“Yuer, I’m gratified that you’ve changed your mind and are willing to stay by my side,” Ming Lengchen played with her hair, tucking a sweat-dampened strand behind her ear, lovingly pinching her soft cheek.
“Your Majesty, from the day I fell in love with you, I never wanted to leave your side. Wanting to leave before was because there were too many things I hadn’t thought through, which made me hesitate,” Mei Siyu said.
“Have you thought everything through now?” Ming Lengchen asked softly.
He held her delicate hand, and they slowed their steps, leisurely walking on the cobblestone path. “Well, I understand now. Loving someone is not about escaping, but bravely facing it. Since I’ve chosen to love a philandering emperor, Yuer must be psychologically prepared for heartbreak!” Mei Siyu deliberately spoke slowly.
“I am not philandering, but rather have many unavoidable responsibilities as a monarch. However, I promise you that from now on, you are the only one in my heart. I will love only Mei Siyu for a lifetime and protect the one I love most, no matter the cost!” Ming Lengchen gazed at her with eagle eyes, his eyes already filled with tears, speaking passionately.
Because of urgent matters to handle, Ming Lengchen quickly left after sending her back to the Yangfeng Palace. Immersed in happiness, Mei Siyu’s recent melancholy disappeared, and she now did everything with a joyful expression. This puzzled Xiao Rou, who stood nearby, wondering if her mistress had been overstimulated and was going mentally unstable, staring fixedly at her strange mistress.
“What’s wrong, you little brat? Why are you staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?” Mei Siyu turned back casually, catching Xiao Rou staring directly at her.
“No, mistress. You were sighing in the back garden earlier, but now you’re constantly smiling. Xiao Rou doesn’t understand.”
“You’re getting bolder, actually daring to mock your mistress. Watch me!” Mei Siyu felt embarrassed at being called out and spoke with feigned anger.
“I don’t dare, mistress. Please don’t tickle Xiao Rou anymore, it’s so itchy!” Xiao Rou was cornered by Mei Siyu and was pleading.
