Chapter 307 I promise you
Xiao Tingye looked at her deeply, then held her hand and knelt down in front of her.
Lin Zhaoyue's gaze also slid down along him.
"I hope that now that I am old enough, I will always have a place by your side. Your Highness... will not abandon me."
At this moment, Xiao Tingye completely lowered himself in front of her, completely disregarding his own identity and dignity.
It seemed as if, at this moment, he was someone she could slaughter and manipulate at will, a true possession in her hand.
Lin Zhaoyue's eyelashes trembled slightly.
She originally thought that Xiao Tingye would be as demanding as usual—
Or to occupy the place beside her alone,
Or to seek a legitimate name,
Or force her to swear never to accept a concubine.
This was the Xiao Tingye she knew:
That suffocating possessiveness is as hot as a flame and as dark as the abyss.
But now...
He was so docile that he was almost strange.
There is no relentless pressure as before, nor is there any sense of shackles.
He bowed his head devoutly and worshipped her on the altar, but he himself was willing to become a believer.
Such a humble attitude, on the contrary, aroused a strange throbbing in her heart.
It seems like there is a place that feels a bit sour and a bit astringent.
She always knew that she had feelings for Xiao Tingye.
The bond between them was so deep that this feeling was like a slow cooker.
But she also knew very well that her feelings for him were far less deep than his feelings for her.
That's why she was able to turn him into what he is today.
And the love between men and women is just the icing on the cake for her.
The weight of love in her life is far less than that of power and empire.
At the same time, her emotions were restrained.
She didn't want to see anyone being arrogant and doing whatever they wanted based on their love.
So, he is always hot and cold towards Xiao Tingye.
But this measure seems just right.
In this way, giving him some sweet treats can make him more obedient.
Three parts of alienation and seven parts of ambiguity are just the right amount to tame him into the most effective weapon.
Simply because she knew clearly what she wanted to do.
She can like him and love him.
But I can't just love him.
Because there is more to her life than just him.
This is her bottom line.
But now, Xiao Tingye lowered his head in front of her, which made her feel like a string in her heart was slightly shaken.
She smiled and met his burning gaze.
"I thought you would say, let me give you a status."
Xiao Tingye's well-defined jawline tensed and relaxed, his Adam's apple rolling as a low laugh escaped him. "If Your Highness is willing, then I would be more than happy to do so."
Lin Zhaoyue didn't say anything, just looked at him.
Seeing that she remained silent, he lowered his eyelashes and cast a gloomy look: "Your Highness is of noble status. I dare not expect anything more."
His words lacked his usual sarcasm and were spoken with sincerity, which made Lin Zhaoyue suddenly feel a little uncomfortable.
He smiled faintly, a hint of bitterness in his eyes. "Your Highness, do you know that today is nothing more than a dream for Xiao Tingye in the past? So, how dare I ask for anything more?"
"Greed will only lead to nothing." He raised his eyes and stared at her. "I understand this truth."
Although Lin Zhaoyue didn't say anything, she understood that Xiao Tingye meant that he didn't want to follow in Lu Chenzhou's footsteps.
The reason why Lu Chenzhou came to this point was because of greed.
Whether it was greed for power or greed for her.
They pushed him into a place of no return.
The room suddenly became extremely quiet.
It was so quiet that only the rustling sound of rice paper on the desk was heard in the wind.
After a long time.
She sighed softly and said, "I promise you."
The person sent by Sheng State was a second-rank official.
When he saw Pei Wanxing, he frowned.
I thought to myself: Why is she a female official?
But I also felt a little relieved.
Originally, this task was not a good one, after all, Sheng State was already in a weak position.
No matter how we negotiate, I'm afraid the other party will not give in.
But when he saw that the person sent by the other party was a female official, he felt a lot more relieved.
I already had a feeling that this negotiation would go very smoothly.
The other party spoke first, smiling flatteringly, "I didn't expect that the one sent by Daxia would be a woman."
Pei Wanxing lifted his official robe and sat down directly: "Why? Is it a man or a woman that has a direct impact on the negotiation with you? Don't forget..."
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