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Chen Run noticed the surprise in her eyes and smiled, "Ruyi, what are you looking at? You're lost in thought."
Seeing that she was staring at Chen Run so intently that her mouth was slightly open, Huang Ying hurriedly ran to her side and quietly tugged at her sleeve.
Jiang Yan regained her senses and smiled at Chen Run: "Run, you look really good in this outfit today. It's simple, elegant, and refreshing."
Chen Run was wearing a beige dress embroidered with blue maple leaves. He was fair-skinned and his hair was neatly combed on top of his head, making him look clean and refreshing. Given his simple and elegant attire, it was no wonder that Jiang Yan would say such a thing.
"I'm glad Ruyi likes it. I was worried she wouldn't like it." Chen Run walked into the room and went to Jiang Yan's side.
Jiang Yan belatedly realized that Chen Run's gaze was too intense, so she quickly took a step back. But then, noticing that her reaction was too strong, she coughed lightly in embarrassment and steered the conversation to the lotus flowers on the table.
"Ah Run, where did you pick these lotus flowers? Are lotus flowers grown in the capital?"
Chen Run was inevitably disappointed, but when he heard that she liked lotus flowers, the gloom on his face quickly disappeared.
"Yes, there's a large lotus pond in the northern suburbs of the city. The lotus flowers there are especially beautiful. If you like, Ruyi, I'll take you to see it another day!"
Jiang Yan was still angry with Shangguan Zeyu and was worried about how to resolve the situation. Hearing what he said, she quickly replied.
"What do you mean 'another day'? There's no time like the present, let's do it today, how about it?"
Chen Run couldn't wait for Jiang Yan to go with him today. Hearing Jiang Yan's words, he immediately beamed with joy: "Great! I'll have someone prepare right away." Then he called out to Qingfeng.
"What are your orders, young master?"
"Prepare the carriage; I'm going with Ruyi to admire the lotus flowers in the north of the city."
Qingfeng paused for a moment, then quickly glanced at Jiang Yan, his face showing worry, and said, "Young Master, you are here today..."
But he was stopped by a dangerous look from Chen Run.
"Yes, Your subordinate obeys. I will go and prepare immediately." Before leaving, Qingfeng glanced at Jiang Yan thoughtfully one last time.
Jiang Yan: "Arun, is there something else you need to do? I'm not in a hurry, another day is fine!"
But Chen Run was already very nervous, saying, "It's okay! I'm free all day!" Then he excitedly asked, "Ruyi, where else would you like to go? Tell me, and I'll take you!"
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she couldn't help but grab Jiang Yan's hands and said, "Ruyi, didn't you say you like roses? I've already planted them, and they'll bloom next year. I'll go with you to see them then."
Jiang Yan looked into his star-like eyes, her mind went blank for a moment, but she quickly came to her senses and forced a smile, "No rush, we'll talk about it next year."
Chen Run was anxious and confused: "Why do we have to wait until next year? Why can't we agree on it now?"
Jiang Yan didn't dare to look into his eyes, which were so full of affection that they could drown her, so she turned her head slightly and said, "Life is unpredictable, let's take it one step at a time."
"I don't want this! Ruyi, I hope we can make a promise and work hard to keep it! Ruyi, we'll definitely go see the climbing roses next year, right?"
Jiang Yan unconsciously looked at him again.
His eyes were earnest and eager. Jiang Yan thought that it was just a matter of saying one thing, and who knew what would happen in the future, so she might as well agree.
"Okay, let's go see the climbing roses together next year."
Chen Run excitedly hugged Jiang Yan tightly again.
Jiang Yan sighed almost imperceptibly, letting him be.
Not long after, he looked into Jiang Yan's eyes again and said sincerely, "Ruyi, I can give you anything you want! I can help you fulfill any wish you have!!"
His eyes were pure and sincere, without any pretense. Jiang Yan only glanced at them briefly, and her heart started pounding.
What a deeply affectionate man!
I wonder how long his affection will last? Maybe he'll end up like Shangguan Zeyu, saying one thing and forgetting the next.
Jiang Yan didn't know what Chen Run's eyes were made of, or whether they could see through people's hearts. He had only thought about something else a little, and Jiang Yan had already figured it out.
"Ruyi! What are you thinking? You don't believe what I'm saying? I can swear to God!!" As he spoke, his eyes shone brightly, as if filled with the unwavering determination of the entire world. He raised three fingers of his right hand above his eyebrows and began.
"If I, Chen Run, were to deceive Ruyi even in the slightest, may I never be able to..."
May they die a horrible death?
Jiang Yan didn't want to be burdened with the debt of a life, so she quickly covered his mouth with her right hand, forcing him to swallow the words he was about to say.
"Okay, I believe you, stop swearing!"
"Really?" Like a puppy trying to please, she blinked her innocent and expectant eyes and stared straight at Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan felt embarrassed by his gaze, looked away, and smiled, "I'm not lying! Really!!"
