She paused for a moment, but didn't think much of it. Clutching her books, she limped back to her room.
...
Time flies, and several years have passed in a flash.
I heard that man won a battle and is returning to the capital today.
Su Qianqian looked at the distant sky, somewhat dazed.
Even if she didn't want to hear news about that person, it was impossible.
The battle between Daye and Beidi lasted for several years. Three months ago, Beidi was defeated and finally surrendered completely.
Therefore, the whole country was discussing it, and even in the palace, one could hear the palace servants talking about it everywhere.
Su Qianqian sighed, feeling utterly useless.
Five years later, she still couldn't completely erase that person from her mind. Instead, his image became clearer and clearer. The scene of her young and naive self confessing her love to him at the palace that year, only to be rejected, flooded her mind like a tide.
Thinking back to her foolishness back then, she couldn't help but rest her head against the nearby pillar and gently tap it.
The man disliked her, and even chose to go to war with the army to avoid her harassment.
Now, several years have passed in the blink of an eye. The other party probably doesn't remember her anymore, but after years of reflection, she remembers him even more deeply.
Thinking of this, she felt somewhat dejected.
Su Qianqian, you're really pathetic...
She sighed silently, a sigh of self-loathing.
"Aunt Su..."
Suddenly, a child's innocent voice came from the other side of the corridor, pulling Su Qianqian back from her self-pity.
She had just turned around when a little bundle of joy rushed towards her and hugged her leg.
She didn't need to look to know who it was.
Naturally, it's their adorable and sweet little princess, Gu Yaoyao.
Her heart softened.
Especially when she looked down and saw the little girl running with her face covered in sweat, she couldn't help but squat down, take out a clean handkerchief from her bosom, and carefully wipe the sweat from her face.
Even though she sees that exquisitely beautiful face every day, Su Qianqian still has no resistance to it.
The little princess in front of me is so beautiful. She seems to be the most exquisite design of the Creator, with every part of her being so delicate and beautiful that it's dizzying.
"Why are you running so fast?" she asked softly.
Gu Yaoyao blinked her peach blossom eyes, which were just like Wen Nongnong's, and said in a childish voice, "My uncle and Uncle Si won a battle and are returning to the capital today. They are already outside the city gate."
The Crown Prince has already gone out of the city to personally greet them.
Su Qianqian paused for a moment, then reached out and gently pinched her nose. "Then why didn't you go with us?"
The little princess usually loves excitement, so it's quite surprising that she didn't leave the palace today despite the commotion.
Gu Yaoyao slumped her shoulders and said dejectedly, "Father and Mother won't allow me to leave the palace..." Then, remembering something, she patted her shoulder like a little adult, "Aunt Su, don't be sad. Uncle Si has won the battle and won't be leaving the capital again."
Su Qianqian stared at her in astonishment. How could even such a little girl think that she was heartbroken for Si Luo? Had she been so obvious about it all these years?
She couldn't help but reflect.
Facing the little girl's bright and mischievous eyes, she said nonchalantly, "Whether your Uncle Si leaves the capital or not has nothing to do with me."
"Really?" Gu Yaoyao tilted her head and looked at her cutely.
Just as Su Qianqian was about to nod, a shadow loomed over her. She paused, then slowly raised her head.
When she saw that handsome face she hadn't seen in so long, she froze on the spot, unable to react.
I once thought I was hallucinating.
Wasn't he still outside the city? How did he get into the palace so quickly?
Si Luo's gaze first fell on Gu Yaoyao. Seeing this beautiful child, it was hard not to think of her mother.
Because this child really looks so much like her mother.
He was in a daze for a moment before shifting his gaze to Su Qianqian.
Seeing her stunned and dazed expression, he smiled gently, "Long time no see."
"H-long time no see..." Su Qianqian reacted and was a little flustered. Then, because she had been squatting for too long, her legs went numb and she accidentally fell backward and sat on the ground.
Su Qianqian: "..."
She felt both embarrassed and conflicted.
The complicated part is that it seems the other person hasn't forgotten her as she thought.
This realization brought her a sense of relief, but also a touch of sadness.
Sure enough, five years later, she still hadn't made any progress.
She was overjoyed and thrilled simply because the other person casually said "long time no see".
Just as she was feeling conflicted, a slender hand suddenly reached out in front of her.
She paused for a moment, hesitated, and then reached out and grasped the hand.
With a slight effort, Si Luowei pulled her up.
Once she had regained her footing, he was about to pull his hand away when the woman's soft hand unexpectedly gripped his tightly.
He paused, meeting the woman's stubborn eyes.
Su Qianqian bravely met his scrutinizing eyes, took a deep breath, and suddenly said solemnly, "Si Luo, marry me."
Si Luo looked at her in surprise.
The girl's stubbornness instantly transported him back to five years ago.
In the autumn, the imperial palace was quiet at night, yet with a touch of desolation.
He was leading his men on a patrol when the girl suddenly appeared and blocked his way.
Even in the deep of night, the girl's blushing face remained undisguised.
"Lord Si, I admire you..."
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