I still remember the last time the two of them had a cold war, he brought Yu Chan over. This time he brought Yun Fang over as well, probably because he was afraid that she would overthink things and it would be bad for the fetus.
He was really wrong this time. Her mindset couldn't be more peaceful. It turns out that it's so easy to have no hope for someone. Even disappointment is reduced to a minimum, so low that it hardly affects her mood.
Of course, she was very happy that Yunfang could stay and keep her company.
However, Hongli's so-called "staying" meant that Yunfang would stay in the side room, not with Yushan. He and Yushan would not allow anyone else to lie in their brocade tent. Moreover, he had something very important to say to Yushan tonight, so he came over at the right time, after Yunfang and Yushan had finished their dinner.
Yunfang, being very perceptive, yawned and said, "I want to lie down as soon as I'm full. Sister Yu, I'm going back to my room to rest now. I'll come and keep you company again tomorrow."
Chang Yue also curtsied and took his leave. The laughter and chatter dissipated with the wind, and the room returned to silence.
When he came in just now, he clearly saw that Yu Shan had a smile on her face, but as soon as Yun Fang left, her smile disappeared and gradually froze.
Hongli didn't mind and asked gently, "How are you feeling today? Is your abdomen still painful? Is it any better than last night?"
"The pain has subsided."
She answered his questions with a calm expression, as if there were no conflict between them. Her answers were so concise that she didn't want to say a single extra word.
"That proves that the imperial physician's medicine is effective. You can't be careless. You still have to be careful and continue to take the medicine to protect the pregnancy."
"Um."
Another word. She seemed to treat him like a stranger, without any anger or resentment, only polite distance.
She moved the cushion aside, preparing to lie down. Hongli came over to help her, helping her lie down in the tent. Then he stared at her profile, his heart filled with a thousand words, yet he didn't know where to begin.
He felt that saying anything more at this moment would be superfluous, but if some things were not made clear, the rift between the two of them might only deepen.
After hesitating for a long time, he finally mustered the courage to speak, "The matter of the handkerchief has been clarified. It has nothing to do with you, nor with Fu Qing."
Yunfang was too intelligent. Hongli wasn't sure if she was lying, but he didn't want to pursue the matter further. Regardless of the truth, he preferred to believe that Yunfang's words were the answer, and he was willing to bow down to her.
"I misunderstood you. I was suspicious without asking clearly. I'm sorry."
Blinking her slightly sore eyelashes, Su Yushan was unwilling to lie flat any longer. She slowly turned over, took a deep breath, and after a moment of silence, said in a low voice, "Suspicion is human nature. Fourth Master, you are not wrong. There is no need to apologize."
She was nonchalant and didn't even bother arguing with him. Hongli knew that his words had gone too far and hurt her. The intense regret was so painful that he ignored the past grievances. He was only thinking that no matter what, he had to lay everything out on the table today!
Silently gazing at her retreating figure, Hongli's voice was unusually deep and hoarse.
“I remember everything you said to me. You said you didn’t ask for anything else, just trust. In fact, I really wanted to trust you too, Yushan. Actually, those words weren’t my true intention. I was just encouraged by jealousy to say such nonsense because I was afraid… afraid that you would leave the capital, fall in love with someone else, and your heart would no longer belong to me.”
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