Lin Chen didn't say the last sentence directly, but Shen Yunxi understood what he meant, and the more she understood, the sadder she felt.

Lin Chen is such a good person, why does he put all his feelings on her alone? She doesn't deserve to be treated like that at all. Lin Chen is so foolish, so foolish that it's heartbreaking.

Having understood Lin Chen's feelings, Shen Yunxi suddenly seemed to be able to fully feel all the kindness he had shown her and the sacrifices he had made behind the scenes.

It's not worth it, it really isn't worth it.

"Brother Lin, why are you treating me so well? I am not worthy of your feelings. How can I ever repay you?" Shen Yunxi sighed inwardly.

Lin Chen didn't think so. He believed that Shen Yunxi was someone he secretly liked, and it had nothing to do with her.

Besides, Shen Yunxi was betrothed by the late emperor, so he couldn't possibly say anything more.

However, now there is a slight possibility.

“Yunxi, don’t say that. What do you mean by not being able to repay? I don’t need to care about these things at all. I might not have had any chance before, but it’s different now. I know that the Emperor has no feelings for you, and you’ve given up, so I can try. The late Emperor’s bestowed marriage is indeed a bit troublesome. He’s no longer here, and the new Emperor can’t just cancel the bestowed marriage, but it’s not entirely impossible.” Lin Chen said.

Shen Yunxi frowned. She had indeed considered having her mother arrange another marriage after the annulment of the engagement, and then wholeheartedly treating her husband well.

However, if that situation were to happen to Lin Chen, it would be unfair to him, as his feelings for her would not be any less than her feelings for Jun Xuan.

“Brother Lin, you know my situation. I have given him up, but the arranged marriage still binds me. Besides, feelings are never something you can completely erase from your heart just by letting go. People are made of flesh and blood, and it may take a long time to completely forget. You should give up and find a woman who treats you well. I believe many women in the capital would like to become your wife. It would be good for us to be brother and sister as well,” Shen Yunxi replied.

If we only consider the choice of a husband, then Lin Chen is undoubtedly the best. He is someone she knows well and has liked her for so many years, so he will definitely not let her down.

Even if Lin Chen didn't care about her breaking off the engagement later, she couldn't treat Lin Chen's deep affection as worthless; he deserved a better woman by his side.

If she were to respond to Lin Chen now, he would truly have no way out, and she didn't want him to be all alone.

It was too painful for her to think about another person quietly; she couldn't bear it anymore.

Lin Chen shook his head. "Yunxi, to be honest, I've thought about giving up too. I even tried to get close to a certain young lady from a prestigious family, and my mother was very pleased with her. But I still can't do it. My heart is full of you; no one else matters. So, could you give me a chance? Let's work together. I don't ask for your feelings for me to be like the Emperor's; just leave a small corner for me in your heart, okay?"

Seeing Lin Chen lower himself so much, Shen Yunxi felt really bad. She really wanted to agree, but she couldn't be so selfish as to respond to him.

Just as Shen Yunxi was about to refuse, a scream suddenly came from the pavilion to her right.

"Ouch!"

Shen Yunxi and Lin Chen looked up and were both taken aback, seemingly not expecting to see the people in the pavilion here.

Seeing him standing there with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Shen Yunxi and Lin Chen.

For some reason, although Shen Yunxi couldn't see the other person's eyes clearly, she could feel the chill emanating from him, even though they were still more than ten meters apart.

"This humble woman greets Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, this humble subject greets you."

The person standing in the pavilion was Jun Xuan, who, along with Ji Shaoyue, overheard the conversation between Lin Chen and Shen Yunxi.

Just as Ji Shaoyue was engrossed in listening, he was suddenly kicked and almost fell over. There was no doubt that it was Jun Xuan who kicked him.

But why is that?

Could it be that they wanted to stop Shen Yunxi from saying what she was about to say?

At this moment, Ji Shaoyue listened to Shen Yunxi and Lin Chen with great curiosity, his eyes moving back and forth between them. He grimaced and jumped forward two steps, not even caring about the pain in his calves, just wanting to watch the show.

Junxuan's gaze was not on Shen Yunxi, but rather on Lin Chen, his eyes filled with a cold killing intent.

Lin Chen stepped forward, ignoring Jun Xuan's gaze, and remained calm.

Since Junxuan himself has no feelings for Shen Yunxi and is unwilling to fulfill the late emperor's bestowed marriage, then he has a chance. In any case, Junxuan can't control what he thinks.

After a long silence, Junxuan finally spoke slowly, "No need for formalities."

Shen Yunxi and Lin Chen stood up. It was not appropriate to continue what they had just said, since Jun Xuan had slowly walked towards them after saying that they should not stand on ceremony.

As Junxuan approached, Shen Yunxi felt a little nervous, but she quickly dismissed the thought.

Regardless of how much of the conversation between Lin Chen and her had been overheard by Jun Xuan, he wouldn't care. There was no need to worry. Jun Xuan might even be hoping that she and Lin Chen would get together so that he wouldn't bother him anymore.

Furthermore, neither of them cares about this engagement now, and Shen Yunxi doesn't care that Lu Wanqing is getting close to Jun Xuan. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation?

Therefore, at this moment, Shen Yunxi did not think that the coldness Jun Xuan had just exuded was because of her and Lin Chen. Instead, she thought that their conversation might have accidentally disturbed Jun Xuan and interrupted his conversation with Ji Shaoyue.

As Shen Yunxi pondered, Jun Xuan walked over and stood in front of her and Lin Chen.

"Lord Lin seems to be quite relaxed today." Jun Xuan's lips curled into a smile, but his eyes were full of displeasure.

Lin Chen pretended not to understand Jun Xuan's implied meaning. He smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am indeed quite free today. Since it is the Lotus Festival and I am not attending the morning court, I came here with Yunxi."

Huan Yunxi, calling her so intimately, who gave you permission?

Junxuan looked at Lin Chen with a sullen face and great displeasure, his brows full of hostility.

Ji Shaoyue listened to Jun Xuan's words and looked at his expression. He couldn't help but give Shen Yunxi a look that said, "May you have good luck."

However, Shen Yunxi did not understand what Ji Shaoyue was trying to express at all. She thought he was reminding her that Junxuan was in a bad mood and that they were the ones who disturbed him.

Immediately, Shen Yunxi understood and decided it was best to leave first.

"Your Majesty, I am quite tired after walking around for a long time today. Please allow us to leave now," Shen Yunxi said.

Junxuan's face grew increasingly gloomy. He pressed his tongue hard against his back teeth, trying his best to suppress his anger, but instead, he smiled even more brightly.

Oh, so he came, and that's why he's tired?