Hearing Jiao Jiao recount the many years she had spent with Mu Weiliang and Qian Xun, and seeing the joy on Jiao Jiao's face, Rong Qi felt both gratified and regretful. He was gratified that Jiao Jiao had been happy and carefree for so many years. He was regretful that he hadn't been a part of Jiao Jiao's first ten-plus years.
"Jiaojiao, Aqi will always be with you from now on. Not just now, but for many, many years to come, okay?"
Feng Qinghuang nodded in his arms: "Aqi is the best. I told Aqi because I wanted Aqi to understand my life over the past ten years. I hope Aqi will also tell me about your past life later, and I also want to understand Aqi's past."
“However, if Aqi feels that now is not the time, I will wait until the day Aqi tells me. Aqi, please don’t bear those burdens alone, okay?”
Rong Qi hugged Feng Qinghuang tightly: "Don't worry, Jiaojiao, I will tell you, but now is not the right time. Be good, Jiaojiao, wait for me, okay?"
Feng Qinghuang nodded: "Okay, Aqi."
The two lingered for a while longer, and seeing that it was getting late, Rong Qi got up and left.
Back in his own courtyard, Rong Qi kept thinking about what Jiao Jiao had told him that afternoon.
I never imagined that Jiaojiao, Mu Weiliang, and Qianxun would have so much time together.
He admitted he was jealous; if he had met Jiaojiao sooner, no one else would have stood a chance.
However, it's not too late to start now. He will stay by Jiaojiao's side in the days to come, slowly replacing everyone else in her heart, and becoming the one who fills the deepest part of her heart.
He wanted to treat her wholeheartedly, and he would fulfill any wish she had. He wanted to become the irreplaceable person in Jiao Jiao's heart.
The book on easy-to-buy items says that to make someone inseparable from you, you must first cater to their preferences. Currently, Jiaojiao's favorite thing is probably food.
By the way, he hasn't visited his uncle for several days; he should make a trip now.
Thinking of Rong Yuan, Rong Qi stood up and quickly slipped away.
Easygoing and tolerant people in the courtyard stared at each other.
I said, Your Highness, you should at least tell us where you're going. We can't keep up with your speed.
A quick calculation reveals that his young master will either go to the Phoenix Prince's residence, the Underworld Palace, or the Imperial Palace. Since he just returned from the Phoenix Prince's residence, he shouldn't be going back. That leaves the Underworld Palace and the Imperial Palace.
The two agreed that one would head towards the Underworld Palace, and the other towards the Imperial Palace.
In the Imperial Study, just as Emperor Rong Yuan was about to have his evening meal, Rong Qi suddenly appeared.
Rong Yuan looked at him. Was this kid coming over here to freeload a meal or did he have something else to do?
"Here for dinner?"
Rong Qi shook his head.
Rong Yuan was about to ask him what was wrong when Rong Qi said something else.
"Let's grab a bite to eat."
Rong Yuan glared at him helplessly, then instructed Hong Fu to bring him a bowl and chopsticks.
"You really know how to rush."
Rong Qi smiled and said, "What a coincidence."
After dinner, Rong Yuan kept Rong Qi behind for a chat. When he mentioned why he hadn't gone to keep his beloved Jiao Jiao company, Rong Qi's eyes lit up.
Finally, he mentioned Jiaojiao; otherwise, he would have been too embarrassed to ask for food.
If Rong Yuan knew that he could still feel embarrassed, he would probably think the sun had risen in the west.
"I spent the afternoon with her, but Jiaojiao suddenly had a craving."
Upon hearing Rong Qi's words, Rong Yuan's eyelids inexplicably twitched.
"What do you mean?"
Rong Qi: "It's nothing special. I just wanted to go to my uncle's ice cellar to see if there was any food there, so I could bring some over for Jiao Jiao."
Rong Yuan was furious when he heard his words. Was this brat trying to steal his snacks again?
Rong Yuan searched for something on the dragon desk to throw at Rong Qi, but couldn't find anything after a long time. He was afraid the memorials would break, or hurt Rong Qi. The writing brush, too, might poke him. Frustrated, Rong Yuan picked up some pastries from the outermost dish and tossed them over.
"You little rascal, you always have your eyes on my food. I wonder what kind of spell your little darling has cast on you."
Rong Qi had Rong Yuan's little tricks figured out perfectly.
Rong Qi reached out and took the pastry: "Jiaojiao, you don't need to sweet-talk me, I'm willing."
Rong Yuan couldn't bear to look at Rong Qi's arrogant expression.
Rong Yuan didn't want to listen to him anymore: "Hong Fu, take him there, and make him get lost as soon as you get him."
Hong Fu's lips twitched. "You miss people so much when they don't come, but now that they're here, you're chasing them away. Sigh, the emperor's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Rong Qi turned around: "I'm leaving now, Uncle. I'll come and play chess with you another day."
"Get out, get out, get out!"
All sounds were shut out through the door.
After taking the items, Rong Qi didn't deliver them directly but went home first.
I was thinking of delivering it first thing tomorrow morning, so I could stay longer.
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