The dream was so real that when Rong Yang woke up, the images still vividly appeared in her mind, as if they had just happened.

Every detail and every word was deeply imprinted in her heart, making it impossible for her to let go.

"Ah Ning...promise me, no matter how I fare in Da Jing in the future, whether I live or die, don't act impulsively because of me and do anything irreversible, okay?" Rong Yang said softly, her voice carrying a hint of firmness and determination.

Rong Ning gently stroked her back, a tear glistening in her eyes, but she tried to remain calm and nodded. "Yes... I promise you, sister. You worry too much. There are many things you don't need to think about. I believe you will live a long and peaceful life."

They embraced each other, feeling each other's warmth and comfort. In that moment, they seemed to forget everything around them, leaving only the deep emotional bond between them.

After a long while, Rong Yang slowly came to her senses. She took a deep breath and then slowly sat up from the bed, her eyes slightly red and glistening with tears.

She looked at Rong Ning somewhat embarrassedly and said softly, "Ning, did your older sister's appearance just now frighten you?"

Rong Ning looked at her sister with heartache, quickly shaking her head to indicate it was alright, and gently comforted her, "It's nothing, sister. It was just a nightmare, don't take it too seriously."

As she spoke, she gently patted Rong Yang's shoulder, trying to offer her some warmth and comfort.

Rong Yang nodded gently, then wiped away her tears with her hand, forcing a smile as she said, "Thank you, Aning."

Then, she got out of bed, walked to the window, opened it, and let the fresh air into the room.

She took a deep breath of fresh air, feeling the cool breeze on her face, and her mood gradually calmed down.

Rong Ning stood quietly to the side, watching Rong Yang's back, her heart filled with worry.

She knew her sister must have experienced a terrible dream, but she didn't know how to help her get rid of it, so she could only sit there and wait.

Finally, Rong Yang turned around with a faint smile on her face and said to Rong Ning, "I feel much better now. Don't worry about me, Aning."

She walked to the bedside and sat down, then reached out and took Rong Ning's hand, saying gratefully, "Back in Nanyang City, although I was young, I was of noble status, and everyone had to give me some respect."

At that time, you were away learning martial arts, and my elder brother was helping our father with court affairs, so he couldn't really control me. But I also felt that there was nothing in this world that could stump me.

It wasn't until recently that I realized how vulnerable I am.

The sixteen years I lived before that, seemingly full of promise and beauty, were actually nothing at all.

Rong Yang looked out the window, feeling extremely tired. "A Ning... the closer it gets to this point, the more grateful I am to my mother for bringing you into this world, making me feel that I am not someone who has been abandoned by everyone."

Rong Yang never revealed these thoughts to anyone.

She was afraid that if she said that, her father would scold her, and A Ning would turn against her father without regard for anything else.

So she always accepted it with a smile.

But now she has arrived in Kangye City, and by this time tomorrow, she will have reached the Dajing area.

The die is cast, and she can now speak her mind.

Upon hearing her sister's words, Rong Ning's eyes flashed with a hint of heartache.

She held Rong Yang's hand tightly and said earnestly, "Sister, no matter when or where, I will always be by your side and support you. I will always be there for you whenever you need me."

Rong Yang shook her head, her expression somewhat somber. "A Ning... don't say that."

Given my current situation, if you say you want to stay with me, I'll worry that you might be planning to do something bad behind my back.

From now on, we'll probably have to take care of ourselves. You can continue being the carefree Princess Ningding in the Southern Dynasty, while I'll be an idle concubine in the Great Jing Dynasty.

People always have to learn to face loneliness and live well.

If you want to do this, so do I.

Upon hearing this, Rong Ning's eyes flickered slightly, and she forced a smile, agreeing, "Sister is absolutely right!"

She didn't want to delve any deeper into the topic, fearing that saying too much would reveal her secrets.

So she grinned, quickly shifted her attention, picked up something wrapped in oil paper from the table next to her, and presented it to Rong Yang like a treasure, saying, "Sister... this is the beef pie I loved to eat the most when I was in Kangye City!"

It's fragrant and fresh, and tastes especially good.

I disguised myself and went out today, and I specially ran around most of Kangye City to find this store, just to buy it and bring it back for you to try.

You should try it!

Upon hearing this, Rong Yang immediately became interested, and a look of surprise appeared on her face. "Oh? You praise it so highly, it seems that this meat pie is indeed something special."

When he met Rong Ning's eyes again, he found them full of hope, like a puppy waiting for its owner to praise it and pat its head.

Rong Yang's heart softened, and he couldn't help but reach out and ruffle her hair, teasingly saying, "Oh... your little mouth is really exceptionally picky. Food that can receive such praise from you must be quite extraordinary."

“Of course!” Rong Ning said, raising her chin with a proud expression.

Then, she eagerly opened the oil paper package, and an enticing aroma wafted out.

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