Baili Chengzhi had already met Shen Gaolang privately, shortly after he agreed to work with Baili Chengyou.

At that time, the extremely wise elder smiled and bowed to him, and then did not stand up for a long time.

He hurried forward to help, but Shen Gaolang asked him: "Second Prince, can you really keep your past feelings? It has been the same for more than ten years, and even I dare not say that I have such courage."

Upon hearing this, he immediately became serious and opened his heart to this admirable elder.

From childhood to adulthood, except for his deceased mother, no one really cared about him. Even his ex-wife who had been kind to him, approached him more for the Shen family.

He felt extremely lonely in his heart, and even became cold-hearted because of it. It seemed that he had no other desire except to seize the throne to clear his mother's name and make his eldest brother's mother pay the price.

Yun'er's appearance was arranged by his ex-wife. He thought that his ex-wife wanted to use the beauty trap to tie him down, and he was full of disdain in his heart, but because this matter was mutually beneficial, he still went there.

When they met for the first time, Yun'er sat opposite him, and her movements of making tea were smooth and pleasing to the eye.

At that time, he thought that if it was such a woman who was tied to him for the sake of interests, he would not be unable to accept it.

He was still very young at that time, and was full of contempt and casualness when facing Yun'er, until Yun'er revealed his mood with one sentence.

He had never met such a woman before, she was knowledgeable, resolute and confident, her knowledge was not limited to the inner chamber, he talked to her about the history of the previous dynasty and the situation in the court, she still talked eloquently and eloquently.

In the following meetings, they talked about everything under the sun. When they got excited, they clapped their hands and laughed. When they talked about something that was in sync, they smiled at each other.

They had never had physical contact, he had never expressed his feelings, and there was even a tea table between them from beginning to end.

But Yun'er truly walked into his heart and became the person he cared about and admired the most.

He had fantasized about staying with her for the rest of his life countless times, and this fantasy had sustained him for the past eighteen years.

He said: "Mr. Shen, some people are like this, they come and go without any hesitation, but they leave an indelible mark. My heart's desire has never changed over the years."

When Mr. Shen heard what he said, his eyes instantly turned red. He burst into tears and held his hand and said:

"Second Prince... Second Prince, if that day ever comes, please treat Yunyun well. My Yunyun... has suffered too much."

At this moment, looking at Shen Ningyun with tears in her eyes in the house, Baili Chengzhi stopped at the door. He never overstepped the boundaries and was reluctant to put any pressure on Shen Ningyun.

He opened his mouth, the word "Yun'er" lingered on his lips, but he didn't say it out loud for a long time.

When Shen Ningyun saw him, bitterness welled up in his heart, and he suddenly spoke in a hoarse voice: "Erlang."

Baili Chengzhi's whole body trembled violently, and joy almost burst out from his face, but when he heard the rest of Shen Ningyun's words, he suddenly froze.

"Between us, forget it..."

Don't belittle yourself and don't be bound by worldly matters. That was my father's advice, but it's so hard to put it into practice.

She is Youer's mother and Erlang is Youer's brother. Everything is a mess, it has been a mess for a long time.

She hadn't even figured out how to face You'er or how to explain all this to him.

Moreover, You'er will soon be the ruler of Nanli State. As the ruler's mother, she should--

"Mother!"

At this time, Baili Chengyou suddenly walked over quickly.

When passing by Baili Chengzhi, he raised his hand and gently patted his second brother's shoulder.

Baili Chengzhi understood. He looked at Shen Ningyun deeply and then closed the door.

Baili Chengyou walked over to Shen Ningyun's knees and knelt down. He looked up and before he could speak, Shen Ningyun said in a trembling voice:

"You'er, I'm sorry. All of this... is fate."

"Don't blame your second brother. It was the Queen Mother who played a trick on him for the Shen family. He is innocent. You—"

"Mother, I know everything. I know everything. And I know more than you... do."

Baili Chengyou took Shen Ningyun's hand, his eyes were extremely gentle, and he told her everything they had planned for the past two years, as well as the dream...

"Mother, when I woke up, I felt heartbroken, for you and my second brother."

"Let go of all worldly views and chaotic past. I know my mother's grievances and my second brother's remorselessness. I have done all this with all my heart and soul just to change that dream and fulfill my mother's and my second brother's wishes."

"Mother, go ahead. I have already arranged a trip for you and your second brother."

Baili Chengyou had tears in his eyes but a smile on his lips. His mother deserved the best in the world, and he knew that his second brother would do it.

Shen Ningyun was shocked and horrified when he heard this.

Dream? Is there really such a ridiculous thing in the world?

But she had never shown the letter Erlang wrote to her to anyone, but You'er could recite it word for word.

Could that be true? Did Erlang really hold her body and give up everything?

Thinking of this, Shen Ningyun's heart was in turmoil, and all the memories that were originally buried deep in his mind rushed out.

She never forgot, she just didn't dare to think about it.

Baili Chengyou saw the change in the expression on his mother's face. He slowly stood up and stepped back, making way for her.

He tilted his head and smiled, and said sincerely:

"Mother, I will take good care of myself. In the years to come, please live for yourself."

Shen Ningyun moved her lips and looked at her son, feeling guilty, grateful and reluctant.

After hesitating for a long time, she finally stood up slowly, walked to Baili Chengyou, gently stroked his face, and smiled with tears in her eyes.

"You'er, be nice to Xue'er. She's a very good girl, and the Queen Mother really likes her."

Baili Chengyou smiled and nodded, "She is a person who cannot bear to suffer any loss. She is the type who likes to act like a spoiled child and enjoy herself. I just hope that she will not be unable to bear the hardship of being the wife of the king in the future."

"Mother, I will cherish her well."

When he said the second half of the sentence, Baili Chengyou slowly became serious.

Seeing this, Shen Ningyun nodded with relief. She took a deep breath and finally walked out.

The door was only a few steps away, but it took her eighteen years to reach these few steps.

Squeak——

The door was slowly opened, and the person outside stood with his back to the room. His whole body was tense, and his stiff shoulders revealed the nervousness and confusion in his heart.

Shen Ningyun stood at the door and saw the figure that was engraved in her blood, and couldn't help but tear up.

Back then, he stood under the tree of the ancient temple like this, holding a red silk with "for a lifetime" written on it in his hand, waiting for her quietly.

"Jiro."

Shen Ningyun called out softly, just like she did back then.

Baili Chengzhi's shoulders trembled violently, his heart beat wildly, and he turned around slowly, only to see the woman he had been waiting for eighteen years walking towards him with firm steps.

"Yun'er!"

Baili Chengzhi let out a trembling cry, his brows relaxed, and he walked forward eagerly, just like when he was a teenager.