Chapter 465 Extra - I Remembered
Ye Qingning quickly stood up and took two steps forward to greet him, while Chu Song, who was following behind, clenched his fist slightly.
In the blink of an eye, a tall figure emerged from the corridor. The man was dressed in an indigo brocade robe, and his steps were crisp, neat, and powerful.
He's clearly a decisive and ruthless person.
No wonder.
After all, he was someone who ascended to the throne step by step through his own scheming, and just by looking at his behavior towards the "traitor Lin Feiyan," one can tell that he was ruthless.
Ye Qingning couldn't help but feel a little resentful.
Is she really capable of dealing with someone like that?
Ye Qingning sighed softly, bowed her head, and prepared to greet the others upon their arrival.
Soon, a corner of the brocade robe came into view. As the palace servants bowed, Ye Qingning also curtsied and said, "Your subject greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."
The prince's gaze lingered on her. She was wearing the peach-pink ruqun that he particularly liked, and the light blue sash fluttered in the evening breeze, like a butterfly dancing in the air.
From his angle, he could see her profile as she respectfully carried the luggage; her expression was respectful, but she didn't look as radiant as when he had seen her before.
His heart sank slightly, and he raised his hand to help her up: "Get up."
Ye Qingning stood up and looked up until she saw the face in front of her clearly, at which point she froze.
The man's face could be described as handsome, with bright and sunny features, and a striking and refined appearance. His deep eyes held some unclear emotions.
And beyond the emotions in those eyes.
He's exactly like Chen Ci!
The hazy memories that had once filled her mind began to flood back, and the man who had separated her from Ayan began to show his face.
On the city wall stood a man dressed in red, with striking features, but his face was cold and stern: "Qing Ning, aim your arrow at Lin Feiyan's chest. You will be the Crown Princess of my Wu Dynasty, the future Empress."
Ye Qingning's hand holding the arrow trembled, but the man stood behind her, helping her straighten the arrow, aim, and fire...
She was held in the man's arms, watching helplessly as Lin Feiyan fell off his horse.
Yes, she remembered.
The founding emperor of the Wu Dynasty was surnamed Chen.
The crown prince of the Wu Dynasty was named Chen Yundi, with the courtesy name Ci.
A wave of bitterness welled up in Ye Qingning's chest. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar face, her legs gave way and she swayed to the side.
The two men helped her up.
Chu Song supported her back, and Crown Prince Chen Ci grabbed her arm.
Crown Prince Chen Ci's cold gaze shifted to Chu Song. Chu Song gave Chen Ci a deep look, bowed, and took a step back.
"Is the Crown Princess unwell?" Crown Prince Chen Ci's tone was clearly concerned, but every word he spoke was cold and distant.
Ye Qingning quickly composed herself: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I sat in the corridor for too long today and probably caught a bit of a cold. I'll be fine after a rest."
Crown Prince Chen Ci nodded slightly: "Should we summon the imperial physician?"
"There's no need to trouble the imperial physician..." Ye Qingning said, "I'll have Xiaodie brew a strong ginger soup for me to drink before bed."
“Alright.” Chen Ci took his seat in the main seat. “Then let’s have our meal soon.”
"Yes." Ye Qingning glanced at Chen Ci again to confirm that he was just Chen Yundi, and that he only looked the same as Chen Ci, and had no other relationship with him.
Unable to describe her feelings, she could only compose herself and instruct Xiaodie to prepare dinner before sitting down in her seat.
Chen Ci's gaze swept over Ye Qingning's face, only to find her expression indifferent, completely devoid of the charming smile she had given him before.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "The Crown Princess was observing mourning for the disgraced official Lin Feiyan just two days ago. How come she has suddenly changed her mind today?"
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