That night, Li Qiji also arrived at the Guan residence.

But he sensed an indescribable feeling, a sense of distance!

He didn't know how to begin, so he reached out and took Guan Zhiyue's hand.

I gently pinched her under the table.

I have a urge to ask, but now is not the right time.

Guan Zhiyue looked up at him, her eyes asking if he needed something.

Li Qiji shook his head almost imperceptibly, and Guan Zhiyue nodded.

Because Madam Guan and Guan Zhiyue had spent a long time in the room that afternoon, the dinner table was empty.

No one knows what the two of them said inside.

All I know is that when Guan Zhiyue came out, she looked extremely tired!

Moreover, he trembled when he walked and almost needed someone to help him to stand up!

Originally, Guan Zhiyue was supposed to stay at the Guan residence tonight, but after what happened this afternoon,

She felt there was no need to stay at the Guan residence any longer, as it would make the old lady uncomfortable and even cause her more heartache.

Who would want to see their own granddaughter's face being used by someone else to make a living?

Isn't this just asking for trouble?

Knowing full well that this person is not the right one, why force them to stay by your side? Wouldn't that just make you feel uncomfortable and sad whenever you think about it?

Guan Zhiyue was about to leave when Guan Shang called her back.

"Yue'er, didn't we agree to stay and keep your grandfather and grandmother company?" Guan Shang said.

Guan Zhiyue didn't reply, but instead turned to look at the old lady He Shilian standing to the side.

Seeing that she still seemed to be in shock, she said, "Grandfather, I have something to do tonight and need to return to the palace."

I'll go home for a short stay in a few days.

After hearing Guan Zhiyue's words, Guan Shang, who had originally intended to say something, remained silent.

He simply nodded and said, "Go ahead and do what you need to do. Don't worry about us, we'll wait for you."

Guan Zhiyue suddenly became emotional. She silently replied in her heart, "Don't wait anymore, she's never coming back."

She replied with a smile, "Okay, I'll be back when I'm done."

She also glanced at Madam Guan standing to the side.

How could Guan Shang and Li Qiji, being so shrewd, not see something so obvious?

They were all already planning in their minds to ask them a few questions later.

What exactly happened to his wife that afternoon?

Why has this once happy family become like this?

"In that case, I'll take Yue'er back to the palace first. Father-in-law, please wait!"

"Grandpa, grandma stay!"

Li Qiji was very down-to-earth, treating himself as the son-in-law of the Guan family, and bowing and greeting the three elders.

Guan Zhiyue looked at Li Qiji like this, and then looked at Guan Hongsheng, who was reluctant to part with her. He was the original owner's father. Oh, this old father!

To protect his children from being mistreated by a stepmother, he never considered getting married again in his entire life.

After his daughter-in-law moved in, he hardly ever spent any time at home.

They're afraid that some bad things might get out and cause others to misunderstand their family!

Guan Hongsheng was basically always at the military camp on the outskirts of Beijing, only returning from the camp each evening.

The next day, they rushed to get there, and sometimes they even stayed in military camps on the outskirts of Beijing instead of at home.

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The Cold Palace.

"Yue'er, you seem to care a lot about Old Madam Guan tonight!"

Guan Zhiyue took a deep breath before saying, "It's a long story!"

"But I want to know, my wife, would you be willing to tell me?"

Guan Zhiyue suddenly remembered something and asked, "Li Qiji, do you love me?"

"Love, oh, deep love!"

Li Qiji spoke as if he couldn't prove it yet.

He then pulled her into his arms and gently patted her back!

"So, do you love me now, or me from before?"

Li Qiji suddenly felt that Guan Zhiyue was acting very strangely tonight, especially the questions she asked, which were all so tricky!

If you're not careful, you could feel like you'll be smashed to pieces!

He considered it for a moment before saying, "I love you more now that you're in the cold palace."

Guan Zhiyue was surprised and somewhat moved by Li Qiji's reaction.

Who wouldn't want their husband to love them?

Although she is living in someone else's body and enjoying the company of someone else's lover, her heart now belongs to her!

This isn't the same person she used to be!

She's been my companion all these years!

"Why? Is it because of guilt?" Guan Zhiyue asked, unwilling to give up.

Li Qiji shook his head without hesitation, and slowly said, "What I deeply love is you after you were confined to the Cold Palace."

Back then, I felt, "My lady, you are so special! So beautiful all by yourself in the Cold Palace! Just like before in Guiling Valley."

"So, you still love me from before I was in the Cold Palace? You could even say you love me more from the Valley of Returning Spirits?"

Li Qiji reached out and lifted Guan Zhiyue's chin, his voice full of ambiguity!

"After you were confined to the cold palace, back then, I discovered the existence of light in you. I felt that you were the light shining into my dark world, which excited me!"

After understanding the situation, Guan Zhiyue stopped saying anything!

She nestled in his arms, gently nodding to indicate that she understood. A wave of spring warmth washed over the room...

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Guantao County.

Thanks to the desperate efforts of the military doctors, the Crown Prince, who had been on the verge of death, has now come back to life and is even able to drink a little water.

However, you shouldn't drink too much, otherwise frequent nighttime urination will cause the wound to reopen.

"Your Highness, you're finally awake! How are you feeling now? Is there anything that's bothering you?"

Doctor Li respectfully placed his hands at the foot of the bed, looking down at Li Jingyu who was lying there.

Li Jingyu let out a deep breath before saying, "I want to drink water."

"Oh dear, Your Highness, please bear with it a little longer. You should drink less of this water. We'll let you drink it again in a day."

Li Jingyu really wanted to ask, "If you won't tell me, I can accept taking medicine, even if it's bitter, as long as it quenches my thirst!"

But Dr. Li simply said, "I'm sorry!"

We won't drink the medicine now, but we'll make you drink it until you throw up in a day!

Li Jingyu sighed and said, "Then we can eat now, right?"

Doctor Li quickly replied, "Your Highness, I will have the kitchen prepare liquid food for you immediately."

Li Jingyu let out a long sigh. Oh my god!

Finally, I can eat something, otherwise I would really die of thirst.

He couldn't help but recall the series of events that had occurred before he fell into a coma. He found them incredibly strange, yet they didn't seem out of place at all!

It was as if he had been there before, but unfortunately he just couldn't remember where he had seen it before.

He couldn't help but recall the playful and adorable female voice he had heard before he lost consciousness, and the mischievous and cute appearance of the woman in front of him.