Chapter 399: Still Not Giving Up

Clearly, Nalan Jue couldn't do anything about her, and she couldn't do anything about Nalan Jue either, so they both compromised.

She obediently drank her medicine, and he didn't mention the matter again.

After all this, even the most dazzling auspicious attire was set aside, giving it a desolate and neglected feel.

Dongru stood guard outside, kicking pebbles with her toes. When Nalan Jue came out and reached the palace gate, she waved to the guards and quietly carried the wheelchair out again.

"Your Majesty, the princess seems unwilling to try on the wedding attire."

Dongru glanced at him, then carefully lowered her voice, clearly troubled: "What if something goes wrong during the wedding?"

"If she doesn't want to, then don't force her."

"But the Princess is watching your every move. If you don't do as she wishes..."

"It's alright, we can just put on a show. At least she won't make a move for the time being."

Having spent many years together, Nalan Jue knew Nalan Yujie's temperament well. People and objects that posed no threat to her were like useless puppets, not even worth a second glance.

Although I can still be of some use, I am nothing more than a stepping stone.

Moreover, at this moment, he is the new king who is the target of everyone's criticism. If he makes this move, the whole game may become unstable. Even if she doesn't care, she won't really go looking for trouble.

"Three days later..."

"The same as before." Nalan Jue closed his eyes briefly, his voice very soft.

Three days later, the watchtower in the capital city—

Nalan Yujie, dressed in flowing red, gracefully ascended the wooden staircase, her fingertips resting on the handrail, step by step, to the top of the Watchtower.

The orange sunset on the horizon was intense, and the rosy clouds burned fiercely, stretching across half the sky.

There, as expected, she saw another red figure. The lazy sunset cast its last rays, making his half-face, illuminated by the twilight, appear even more exquisite and ethereal, with a warmth that seemed greater than usual.

Nalan Yujie withdrew her hand from Mi Shuang's arm, a faint smile on her face as she walked over, "Today is their wedding day, and I know you will be wearing red, so I will wear red as well."

Yu Shiyan did not turn around, but continued to face north, quietly gazing down at the vast capital city.

Several birds flapped their wings and flew through the clouds. Looking down from the watchtower, the pedestrians on the bustling street looked only as big as fingers.

"I've said it before, I can give you anything she can give you, as long as you behave."

"Yeah?"

"That's natural."

"You can even give me your feelings?" A ripple suddenly appeared in Yu Shiyan's usually calm eyes, but it didn't necessarily mean he was happy.

"If you marry me and make me your empress, then I will grant you this." Nalan Yujie's eyebrows curved, and her every smile and frown exuded charm.

Putting everything else aside, her demeanor, speech, and even the curve of her smile were all remarkably similar to Ji Yuan Siyin.

Yu Shiyan closed his eyes and his Adam's apple bobbed slightly, but his face remained as cold as ever, and even his voice was unusually cold, like a clear spring flowing in the moonlight in a mountain stream shrouded in night, its sound rustling softly.

"unnecessary.

She is unique; no one can replace her, and I will never allow anyone to become her substitute.

"Their attitude is resolute."

Nalan Yujie walked to his side and admired the twilight with him. Then, she rested her chin on her elbow and smiled as she said, "The coronation ceremony ended at 5:00 PM. By then, she will be the queen revered by everyone in the northern frontier."

What, still not giving up?

"I'll give up on you, but hand over the antidote."

"Oh dear—haven't I been giving them to you all along?"

Nalan Yujie drawled out her words, blinking her eyes as she spoke, making her look very lively.