Meanwhile, on the island of Songjiang Prefecture, after hearing what the Fourteenth Prince had said, Zhu Wanqing's expression was somewhat strange, and her gaze towards him was hesitant. Seeing this, the Fourteenth Prince quickly said, "Haven't you always hoped to have a home of your own? I'm willing to wander the world with you! But the White Lotus Sect must be disbanded..."
Zhu Wanqing's hand holding the sword trembled slightly. She was taken aback at first, then laughed: "You still want to lie to me?"
The Fourteenth Prince stared intently, speaking each word firmly: "Wanqing! I did not deceive you, everything I said is true..." Zhu Wanqing remained silent for a long time. Seeing Zhu Wanqing hesitate, the black-clad hall master stepped forward and advised: "Master, the Manchus are always cunning. Do not be fooled by his words. As long as you want to break through the encirclement, we will protect you to the death!"
The Fourteenth Prince immediately shouted, "Wanqing, don't be confused anymore! Come with me!" The Thirteenth Prince initially thought that the Fourteenth Prince was just stalling for time, but seeing the Fourteenth Prince's serious expression, his heart sank and he quickly grabbed the Fourteenth Prince's arm.
"What are you trying to do? Don't be impulsive! Fourth Brother is still waiting for us to return to the capital!" Thirteenth Master said anxiously.
The Fourteenth Prince turned around and gently patted the Thirteenth Prince's hand, saying softly, "I have made so many mistakes, how can I face our ancestors? I have failed Father and Mother, and I have wronged Fourth Brother. All these mistakes are my fault, so let me resolve them myself!"
Thirteenth Master frowned and said anxiously, "What are you saying? As long as we go back, everything can start over!"
The Fourteenth Prince gave a few bitter laughs, then looked at Zhu Wanqing. The Thirteenth Prince instantly understood that the Fourteenth Prince couldn't bear to part with the child.
“Sometimes everything is predestined. Although Zhu Wanqing is the leader of a cult, she also has her reasons! I have already done so many wrong things and wronged so many people. I don’t want my child to suffer all of this.” The Fourteenth Prince said sadly.
The Thirteenth Prince released his grip and let out a deep sigh.
The Fourteenth Prince smiled and said to Zhu Wanqing, "Wanqing, let's go somewhere where no one knows us. There, we'll no longer be princes and sect leaders, and we can live an ordinary life together..."
Zhu Wanqing's heart skipped a beat, pounding wildly. She had imagined that kind of life countless times. But looking at the black-clad hall master and numerous followers behind her, Zhu Wanqing hesitated.
The Fourteenth Prince urged, "Even for the sake of the children, lay down your weapons. So many sisters in the White Lotus Sect are loyal to you; can you bear to let them die?" His heartfelt words left the White Lotus Sect members exchanging bewildered glances. No one wanted to die; a peaceful, ordinary life had always been Zhu Wanqing's grand vision for the future. But ultimately, the decision rested with Zhu Wanqing.
The Fourteenth Prince looked at Zhu Wanqing from afar and said earnestly, "I have always coveted that throne, but I forgot that the greatest responsibility of an emperor is to ensure his people live in peace and prosperity. Whether it was the Ming or the Qing dynasty, the people of the world shared the same wish, and the current emperor is a good emperor who loves his people! We were wrong, we have always been wrong..."
Zhu Wanqing was stunned. The Fourteenth Prince reached out his hand and said affectionately, "We shouldn't dwell on the past. We should start living our own lives, Wanqing! Come with me, okay?"
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