But Qin Yi didn't see it that way. She felt a warmth welling up in her heart, slowly dispelling the chill that had seeped into her soul. "Hold me tight..."
His tone was like that of a spoiled child.
Nanqianyue never expected him to be so afraid of dogs, so she readily hugged his big head and said, "How about I take you back to the palace first, and then I'll go back by myself?"
Qin Yi nuzzled his large head against her neck. "No... stay with me."
Nanqian Yue was shocked; he was terrified of dogs to such an extent.
My God, what an amazing secret!
...Upon arriving at the entrance of the Prince's mansion, Nan Qianyue lowered her eyes and stared at the giant baby in her arms, her expression slightly strange. "Are you waiting for me to carry you down? I shouldn't be able to carry you."
Qin Yi finally raised his head, his expression downcast and his eyes red-rimmed.
Seeing that expression on his face, Nan Qianyue felt very uncomfortable.
"Are you thinking about something sad?" Nan Qianyue judged from his expression.
Qin Yi gave a faint smile. "It's all in the past. Now that I have you, I'm content."
Nan Qianyue curled her lip and said, "What are you talking about? I'm not yours."
Qin Yi changed the subject, his expression becoming more composed. "Bai Shu is on his way back. He has gathered all the ingredients for the Jie Si Dan, and it will help you regain your memory in a few days."
Recovering memories...
This reminded her of what Qin Yi had said at Xiansi Pavilion, that she and he had already had physical intimacy. Was it true or false?
Whenever she thinks of those words, she feels... ashamed.
Unbeknownst to Nan Qianyue, her ears were already red and bleeding.
Qin Yi saw it, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly. He leaned closer to her and said gently, "Why aren't you saying anything? Have you thought of something?"
Nanqianyue snapped back to reality, pushed him away slightly, and said calmly, "So, Brother Bai didn't go home to visit his family, he went to find medicinal herbs."
Qin Yi smiled in a somewhat intoxicating way, "Well, Yue'er, don't go back on your word when the time comes."
Nanqianyue turned her face away, "I don't understand what you're saying."
...
As night fell, the southward-migrating moon had just gone to sleep.
A faint sound came from the half-open window, and a dark figure was about to climb in when several long swords suddenly appeared behind him.
The dark figure turned around, its gaze turning cold.
Those surrounding him spoke first, "Please, Prince of Nan Jing, evacuate immediately."
The dark figure was none other than Xiao Chen. He let out a contemptuous sneer, then called out in a deep voice, "Ye Jian."
With a slight rustling of wind, Ye Jian made a low-key entrance.
"If you don't want to die, step back." Ye Jian lowered his eyelids slightly and spoke coldly.
Veda's bodyguards gripped their swords tightly. "You're the ones who should retreat."
As soon as the words were spoken, the shadows in the night exchanged silent blows.
Xiao Chen didn't linger and climbed into the house.
When he lifted the curtain, a short sword was held against his neck.
His gaze flickered slightly, and he said softly, "Nan Nan, it's me."
Nan Qianyue frowned, but didn't put down her short sword. "What are you doing here?"
The cold tone made Xiao Chen's breath catch in his throat. He said sadly, "...Are you still angry, Nan Nan? What can you do to make me forgive you? I'll do whatever you ask."
Nan Qianyue expressionlessly put down her sword, raised her hand to close the curtain, and said calmly through the curtain, "You can leave now. Don't come looking for me again."
These words completely panicked Xiao Chen. He hurriedly pulled back the curtains, pinned Nan Qianyue against the wall, and his voice trembled with emotion, "Nan Nan... please don't do this to me... I'm really scared... I was wrong..."
By the dim moonlight, Nanqianyue could barely make out his face, especially his eyes, which had a rosy luster.
She looked away. "You have your own stance, and I understand that, but I can't be close to you. Please don't..."
"What about Prince Anzheng? He has killed just as many people as I have. Why are you getting closer and closer to him, yet you're staying away from me? Nan Nan, this isn't fair!" Xiao Chen gripped Nan Qianyue's hand tightly, each word seeming to be roared from the depths of his heart.
Nan Qianyue's shoulder hurt from being squeezed so hard. She twisted her body and said, "Let go! You're going to crush my shoulder!"
Xiao Chen was suddenly startled, and hurriedly let go, changing his grip to a hug.
He held her tightly, pleading in a sorrowful voice, "Nan Nan... you promised me you'd date me, you can't break your promise... I really can't live without you..."
Nanqianyue couldn't break free from his control at all, and could only try her best to keep her voice calm.
"Xiao Chen, we're not on the same path. I'll be going back sooner or later. Don't put your heart into me. The right woman for you might still be in Nan Jing. The farewell banquet is the day after tomorrow. You should prepare to go back to Nan Jing."
Xiao Chen choked up and said, "Since you're going back sooner or later, why stay in Dongling? Come with me to Nanjing and let me stay with you, okay?"
Nan Qianyue paused for a moment before saying, "I like the Nan family, and I want to stay here."
"Do you like the Nan family, or do you like Qin Yi?" Xiao Chen loosened his grip on her slightly, staring intently into her eyes.
Nan Qianyue did not dodge or avoid the question, and answered truthfully, "I don't know if I like him or not, but I know very well that if I run away with you, I will definitely be accused of treason by those with ulterior motives. The Nan family will be implicated, and everyone who is involved with me will suffer."
Xiao Chen quickly replied, "I can handle this. I'll find a reasonable reason for you to leave here and make sure they aren't implicated."
Nan Qianyue was a little annoyed. "Why are you so stubborn? I don't want to go to Nanjing. I'm already familiar with this place. I'll stay here until I go back. Don't be so obstinate."
"I will protect you and won't let you be bullied in the slightest—"
“But you couldn’t even protect Uncle Yan.” Nan Qianyue’s words were cold. “Don’t make things difficult for yourself anymore. Go now, I need to rest.”
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