“No.” “Yes.” Xu Qiu’er’s eyes avoided Long Han Jie.
The music lingered as charming dancers swayed, their graceful waists and delicate arms in motion. Their movements were enchanting, dancing elegantly in the hall.
Long Han Jie had drunk quite a bit that night. Every wife and concubine at the gathering was lost in their thoughts. Xu Qing’er had been staring at Xu Qiu’er, determined to seek revenge. After passing out, she had overheard Xu Qiu’er discussing a plan. Xu Qing’er narrowed her eyes, anticipating Xu Qiu’er’s strategies. But it didn’t matter; she coldly laughed to herself, just wait and see.
Long Han Jie reclined on a soft couch, sipping wine and admiring the dancers.
“Your Highness,” Qing Ya wrapped her arms around Long Han Jie’s neck, speaking softly, “It’s quite late. You should return to the palace to rest.”
There’s an early court session tomorrow.”
Many people lowered their heads to discuss court affairs, but their thoughts were focused on the Crown Prince and Xu Liang Yi. Although Xu Liang Yi seemed to have been sent to the Cold Palace recently, the Crown Prince’s treatment suggested something interesting was about to happen.
Gong Sun Jin Yu, drinking from her cup, thought, “Hao Li, you should see how a woman goes crazy for you.”
Long Hanxie approached Xu Qiu’er, his heart racing as he noticed her proud figure. Standing behind her, he saw her feet immersed in the clear green lake water, with white medical bandages scattered on the ground, emitting a medicinal smell.
Xu Qiu’er slightly turned her face, aware of someone behind her but remaining motionless, her cold gaze avoiding Long Hanxie.
Long Hanxie, feeling frustrated, coldly asked, “What are you doing standing here? You’re not thinking of jumping in, are you?” His concern for her had gone unreturned throughout the night and the past month.
Tonight, he could receive better care from Qing Ya or Qing’er, but he was unwilling to accept her indifference.
Not wanting to hear his unpleasant voice, Xu Qiu’er quietly glanced at Long Hanxie and jumped into the lake.
