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"Why does Ruyi ask that? Are you worried about me?" A faint smile suddenly appeared on Chen Run's face.
Jiang Yan didn't have time to beat around the bush anymore and said directly, "I heard your conversation."
Chen Run's expression did not change because of her words; he remained calm and composed, as if what she said had nothing to do with him.
Jiang Yan grew even more anxious and said again, "Are you still going to lie to me?"
A complex emotion immediately flashed in Chen Run's eyes. He stared intently at Jiang Yan, and after a moment, he gently tugged at the corner of his mouth and said.
"Does Ruyi really want to know?"
"Mm." Jiang Yan nodded in response.
Chen Run slowly shifted his gaze from her, looked to the side, seemed to sigh, and said, "The Emperor has been controlled by Prince Su. The court is now in Prince Su's hands. I stand with Prince Su."
Jiang Yan was so shocked she couldn't speak, stammering in disbelief, "How... how could this happen? When did this happen?"
"The day the palace banquet was held."
After hearing his words, Jiang Yan fell into deep thought. After a long while, she suddenly exclaimed, "Isn't this a dead end?"
"not necessarily."
Jiang Yan didn't understand: "How can anyone who attempts to shake the monarch's position ever succeed so easily?"
"Judging from what you're saying, Ruyi, it seems you know something else?" Chen Run looked at Jiang Yan with considerable curiosity.
Jiang Yan: "I've been to school, I'm not illiterate."
“‘Illiterate’?” Chen Run murmured, then said, “But this matter has been accomplished.”
Jiang Yan's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was about to jump out of her mouth.
She pressed, "How is that possible? Were you plotting this all along? Did the Emperor know nothing about it?"
"Ruyi must have heard about Shangguan Zeyu. It's all true. The Emperor's throne is based on Shangguan Zeyu. The Emperor has no ability to govern the country, and he is arrogant, conceited, jealous, and disdainful of others. An emperor like him cannot govern the Great Zhou well, and it's only a matter of time before he is overthrown."
Jiang Yan swallowed hard, then asked, "What about Prince Su? When is he going to ascend the throne? What about you then? Will he... kill you?"
Chen Run turned to look at her, a strange smile in his eyes: "Ruyi is worried about me again!"
Jiang Yan didn't have time to listen to his rambling and said urgently, "I'm not joking! I'm serious!!"
Chen Run, still with a faint smile, said, "Probably not."
"What do you mean by 'should'?" Jiang Yan suddenly became anxious.
But Chen Run said, "Ruyi, you're lying! You clearly care about me, so why do you always act so heartless?" Then, before Jiang Yan could react, he had already hugged her tightly.
Jiang Yan thought Chen Run was an idiot! A complete idiot!! She was clearly discussing his life or death, but he was thinking about romance and other romantic things!!
Chen Run closed his eyes and gently stroked Jiang Yan's head with his chin, as if feeling a gentle breeze on his face, and whispered, "Ruyi, don't worry, no matter what, I will make sure nothing happens to you!"
That's all well and good, but who are you? The Emperor? Prince Su? Or some other prince? You probably won't even be able to save your own life!
Although Jiang Yan thought so, she was still softened by Chen Run's sincerity. This time, she did not struggle against his embrace and let him have his way.
When Jiang Yan returned to her residence, Huang Ying was already pacing anxiously. Upon seeing her return, she disregarded all etiquette and rushed over to grab Jiang Yan's hands, saying anxiously and worriedly, "Master, why did you take so long to come back? How were you? I was so worried about you!"
Jiang Yan looked at her with relief, took her hand in return, and said, "It's alright, nothing serious." Then she sighed.
Huang Ying was still very worried: "Master, what exactly happened? What is the relationship between Young Master Chen and Prince Su? Is his life in danger?"
Jiang Yan couldn't help but recall Chen Run's words, her head throbbing. She sighed and said, "Let's go inside and talk slowly."
Huang Ying came in and poured her a cup of tea. She took a small sip and said, "That's right, Chen Run does indeed have a close relationship with Prince Su!" Suppressing her curiosity, she glanced at the bewildered Huang Ying and blurted out, "The world has changed!!"