In a moment of panic, Chen Run hugged Jiang Yan again, and hugged her very tightly.
Jiang Yan felt suffocated and wanted him to let her go, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't push him away even an inch, so she just let him go.
Huang Ying stood by anxiously, but there was nothing she could do. Finally, she sighed helplessly and said...
"Young Master Chen, didn't you say you'd take your master to admire the lotus flowers? Are you ready?"
Chen Run then suddenly realized what was happening, released Jiang Yan, and said with a simple smile, "Look at me, I forgot about this. Let's go, Ruyi."
Jiang Yan glanced at Huang Ying knowingly, then followed him out.
After dismissing Xiao Yiqing, Shangguan Zeyu went to Pear Blossom Residence to find Jiang Yan, only to learn that Jiang Yan had not returned at all.
"Our master hasn't returned for so long, aren't you servants worried?"
Fuqu knelt on the ground, her heart pounding, and said, "Your Highness, it's my fault. I'll go find it right away."
"Fine! You can deal with your masters yourselves!!!" She stormed out of Pear Blossom Residence in a huff.
Zhang Qin followed behind him, thought for a moment, and said, "Your Highness, has Consort Liu left the manor again?"
Shangguan Zeyu huffed angrily, "Otherwise what?"
"Your Highness, rest assured, our people will protect Consort Liu."
"Ah, that's not what I'm worried about right now!"
Zhang Qin thought it was because of the "Prince Su" matter and said, "Your Highness, the Emperor still has the same attitude. Shouldn't Your Highness make some plans for yourself?"
Shangguan Zeyu hadn't originally intended to think about this, but after hearing what he said, he couldn't help but think of it.
"You mean... I should be wary of my elder brother?"
Zhang Qin dared not speak too plainly, saying, "Your Highness, the most popular princes in the capital are you and Prince Kang. But Prince Kang stopped interfering in court affairs years ago. Now that Prince Su is getting close to the Empress Dowager, does the Emperor not know this in the palace? What I mean is, Your Highness, do you think the Emperor's purpose might be...?"
"Enough!!!"
Shangguan Zeyu was afraid of hearing what followed, so he coldly interrupted Zhang Qin and then angrily returned to Yunxiao Pavilion.
Jiang Yan sat in the carriage on her outing, very excited the whole way. She would point to this and talk about it, and then point to that and laugh. Huang Ying was infected by her happy mood and also let go of her previous tension, looking happily out of the carriage.
From the moment Chen Run boarded the carriage, he kept his eyes fixed on Jiang Yan. When she smiled, he smiled too, as if Jiang Yan was the only person in his eyes, and everything else in the world was no longer a concern for him.
Jiang Yan was dazzled by the view and turned her gaze away, saying, "I didn't expect the scenery in the suburbs to be so beautiful! I'm so glad I found out!"
"Don't be sad, Ruyi. I will take you out to play often in the future."
Jiang Yan smiled politely at him, then turned to look at Huang Ying, only to find that she had fallen asleep on one side at some point.
"Why is Huang Ying so tired?" As she spoke, she was about to stand up to check on her, but the carriage suddenly jolted, and she lost her balance and fell sideways into Chen Run's arms.
Chen Run instinctively put his arm around her waist. She felt the position was indecent and tried to stand up, but she couldn't.
"Hey, Run, let go of my hand first."
"Don't loosen it."
Chen Run's voice was soft and gentle.
Jiang Yan decided not to say anything more to him and prepared to use her divine power to break free from him.
She thought that Chen Run looked slender and bookish, so he must be weak and would obediently let her, a tough woman who had experienced military training in modern society, ravage him. But the reality was far beyond her expectations.
Chen Run held her tightly with his arms like pliers, and no matter how much she struggled, she couldn't budge him an inch.
Jiang Yan was exhausted and planned to have a good talk with him, but as soon as she looked up, a dark shadow flashed past her eyes like lightning. Just as she was about to ask what it was, her lips were covered by something warm.
What's going on?
Is Chen Run kissing her?
Is Chen Run kissing her?
He has such audacity!
She is Shangguan Zeyu's concubine, isn't he afraid of her?
Jiang Yan didn't know where the sudden surge of power came from, but with a powerful push of both hands, he shoved Chen Run away.
"What are you doing? Don't you know that men and women shouldn't touch each other?" He wiped his lips with the back of his right hand in disgust.
Chen Run was deeply hurt by her disdainful and disgusted gaze. Unable to hide his pain, he said, "Ruyi, do you hate me that much?!"
Jiang Yan decided not to say anything against her conscience anymore and said firmly, "Chen Run! I hope you understand my current situation! Don't cause me any trouble!!"
Chen Run's expression instantly turned one of unbearable pain.
His eyes were filled with tears as he looked sorrowfully into Jiang Yan's eyes, as if someone were holding a sharp blade to his throat, and he spoke with difficulty.
"Ruyi, do you really not love me anymore?"
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