Although Chen Xiao had anticipated his response, she still couldn't help but feel disappointed when she heard it with her own ears.
She gazed into the distance with a deep look in her eyes and whispered, "You don't trust me."
After saying this, she sighed softly, then turned to look at Xu Ruyu. "Although I have lost my memories of the past, at this moment, I can clearly see who my heart truly belongs to. Since I have resolutely chosen to face this feeling openly, I will definitely remain steadfast and faithful to him until the end."
How could Xu Ruyu not understand Chen Xiao's thoughts?
He had also considered disregarding all external factors and forcing himself to stay with Chen Xiao like an ordinary couple in the world.
However, whenever he asked himself honestly, he knew that he really could not do it.
Before the Night Dynasty, it was known as the Rong Dynasty, an era in which every emperor had hundreds of concubines.
Although the Ye Dynasty has a short history and many rules and regulations have changed since its founding, the system of emperors and their concubines has never changed.
Although the founding emperor Chu Qiaoling only had one empress who died young, it is rumored that he had countless female favorites outside the palace, the most well-known of whom was General Li Qian.
The second emperor, Chu Yanxi, had countless beauties in his harem, making him a figure who closely connected the court and the harem.
Therefore, Xu Ruyu was unwilling to make things difficult for Chen Xiao with such problems.
Thinking of this, Xu Ruyu saw Chen Xiao's earnest and sincere appearance and sighed slightly, truthfully pouring out all her thoughts and concerns to Chen Xiao.
Finally, he added, "It's all my fault. My faith wasn't strong enough. I easily abandoned my trust in you just because of my father's words. I failed to understand this clearly."
Upon hearing his words, Chen Xiao intended to take the opportunity to inquire about Chu Yanxi's affairs in the harem, but upon hearing the last sentence, he couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Prime Minister?"
"What did the Prime Minister say to you?"
She thought to herself, "Good heavens, it turns out that Xu Qian was secretly and deliberately 'ruining' her first, hazy romance!"
Seeing that Chen Xiao's expression was slightly strange, Xu Ruyu dared not hide anything and told Chen Xiao everything about the conversation between Xu Qian and him.
"Early before you went to Xunyang, Father had already advised me not to become too immersed in personal feelings. As the Emperor, you are different from ordinary people, and he advised me not to try to bind you with romantic love. Then he vaguely mentioned the Retired Emperor..."
Chen Xiao then realized that Xu Qian had started "meddling" so early on. Moreover, judging from Xu Ruyu's account, could Xu Qian's old-fashioned and conservative views be because he was hurt by Chu Yanxi in the past?
Could it be that Chu Yanxi abandoned him?
Chen Xiao's thoughts began to wander freely, like a wild horse galloping across the sky.
Xu Ruyu, having received no response from Chen Xiao for a long time, could no longer maintain her usual gentle demeanor and reached out to tightly embrace Chen Xiao, who was lost in reverie.
“Xiao Xiao, I used to find it hard to understand the thoughts and feelings of those concubines. Why would they devote their whole being to one person? Why would they feel joy or sorrow, resentment or hatred for that person in a high position, and even be willing to share their loved one with others?”
At this point, Chen Xiao noticed that Xu Ruyu's voice was slightly hoarse, and his own clothes were slightly damp.
At this moment, Xu Ruyu continued, "Only after experiencing this state of mind myself did I understand why they acted this way... I know that perhaps the feelings between you and me have never changed, but I am filled with fear, worried that you will be bound by me, and concerned that those unknown dangers will affect you."
Chen Xiao reached out and hugged Xu Ruyu back, teasingly saying, "Why do you seem to have changed so much? Where did the refined and elegant Ruyu of the past go? How did you become like this now, looking like a pitiful big dog?"
She tried her best to make Xu Ruyu smile.
Although she had never been involved in love before, seeing such a handsome and charming man in her arms, shedding tears, and knowing that they had feelings for each other, she had to admit that her heart softened completely.
Originally focused solely on consolidating the court and developing her career, she now has the potential to achieve success in both her career and love life.
At the same time, she was deeply moved by the huge contrast in Xu Ruyu's personality.
In her mind, when she first met Xu Ruyu, he was a gentle and refined nobleman.
Later, during their time together, he transformed into a calm, resourceful, and wise friend.
But the Xu Ruyu standing before her now gave her the impression of being seemingly indifferent and calm, yet possessing a delicate and insightful heart. He would put himself in her shoes and consider her every need, unlike others who only cared about their own feelings and disregarded their lover's thoughts.
Indeed, Chen Xiao now felt that Xu Ruyu was more and more in line with his own feelings, and he was increasingly fond of this handsome man with a strong contrast.
Since she is destined to stay in this world until she is forty-five, then it is only right to capture her heart as soon as possible so that she can enjoy this sweet love sooner!
After all, "a moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold"!
Thinking of this, Chen Xiao suddenly broke free from Xu Ruyu's embrace, forcefully lifted Xu Ruyu's face, and seeing his eyes slightly reddened, he felt even more "unable to suppress his emotions".
The beauty sheds tears, and I feel pity for her.
Only now did she truly grasp the meaning of that sentence.
She did something that shocked everyone.
Upon seeing this scene, everyone in the upstairs private room stared wide-eyed and stood frozen in place.
After Chen Xiao and Xu Ruyu left, they secretly spied on their every move through the window.
Although their conversation could not be heard, the progress of their relationship could be discerned from their expressions and gestures.
When everyone saw Xu Ruyu embrace Chen Xiao, they all breathed a sigh of relief. "It seems that my brother and sister-in-law have made up!" Xu Ruyan said happily.
Immediately afterwards, they witnessed a scene that left them all stunned and speechless: Chen Xiao reached out and gently lifted Xu Ruyu's face, then swiftly kissed her.
Not the cheek!!!
Everyone came to their senses, and they were all unable to contain their excitement.
Song Shiyu exclaimed softly in amazement, "I never imagined that one day I would be able to witness His Majesty in such a state..."
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