable Jie’er felt, and she couldn’t help but say, “Isn’t there anyone else in the royal residence? Does the Prince himself need to personally care for a patient?”
“It’s different!” Ye Lüsheng was exasperated by her obstinance.
Jie’er couldn’t help but sneer, “Then please explain to me, what exactly is different?”
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Song Ends, Peach Blossom Fan Bottom Wind (8)
Ye Lüsheng momentarily didn’t know how to explain. Jie’er coldly raised an eyebrow: “Or does the Prince think she is more important to you than Yue’er?”
Falling in love with the man before her, she had long known she would be hurt. She only wanted a love exclusively her own. A divorce letter could prevent him from remarrying, but what about those already married? How could she stop that…
“Yue’er, don’t be like this!” The subtle pain between Jie’er’s brows hurt Ye Lüsheng’s heart. He knew what she was thinking, but the situation between him and Lan Ruo Fei couldn’t be explained in just a few words.
Jie’er looked at him resolutely: “Either give me an explanation, or stay and accompany me. Otherwise, I guarantee that once you step out of this royal residence, you’ll never have a chance to see me again!” She knew clearly that if she lost here, she would have no chance when that woman returned.
“Yue’er, don’t force me!” Ye Lüsheng understood her personality and knew she would definitely do what she said. He loved Yue’er, but he also had unavoidable responsibilities towards Ruo Fei. He couldn’t give up either of them.
Jie’er turned away, her expression cold: “Fine, I won’t force you. Go if you want!” But if he went, then she would have to leave…
Ye Lüsheng hugged her from behind, uneasily saying: “Wait for me to return. I’ll give you a complete explanation, I promise.”
Jie’er remained silent, stubbornly standing straight, her eyes misty but holding back tears, a bitter smile at the corner of her mouth. What she wanted was far more than just an explanation…
Ye Lüsheng mounted the horse Li Ye had brought, looking worriedly at Xu Jie’er who was still turned away. He cracked the whip and galloped off, ultimately choosing that woman. Jie’er admitted she had lost, lost to someone she had never even seen. If love was destined to be imperfect, she would rather act as if it never happened!
Jie’er suddenly turned, slowly walking in the opposite direction of the royal residence. Since she had decided to leave, there was no need to go back, right?
Jie’er didn’t know how long or how far she had walked when suddenly she felt a pressure on her arm. Someone had grabbed her.
Turning in surprise, she met Lou Shan Yan’s worried eyes. He stood with his back to the setting sun, his already slender frame appearing even more elongated, dressed in a crisp white outfit, his handsome face glowing softly in the sunset’s afterglow.
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Fragrant Powder and Tears Fall Before the Gentleman (1)
Lou Shan Yan patted Jie’er’s head, unable to help but ask caringly: “What’s wrong, little one?”
Jie’er shook her head forcefully, trying to shake off her worries, forcing a smile: “Shan Yan, where were you today? Why did you only appear now?”
“Oh? Did Yue’er miss me?” Lou Shan Yan smiled warmly.
“Of course! You know how much my eyes have suffered from your absence today!” Jie’er pouted, giving him an exaggeratedly aggrieved expression.
Lou Shan Yan raised an eyebrow, puzzled: “What does my appearance or absence have to do with your eyes?”
Jie’er stared at him righteously, accompanying it with a dramatic eye roll: “Who told you to be so good-looking? Suddenly not seeing you means my eyes are deprived of visual nourishment, leaving them dry and injured!”
Indeed, habit is a terrifying thing. When you’re used to seeing something every day, and suddenly it’s not there, you’ll feel like something is missing, leaving your heart empty…
Lou Shan Yan laughed helplessly, then softened, saying indulgently: “So how does Yue’er want me to make up for it?”
“Hmm—” Jie’er pretended to think deeply, then unexpectedly said: “How about taking me to roam the world?”
Lou Shan Yan hesitated at first. Just as Jie’er was about to say she was joking, he looked at her with determination and softly said, “Okay.
