The hot spring pool was filled with wisps of white steam.
Ji Linyuan has grown taller now, and he can trap Si Jin in front of him with one hand. With his other hand, he takes out the letter he received a few days ago when he stopped the messenger and shows it to Si Jin.
It read: "A Yuan, I'm going to the Central Plains to become Empress."
With just this one sentence, without any tender concern or further explanation, Ji Linyuan ran wildly for three days and three nights, exhausting several horses to death.
Upon arriving in the capital, he unleashed all his pent-up anger on Ji Ying, each move deadly, leaving his opponent on the verge of death, which he found exhilarating.
Soaking in warm water, his anger gradually subsided, and his heart was filled with worry and resentment. He asked, "What does this mean?"
"It means exactly what it says," Si Jin said softly. "Doesn't A Yuan understand?"
Understand? What could he possibly understand?
Ji Linyuan was exhausted, and his thoughts were in turmoil. He felt that his brain was completely inadequate when it came to Si Jin.
Her eyelashes were wet, whether from the mist in the pool or from her sorrow, she couldn't tell: "What could I possibly understand, you..."
"Wolf cub." However, before she could finish speaking, Si Jin took the initiative to wrap her arms around her waist.
The young Gu master leaned close to his ear, her earring brushing against his cheek, and whispered sweetly, "I said, I want to be the Empress of the Central Plains, so it doesn't matter who the Emperor is, understand?"
Si Jin repeated again: "Who becomes emperor...it doesn't matter."
It doesn't matter who is the emperor. That means Ji Mulin can be the emperor, and so can Ji Linyuan!
Moreover, three years ago, he was supposed to go back and inherit the throne of the Central Plains.
"I understand." Ji Linyuan said blankly, the gloom in his heart completely dissipating. He thought to himself with a self-deprecating smile: My brain really isn't working well anymore. I need to get something sweet before it will get better.
He embraced Si Jin with both arms, as if he were muttering to himself, "I understand, I understand, my Empress."
Because Si Jin was leaning on his shoulder, Ji Linyuan reached down and took off the silver ring from Si Jin's waist while they were talking.
The long robe, no longer restrained, loosened slightly, and the silver unicorn mask that usually hung at the waist struck the rocks with a crisp "ding".
Si Jin hadn't taken off her forehead ornament and earrings yet. Because they were soaking in the water, after a few splashes, the silver forehead ornament and white jade earrings were all wet, reflecting the moonlight and sparkling like the stars in the sky.
It twinkled incessantly in the night sky, from the front of the mountain to the back, from darkness to dawn...
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When she regained consciousness, Si Jin felt something pressing on her chest. She frowned unhappily, opened her eyes, and pushed Ji Linyuan's arm away.
The wolf cub was clearly exhausted. He had been riding for several days and hadn't slept all night. He was fast asleep, but even in his sleep, he clung to him affectionately.
Seeing the arm that was trying to hug her again, Si Jin reached out her hand again, only to find that the knuckles of her fingers were all red.
It's all Ji Linyuan's fault for grabbing his hand too tightly yesterday, as if he could run away if he loosened his grip even a little.
Si Jin harbored some resentment and originally wanted to kick the sleeping wolf cub off the bed, but after thinking about his physical condition, she held back for the time being.
Let's settle the score later. I want to punish you, but I also need to consider your health.
"Young Master, some ice was delivered today. The kitchen has also prepared some shaved ice with berries. Would you like some?"
Outside, Zheng Sixuan's voice rang out, its volume somewhat loud.
Upon hearing the sound, Ji Linyuan stirred. Before he was fully conscious, he instinctively pulled Si Jin into his arms and murmured something.
"Don't eat ice cream. The dew is heavy at night, and it's not good to eat cold things... Don't eat it..."
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