Chapter 117 Knowing When to Stop
"By all accounts, I should be three years older than you, but the children here seem to grow up quite fast, and their personalities are quite mature..." She chose a way that Fu Mingyi could understand.
Fu Mingyi thought to himself, no wonder she always seemed like someone who wasn't a child.
“When I died in that world, my spirit was probably still intact, or what you would call a ghost here. As for the soul? According to Abbot Jueyin, it’s called a departed soul, and then I came here. And this kind of departed soul happened again three days ago.”
She finally detected a hint of surprise in Fu Mingyi's seemingly unchanging expression.
“That’s right, just as you thought.” Xiao Qing instantly understood his thoughts. “It was Xiao Yan. She came for revenge. She hates everyone in the world, but she didn’t tell me who killed her.”
Xiao Qing paused. She thought that if Fu Mingyi showed any expectation for Xiao Yan or any disgust towards her, she wouldn't need to say anything more.
However, Fu Mingyi simply maintained a listening posture, and apart from the initial moment of surprise and doubt, he did not show any obvious emotional changes afterward.
Xiao Qing couldn't resist.
“She’s back. I should just walk away and become a wandering ghost. She is the rightful, pure-blooded royal. What does the Grand Tutor think?”
Fu Mingyi remained silent.
Xiao Qing waited for a while, but felt that she would not get a clear answer from him.
She looked down at the bluestone steps gently caressed by the moon and reorganized her thoughts.
"The Grand Tutor would probably think I'm shameless, that I so despise this identity yet still took her body. But it's a pity she's already a vengeful ghost, and even if she comes back, she'll still dissipate. Of course, the Grand Tutor can also use this as an excuse for me to comfort myself."
Fu Mingyi probably thinks that way, right?
"Furthermore, I must tell the Grand Tutor that I am just an ordinary person who doesn't understand this world and has no clue about my current situation. If I have the chance, I still hope to be an ordinary person and live a simple and happy life."
Xiao Qing spread her hands, "Such bizarre things have already happened to me. Who knows, one day I might leave here without any reason or awareness, and appear in another place."
Sometimes, hiding things doesn't solve the problem, so Xiao Qing chose to be completely honest.
"So, Grand Tutor, I know that you brought Xiao Yan back with some kind of preparation for the future, whatever that preparation may be. I've told you all my secrets, and I don't need you to tell me all your secrets in return. I just want to know, that's how things are now. Grand Tutor, could you tell me about your future plans for me and Xiao Yan?"
Unexpected.
Fu Mingyi knew that Xiao Qing was not a conventional person; she had disrupted his original plans and ideas several times in unexpected ways.
This time is no exception.
Xiao Qing possesses this peculiar ability: to escape the circle you draw for her, only to throw her back into another one. Even if her methods are still immature.
Yes, according to her, she may indeed be older than him, but she still retains a childlike innocence and a fearless honesty, disregarding the consequences and not thinking about the future.
Her confession, both in content and in extent, exceeded his expectations.
Fu Mingyi's brows furrowed slightly as he mentally considered every possible detail, then he looked intently at her: "My secret, everything... if I were to tell you, would you listen?"
Fu Mingyi's gaze was too deep, too focused, too serious.
Moonlight shone into his dark pupils, highlighting a glimmer of light from the deepest depths—so clear, yet so difficult to discern.
There was only her in the light, head held high, bold and fearless.
Xiao Qing suddenly felt scared.
Even her beauty wasn't enough to make her give up her will to live.
She unconsciously turned her gaze away, gave a dry laugh, and said, "I don't have much curiosity; just one question is enough to satisfy me."
She seemed to hear Fu Mingyi's soft chuckle, but she didn't dare to look.
Fu Mingyi narrowed his eyes as he looked at the faint blush on her fair skin below her ears.
Great, I almost fell for her trick.
Although she was mostly telling the truth and her attitude was indeed honest, she was a cunning rabbit, and it would take some cleverness to tame her.
I don't know why, but I feel a little regretful.
“Okay.” Fu Mingyi readily agreed.
"My intentions have never changed. Your Majesty is Your Majesty, and Prince Yan is Prince Yan. How can Your Majesty know that this identity is not better than that of an ordinary person if you haven't tried it?"
Xiao Qing was dumbfounded. What did this mean?
Could it be that Fu Mingyi means...?
She thought about it carefully and asked cautiously, "So, Prince Yan won't be in this position. I want to leave this position unless Xiao Qing really comes back?"
Fu Mingyi smiled enigmatically, "What does Your Majesty think?"
Fu Mingyi must have meant that.
Xiao Qing composed herself. "Alright, that's fine too. Until then, I'll let things take their course and do my duty. I believe the Grand Tutor has never stopped searching, and with his abilities, that day shouldn't be too far off."
“No, Your Majesty misunderstands.” Fu Mingyi said calmly, and even seemed to smile.
"What's wrong?"
"As Your Majesty has said, how do you know that this status isn't better than that of an ordinary person if Your Majesty hasn't tried it?"
Xiao Qing couldn't wrap her head around it at all.
Perhaps it's because they dare not, or perhaps it's because they are unwilling.
Fu Mingyi would never have wanted to...
He was testing her, probing her.
Yes, that must be it!
She covered her eyes with her palms and didn't put them down for about two minutes.
"Grand Tutor, I feel that I am not very knowledgeable and have poor comprehension skills. In addition, I am tired and my mind is not very clear. Let's discuss this topic again next time."
Fu Mingyi did not press the matter, only saying, "It turns out that His Majesty's frankness means he only accepts rewards that he can accept."
He turned around and continued walking slowly down the path, taking two steps before saying, "Your Majesty is actually more stubborn and cunning than I am."
Imagine what it will be like when she grows up under his guidance...
Fu Mingyi quietly clenched his fist, suppressing the restlessness flowing through his blood inch by inch.
Xiao Qing pursed her lips and quickly followed.
Her mind is a mess; she's already gone on strike.
Fu Mingyi then wondered, if it were Zhao Youchen, Yu Zaiting, Jueyin, or even Wang Xiang, who were here today, would this cunning rabbit be so frank?
Fu Mingyi thought he would probably never tell her how scared he was when she thought the rightful person had returned.
The only person he saved was Xiao Qing.
Only Xiao Qing possesses limitless potential.
If he hadn't seen those eyes when he stormed into the palace, if she hadn't acted that way, he wasn't sure he would have taken her out, not to mention many things that followed.
The royal daughter is not particularly precious, and a princess who has no inherent value is not worth his time and effort.
He knew the coldness in his heart, but he wouldn't tell her.
At least for now.
Xiao Qing thought she was honest enough, but in reality she wasn't prepared to know everything about him.
She's smart enough to know when to stop.
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