“Is it because of Cang Lian? Because of him, you returned here. Because of him, you would give up your freedom. For him, you can always lose everything!” He continued muttering those mysterious words.
After speaking, he turned away desolately. However, at the moment he was about to step out the threshold, he stopped: “You should leave here. This place is no longer suitable for you!” Then he continued walking forward.
Looking at him, I suddenly wanted to stop his advancing steps: “Did you come here just to say these things? Did you already know I would come here? Don’t go!” I spoke to his gradually disappearing back.
But my words seemed to have no effect on him.
Conspiracy (Part Three)
This time, I again watched him leave. I stared at his departing figure for a long time without moving.
Just as Shui Zixi said, I wanted to leave here, but I came back to understand the relationship between us and the connection of the images in my dreams with Shui Zixi.
I made a foolish decision that ultimately made me lose everything.
I stayed in the small house for a while before returning. I knew Yufei’s people might still be following me, and she was aware of my every move.
But I did not know what she wanted. I was of no use to her, just accompanying her for meals every day.
“Foster mother, Yan’er wants to leave the palace to play and buy some things!” During meal time, I said this with a calm face. But my heart was not calm. I knew she most likely would not agree. I wanted her to know I was not her puppet and I had my own thoughts.
“The palace lacks nothing. Tell mother, and mother will immediately order someone to get it!” She seemed unsurprised by my request.
“The palace does not have what I want!” I said gloomily.
“Leaving the palace is probably impossible. I’ll have Ling go out and buy it for you!” Her tone had turned rigid.
“Hmm!” I did not persist with my request.
“Summon the imperial decree!” Just as we were silently eating, a eunuch’s sharp voice suddenly rang out from outside.
Hearing his voice, I had an ominous feeling in my heart. A fleeting joy that did not escape my eyes flashed across Yufei’s face.
