Yongxuan spoke up.
When they arrived outside the Cining Palace, they found two young women sitting in the courtyard, chatting about something.
“You’re back.”
Hearing the voice behind them, the two turned their heads and saw the three people standing behind them.
Seeing Chen Nian sitting peacefully in the courtyard, Ertai breathed a sigh of relief.
Worried and anxious, she forced herself to avoid being helped by Yongxuan and the other person, but her face turned even paler.
Fu Yuxing's gaze also fell on Chen Nian, who was sitting blankly. A hint of warmth appeared in his indifferent eyes.
Seeing that Qing'er and Yongxuan were talking, he quietly withdrew, leaving the two of them alone.
He had despicable thoughts, but he couldn't do despicable things.
...
"What's wrong?"
After the people around him left, Ertai looked at the person sitting blankly on the stone bench, staring at him silently without saying a word. Feeling uneasy, he endured the pain in his body, took a step, and walked over.
"You're back."
Upon hearing the voice, Chen Nian seemed to regain her senses, staring blankly up at the person whose eyes were filled with worry and concern.
"Yes, I'm back. Do you want a hug?"
Ertai responded gently.
"hug."
Chen Nian stood up blankly and subconsciously hugged Ertai gently.
The moonlight was very bright today, casting a white halo on Ertai's face. Meanwhile, preoccupied with his own thoughts, Shennian didn't notice the unusual expression on Ertai's face.
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"
Ertai wasn't sure if Shennian had noticed his injury. Feeling the barely perceptible strength in Shennian's embrace, he tightened his hold and asked softly.
As for the injuries on my body, nothing compares to worrying about the person in my arms.
No, I miss you.
He spoke in a muffled, sullen voice.
"The Emperor has already agreed to grant us a marriage and has also bestowed upon me a residence. The imperial edict will arrive at Cining Palace tomorrow, and once we are married, we will be able to see each other every day."
Hearing Chen Nian's words, Ertai felt a surge of joy in his heart. He bent down and kissed the top of the head of the person in his arms to comfort him.
"A bestowal? A bestowal of marriage!"
Ertai's words made Chen Nian raise his head in shock.
So fast?
"What's wrong? Don't you want to marry me?! You dare! You can't leave me."
Seeing Chen Nian's shocked expression, Ertai lost his composure. One second he was assertive, but the next he was deflated.
He was genuinely worried that Chen would refuse.
He had absolutely no confidence in her, and he couldn't bring himself to act forcefully.
"No."
Thinking of Ertai's victorious return today, and meeting Ertai's panicked eyes, I calmed myself down and shook my head.
"That's good, that's good."
His thoughtful words managed to calm Ertai's flustered heart.
"Ertai, we should go."
Thinking of the time when the palace would be locked, Yongxuan reminded them, even though he didn't want to disturb them.
"Okay, I'll be going now. I have some things to take care of these next few days and won't be able to come see you. Remember to eat well and don't catch a cold. I'll come see you as soon as I've finished taking care of things."
His injury will take some time to heal. Today, the moon is providing cover for him; if it were daytime, she would definitely notice something amiss.
She'll be worried.
"Um."
Thinking of Ertai's words, Chen Nian nodded, let go of his hand, and watched Ertai leave.
"Wait a moment."
Chen Nian called out to Ertai.
"What's wrong.
Before he could finish the word, a cool, soft touch came to his lips, making Ertai stop speaking immediately.
"Alright, you can go now. Goodbye."
With a light touch, the reverie was withdrawn.
"Um--"
Listening to Chen Nian's words, Ertai felt that something was wrong, but Chen Nian's expression and tone did not change at all, and he hid everything very well.
"Qing'er, I need to go see the Emperor."
Seeing the three leave, Chen Nian immediately lost his footing.
It's too late if it's too late.
It's so late now, we can't disturb the Empress Dowager. She's been worried about her for a long time, and she's finally able to rest early today.
She has to go by herself.
"Niannian, Niannian, don't panic, I'll go with you."
Qing'er also heard the news Yongxuan told her and knew what Chen Nian was thinking. Sensing Chen Nian's panic, Qing'er gently comforted him and patted his back repeatedly.
"good--"
...
The Qianqing Palace.
"Niannian, it's so late, why aren't you resting yet?"
The emperor, who was drafting the marriage decree on the memorial platform, looked at the person who had arrived and asked with concern.
"Your Majesty, I heard that you intend to bestow a marriage upon me and Ertai. I would like to request that you rescind your offer."
He knelt in the main hall, pleading earnestly.
"What happened? Get up, get up! Niannian, did something happen between you and Ertai? Why do you suddenly not want to get married?"
The emperor, who was drafting the imperial decree to grant the marriage, was startled when he heard Chen Nian's words and saw her kneeling solemnly. He quickly stepped down from the platform, walked to Chen Nian, and tried to help her up.
"Your Majesty, please grant my request."
Chen Nian avoided the Emperor's support, stubbornly looking at him with a firm and resolute gaze.
"Niannian, stand up and speak. If you want to cancel, you have to give me a reason, right? I said in front of everyone a long time ago that I would bestow a marriage upon you and Ertai after I finished this busy period."
Seeing the resolute determination in his mind, the emperor was shaken.
He could tell that the two were in love with each other. What had happened to make Niannian so resolutely refuse the arranged marriage?
"Your Majesty, Chen Nian is nearing the end of his life and cannot delay Er Tai's life."
Knowing that the emperor needed to know an answer, he calmly explained the reason.
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