That's enough.
Princess Shanlai smiled with lowered eyes; she had finally avenged her great grudge. Poisoning the emperor was a capital offense, and even if the emperor was not a wise ruler, she could not escape death.
However, she never expected that the Regent knew about her affair with Lu Chuan, yet said nothing. He was probably just waiting to catch her off guard.
Princess Shanlai's face was slightly pale. It was quite a 'painful' effort to specifically seek out Lu Chuan to capture her.
Suddenly, her eyes sharpened, and she pulled out a dagger from her bosom, aiming it at Lu Chuan, who was deep in thought. But unsurprisingly, he caught her.
Princess Shanlai sneered and said loudly, "Does Commander Lu have anything else to say? I am not the same kind of person as you, so you'd better not linger here. You were able to escape this time because I was not as skilled as you. If I have another chance, I will still not be lenient."
Her words were harsh, and her tone implied that she was trying to distance herself from him.
Lu Chuan, however, seemed not to hear her, softening his tone and calling her softly as before: "Ming'er".
God knows how much he longed for her to get better. To be able to run and jump as she pleased, to go wherever she wanted, like other women. To no longer be confined to the mansion, only able to cast envious glances at others.
But when she stood before him unharmed, he felt completely unfamiliar with her.
He regretted it. He shouldn't have prayed to heaven for her to recover quickly. If she were still ill, he could have stayed with her for many more years. But after she recovered, her first act was to assassinate the emperor, a capital offense, and no one could protect her.
Lu Chuan suddenly thought selfishly, how much better it would be if she were still sick. If she were still sick, he could protect her no matter what. Instead, he was powerless to do anything as he watched the soldiers waiting outside to arrest her.
Princess Shanlai looked away in embarrassment and did not respond to him.
Lu Chuan released her hands, closed his eyes, and ordered, "Guards, Princess Shanlai, Zhao Mingmiao, is guilty of assassinating His Majesty. Take her away and await further instructions."
The soldiers outside the door had been waiting for a long time. Upon hearing this, they immediately stepped forward and seized Zhao Mingmiao. "Yes, sir."
Zhao Mingmiao seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. As she was being escorted by soldiers to the door, she suddenly turned back and glanced at Lu Chuan, who was still standing there motionless. She smiled slightly, but no one saw the tears welling up in her eyes.
Her life was incredibly difficult. In order to seek revenge, she didn't hesitate to harm her own body to gain Emperor Yuming's trust.
He was an exception in her otherwise monotonous life.
She was sickly, but he never looked down on her. On the contrary, he treated her with genuine kindness, always seeking medical help for her before going to war. Yet, she could only disappoint his sincere feelings.
The sun was quite strong today, stinging her eyes and almost bringing tears to her eyes.
The soldiers holding her didn't treat her any better just because she had exchanged a few words with Lu Chuan. Instead, they dragged her forward quickly, completely disregarding her condition. In her dazed state, she seemed to see Lu Chuan from years ago again.
Ahem... Who are you?
"Your humble servant Lu Chuan greets the Princess."
"So it's Commander Lu. I've long admired your name. Commander Lu, is there something you need that's on your mind, keeping an eye on Shanlai?"
"Your Highness is of exceptional intelligence and grace, and I couldn't help but gaze upon you for a while longer. I have been impolite; please forgive me, Your Highness."
...
Our first meeting in our youth was breathtaking. Her face was etched into my mind, never to be forgotten. You were the one who awakened my first love, and from beginning to end, it has always been you.
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