Chapter 168 Why Fear Falling in Love

Seeing Meng Yanzhi like this, Mingchu really couldn't understand. Liking someone and loving someone is such a wonderful thing, so why did Meng Yanzhi seem to be rejecting such a good thing all the time?

"Alright, you should think about your future carefully."

“In early Ming Dynasty, Meng Anxian will soon become the Crown Princess. Although this marriage may not actually happen, the engagement is already in effect. If you go to the Crown Prince’s residence at this time, you must be extremely discreet. You absolutely cannot be discovered by her. If she sets her sights on you, you’ll be in big trouble, understand?”

Meng Yanzhi really didn't want Mingchu to get involved, but Mingchu just wanted to be a moth drawn to a flame.

"This servant understands."

"Miss, what will you do if I leave?"

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, he was still very reluctant to part with Meng Yanzhi.

Seeing Mingchu's silly look, Meng Yanzhi smiled gently and then said, "I will live a good life from now on, and I will be free again!"

After she finished speaking, she took a handkerchief from the side, gently wiped away Mingchu's tears, and helped him up.

Meng Yanzhi took out a small box from under her pillow, and when she opened it, it was full of silver notes.

"Here is a total of thirteen thousand taels, all of which I have saved up during this period. Some of it comes from my salary, but most of it comes from rewards from various palaces. Consider it my dowry for you!"

Meng Yanzhi was not stingy at all; she immediately gave all of these to Mingchu.

When Mingchu heard this, he was stunned for a moment, mainly because he did not expect Meng Yanzhi to have saved so much money without saying a word.

But he quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly shook his head: "No, no, no, I can't take it, Miss, this is far too much!"

“Once you go in, you’ll have somewhere to spend your money. My Mingchu won’t need to rely on anyone; I can support you on my own. If you don’t want it, then don’t go!” Meng Yanzhi snorted, looking at Mingchu.

Now, Mingchu had no choice but to keep it, even if she didn't want it. She took the box and kowtowed heavily, saying, "Thank you, Miss. I will never forget your great kindness!"

"Go."

Meng Yanzhi pretended to be relaxed, waved her hand, and let Ming Chu leave.

Although things are a bit hasty now, Meng Anxian is watching closely, so the more hasty it is, the more it protects Mingchu.

Ming Chu kowtowed heavily before getting up and walking outside.

As Mingchu's figure receded into the distance, Meng Yanzhi felt a pang of sadness. But she thought to herself, Mingchu must be happy to be with the person he loves.

Meng Yanzhi got up, walked outside, and sat on the swing, gently swaying back and forth.

Are you crying?

When Ling Xiao walked over, he saw Meng Yanzhi's face covered in tears. He was somewhat surprised and looked at her in disbelief, as if he didn't understand what she could possibly have to feel wronged about in the palace.

"No."

Meng Yanzhi responded faintly, wiped away her tears, and looked at Ling Xiao.

"Imperial Advisor, I've heard you're knowledgeable in astronomy and geography. So tell me, why would someone fall in love with another person?"

What?

Ling Xiao never expected Meng Yanzhi to ask him such a question. He thought for a moment and then said, "It's human nature. Falling in love with someone isn't some kind of monster."

"But when one person loves another, it's like a moth drawn to a flame. Isn't that very dangerous?"

"Is it really possible to transform yourself into someone else for the sake of another person?"

Meng Yanzhi tilted her head and looked at Ling Xiao with a puzzled expression.

Ling Xiao almost burst out laughing. He had thought Meng Yanzhi was a shrewd person, but he never expected that she would be so old and still not know anything about love.

"So you're afraid to like someone?"

Ling Xiao belatedly realized what was happening and frowned as he looked at Meng Yanzhi.

"I am indeed afraid. Liking someone is like a raging flood, and falling in love with someone makes it even more difficult to control yourself. I'm afraid of that feeling of being out of control."

This was the first time Meng Yanzhi had spoken to Ling Xiao so calmly. Mainly, she didn't understand this matter and wanted to ask Ling Xiao for advice.

Since you are seeking advice, you should be humble.

"Do you know that loving someone is something you can't control?"

"You're acting like this now, it's because you've fallen in love, but who is it that you love?"

Ling Xiao stepped forward, looking at Meng Yanzhi with some curiosity.

Although Meng Yanzhi was sitting opposite Ling Xiao, Xiao Xingyuan's face immediately flashed before her eyes.

Her expression changed, she pushed Ling Xiao away, and got up to walk towards her room.

After Mingchu left, Meng Yanzhi was left alone in the room, feeling only a sense of loss.

Having not seen Meng Yanzhi all day, Xiao Xingyuan also found it strange: "Wang Huanhai, what is Meng Yanzhi doing now?"

"I was just spacing out in my room," Wang Huanhai said honestly.

Why is that?

Xiao Xingyuan raised his eyes and glanced at Wang Huanhai.

"Miss Meng's maidservant took a liking to the Crown Prince, so she agreed. I don't know how she did it, but she just gave the maidservant to His Highness the Crown Prince. She was unhappy when the maidservant left."

Wang Huanhai spoke frankly. Although this matter did not involve a large-scale mobilization, it was clear that nothing in the palace could be kept from Wang Huanhai.

"Early Ming Dynasty?"

"She gave the early Ming dynasty to the crown prince?"

"Did she make the decision herself?"

Xiao Xingyuan's lips kept curving upwards, he was almost laughing out loud.

"Yes, it was Miss Meng who personally gave her to the Crown Prince. It seems that Miss Meng doesn't have any affection for the Crown Prince, otherwise why would she give her own person to him?"

"Your Majesty, Miss Meng is feeling down, and I'm afraid she's crying."

Wang Huanhai stepped forward and deliberately said things that Xiao Xingyuan wanted to hear.

"Of course! How could she possibly like that brat? I knew it! She definitely wouldn't like him!"

Xiao Xingyuan snorted, quite arrogantly, then got up and walked outside.

He circled Meng Yanzhi's door twice before finally pushing it open and going inside.

"What are you doing, staying in your room all by yourself?"

Xiao Xingyuan sat next to Meng Yanzhi, frowning slightly as he looked at her with some confusion.

She gave him away, so why is she being sad now?

Meng Yanzhi didn't say much, but silently leaned on Xiao Xingyuan's shoulder and started sobbing.

"Why...why are you crying?"

Xiao Xingyuan was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly wiped away Meng Yanzhi's tears.

"Okay, okay, stop crying."

"It's just a little girl. If you like her, I'll give you another one. You can choose whichever you like, okay?"

This was the only method Xiao Xingyuan could think of.

Meng Yanzhi was stunned for a moment, then looked at Xiao Xingyuan: "Really or fake?"