However, Gongsun Yuyao did not give up. She continued to insist on her point of view: "But, cousin, we almost became an engaged couple! If it weren't for some unexpected events, maybe we would be together now."
Mu Lige rubbed his brows in a headache, feeling somewhat helpless about Gongsun Yuyao's nagging. He said calmly, "Didn't Mother refuse to agree to this? If that's the case, then it naturally doesn't count." His words were resolute and decisive.
Gongsun Yuyao's face suddenly turned pale, her eyes revealing deep pain and disappointment. With trembling lips, she asked, "Cousin, have you really never liked Yao'er even a little bit? Even just a little bit..." Her voice was filled with despair and unwillingness.
Mu Lige nodded slightly, then slowly uttered two words: "No."
His answers were simple and direct, without any hesitation or concealment.
These two words were like a sharp sword, deeply piercing Gongsun Yuyao's heart and shattering her last hope. Tears welled up in Gongsun Yuyao's eyes, but she forced herself not to let them fall.
"Yao'er understands. Cousin must have rejected Yao'er because of Nalan Qingcheng, right? Yao'er will go to her and tell her in person..." Gongsun Yuyao looked at Mu Lige deeply, then covered her face and left.
"Yuyao..."
Mu Lige sighed softly as he watched the hurriedly departing figure. While his cousin might be a bit spoiled and willful, she wasn't inherently bad. He just hadn't expected Gongsun Yuyao to remain so stubborn even after he'd explained everything so clearly.
A moment later, Gongsun Yuyao arrived at the study door. Because Hua Qingcheng had given instructions, the guards at the door did not stop her.
Gongsun Yuyao knocked gently on the door and asked Hua Qingcheng, who was sitting at the desk, "Cousin, can I talk to you?"
Hua Qingcheng, who had no intention of reviewing official documents, took the opportunity to put down her pen, looked up at the graceful figure at the door, and nodded: "Come in."
However, as soon as Gongsun Yuyao stepped into the study, she said something that made Hua Qingcheng's mouth twitch slightly: "Cousin, I... I want to be my cousin's concubine."
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