He kept everything Shen Tangning said in mind.
He will encounter many more beautiful landscapes in his life, despite the long and winding journey ahead.
There's no need to be tempted by a single crabapple blossom along the way.
Liu Yifu lowered her eyelids slightly, and a faint bitter taste spread across her tongue.
But how could she know that it was just a momentary infatuation?
——
"Lord Liu is leaving Yanjing?"
Upon hearing this news, Shen Tangning's eyes widened, her surprise barely concealed.
She was incredibly perceptive; she quickly connected the dots to their conversation that day, and her heart skipped a beat:
Could it be that he's thinking of leaving Beijing because of me?
Her expression turned serious.
In all honesty, her conversation with Liu Yifu was merely to persuade him not to waste his time on her and to give her his unrequited love. She was as tactful as possible in her words.
After all, he really didn't cause her any unnecessary trouble, and he didn't even reveal his intentions. If she hadn't discovered it herself, he probably would never have said it in his life.
At the same time, she also sincerely hoped that he could find a good partner.
Liu Yifu is so thoughtful and always knows how to keep his distance. Could it be that he misunderstood her meaning and thought she wanted to draw a line?
Seeing her unusual expression, Chi Yan raised an eyebrow and sat down in front of her: "Judging from your appearance, it seems you know something inside?"
Shen Tangning was taken aback, met his gaze, and cleared her throat awkwardly: "If I tell you, you can't be angry."
She felt there was nothing to hide about it.
Chi Yan had already guessed what it was, but he remained expressionless: "Tell me."
So Shen Tangning recounted the general course of events, and he listened attentively.
Although he had known Liu Yifu's thoughts for a long time, he was unaware of this additional reason. Now that he knew the reason, he could understand it.
It is said that one should not meet someone too amazing when one is young. When Liu Yifu was down and out, he met Shen Tangning. She came down from the sky and saved him from his predicament. No one would be unmoved, and he probably would be no exception.
This encounter was both his good fortune and his misfortune.
After hearing this, Chi Yan stared at her with a half-smile: "It seems you've attracted quite a few suitors for me. Today it's Liu Yifu, tomorrow who will come? How can I have any peace and quiet? Why don't you tell me all at once how many competitors I have?"
He truly never expected that she would have such an innocent and carefree side, saving this person today and that person tomorrow; anyone who didn't know better would think she had a redemption script.
Sensing his teasing tone, Shen Tangning's cheeks flushed crimson. She glared at him, resting her chin on her hand, and said, "I'm talking to you about serious matters!" She frowned slightly, looking worried. "If Lord Liu really wants to leave Yanjing because of me, wouldn't I be committing a grave sin?"
After pondering for a while, Chi Yan shook his head and said with certainty, "Not necessarily. Liu Yifu is not such an impulsive person. It's not like him to let romantic feelings delay his future. He must have made this decision after careful consideration."
He looked up and stared straight at her. "So even if you personally try to persuade him, there's a high chance he won't change his mind. Besides, His Majesty has already approved it."
The imperial edict has been issued; there is no room for negotiation.
Shen Tangning was stunned, and after a long while, she stammered, "So, he's really leaving?"
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