The oriole was even more puzzled and looked out the window. The weather was still the same, clear and crisp in autumn. How could it be that the weather had "changed"?
Jiang Yan knew she wouldn't understand, so he lowered his voice and explained, "The Emperor is under house arrest, and Prince Su is now in power. The world is in turmoil!"
The oriole was so frightened that it stood there like a wooden stake.
Jiang Yan sighed: "If I don't tell you, it feels inappropriate, but if I do, I'll scare you like this! To be honest, I'm really wondering, are you from this era, or am I?"
Huang Ying was still confused and said, "Isn't Young Master Chen in a very dangerous situation?"
"Yes! I think so too! The Emperor is still the Emperor, how could he be overthrown so easily? And what if Prince Su turns against us? We really don't dare to think about what will happen to Chen Run!"
Jiang Yan had a terrible headache and felt very confused. She wanted to run away again.
She wasn't immortal; she feared death, and she certainly didn't want to die for no reason. But the problem was, she was trapped, with no way to escape!
Huang Ying then asked, "My lady, was your marriage to Young Master Chen arranged by Young Master Chen through Prince Su?"
The words from Huang Ying caused a great stir. Jiang Yan, upon hearing Huang Ying's explanation, suddenly had a revelation: "So that's how it is! I never even thought of that!!"
Then she got up, huffing and puffing, and was about to leave again.
Huang Ying hurriedly stopped her: "Master, where are you going?"
"Of course I'll go ask Chen Run!!!" Then she rushed out in a flurry.
Chen Run was happy that Jiang Yan didn't resist his hug, but he vaguely heard Jiang Yan's angry questioning voice in the courtyard. Just as he stood up in confusion, Jiang Yan pushed open the door and stood angrily at the door.
"What... what happened to Ruyi?"
"Chen Run, I'm asking you, was it you who asked Prince Su for the marriage decree?"
Chen Run's face turned deathly pale instantly. He paused for a moment, then hurriedly explained, "Ruyi, don't listen to what others are saying! Let me explain."
"Then I was right! Why did you do that? I've made myself perfectly clear!!"
Chen Run wanted to explain, but seeing Jiang Yan's angry expression, he knew that no matter what he said, she wouldn't believe him, so he said what was buried deep in his heart.
"Ruyi, you may not know how important you are to me, but you are extremely, extremely important to me. I can't live without you!"
Jiang Yan's heart suddenly skipped a beat, but she still didn't believe him: "I don't believe it! I don't believe that you can't live without love!!"
Chen Run couldn't help but smile wryly: "Why don't you believe me, Ruyi?"
"I just don't believe it. I can't believe that someone would give up their life for something so unrealistic!"
Chen Run smiled bitterly again: "Then I know, you haven't fallen deeply in love with Shangguan Zeyu yet! I still have a chance!"
"This is between you and me, it has nothing to do with him!"
Chen Run looked at her sadly: "Ruyi, you've just forgotten the deep affection between us! You were once like me, willing to give up your life for our sincere love! You've just forgotten that you once loved me deeply! You can't remember that feeling of being selfless for love, but it's okay, I will let you feel my love for you again."
Chen Run spoke sincerely and affectionately, but Jiang Yan was Jiang Yan after all, not Liu Ruyi. She couldn't truly understand the deep-seated feelings between them, and she couldn't empathize with him.
"Chen Run! You can't force a relationship to be happy! Why are you doing this to yourself?"
But Chen Run suddenly became sorrowful and said in grief, "This is not something that can be forced! This is a promise we made! I will never let you go in this lifetime! I want you to be my wife, I want you to have only me in your eyes from now on! I want you to become the person who loved me deeply again in my love!" After saying that, he suddenly rushed forward and hugged Jiang Yan tightly, as if he wanted to meld Jiang Yan into his body.
Jiang Yan struggled to breathe in his embrace, but this only made Chen Run hold her tighter and tighter.
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