Dongfang Hao released Lord Li, then grabbed Chu Qingxuan's hand and said to Lord Li, "I will take her into the palace."
Chu Qingxuan was stunned for a moment, but Dongfang Hao had already taken her away.
On the way, Dongfang Hao hugged Chu Qingxuan's waist, and Chu Qingxuan was forced to hug Dongfang Hao, who carried her over houses.
Chu Qingxuan looked up at Dongfang Hao's hard face, her heart sank, and she quickly calmed down.
Suddenly Chu Qingxuan said, "Put me down."
Dongfang Hao had no intention of listening to Chu Qingxuan; he continued to hold her tightly, showing no sign of stopping.
Receiving no response from Dongfang Hao, Chu Qingxuan began to take action.
She pushed Dongfang Hao away; Chu Qingxuan was rejecting him.
Left with no other choice, Dongfang Hao had to stop on the roof.
After regaining her footing, Chu Qingxuan looked at Dongfang Hao, who was frowning not far away, with a serious expression.
"I'm willing to go to the palace with you, but before that, I need to figure out a few things."
Dongfang Hao nodded, "Okay."
Chu Qingxuan asked, "Did I get involved in this because of you?"
Dongfang Hao remained silent for a long while before slowly nodding.
Chu Qingxuan chuckled lightly, her voice laced with sarcasm.
Did you know about this beforehand?
Dongfang Hao nodded again.
Chu Qingxuan chuckled coldly, her eyes icy as she looked at Dongfang Hao.
"I need to know the truth."
Seeing Chu Qingxuan's distant attitude, Dongfang Hao finally revealed the truth.
Yue Jinyun's injury was indeed an accident. Dongfang Hao and Long Yao discovered that Chu Qingxuan's belongings were found at the site of Yue Jinyun's injury.
Since Chu Qingxuan and Yue Jinyun were together that day, they decided to play along and stage a play.
This led everyone to believe that Dongfang Hao was going to part ways because of this incident.
More importantly, they were putting on an act for the mastermind behind the scenes.
Just like Chu Qingxuan thought.
Chu Qingxuan suddenly realized that in Dongfang Hao's eyes, she was someone who could be used at any time.
Just like Feng Chuli back then.
People like that are better off without.
Chu Qingxuan lowered her head, her eyes slightly red. She knew that this person was just a soul of the villain, and he did not have their direct memories.
But I'll still feel sad.
Dongfang Hao looked at Chu Qingxuan with heartache. He took a step forward, but Chu Qingxuan immediately took a step back, making way for him.
Chu Qingxuan looked up at Dongfang Hao and whispered, "You make it impossible for me to trust you."
"I know."
"Dongfang Hao, let me ask you a question: Do you like me?"
This time, Dongfang Hao did not deny it; under Chu Qingxuan's intense gaze, he nodded.
"like."
Chu Qingxuan smiled and said, "Alright, after this is over, if I don't come looking for you, it's best not to come see me."
Seeing you makes me feel incredibly frustrated.
I want to punch someone.
Suppressing his emotions, Dongfang Hao said in a hoarse voice, "Okay."
Afterwards, Chu Qingxuan was taken to the Golden Palace by Dongfang Hao and her name was cleared.
Because Yue Jinyun testified, she was not the criminal.
Having regained her innocence, Chu Qingxuan returned to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, which was the only place she could go.
After returning to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, Chu Qingxuan never came out to play the zither again, and even when Yue Jinyun came to see her, she could not be seen.
After Yue Jinyun visited several times, Chu Qingxuan did not see her again.
The last time, Chu Qingxuan said to Yue Jinyun through the door, "The future Fourth Imperial Consort should get married soon. This Hundred Flowers Pavilion is not a place for you."
Yue Jinyun never came to Baihualou again.
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