After Hongli was dragged away, Yongzheng's chest heaved violently, and it took him a long time to calm down.
He stared at the fallen talisman on the ground, his eyes dark and unfathomable.
Su Peisheng asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, this talisman..."
"Burn it," Yongzheng said coldly.
"Not a single word of what happened today shall be circulated!"
"Yes." Su Peisheng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
The Fourth Prince has gone completely mad. He'll say anything to frame the Imperial Concubine. He's really asking for trouble.
Did he have an easy time surviving until today? I wish I could cut off his ears.
In the stillness of the night, Yongzheng stood alone by the window, gazing at the dark night sky.
Hongli's words were like a thorn, quietly piercing his heart.
He recalled Lin Yun's many unusual traits: her magic water, the high-yield rice seeds she offered, her foresight in commerce, her boldness in reforming the harem... These were indeed far beyond what ordinary people could achieve.
If she truly came from a later era...
"No, impossible!" Yongzheng shook his head violently, but his thoughts continued to wander uncontrollably.
Even he could be reborn... If she truly is a soul from another world, how much does she know about the future of the Qing Dynasty? Could she suddenly disappear and return to the future?
The thought of this possibility made his heart feel as if it were being squeezed by an invisible hand, making it difficult to breathe.
"Yun'er..." he murmured softly, then turned and strode towards the palace gate. "Prepare the carriage for Yanxi Palace!"
The guards on duty today were also shocked. They looked at each other and exchanged glances: Is this true or false? The Imperial Concubine... is actually from the future?
If they hadn't witnessed those hydroponically grown flowers, fruits, and vegetables with their own eyes, they would never have believed it, but now... it might really be true.
The guards shuddered.
No, no, I can't think about it anymore... This is too bizarre; not a single word of it can be spread.
Inside Yanxi Palace, Lin Yun was leaning against the lamp, flipping through account books.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the hall, and then Yongzheng appeared at the door.
She stood up in surprise: "Your Majesty? It's so late, why are you here—"
Before she finished speaking, Yongzheng stepped forward and embraced her tightly.
His strength was astonishing, as if he wanted to knead her into his very bones.
Lin Yun felt a sharp pain from his tight grip, but she keenly noticed his trembling body and asked softly, "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
Yongzheng did not answer, but buried his face in her neck, greedily inhaling her faint fragrance.
After a long silence, he finally spoke in a hoarse voice, "Yun'er, will you leave me?"
Lin Yun's heart skipped a beat, but she forced a lighthearted smile and said, "What are you saying, Your Majesty? Where could I possibly go?"
Yongzheng released her, cupped her face in his hands, and gazed intently at her: "I want you to swear that you will stay by my side forever."
His gaze was almost obsessive, and Lin Yun vaguely guessed what was going on. She said softly, "Your Majesty, I swear that I will never leave you in this life."
Yongzheng breathed a sigh of relief and hugged her again.
Lin Yun gently stroked his back and tentatively asked, "Did someone say something?"
Yongzheng remained silent for a moment, but ultimately did not mention Hongli. He simply said in a low voice, "I am just... afraid of losing you."
Lin Yun leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and whispered, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will always be with you, watching Hongyao and Zhaohua grow up, and witnessing the arrival of the Qing Dynasty's golden age."
Yongzheng closed his eyes, and the unease in his heart gradually subsided.
Whoever she is or where she comes from, the fact that she is in his arms at this moment is the greatest blessing God could bestow upon him.
He is the emperor. If Heaven wants Yun'er to return to her original world, he will defy Heaven and even turn the world upside down to keep Yun'er!
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