His looks are almost as good as Dugu Ling's; he's a natural-born handsome man.
Shen Youan seemed to lack a bit of masculinity in front of him.
Ye Ying raised his head slightly and glanced at Dugu Jue on horseback out of the corner of his eye. "May I have a few words with the princess alone?"
"No!" Dugu Jue's voice was extremely cold.
Chu Yuan frowned and shook her head at him, "This is my guardian spirit when I was young. Back then, he was captured by Xiao Jing because he was trying to save Ji Yun's lineage."
He must have suffered a lot during his years of imprisonment.
Since His Highness the Crown Prince has married Ji Yun, it means he has accepted Ji Yun's past and identity. Why be so aggressive towards a mere guard?
"Your Highness, please grant Ji Yun a moment to catch up with her old friends. Even though Ji Yun will never be able to return to her homeland again, it's only natural for her to hear about the past and see the people she once knew."
Chu Yuan did not deliberately conceal Dugu Jue's identity, but Ye Ying came prepared and would not have come without inquiring about it.
Her marriage to Dugu Ling was a grand affair, known to the whole world, and could not be kept secret.
Moreover, Nightshade most likely chose to come today on purpose!
However, no matter how you look at it, this statement sounds like a helpless act and a sad situation of being forced into something.
She deliberately wanted Ye Ying to feel that she still cared about him, and that even if she got married, he could still use their past relationship to scheme against her.
Of course, Dugu Jue also understood the underlying meaning in her words.
He curled his lip indifferently, "It's only the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. It's so cold, I don't have time to waste with you."
Chu Yuan knew he understood, and immediately gave him a grateful curtsy.
He immediately grabbed Nightshade's arm and quickly entered the pavilion, sitting down on the stone bench first, his eyes shining as he looked at Nightshade.
"Times have changed, and I am no longer the Princess Ji Yun of yesteryear. Night Shadow, please don't be shy, sit down and let's talk."
Ye Ying's throat tightened, "It was Ye Ying who failed to protect the Emperor and Princess, giving the enemy an opportunity. The Princess is suffering now!"
The latter not only refused to sit, but instead knelt on one knee, showing utmost loyalty.
If Chu Yuan hadn't known beforehand that he was up to something, she probably would have been fooled by his acting skills.
But since that's the case, let's just act it out and see who can act more convincingly.
Thinking about it, tears immediately welled up in her eyes. She bent down and held Ye Ying's arm. "What are you saying? How can this be your fault? If it weren't for you, I would have died hundreds of times over. Now... sigh, let's not talk about it."
But you, get up and tell me in detail what happened after you were captured back then. Xiao Jing was one of the most trusted generals by my father's side. Why did he suddenly defect to Emperor Huaxu when my father was besieged and waiting for his rescue?
If it weren't for this, perhaps Father and my brothers would still have a fighting chance.
I don't need to either..."
As she spoke, a suppressed bitter laugh escaped from the corner of her mouth, "Forget it, what's the use of saying all this now? I've already married the Crown Prince of Huaxu, clinging to life, recognizing a traitor as my father. I'm not worthy of being a princess of Ji Yun, nor am I worthy of being your master..."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ying suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with deep affection, and shook her head vigorously, "No, in my eyes, you will always be the most intelligent and beautiful princess of Ji Yun Kingdom!"
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