Looking at the handsome man before her, who was middle-aged but still very handsome, Princess Huaiyin suddenly felt a surge of resentment.
Her life was ruined because of this man.
She had admired and loved him since she was young, and had been waiting for him to marry her. But to her surprise, he fell in love with another woman.
In a fit of anger, she gave up on herself and chose a prince consort she didn't like.
For so many years, she has been unhappy, all thanks to the man in front of her.
Thinking of this, her resentment towards the man in front of her deepened even further.
Why is it that she is troubled by love her whole life, while he can be so carefree?
“Ah Zhen…” she suddenly called his name again, and before he could speak, she quickly said, “Do you know that I have always loved you? Even after so many years, I still love you. If you are willing, I can immediately petition my mother to divorce the prince consort and marry you. The rest of your life is still long. Wouldn’t it be better to have me by your side?”
So shocked was Xiao Zhen that he stood there for a moment before he came to his senses. "Why is the princess talking nonsense?"
“I’m not talking nonsense. Every word I’m saying comes from the bottom of my heart. As long as you’re willing, I’ll do anything you ask, let alone divorce a consort.” Princess Huaiyin said, and then stood up and took a few steps closer to Xiao Zhen, her face full of sincerity.
Xiao Zhen took a step back. "Princess, please have some self-respect."
“Self-respect? I’ve respected myself my whole life, but what good has it done? My sincere heart has been discarded by you like trash.” Princess Huaiyin said sadly, then suddenly rushed over and threw herself into his arms. “Azhen, I love you. Since you refuse to accept me, I will take back my feelings after today and will no longer bother you.”
Caught off guard, Xiao Zhen didn't dodge in time. Just as he was about to push her away, he heard these words and paused for a moment.
In that brief moment, a sharp dagger suddenly sprang from Princess Huaiyin's sleeve and pierced his heart.
The sharp pain made Xiao Zhen react instantly, and he sent Princess Huaiyin flying with a single palm strike.
He then swiftly drew the dagger and pressed acupoints all over his body. When his gaze swept over the black tip of the dagger, he realized that it was clearly coated with a deadly poison.
He stared coldly at Princess Huaiyin lying on the ground. "Why?"
Princess Huaiyin wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and slowly stood up.
Xiao Zhen was injured, so the force of that palm strike was weakened. Although she was injured, it was not fatal.
Seeing the man bleeding profusely from his wound, Princess Huaiyin's expression turned cold. Contrary to her earlier sorrowful demeanor, she said coldly, "Xiao Zhen, I do indeed love you. Over the years, my feelings have never changed. If you had shown even a trace of tenderness or pity for me just now, I wouldn't have been able to bring myself to do this. I can only say that today's outcome is entirely of your own making."
Xiao Zhen looked at her incredulously. "I have never shown you even the slightest romantic feeling. Is it a sin to dislike you or not accept you? Princess Huaiyin, don't think too highly of yourself. Although you are a princess, plotting against a high-ranking official is useless, even with the Empress Dowager protecting you. If you kill me, you won't survive either."
“Before coming to Suzhou, I had no intention of living,” Princess Huaiyin said fearlessly, staring at the man’s pale face due to blood loss, her voice suddenly softening, “Since we couldn’t be husband and wife in life, we can at least be together in death.”
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