How many men can be so magnanimous? Qinghe's words moved her, but only moved her. She understood that his feelings for her were merely temporary. Their identities were too special, and they were simply not suitable for each other. As rational as she was, she would never consider it.
If you speak too harshly, you risk hurting someone's self-esteem; if you speak too softly, you might leave them with unfulfilled hopes.
Su Yushan was unwilling to delay him any longer, so she could only coldly retort, "After all I've said, don't you understand?"
Actually, I don't like you at all! If I did, I would be willing to risk going back to the capital for you, but I have no romantic feelings for you, so naturally I wouldn't want to go through all that trouble.
Thank you for your kindness, but there's absolutely no possibility between us! You deserve a better woman. I've made myself clear, go back now! Stop overthinking.
After saying this coldly, Su Yushan ignored him and turned to leave first.
Qinghe wanted to chase after her, but she had clearly expressed that she didn't like him. How could he pester her and annoy her?
Su Yushan was unwilling to go to the capital, and the Liu mother and daughter were unwilling to leave their hometown. Qinghe had no choice but to give up the idea, leaving them two hundred taels of silver and sending them many silks, jewelry and daily necessities as a way of thanking the Liu mother and daughter for taking them in.
Su Yushan remained inside the room and refused to come out again. Qinghe had already reached the courtyard gate, but she still did not come to see him off.
Seeing him gazing longingly at the room, Liu felt a pang of heartache. "You silly child, why didn't you say so sooner? It's normal that she's having trouble accepting it now. Don't push her too hard. I'll try to persuade her again when I have time, and try to make sure you get what you want."
Was she finding it hard to accept, or did she truly dislike him? Qinghe couldn't determine, but he couldn't stay there indefinitely; he had to go to the palace to meet the emperor tomorrow, so he had to leave.
There's no time to lose.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mother!"
After bidding farewell to Liu, Qinghe resolutely turned and left.
Although Liu was reluctant to let him go, she could not force him to stay. After all, he had a better future. Yunfang had just told her that if he was an eagle, he should soar in a wider sky. How could he be confined to this small mountain village?
After figuring it out, Liu stopped worrying about it and only hoped that Qinghe would get better and better and rise to prominence!
Qinghe was very busy after returning to the capital. From then on, he had to change his name back to his original name, Fu Qing, and could no longer use the name "Qinghe".
He first went to the palace to meet the emperor, and then the fourth prince invited him to his residence.
Lady Fucha had always been concerned about her brother's safety. Now that he had returned, she longed to see him, but due to the rules, she could not return to her parents' home.
Hongli understood her feelings. He felt indebted to her because he couldn't give her love, so he wanted to fulfill her wishes in other ways.
So Hongli made a special excuse to invite Fu Qing over so that the brother and sister could meet.
Fu Qing went to the Fourth Prince's residence as promised. At that time, Hongli was painting in his study. Upon hearing that Fu Qing had come, he covered the painting with a handkerchief.
Fu Qing entered and bowed. When men get together, they naturally discuss calligraphy, painting, and military strategy.
Looking at the numerous books on the bookshelf against the wall, Fu Qing felt as if he had read them all.
Hongli laughed and said, "Back then, you were the fifth prince's study companion. We even read the Records of the Grand Historian together in the study. At that time, no one expected that our two families would become in-laws."
The Fourth Prince's casual words were like a paintbrush, quickly sketching a scene in Fu Qing's mind.
Fu Qing frowned and remained silent, as if trying hard to recall something. Hongli couldn't help but ask curiously, "Could it be that you've remembered something?"
"The Imperial Study... Fourth Master, I seem to remember what you said!"
"It's good that you have an impression. It seems you'll regain your memory soon." Mentioning amnesia, Hongli couldn't help but think of Su Yushan again. Fu Qing was able to regain her memory, so what about her? Had she also regained her memory and remembered her past, which was why she no longer wanted to stay by his side?
Hongli, who was lost in thought, did not notice that the handkerchief covering the painting was blown off by the swirling wind from outside the window.
The handkerchief fell at Fu Qing's feet. Fu Qing picked it up casually, intending to put it back on the table, but when he glanced at it unintentionally, he was speechless!
The woman in the painting on the table looked so familiar, like she was made from the same mold as Yu'er!
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