Youjiang took a deep breath, closed her eyes, letting her emotions rise and fall in her chest, then slowly opened them, her gaze becoming firm and profound.
She tried to calm herself down, although the turmoil in her heart was still hard to quell. But she knew that at this moment, she had to remain calm and rational.
She gazed into the Crown Prince's expectant eyes, which flickered with complex emotions—doubt, anticipation, and a hint of barely perceptible sadness.
She spoke slowly, her voice trembling slightly, "Your Highness's question is indeed difficult for this humble subject to answer. But since Your Highness is so eager to hear it, then this humble subject will dare to speak my thoughts."
She paused for a moment, as if gathering her thoughts, and then continued, "Actually, when it comes to the grudges and affections between us, at this point, whether we hate each other or not is perhaps no longer important."
After all, the past cannot be changed. All we can do is face reality and accept the facts that cannot be altered.
She sighed softly and continued, "The important thing is that we should all look forward and pursue our own happiness. No matter what happened in the past, we should let go of our burdens and bravely pursue our dreams and happiness."
Only in this way can we truly live out our own value.
"Let it be... I just..."
The crown prince's words carried a hint of hesitation and helplessness. He paused for a moment, seemingly searching for the right words to express his inner feelings. However, in the end, he simply shook his head and said nothing more.
"But what?" You Jiang's words carried a hint of doubt, as if she were trying to find the unspoken words in the Crown Prince's heart.
She hoped that the Crown Prince could be honest about his feelings, instead of keeping everything hidden in his heart.
She turned her face slightly to the side, her gaze not falling directly on the Crown Prince, but instead looking into the distance.
Her eyes revealed a deep contemplation and a faint sadness, as if she were pondering some unspeakable secret.
She parted her lips slightly, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze, soft yet powerful, "Your Highness's words are naturally understood by this humble subject."
All your decisions are based on considerations of the overall situation, and this magnanimity and sense of responsibility are deeply admired by ordinary people.
I hold no resentment towards your past decision, only understanding and respect. Because I know you had your own reasons and helplessness.
Her words revealed a detached indifference, a tranquility and composure that comes with the passage of time, as if she had cast aside all the grudges and affections of the past and no longer allowed them to become shackles on her soul.
With her tolerance and understanding, like warm sunshine, she illuminated and embraced all the prince's mistakes and helplessness, giving him the courage and strength to start anew.
Because she knows that only by letting go of the past can one move forward lightly and embrace a brighter future. She believes that with the passage of time, the pain and resentment of the past will gradually fade, leaving only mutual understanding and respect.
But when her thoughts returned to the past, she had to admit that the one who decisively gave up on any possibility between them was none other than the Crown Prince himself.
At that time, he may have had his own difficulties and helplessness, but the moment he chose to give up, it was destined that their relationship could only remain in the past.
Now, the Crown Prince has reappeared before her, acting as if he has suffered a great injustice, which makes her feel somewhat helpless and amused.
The crown prince may be seeking solace and emotional support, but why bother?
Although You Jiang harbored some resentment, she didn't show it on her face. She knew that losing control of her emotions would only make things more complicated and difficult to handle.
She suppressed her emotions and said in a calmer tone, "Our fate is perhaps like a flower in a mirror or the moon in the water, beautiful yet full of illusion and elusiveness."
However, the time we spent walking side by side was precious and unforgettable enough for me. I will cherish this memory forever deep in my heart as one of the most valuable treasures of my life.
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince felt an indescribable surge of emotion.
Youjiang seemed to sense the Crown Prince's silence and embarrassment, and not wanting to linger any longer and make the atmosphere even more awkward, she gently cupped her hands in farewell and said, "If Your Highness has no other instructions, then this humble subject will take her leave. Her Highness the Princess is still waiting for this humble subject."
After saying this, she turned to leave, her steps light yet resolute.
But she hadn't taken more than a few steps when the Crown Prince unexpectedly called out to her, his voice gentle and clear, like a spring breeze lightly caressing her heart, "Youjiang..."
His tone contained a subtle tenderness and deep concern, and every word seemed to have been carefully considered before being spoken: "In the future... if you encounter any insurmountable difficulties in your life, or if you need any help, please do not hesitate to come to me anytime."
As your friend, I will do everything in my power to help you overcome your difficulties.
What does this mean?
Belated affection and compensation?
Despite the Crown Prince's deeply affectionate words, You Jiang's heart remained completely unmoved.
Deep within her heart, she had already built an unbreakable defense, separating her past emotions from the present reality.
She pondered to herself, "Ask him for help? That's simply an unthinkable idea."
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