This statement is a blatant hint at Shen Zhao.
"Haha, thank you for your kindness, Empress, but I don't have the energy to talk about feelings right now."
Upon hearing this, Song Yanran seemed to have expected it, and her expression remained unchanged.
Her pretty face flushed slightly as she quietly moved closer to Shen Zhao and whispered, "I want to discuss something with you. Before you leave, could you... could you leave me a bloodline?"
Shen Zhao stumbled and almost fell. Was this some kind of sexual transaction?
He glanced at Ji Bingyan and Jun Yutian not far away, and breathed a sigh of relief, relieved that the two of them probably hadn't heard.
"That empress? I could never do something so irresponsible."
"Are you really not going to take it?"
"Let's forget about it."
"Well, I won't force you, but I will wait for you."
Shen Zhao was somewhat puzzled as to why Song Yanran valued him so much.
He didn't even remember doing anything extraordinary, yet he so openly revealed his true feelings.
Seemingly noticing the doubt in Shen Zhao's eyes, Song Yanran lowered her head shyly: "You don't know, you are the only man in my life who has ever kissed me."
Shen Zhao felt a chill in her heart and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, at that time I didn't know you were the Empress. I was only cooperating with Fengyulou Yingchaoyun."
I kissed you to force out the toxins from your body; I really didn't have any other ulterior motives.
"But I have them!"
Song Yanran suddenly looked up, her emotions suddenly becoming agitated, and looked at Shen Zhao with teary eyes.
"Do you know, that kiss of yours truly stole my heart."
I never imagined that stories of people risking their lives for another person could be so profound.
It's unbelievable that this could actually happen to an emperor like me, whose hands are stained with blood and whose life has been spent scheming.
But why were you so cruel? Just when I thought I had finally found a hard-won relationship...
But you disappeared from my life, disappeared so suddenly, disappeared so completely.
Do you know how I got through those days when I couldn't see you?
Shen Zhao, I beg you, please don't leave without a word again, okay?
In my past life, I didn't even know you were Shen Zhao, and I didn't even know you died at the peak of the Nine Heavens.
I feel very fortunate that we have one less major enemy.
Oh my god, what am I doing?
I had no idea that Shen Zhao was the one I had been searching for all this time.
I was even secretly mocking him for being willing to die for me!
These past few days, whenever I think back on all of this, I really hate myself.
If I had known this would happen, how could I have stood by and watched you die at the hands of Yu Xiyan?
I……"
Song Yanran, who was usually calm and composed, completely lost control. She buried her face in Shen Zhao's arms and burst into tears, pounding his chest with her fists.
"You must be blaming me, blaming me for not recognizing you right away, so you're leaving me again, right?"
Will this departure mean that, like last time, I'll never find a trace of you again?
"Please, stop torturing me! I really don't want to go through this excruciating pain again!"
"I don't care if you have someone else you like outside, nor do I care if you love me or not, as long as I can feel your presence, that's enough!"
"Shen Zhao, please don't disappear again! I'm begging you, please have pity on me, okay?"
Feeling the heartfelt confession of the person in his arms, Shen Zhao was also moved and instinctively hugged Song Yanran in response.
"And now? Do you feel it?"
"Yes, I felt it."
Listening to the man's strong heartbeat, Song Yanran closed her eyes and became lost in the moment, wishing that time could stand still.
Jun Yutian and Ji Bingyan, who were not far away, were completely stunned.
Jun Yutian made no comment on this.
Ji Bingyan, however, had a look of envy mixed with a hint of sourness on her face.
I'm so envious of the Empress!
After a long silence, Shen Zhao patted Song Yanran's shoulder and said, "Alright, I swear I won't disappear again, but I have a lot of things to do and I have to go."
Can you give me some time? I really don't know how to respond to you right now.
Song Yanran nodded obediently: "Yes, I won't stop you from leaving, but..."
Suddenly, she bit Shen Zhao's shoulder.
"hiss……"
Shen Zhao grimaced in pain.
Song Yanran only let go of his mouth after confirming that a deep teeth mark would be left on his shoulder.
"Shen Zhao, this is a keepsake I'm leaving for you. I'll wait for you here, until the day you decide to let go of everything."
I will follow you without hesitation. In this lifetime, you will never again leave me alone. Do you understand, Shen Zhao?
Song Yanran's heartfelt confession added a heavy burden and a source of worry to Shen Zhao's shoulders.
Two days later...
"Alright, you should go back now. I promise I won't disappear. Can you let go now?"
"You promised me, you absolutely cannot go back on your word."
"Then it's a deal."
Song Yanran held onto Shen Zhao's shoulder tightly, but finally let go with great reluctance.
"Let's go!"
Shen Zhao himself didn't know what to do about Song Yanran.
He could feel that Song Yanran's burning love was absolutely from the bottom of her heart.
But……
Having experienced nine lifetimes of tragedy, and the pain Yu Xiyan inflicted upon him, he no longer dared to make any promises regarding love.
This is his way of protecting himself, and the only way to avoid being harmed.
He was truly afraid; he was afraid that his sincere devotion would ultimately lead to such a tragic outcome.
In the distance, Shen Zhao, Jun Yutian, and Ji Bingyan stood outside Yanhuang City.
Looking at this dazzling and prosperous city under the morning sun, and recalling the experiences of this period of time, Shen Zhao sighed deeply.
"It's time to leave. What are your plans?"
"I must return to the Northern Region to report back, so I bid you farewell."
Jun Yutian bowed to Shen Zhao, then flew away on his sword.
"And you?" Shen Zhao asked Ji Bingyan.
"My lord, wherever you go, I will go. Please don't leave me behind."
Ji Bingyan's answer was absolutely firm.
Shen Zhao knew that if he refused, she would be extremely heartbroken, so he could only agree: "Fine, then come with me."
"Thank you, my lord."
"But stop calling me 'Lord'. You're not a servant. If you really want to call me that, just call me 'Elder'."
"Yes, my lord."
"..."
Shen Zhao gazed at the Yanhuang City Wall one last time, then with a thought, the Kunpeng immediately materialized from within his body.
The two of them flipped onto each other's backs, and in an instant, they soared to the top of the clouds and sped towards the Southern Region.
"I wonder how Yunying is doing. Judging by the days, the Divine Phoenix Ruins should be opening soon. I hope we can make it in time."
Thinking of Su Yunying, Shen Zhao felt much calmer for some reason.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened them again, his expression turning serious.
Next, as early as the beginning in Juzhou City, a plan was laid for Su Yunying to take control of the Fire Phoenix Clan...
It's time to wrap this up.
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