Xie Qin was somewhat surprised when he saw Su Miao, and he couldn't help but glance behind her a few times.

Su Miao immediately quelled his doubts.

"He let me out... He said he would set me free."

The mention of Chen Changji made Su Miao's heart sink for no apparent reason.

Xie Qin: "In that case, come with me."

With that, Xie Qin led Su Miao directly to the courtyard where he usually rested.

The divine physician, Lu, had gray hair at the top of his head. When he saw Su Miao, he narrowed his eyes slightly and smoothed his hair.

"Is this the young lady you were talking about?"

"Exactly."

Xie Qin had probably told Doctor Lu about Su Miao's condition.

He had known Xie Qin for so long, and this was the first time he had seen his disciple so anxious about a girl.

When Doctor Lu felt Su Miao's pulse, the situation was pretty much as he had thought.

"It's not unsolvable, but we can't guarantee it will be foolproof either."

Su Miao's long eyelashes trembled slightly. "You mean... if things don't go smoothly, there will still be danger to my life?"

"Yes, if you are willing to cooperate with me, then there is a glimmer of hope. If you really don't want to, then there's nothing I can do."

Xie Qin's biggest worry was that Su Miao would not be willing to receive treatment.

He quickly replied, "My master's medical skills have always been superb. Since he says there is hope, then there must be hope."

Su Miao: "I know..."

Xie Qin, worried that Su Miao might hesitate, added, "Pei Yu is dead! Although he helped you a lot, you also avenged him. Now you are yourself, and you should have a new beginning! Miao'er..."

Su Miao: "I know."

Doctor Lu: "If you are willing, young lady, then after a while, you will leave the capital with me. I live on Yu Bai Mountain in Qingjiang City all year round."

There's a medicinal pool there, which will be beneficial for the young lady's health.

Su Miao: "When will we be able to come back here again?"

"It's hard to say. The girl should be prepared to go far away, or she might never come back."

Xie Qin: "Qingjiang City is where I plan to be transferred. I estimate I'll be staying there for a few years, and I can protect you then."

Su Miao: "When are you leaving?"

Xie Qin: "Soon."

Su Miao bit her lip, hesitated for a long time, and then voiced her thoughts.

After hearing this, Xie Qin agreed without much thought.

"Miao'er, I hope you can get better..."

Xie Qin looked at Su Miao, and those unspeakable emotions grew wildly in her heart, as dense and impenetrable as a giant net.

If there is an afterlife, he hopes to be even more detached and silent than Pei Yu, and to meet Su Miao earlier.

He liked her, but he wanted her to be happy even more; he liked her vibrant and energetic appearance.

Even after glancing at her two or three more times, he couldn't deceive his own heart; he simply loved her…

Su Miao: "Thank you, Xie Qin... thank you."

Xie Qin: "We are destined to meet, there's no need for thanks."

...

The following day, Xie Qin went to the palace and told the emperor about the transfer.

Because of the matter of the remnants of the foreign race, the Emperor was quite satisfied with the Xie family's heir, and upon hearing this, he agreed without hesitation.

Shen Changji was not surprised at all that Xie Qin was leaving the capital.

Two days later, Xie Linshi came to the Duke's mansion again, her intentions quite clear.

Su Miao was also there that day, and she openly admitted that she had feelings for Xie Qin.

Overjoyed, Xie Lin hoped that the two could get engaged.

When Grandma Shen heard Su Miao say this, she naturally had no objection.

That night, Xie Qin came in person to express his feelings, hoping that the Duke's Mansion would agree.

Things that were set in stone went very smoothly.

However, Old Madam Shen felt that Xie Qin would be transferred in two days, so what would happen to this joyous occasion...?

It takes time to organize things, especially since Su Miao has been in the Duke's mansion for several years and she is very reluctant to part with her.

Unexpectedly, Su Miao said she didn't care and was willing to follow Xie Qin as long as she could.

Xie Qin even promised to give Su Miao a grand wedding gift once they arrived there.

She was just a cousin, and Old Master Shen didn't care much about her, nor did he feel there was any need to treat her like a proper young lady of the household.

Old Mrs. Shen was reluctant to part with it, but in the end she still gave Su Miao some nice things.

Given Xie Qin's abilities, he should be able to return in two years, not several.

She can hold a proper wedding for Su Miao then, and maybe that will bring double the joy.

But Xie Qin and Su Miao knew the real situation perfectly well; they were just putting on an act.

Upon hearing the news, Shen Changji immediately rode back.

Just as Su Miao was saying goodbye to Old Madam Shen, she turned around and saw Chen Changji's figure.

She suppressed the surging sorrow in her heart, forced a smile, and respectfully said, "Greetings, elder brother."

That one word, "brother," completely severed any connection between them.

It was as if nothing had ever happened between them...

Shen Changji stared intently at Su Miao with red eyes, as if he wanted to burn a hole through her.

Seeing this, Old Lady Shen wisely led her people away, making room for Shen Changji.

After the person left, Shen Changji held the reins, his palms still bearing scratches, staring at Su Miao in disbelief.

"Are you really going to marry him?"

Faced with the long silence and questioning, Su Miao felt a little unsure of herself, but she still forced herself to say, "Yes! I like Prince Xie. I've said it many times. Don't you understand, brother?"

As she said this, Su Miao looked towards the brightest spot, afraid that she would lose control and burst into tears.

"Why……"

“There’s no reason why. Liking someone… isn’t it just a momentary impulse? Besides, Prince Xie is a very good and gentle person,” Su Miao added.

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