“I promise you. Before you came into my life, I was all alone and had no one to hold me back. It wasn’t until I met you that I realized you were the one I had been looking for, and you were a gift from heaven.”

When Yongzheng uttered such romantic words with a serious face, Lin Yun felt it was a bit unreal, so she boldly pushed her luck:

"Once you enter the palace, it's like entering a deep sea. I'm a commoner girl who's used to freedom. I'm afraid I won't be able to adapt to life in the palace."

"I can give you the greatest freedom!" Yongzheng said eagerly. "Whatever you want, I will grant it to you."

Looking at his anxious expression, Lin Yun felt a mix of emotions.

Is this the emperor in front of her? Why does she feel like he's a 17 or 18-year-old boy courting her?

She knew she couldn't escape this problem forever. How could the emperor, who desired a woman, allow her to remain outside the palace?

After thinking for a long time, she finally said softly, "If Your Majesty insists on doing so, I will leave it to Your Majesty to decide. However... I have a request."

“Speak,” Yongzheng said immediately.

"If one day the Emperor tires of me, please release me from the palace." Lin Yun's voice was soft, but every word was clear.

Yongzheng felt a jolt in his heart, as if he had been stabbed by something.

He pulled Lin Yun into his arms and held her tightly: "That day will never come! I swear, I will never betray you in this life!"

Lin Yun leaned against his chest, listening to his rapid heartbeat, her eyes welling up with tears.

She said softly, "Your Majesty's words are law, and I will remember them."

Yongzheng released her, cupped her face in his hands, and said with burning eyes, "From now on, you no longer need to refer to yourself as 'a commoner.' I will give you a title and let you stand beside me with dignity."

Lin Yun smiled slightly and nodded.

As night fell, the east began to lighten with the first light of dawn.

When Yongzheng left Yunxiang Villa, the knot in his heart had already dissipated.

He glanced back at the mansion, a gentle smile playing on his lips.

Su Peisheng asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, shall we return to the palace?"

"Return to the palace." Yongzheng mounted his horse.

Su Peisheng quickly agreed, secretly giving a thumbs up, and sighed inwardly: Miss Lin, from now on, you will be this in my heart.