This meeting was also An Yuan'er's last time seeing Yi Chenqi alone.
On his wedding night, Yi Chenqi lost his beloved candy. This time, however, Yi Chenqi always believed that God was giving him a second chance.
But as he was leaving, Yi Chenqi finally came to his senses. He realized that the embers could not be rekindled.
From the very beginning, he could never enter her heart; he was merely an outsider in her world, never having participated in it, and never would.
The butler escorted Yi Chenqi to the front hall. Lan Jingtang seemed unsurprised; he came out looking dejected.
"Let me escort His Highness the Crown Prince."
Yi Chenqi waved his hand: "No need, I'll leave on my own."
The more eager and expectant you are when you arrive, the more disappointed you will be when you leave.
Before leaving, Yi Chenqi said to Lan Jingtang, "I have no chance, but I hope you will at least be luckier than me."
Lan Jingtang said calmly, "As long as she's happy, my fate isn't that important."
"You really never thought about getting her, about having her?" Yi Chenqi was a little curious. How could someone who likes or loves another person not have a possessive desire?
Lan Jingtang frankly said, "I dream about it. But most of the time, I'm clear-headed. She's a special girl, and I don't want to bind her with emotions or make her vulgar. It's good enough as it is now."
Yi Chenqi said sincerely, "You are indeed more open-minded than I thought, and you are more capable and able to let go than I am. No wonder she was willing to study medicine with you even though she wasn't with you."
This time, Yi Chenqi finally admitted that he was not as good as Yi Chenli or Lan Jingtang when it came to An Yuan'er.
His unrequited love would only burden her. Yi Chenli was fortunate to win her love, while Lan Jingtang, even without possessing her, could still get along with her comfortably.
He was truly relieved; she was indeed doing well and didn't need him.
Yi Chenqi did not turn around and strode away from the Lan residence.
From then on, the world no longer had that sincere and passionate young man; what remained was Crown Prince Yi Chenqi.
In desolate places and on the highest mountain peaks, there are always those who will venture forth. Yi Chenqi bravely set off on that path alone.
There's no going back.
*
Life was peaceful and serene; An Yuan'er paid no attention to the changes in the court.
She studied medicine and ran her own small business. Wan Fugui was already capable of handling things on his own, so An Yuan'er took over the shop for him, and the two split the profits. After a year, An Yuan'er managed to save some money.
When Yi Chenli left, he said that he might be cured and come back in five years. Although the hope was slim, there was always a little voice in An Yuan'er's heart that kept telling her that A-Li would come back. She never gave up for a moment.
She had a secret stash of money. Even if Ali came back without the status of the sixth prince or any money, it wouldn't matter. She could support him, and the two of them wouldn't starve.
Moreover, she also possesses medical skills, so even when he is sick, she can treat him immediately. As long as he comes back, An Yuan'er is content.
An Yuan'er's days were very fulfilling, and time flew by; another year had passed in the blink of an eye.
This was the second year since Yi Chenli left. In this year, good news came from the palace: Crown Princess Liu Yuanmeng gave birth to a legitimate son. This child was not only the Crown Prince's first son, but also the eldest grandson of Emperor Tiansheng. Regardless of his status or position, he was extremely noble.
The Empress was overjoyed. After two years, she had finally emerged from the shadow of the Murong clan's massacre.
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