Chapter 180 I Will Always Believe

Yunqin is still very sensitive to emotions.

She didn't think she had misjudged the emperor's mood.

But Yun Qin did not answer him, she just leaned on him and whispered: "The eldest prince is a blessed man, he will be fine."

Huo Jinchi did not refute her, but just reached out and touched her slightly cold cheek.

Seeing that he was still in a low mood, Yun Qin didn't know how to comfort him for a moment.

Just as she was organizing her words, she felt a sudden pain in her cheek.

"Your Majesty!" Yun Qin screamed in pain, covered her face, frowned and looked at Huo Jinchi.

There was no trace of solemnity on Huo Jinchi's face. Instead, under the slightly dim light of the copper lamp on the wall of the imperial carriage, he looked as warm as water.

"I haven't settled the score with you yet."

He reached out and pinched Yunqin's face again, "Why didn't I know that you have another name called 'sister'?"

Yun Qin never expected that he would suddenly "settle the score". She covered her face and held his hand, her eyes full of innocence, "I just thought the eldest prince was cute and teased him."

"I think you're getting braver." Huo Jinchi didn't let go, but his strength was much weaker.

Yun Qin knew that explanations were useless, so she just played tricks. Not only did she not hide, she even snuck into his arms and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. You are so magnanimous, please don't be angry with me for such a small matter."

When she acted coquettishly, her voice was soft and sweet, but there was a hint of cunning in her eyes.

Even if Huo Jinchi practiced for another ten years, he would not be able to resist. His heart softened and his hands naturally lost strength.

He then hugged her shoulders and said helplessly and lovingly, "Little fox!"

Yun Qin looked up at him with clear eyes and chuckled softly, "The Emperor finally smiled."

Huo Jinchi was startled for a moment, then his eyes darkened and he lowered his head and kissed her on the lips.

Regardless of whether she was sincere at this moment, his heartbeat and throbbing were extremely real.

He didn't want to think too much at this moment.

After being kissed, Yun Qin's bright eyes became wavering and her face turned red because of shyness.

"Outside, there are people outside."

She always has the ability to make the atmosphere ambiguous in an instant.

Huo Jinchi couldn't help but pecked her lips again and whispered, "Don't mess with me!"

Yun Qin bit her lip and looked at him innocently.

But she didn't want anything to happen. Although she was proficient in singing, reciting, acting and fighting in a drama, she was still very thin-skinned.

"I didn't eat enough just now. Your Majesty, please eat something with me later."

Yun Qin lowered her eyes, leaned into Hawking's arms, and changed the subject.

"What do you want to eat?" Huo Jinchi asked, stroking her hair.

Yun Qin hesitated for a moment, "I want to eat bamboo shoots and pork noodles."

"Okay, I'll tell someone to do it for you."

Yun Qin nodded and smiled, then looked up at him, "What does Your Majesty want to eat?"

"Same as you."

Huo Jinchi stroked her head gently again and asked in a low voice: "Are you scared tonight?"

Speaking of this, Yun Qin recalled that he did not agree to the Queen Mother's search of her palace, but was forced to let the Queen go.

She lowered her eyes to look at the handkerchief pinned on her lapel and shook her head slightly.

"It is my fault that I was too careless and caused trouble for His Majesty."

Huo Jinchi paused as he stroked her head. "What nonsense are you talking about? How have you caused me trouble?"

"I should have been more cautious." Yun Qin's voice was filled with guilt, but there was no emotion in her eyes.

Huo Jinchi hugged her tightly, "I don't blame you. It has nothing to do with you. I haven't forgotten it. It was you who reminded me to unbutton the eldest prince."

"I hope Your Majesty doesn't blame me." Yun Qin's eyes turned slightly, and she whispered, "In fact, even if the palace is searched, it has nothing to do with me."

Huo Jinchi lowered his eyes and looked at her, still unable to tell how much of what she said was genuine.

But it doesn't matter.

"It doesn't matter to you, but it matters to me." Hawking Chi said seriously, "I said I would protect you."

Hearing him say this, Yun Qin couldn't help but sneer in her heart.

Wasn't it because she sat next to him that she got into trouble tonight?

Doesn't he feel it's contradictory to say this?

But Yun Qin naturally would not say this out loud. She said with emotion: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

If only I could shed a few more tears.

But normally, tears would fall from her eyes as soon as she blinked, but now, for some reason, her eyes felt dry and she couldn't shed any tears at all.

Since Yun Qin called her a goblin, how could Huo Jinchi not notice that she was not being sincere?

But he didn't expose it.

Even if it was him, he would not believe such words. After all, he was the one who pushed her into this situation step by step.

It doesn’t matter if she doesn’t believe it. He will say it over and over again and do it over and over again until she believes it.

There is still a lot of time...

Huo Jinchi held her hand a little tighter.

——

After returning to Yanning Palace, Huo Jinchi had dinner with Yunqin, but did not stay overnight. Instead, he returned to Tongming Palace.

Yun Qin naturally did not stop him. She led Rong Xin to see him out of the hall and watched him leave.

After he left, Rong Xin, who was supporting Yun Qin, visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Yun Qin glanced at her and couldn't help but smile, "Sister, you're still talking about me. Now you look like you're afraid that the emperor will stay."

Rong Xin dared to say this, so he naturally sent away all the palace people around him.

"Can the situation today be the same? If the emperor really stays, not to mention Concubine De, the Empress Dowager will probably be furious."

Rong Xin said unhappily, "They and their son set up the stage, but you have to suffer the consequences."

Yun Qin laughed at this and said, "Sister, you are becoming more and more bold in your words now."

Rong Xin rolled her eyes at Yun Qin and said, "How can you still laugh at me?" She stroked her chest.

"I still feel a lingering fear. How could this prince have to get into trouble near you? I'm really afraid that it was for you!"

Yun Qin pulled her to sit down and asked, "Sister, who do you think the incident tonight was directed at?"

"They must be coming for Concubine De." Rong Xin pondered and said, "After all, the eldest prince almost died."

"But isn't the eldest prince fine?" Yun Qin lowered her eyes to look at her slender white fingers and said in a calm voice.

Rong Xin looked at her and frowned slightly, "Do you suspect that Concubine De directed and acted in this incident herself?"

She immediately shook her head and said, "How is that possible? The eldest prince is Concubine De's biological son and the emperor's eldest son. As long as the eldest prince is well, she will enjoy endless honors and favors in the future. How could she joke about the eldest prince's life?"

Yun Qin didn't take it seriously and said, "In this world, not all mothers love their children unconditionally."

Just like the Empress Dowager, how much of her kindness towards the Emperor comes from the heart, and how much is just exploitation?