When a man gets petty, his mind really is as small as a sesame seed.
An Yuan'er chuckled softly and whispered in Yi Chenli's ear, "My lord, Yuan'er understands. I won't talk for too long, just a little while."
Yi Chenli was indeed pleased with being called "husband." His furrowed brows instantly smoothed out, and the gloom on his body gradually faded. He obediently followed orders and left with his people, making room for An Yuan'er and Yi Chenqi to talk.
Just a moment ago it was baring its teeth and brandishing its claws, but now it's excessively obedient.
Who would have thought that this unapproachable prince had his greatest weakness: the girl beside him. He listened to only her, with unwavering loyalty and devotion.
Nan Xiubai left, and before leaving, he didn't forget to give Yi Chenqi a warning look.
Yi Chenqi understood immediately. He had previously worried that the marriage between Yuan'er and him was a political one, and that the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom had only sought to marry Yuan'er for the benefit of both countries. He was truly afraid that she would be unhappy. But seeing it with his own eyes, Yi Chenqi knew that he was completely wrong. If it were a political marriage, Nan Xiubai could have simply asked for a princess's hand in marriage. Why would he have gone through all that trouble and trouble to marry a county princess?
Such elaborate planning would not be necessary unless one already had someone in mind.
Yi Chenqi laughed self-deprecatingly. That girl is so wonderful, who wouldn't like her!
Yi Chenqi's gaze was fixed on the girl. The girl he loved was still so beautiful. If it were him, he would want to give her everything in the world. Unfortunately, he never had that chance.
Yi Chenqi thought for a moment, then asked with difficulty, "Xiao Yuan'er, are you really sure about marrying far away to the South?"
This seemingly ordinary question conceals Yi Chenqi's worries: Marrying far away to the south, leaving your hometown, will you not be used to it? If he bullies you, who will protect you?
An Yuan'er smiled faintly. She knew Yi Chenqi's feelings and kindness. She knew how heart-wrenching it was to have someone hidden in her heart for so many years.
To put each other at ease, An Yuan'er frankly said, "I truly love Xiu Bai, and I'm happy to go to the Southern Kingdom with him. This palace isn't for me; I prefer the freedom outside. I chose to marry him myself, and Yuan'er won't regret it."
"Yi Chenqi, thank you for your love and protection over the years. I will remember it all."
An Yuan'er turned around, just as Tangtang was looking over. She waved to An Yuan'er and Yi Chenqi and said loudly, "Your Highness, Your Highness, the peach blossoms are so beautiful, come and see!"
An Yuan'er whispered, "The past is gone and cannot be recalled. Why doesn't Your Highness cherish the person before you?"
"Only by truly letting go can we start anew. And that's how we repay Tangtang's deep affection, isn't it?"
Even though Liu Yuanmeng liked the Crown Prince, it was still mixed with family interests. But the girl climbing the peach tree had Yi Chenqi in her heart and eyes.
Not because he was the crown prince, but simply because the young man before her was the one she deeply loved.
To be loved so sincerely by a girl without reservation—this affection is something Yi Chenqi shouldn't betray or miss.
A girl like that should never be anyone's substitute.
Yi Chenqi breathed a sigh of relief: "Xiao Yuan'er is still as straightforward as ever, always able to enlighten me when I'm most confused. Back then, you told me to be wary of Gu Chuzhi, which helped me out of my predicament. Now you've hit the nail on the head again, striking at my heartstrings."
Even if we're not lovers, Qi is still honored to have Yuan'er as a friend.
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