Chapter 315 Only for You
Liu Yuetang's body stiffened and she let him hold her.
After a long time, Xiao Heng's warm breath gradually became heavier in her chest.
Liu Yuetang raised her slightly trembling fingertips and pushed Xiao Heng away a little, "Your Majesty, could you please let me change the medicine for you first?"
"Not good." Xiao Heng grabbed Liu Yuetang's fingertips.
"If you promise me that you will never leave me, I will listen to you in everything." He looked at Liu Yuetang eagerly, his eyes full of desire.
"Your Majesty!" Liu Yuetang's voice hardened, her brows furrowed slightly, "The dragon body is the foundation of the country. Please don't be as willful as a child."
Instead of letting go, Xiao Heng held on even tighter, his eyes filled with longing as bright as sparks.
"Without you, what use is there for me to have this dragon body? What good is there for this vast country?"
"Miaomiao...please don't leave me, okay? I can't lose you again."
Liu Yuetang looked at the red corners of his eyes, and her heart felt like it was blocked by something, making her feel suffocated and uneasy.
If she had not been to Lanyue Country and had not found her family, she would definitely be very happy to hear these words.
She would also be willing to be trapped within these four square palace walls, just like she was when she entered the palace, flattering him, and scheming for glory and status.
Maybe... she will be moved a little over the long years and gradually fall in love with him.
But... this is just if.
Now, she just wants to get away from this place.
Seeing that Xiao Heng's mood had gradually stabilized today, it might be appropriate to have a good talk with him. Liu Yuetang held his hand and said softly, "Your Majesty, I will accompany you in the Purple Palace today. Please allow me to change your medicine first, and then drink some porridge. Let's calm down and talk for a while, okay?"
"You still don't know what happened after I went to Lanyue, right? Can I tell you everything?"
She deliberately softened her voice and gently stroked the back of Xiao Heng's hand, as if to comfort him.
Xiao Heng pondered for a moment, finally let go of his hand and nodded.
Liu Yuetang then squatted down and carefully changed Xiao Heng's medicine. Her movements were gentle and careful. After changing the medicine, she fed him some porridge.
Xiao Heng didn't say a word the whole time, just staring at her with burning eyes, as if she would not disappear as long as he looked at her like that.
It was not until the empty bowl was placed back on the table that Liu Yuetang looked directly into Xiao Heng's eyes. She was about to speak when she was interrupted by Xiao Heng.
"Listen to me first, okay?"
He stared at Liu Yuetang and said slowly, "Miaomiao, you said you were tired of the intrigues in the deep palace, tired of the constraints of the palace walls, and longed for freedom. You were right about all of this."
"I'm the one who's wrong." His throat rolled, and there was a hint of guilt in his words.
"I didn't treat you well enough in the past, causing you to suffer countless grievances and repeatedly risk your life for me. You felt uneasy living by my side, tired and wanted to escape. I understand all of this."
He leaned forward, his eyes filled with deep earnestness. "But I've thought of a way to have the best of both worlds. From now on, I will no longer hold selections to choose concubines. Anyone in this palace you don't like will be expelled immediately. From now on, my heart and eyes will only be reserved for you."
"Do you think this is a good idea?"
When she met his eyes, Liu Yuetang felt as if something had gently bumped into her heart, with a hint of indescribable softness wrapped in the sourness.
She never thought that Xiao Heng would do this for her.
Have I become so important in his heart?
It was so important that he was willing to break the iron rule of the emperor's checks and balances in the court for her - dismiss the six palaces and never hold another beauty pageant again.
How could she have deserved such kindness from the Emperor... to be so devoted to her.
She's not worth it...
She herself knew that she was not worthy of Xiao Heng's love.
She had never expressed love to Xiao Heng, so she did not expect Xiao Heng to fall in love with her.
But right now... he seemed to be completely in love with herself.
The love was deeper than she had imagined.
Liu Yuetang's eyes suddenly became hot and her throat tightened.
After a long time, she finally suppressed the heat and bitterness surging in her heart. She pressed her fingertips on the jade bracelet, and the cool touch helped her calm her trembling heart a little.
She looked up at Xiao Heng, tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty! I am not worthy of you at all."
"It's worth it! If I say it's worth it, then it's worth it!" Xiao Heng's eyes were firm.
Liu Yuetang shook her head sadly: "No... Your Majesty!"
"The Liu Yuetang you like is all my own portrayal. Whether it's her infatuation with you, her understanding, or even the kindness you think she has... it's all just a facade I put on bit by bit just to survive and please you."
"In fact, I am a selfish, cruel, and heartless woman."
"This is the real me, the real Liu Yuetang. She doesn't deserve your love, and once you get to know her thoroughly, you won't like her either..."
Before he could finish his words, he was cut off by sobs.
The tears that had been accumulating in the corners of her eyes finally couldn't be stopped and fell. She turned her head away in a hurry, letting the warmth hit her clothes and spread a small dark stain.
"I like them all!" Xiao Heng's voice was as deep as a pool of water soaked in moonlight, and his eyes were staring deeply at her profile.
"To love someone, doesn't it mean to love all of her? Good or bad, true or false, I love them all."
"Liu Yuetang! I love you!"
"Even if you've schemed everything, even if everything in the past was just manipulation and an act, I don't care. I just want you to stay by my side. As long as you're willing to stay, everything is fine."
Liu Yuetang didn't dare to look directly into Xiao Heng's eyes.
At this moment, she admitted that she was completely moved and her vision was blurred by tears.
Could she try to trust Xiao Heng just once?
Stay and accompany him?
But after just a moment, she dismissed the thought. She pinched her palms hard, and her only remaining rationality brought her back.
She couldn't be moved any longer and couldn't stay in this harem any longer.
If she softens her heart and stays, she will sooner or later become the second Shen Qingtang.
How can the emperor’s love last long?
Today he can dismiss the six palaces for himself, and in the future he may meet the next Liu Yuetang and fall deeply in love with her.
She couldn't afford to gamble on this hot promise, nor did she dare to believe it.
Most importantly, she was horrified at the thought of the consequences of dismissing the six palaces.
The previous dynasty was bound to be in turmoil, and complaints from the aristocratic families arose.
The history books will even leave behind the infamy of "the emperor ruined the country because of lust".
It will also hurt many people in the harem.
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