Sometimes, when you're unlucky, you might not even be able to find food. If you're hungry for a long time, it's not impossible for you to experience hallucinations.
Chang'an nodded and said, "Then it's very likely that I remembered it wrong."
Otherwise, such a large ship couldn't have simply vanished into thin air; after being in Guzhuang for so long, it's impossible that no one hadn't seen it before.
Gu Lili took a deep breath; this matter had finally been glossed over.
"Could you translate a few sentences into Japanese for me?" Chang'an asked tentatively.
Gu Lili said that she learned Fusang language from her father, and he was not sure if Gu Lili understood it.
Gu Lili pondered for a moment and said, "You say you'll come, and I'll give it a try."
She was a little curious as to why Chang'an had suddenly become interested in the Japanese language.
Moreover, I don't know where he heard it from.
"The boat, the bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat, the hands and feet of the boat, the bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat, the bottom of the boat."
Chang'an closed his eyes and carefully recalled what the person had said, trying his best to recite it word for word.
Gu Lili was so shocked after hearing this that she was speechless and stood there stunned for a moment.
Even when Chang'an called her several times, she didn't respond.
"Lili, Lili, what's wrong with you? Don't scare me!" Chang'an said anxiously, shaking Gu Lili's shoulder.
Gu Lili calmed herself down and stared steadily at Chang'an.
Chang'an felt a little uneasy under Gu Lili's gaze and couldn't help but ask, "Lili, is there something wrong with what you said?"
Gu Lili shook her head.
He asked Chang'an earnestly, word by word, "Are you the current Crown Prince?"
Although she questioned Chang'an, Gu Lili was already certain in her heart.
The Chang'an before us must belong to His Highness the Crown Prince of the Southern Yue Kingdom.
Chang'an never expected that this question would expose his identity.
However, I'll have to tell Gu Lili sooner or later, so it's all the same whether I do it sooner or later.
Chang'an nodded and hurriedly explained, "I didn't mean to hide it from you. I was just afraid that if you knew my identity, you wouldn't feel as comfortable around me as you used to."
Gu Lili was shocked to hear Chang'an admit it with her own ears.
Unexpectedly, she saved the current Crown Prince.
They even made him do manual labor in their own home for so long.
Upon realizing this, Gu Lili hurriedly tried to kneel down.
Chang'an quickly helped her up. He had known this would be the outcome, which was why he hadn't confessed to Gu Lili.
"Lili, just treat me as Chang'an, there's no need to kneel down."
Gu Lili took a step back and broke free from Chang'an's grasp.
"I've made you do so much work, you won't execute my whole family, will you?" Gu Lili asked cautiously.
Chang'an couldn't help but chuckle.
"I am so grateful to you for saving my life, how could I blame you? By the way, you haven't told me the meaning of this Japanese language yet."
Hearing Chang'an say this, Gu Lili felt relieved.
Throughout history, the minds of those in power have always been the most unfathomable.
She had seen Chang'an at her most disheveled, and there was no guarantee that Chang'an wouldn't silence her to save face.
She could believe in her importance in Chang'an's heart, but she dared not believe in her importance in the Crown Prince's heart.
How could someone who is groomed to become a crown prince be a mere mortal bound by love and affection?
"What you just said means that His Highness the Crown Prince will perish at sea!"
Gu Lili translated Chang'an's words word by word.
As for the rest, Gu Lili didn't ask any more questions. She knew that the less she knew about certain things, the safer she would be.
Chang'an's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. Sure enough, this matter was inextricably linked to Fusang.
Taking a deep breath, Chang'an suppressed the anger in his heart.
He didn't want Gu Lili to see his bad side.
"Your Highness's matter has been clarified. Shall we return to the capital first?" Gu Lili asked tentatively.
Chang'an shook his head; he still wanted to send Gu Lili back to Donghai before returning himself.
It's not too late to deal with this when we get back.
"I'll send you back to Donghai Town before returning to the capital, Lili. From now on, just call me Chang'an, no need to call me Your Highness."
Gu Lili nodded, turned around and was about to go back. She needed to go back to her room and process the news properly.
This truly shocked her.
Chang'an called out to Gu Lili.
"Lili, there's something else I want to tell you: I actually have a fiancée!"
Gu Lili turned around and looked at Chang'an in disbelief.
Then he smiled with relief.
She should have known that someone of Chang'an's status, even without a fiancée, would certainly have no shortage of women serving him.
Gu Lili nodded, forcing back the bitterness in her heart, and said, "I understand!"
After saying that, he turned around and prepared to leave.
Seeing this, Chang'an was so frightened that he quickly stopped Gu Lili. If Gu Lili really left, it would be troublesome to explain later.
Gu Lili might not even listen.
"Lili, don't go yet, listen to me," Chang'an said hurriedly.
Looking down, Chang'an saw the tears that Gu Lili was trying so hard to hold back, and his heart ached instantly.
He quickly explained, "Lili, my fiancée was arranged for me by my father and mother. I have never met her, so we have no feelings for each other. After I return this time, I will definitely inform my father and mother to cancel the engagement and marry you!"
After hearing Chang'an's explanation, Gu Lili felt much better.
"But if we break off the engagement so abruptly, how will that girl ever get married again?" Gu Lili asked.
This is true. In this era where reputation is valued more than life itself, if she were to be rejected by the current crown prince, she would probably never dare to marry him again.
At best, one might spend their life in quiet contemplation, perhaps even sacrificing their life.
If things don't go well and one can't bear the gossip of outsiders, then the only option left is to hang oneself with a white silk ribbon.
Chang'an thought for a moment and said, "When the time comes, I will definitely ask my father and mother to find her a good marriage. I will not let her go unattended."
Chang'an had already considered these matters.
Originally, I planned to keep the annulment of the engagement a secret and not tell Gu Lili about it.
However, given Gu Lili's personality, she would definitely be unhappy if she knew the truth.
At that point, it's possible I might just ignore him.
“But, Chang’an, what I want is to be with one person for life, and you certainly can’t do that,” Gu Lili said frankly.
Given Chang'an's status, it's inevitable that she'll have a large harem in the future.
Putting aside personal desires, it was necessary to do so to consolidate the previous dynasty.
Gu Lili has feelings for Chang'an, but she is unwilling to share her husband with other women.
Moreover, even if Chang'an could truly be a couple for life, Gu Lili wouldn't want to be trapped within those high walls for the rest of her life.
Chang'an hurriedly said, "I can promise to be with one person for life, you believe me!"
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