Yingxiang couldn't help but interject, "Young Master Bai, aren't you taking advantage of Miss Jiang?"
A hint of guilt flashed in Bai Yujing's eyes, but he quickly said firmly, "No, Miss Yingxiang, I am not using Miss Jiang. I just feel that Miss Jiang has the ability and responsibility to contribute to the country. Moreover, I believe that Miss Jiang must also have the desire to seek the well-being of the country and its people."
Sitting inside the carriage, Jiang Huaiyu instructed Yingxiang through the curtain, "Yingxiang, go and invite Bai Yujing to get in the carriage. I have something to say to him."
Although Yingxiang was unwilling, she knew that her master's orders could not be disobeyed, so she turned and walked out of the carriage. A short while later, Bai Yujing followed Yingxiang into the carriage. The interior was dimly lit, but enough for the three of them to see each other's expressions.
Bai Yujing entered the car, his eyes filled with determination and resolve. He looked at Jiang Huaiyu and said in a serious tone, "Huaiyu, you've misunderstood me. Bai Yujing and I did not sign the divorce papers; we are still husband and wife."
Jiang Huaiyu glanced coldly at Bai Yujing, her eyes full of indifference: "Bai Yujing, do you think I still care about that title? Ever since you betrayed me for your career, we have no connection whatsoever."
Bai Yujing bit her lip, looked at Jiang Huaiyu, and asked in a low voice, "Huaiyu, are you really planning to leave the capital?"
Jiang Huaiyu nodded slightly, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Yes, Bai Yujing, I have made up my mind to leave."
The carriage traveled along the official road, its wheels crunching over the stones. Bai Yujing remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Then I'll see you off."
Jiang Huaiyu thought for a moment and nodded: "Alright, then I'll have to trouble you."
Deng Shen drove the carriage, and the three sat side by side inside. The atmosphere inside was somewhat awkward; Bai Yujing and Jiang Huaiyu both kept their heads down and remained silent. Deng Shen secretly glanced at the two of them and sighed inwardly.
After a long silence, Bai Yujing finally couldn't help but ask, "Huaiyu, what are your plans after you leave the capital?"
Jiang Huaiyu raised her head, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes: "I plan to go to Jiangnan first. The scenery there is beautiful, and it might cheer me up."
Bai Yujing frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with Jiang Huaiyu's answer, but he still continued to ask, "Then when do you plan to come back?"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled, a bitter smile in her eyes: "Bai Yujing, do you think I'll ever come back? We've already severed all ties."
Bai Yujing's expression changed, and a surge of anger welled up in his heart, but he still managed to suppress his emotions and said calmly, "Huaiyu, I know there are some misunderstandings between us, but I am willing to explain and make amends."
Jiang Huaiyu shook her head, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Bai Yujing, the misunderstanding has been made, and we can never go back. You don't need to explain anymore, and I don't want to hear it."
Looking at their expressions, Deng Shen couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.
Bai Yujing looked at Jiang Huaiyu with teary eyes and pleaded, "Huaiyu, please give me a chance to make up for my past mistakes. Next time, I will definitely explain clearly."
Jiang Huaiyu remained expressionless, giving Bai Yujing a cold glance without saying a word. Her pale face seemed completely devoid of any emotion.
Bai Yujing's heart tightened, but she still mustered her courage and continued, "I know my previous actions caused you to misunderstand. But I really brought you these two gold bars out of concern. You're not in good health and need nourishment; this is just a small token of my appreciation."
As he spoke, Bai Yujing placed two gold bars on the table, their gleaming gold dazzlingly bright.
Jiang Huaiyu simply said, "I appreciate your kindness, but I don't need it. You can leave now."
Bai Yujing was stunned. He hadn't expected Jiang Huaiyu to be so resolute. He thought Jiang Huaiyu would at least listen to his explanation. He gritted his teeth and said again, "Huaiyu, I know I hurt you, but I really didn't mean it. Give me a chance to prove my sincerity."
Jiang Huaiyu remained silent, her eyes revealing a deep indifference.
Bai Yujing sighed, looked at the gold bar in his hand, and explained to Jiang Huaiyu, "This gold bar was indeed a gift from the emperor, not from the Prince Hao's mansion."
A hint of doubt flashed in Jiang Huaiyu's eyes. She gently bit her lip and said, "If that's the case, then why are you still living in the house that Prince Hao's mansion bestowed upon you? Don't you know that house should have belonged to me?"
Bai Yujing's expression faltered slightly. He looked down at the gold bars and remained silent for a moment. This issue of accommodation had always been his Achilles' heel, and Jiang Huaiyu's question had struck a nerve.
“I…I do still live there,” Bai Yujing said with difficulty, her voice tinged with helplessness.
A hint of disappointment flashed in Jiang Huaiyu's eyes, but she quickly composed herself and tried to keep her tone calm: "Bai Yujing, I think it's better to clear things up between us. Now that you've left me, why are you still clinging to that house?"
Bai Yujing raised his head, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes. He looked at Jiang Huaiyu and tried to explain, "Huaiyu, I... I didn't mean to take over that house, it's just... I had nowhere else to go."
Jiang Huaiyu frowned, not understanding why Bai Yujing had fallen to such a state. She thought of the time they had spent together, and her heart softened.
"Bai Yujing, do you really have nowhere else to go?" Jiang Huaiyu asked softly.
Bai Yujing nodded, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes: "Since leaving the Prince Hao's mansion, I have indeed never had a stable place to live. These gold bars are what I obtained while wandering."
Seeing Bai Yujing's embarrassment and helplessness, Jiang Huaiyu couldn't help but feel a little sympathy. She sighed softly and said, "Since that's the case, I won't pursue the gold bar. However, you can no longer live in that house; it belongs to me."
A hint of gratitude flashed in Bai Yujing's eyes. He looked at Jiang Huaiyu and said sincerely, "Huaiyu, thank you. I will move out as soon as possible."
Jiang Huaiyu nodded, looking at Bai Yujing, her mind drifting back to the past. She smiled slightly and said, "Bai Yujing, perhaps the hatred between us isn't as deep as you think. You... how are you doing?"
Bai Yujing's eyes dimmed slightly, and he shook his head: "No, I'm not doing well. I'm struggling to make ends meet every day, and sometimes I can't even afford to eat."
Jiang Huaiyu felt a pang of pain in her heart. She looked at Bai Yujing, a hint of concern flashing in her eyes: "Then...why didn't you ask me for help?"
Bai Yujing gave a bitter smile: "I... I don't want you to see me like this. I'm afraid you'll look down on me even more."
Jiang Huaiyu gently grasped Bai Yujing's hand, her eyes filled with determination: "Bai Yujing, don't worry, I won't look down on you. We were husband and wife before, and it's my responsibility to help you when you're in trouble."
Bai Yujing looked at Jiang Huaiyu, a hint of gratitude and surprise flashing in her eyes: "Huaiyu, you...you're really willing to help me?"
Jiang Huaiyu nodded, her eyes filled with determination: "Yes, I'm willing to help you. But you have to promise me that you'll never live such a miserable life again."
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