The rocking chair was covered with thick, soft cushions, making it very comfortable to the touch. She gripped the armrests tightly, afraid that she would sway off.

Gu Yuzhi's voice carried a smug, roguish air as he gently rocked her, "Yanyan, do you like this rocking chair?"

"I don't like it! It makes me dizzy." She nudged his arm with her foot, signaling him to stop shaking her.

His low laughter came through, "This was specially made for you by an artisan. Don't you like reading storybooks? It will be very comfortable to lie down and read them here."

Li Yunyan touched the texture of the rocking chair and nodded proudly, "Hmm! It's alright!"

He admired her smile, lowered his head and kissed her, "Yanyan, you're the only one in my heart. Please don't say anything to upset me in the future, okay?"

"......good."

*

Less than half a month later, Gu Yingzhi returned to Qingyang City and successfully divorced Du Qingyao.

Li Yunyan originally thought the Du family would retaliate, but to her surprise, after receiving a hint from Gu Yingzhi, they took the initiative to propose a divorce to His Majesty.

It seems that between the daughter's interests and the family's interests, the family's interests take precedence.

At the same time, Gu Yingzhi dismissed all the concubines of the Qingyang Prince's Mansion and gave them enough money to settle down and find another way out.

Three months later, the imperial edict conferring the title of Princess Consort of Qingyang upon Li Yunyan was issued.

Li Yunyan received the imperial edict, her mind racing with conflicting emotions.

By now, she had long understood that there was no possibility for her and Xie Fengsheng to ever be together again!

As she spent time with Gu Yingzhi, she was gradually moved by him, and her concern for Xie Fengsheng diminished day by day, turning into blessings.

Perhaps she wasn't a devoted and loyal person to begin with, and didn't deserve such pure and restrained love.

After considering it for several days, she finally made up her mind and cautiously made her request to Gu Yingzhi.

"Your Highness, I wish to meet with Xie Fengsheng!"

Gu Yingzhi's pupils dilated violently, his gaze turned deep, and his arms around her tightened, showing a hint of anger about to erupt.

Just as he was about to explode with anger, Li Yunyan swiftly took the initiative, tilting her delicate face up and giving him a light, fleeting kiss on the lips.

Then, she slightly raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a charming and captivating smile to him. This smile was like a peach blossom blooming in spring, delicate and beautiful; or like twinkling stars in a summer night, dazzling and radiant.

At that moment, his anger, which had been somewhat taken aback by her actions, vanished instantly, replaced by an indescribable surprise and sweetness.

Is she trying to coax him?

He cleared his throat and asked casually, "What do you want to see him for?"

Li Yunyan raised her clear eyes to look at him and replied earnestly, "I want to say goodbye to him."

He replied quickly, "What's there to say goodbye to? What do you and he have to say to each other? I don't agree!"

After saying that, he turned his head away so she wouldn't see the renewed anger in his eyes.

Li Yunyan knew that his behavior stemmed from a lack of security.

She raised her arm and hooked it around his neck, her voice mischievous yet sweet, "Your Highness, do you understand the meaning of saying goodbye? If we don't say goodbye, then he hasn't truly left me yet!"

After saying that, she added, "You can't keep me locked up in the palace forever, can you? What if I run into him on the street when I come out later? Who knows what I'll say then!"

Gu Yingzhi turned his head, gritted his teeth, and said, "I don't want you to talk to him!!"

After saying that, she realized her request was somewhat unreasonable, and asked in a sour tone, "Do you still have feelings for him?"

She nestled into his chest and said with a smile, "If we say goodbye, then it's over!"

"You!" Gu Yingzhi tightened his grip on her waist, saying resentfully, "You know how to provoke me!"

Li Yunyan smiled warmly, "Does Your Highness agree?"

He remained silent with a sullen face, but Li Yunyan pressed her advantage, saying, "You have him wait for me at Ruyan Clinic, and you are not allowed to send anyone to eavesdrop or spy on him!"

"Li Yunyan! Are you trying to drive me crazy?"

Gu Yingzhi's once deep and captivating eyes were now filled with rage. Without hesitation, he reached out and, with a less than gentle motion, abruptly pulled open her blouse.

Li Yunyan was extremely gentle and patiently coaxed him, letting him have whatever he wanted.

Only after he requested that she repeat to him over and over that she would not leave him did he finally close his dark red eyes and nod gently.

The consequence of pushing your luck is that you'll feel sore back and weak legs the next day.

Li Yunyan simply refused to get up. She coaxed him to carry her around, which made the gloom between his brows fade a little.

*

Whether Gu Yingzhi liked it or not, he had already agreed to Li Yunyan's request and got it done.

That evening, he personally drove the carriage to take Li Yunyan to the entrance of Ruyan Medical Clinic.

In the clinic, which had been dark for a long time, a faint candlelight was now flickering.

After helping Li Yunyan out of the carriage, Gu Yingzhi left a deep kiss on her lips before reluctantly getting into the carriage himself.

"I'll wait for you at the intersection ahead. You... can't talk for too long!" His eyes held a warning, as well as deep displeasure.

Li Yunyan nodded and smiled, then whispered in his ear, "I know! You big jealous pot!"

He was slightly satisfied, glanced inside the clinic, then cracked his whip, and the carriage gradually drove away.

Li Yunyan took a deep breath before stepping inside.

Ruyan Clinic is her private property. Even though she is no longer open for business, the signboard is still there, and nothing inside has been touched.

There was still only a small door, and Li Yunyan, being slender, walked in easily.

Xie Fengsheng sat in his usual spot, with a pot of tea and two plates of snacks already prepared beside him.

"Have you been waiting for me for a long time?" Li Yunyan walked over and sat down next to him naturally.

"I just arrived recently too." His voice was as clear and pleasant as ever, and he naturally poured her a cup of tea.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and when they met again, they didn't need any opening remarks.

Li Yunyan looked him over with an open and honest gaze.

Two years have passed, and he looks more mature than before, but his body remains as thin and slender as ever.

"Stretch out your hand."

Xie Fengsheng subconsciously reached out his hand, but seeing that she wanted to take his pulse, he covered his wrist on the table, saying in a way that seemed to be trying to cover up his mistake, "I did listen to what you said, I ate three meals a day on time, and I didn't let my knees get cold."

Li Yunyan could tell something was wrong with him just by looking at his face, so she flipped his wrist over and reached her fingers over.

A moment later, a worried voice came, "You can't sleep well at night?"