However, the enemy of my enemy can be my ally; I could find an opportunity for them to have a chat.
…
For a period of time afterward, Wan Ge would accept some of Feng Yi Mu's invitations and refuse others that she felt were unsuitable.
Feng Yimu didn't suspect anything, but Wan Ge found it a little strange that he was so enthusiastic towards her.
Even if he needed something from me in my past life, he wouldn't have been so eager. This life is quite different.
Moreover, he refused some of the benefits she offered him [which were actually traps]. At times, Wan Ge even wondered if her plan had been exposed, which was why he refused.
Hearing him say again that after he comes of age and is granted a fiefdom, he will become a carefree prince and take her away from the capital to travel around the world.
The emperor doesn't dislike him as much now, and there's a good chance he'll get his own fiefdom when he comes of age.
"Your Highness, we are just friends." Wan Ge's timely words shattered his previous assumptions.
When Feng Yimu heard her say that, he paused for a moment, and his bright eyes instantly dimmed. Looking at Wan Ge in front of him, he said sadly, "Ge'er, you don't want to marry me?"
"I feel that Your Highness is somewhat different from before," Wan Ge said calmly, without giving a direct answer.
Feng Yimu paused for a moment, realizing that he had been too eager lately, wanting to give her everything he could.
Her family has seen all sorts of good things; she probably wouldn't even look down on them. My eager behavior might be no different to her than anyone trying to curry favor with her.
Oh no... I was just too eager to be good to her, and I forgot that what she hates most is people who try to please her and gain benefits from her.
“Ge’er, I didn’t mean anything by it. I just wanted to give you all the good things. I didn’t want anything from you.”
"I understand Your Highness's intentions, but I need to think this over carefully and discuss it with my parents. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."
They had only arranged to meet for a meal, and with maids and guards around, it wasn't really a private meeting. It's fine for friends to meet for a meal, but that's about it.
As soon as Wan Ge stepped out the door, preoccupied with her own thoughts, she bumped into someone's chest. Her maid couldn't even pull her away, only managing to grab her sleeve.
When Wan Ge looked up, she was startled. The man in front of her had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, delicate features, and a straight nose. He was much more handsome than Feng Yi Mu.
Such a handsome person made Wan Ge instantly realize who was standing in front of her.
Crown Prince Feng Chenjiu!
His mother was the deceased empress, who was originally a princess from a foreign land who was sent here as part of a political marriage. She was deeply loved by the emperor, and their love was passionate and intense at the time.
However, the emperor was young and amorous, and after the new emperor ascended the throne, he favored more than one woman.
The Empress had just become pregnant with the Crown Prince when she heard that some of the concubines were about to give birth, and even a palace maid who was sweeping the palace was pregnant with the Emperor's child.
She was depressed afterwards, and if it weren't for her child, she probably wouldn't even want to eat.
Even after giving birth, she remained depressed. Despite the emperor's many compensations and his daily presence in her presence, she could no longer find happiness.
When the crown prince was three years old, the empress passed away due to depression.
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