Thinking this way, she calmed down a little and wasn't so scared anymore.
As for what Hongli thinks, she really can't control that. He's the kind of person who always goes by his own feelings. If he thinks she cares about him, then she won't deny it; at least it's not a bad thing.
"Are you satisfied with this answer? Don't ask me again if I'll get jealous. I'm not as magnanimous as you think."
"If you're truly so magnanimous, then I'll be the one feeling bad. But seeing you like this, I can't be happy either. I really want to be with you, but..."
She practically knew those few sentences by heart: "I understand, so let's not bring this up again, okay? Just do what you need to do and follow the rules! I won't say anything."
"But you'll think about it! You'll resent me deep down, won't you?"
He won't even allow her to think about it? Isn't that a bit too domineering? "Would you believe me if I said I don't resent you?"
Of course, he didn't believe it. Hongli suddenly felt that he had asked a silly question, chuckled, and didn't care anymore. "Fine! Pretend I didn't ask. I'll go and keep you company after Xiuwen has recovered in a while."
How long is "a while"? Su Yushan didn't press for details; let him decide. Things you can't control, you shouldn't meddle in.
Hongli also wanted to spend more time with her, but he had many things to attend to. The reason he came here as soon as he left the palace was because he was worried that she had been overthinking things last night, and he wanted to give her an explanation.
"Xiuwen is still recovering. I didn't touch her. I just lay in bed with her for one night, that's all."
Hongli actually said these things to her? Su Yushan was surprised and blushed at the same time. She immediately turned around and muttered softly, "I didn't say anything, why did you bring that up?"
"You may not say it to my face, but you're thinking it to your heart. I need to make it clear to you so that you don't curse me in your heart again."
Feeling touched on, Su Yushan blinked, her beautiful eyes darting around as she guiltily denied, "Who scolded you? I was just sleeping soundly and didn't have time to think about your private affairs."
"Really? Who was that person with tears in their eyes, crying just now?"
"I told you not to mention it, but you still did, just wanting to make fun of me." Su Yushan lightly punched his chest with her small fist, but Hongli quickly grabbed it and stopped teasing her, laughing heartily:
"I really have to go now. I have a lot of official business to attend to. You should go back and rest first. Although the sun is warm outside, it's still chilly. Don't stay too long, or you'll get a headache."
After giving his instructions, Hongli gently stroked her rosy cheek with his finger, gazing at her with eyes full of doting affection, before reluctantly turning to leave.
Watching his departing figure, Su Yushan suddenly felt that perhaps she shouldn't be so calculating. For now, Hongli was still quite devoted to her, and during this period of favor, she should be a little kinder to him, showing him more understanding and tolerance. After all, everyone hopes to receive something in return when they give.
If one day Hongli really changes his mind, then she can take back all that kindness.
However, she overlooked one point: some things, once given, are hard to take back.
That's a story for another time, so let's leave it at that.
After walking a distance, Hongli asked Li Yu in a deep voice, "Have you completed the task I assigned you?"
Li Yu lowered his head and replied, "This servant has already sent a generous gift to Princess Jin as you instructed."
His dark eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze deep and intense. A cold smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he strode forward toward the study.
Just now, Li Yu went to Pixia Pavilion and whispered, "Greetings to Princess Jin. Fourth Master sent me to deliver a gift to Princess Jin."
At that moment, Kim Min-jung was having her maid, Ri-ji, trim and file her nails. She had been in a very good mood lately, simply because Go Soo-man had lost her child, and it was said to be a son! Luckily, the baby hadn't been born yet, otherwise Go Soo-man would have been even more smug!
Speaking of which, her Persian cat really did a great job! It not only shattered Gao Xiuwen's dream, but also taught Xi Lan a lesson, and even made Hongli scold Su Yushan. It was truly satisfying!
Jin Minjing felt relieved and smiled broadly. Lizhi hadn't seen her mistress smile so happily in a long time, but upon hearing her mistress's instruction:
"Go to the kitchen and get a few small fish so the cat can eat more."
Li Zhi put down the file, agreed, and was about to leave when she saw Li Yu arrive.
Upon hearing that the gift was from Hongli, Jin Minjing was both surprised and delighted. He immediately stood up and replied with a smile, "Today is not a festive day, why would Fourth Prince send me something?"
Li Yu remained smiling and offered no advice, saying, "Your Highness will understand at a glance."
The box was large and long, about a foot long. It was such a big item, but I didn't know what it was. Could it be an antique vase or something?
Overjoyed, Kim Min-jung approached and opened the box, but her surprise immediately turned to horror, and she screamed, "Ah-----"
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P.S.: Guess what's in the box.
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