Chapter 129 Decisive Women Are the Most Loving
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Do you like it? Zhong Min didn't hesitate for too long, the answer in his heart was about to come out.
She wasn't someone who wouldn't admit it, nor was she heartless. How could she not feel Xiao Mingzheng's kindness towards her? To say she had never loved him at all would be a lie. If she couldn't even convince herself, how could she possibly deceive someone so incomparably clever?
But even though she liked him, the unchangeable obstacles between them were too great, enough to make her realize that this love could never move forward. She was ultimately selfish, and it was impossible for her to completely change her beliefs, compromise herself, or compromise her principles just because she liked someone. Therefore, such a liking was ultimately just liking, not love.
True love can disregard everything, but at the same time, true love also cannot tolerate the existence of a third party. Xiao Mingzheng will never understand this seemingly contradictory yet unified truth, so she will never let herself fall in love with such a person, and will never let herself jump into a deep pit with the consequences already known.
After a moment, she stopped being silent. Instead, she looked at Xiao Mingzheng calmly and said seriously, "I admit that I do like you. However, it's impossible for mere liking you to develop further. Neither you nor I are the kind of people who can easily change ourselves, so even if we give up our principles and stay together for this temporary liking, we will eventually separate for various reasons, because of those irreconcilable contradictions. Rather than hurting each other at that time, I will never let myself fall into such a situation. It may seem selfish to do so, but one day you will understand that it is actually good for everyone. Therefore, I hope that the prince will treat Zhong Min as an ordinary friend in the future. In fact, it is more appropriate for us to be friends than to be together."
Her honesty was exceptionally firm, rational and sober. Xiao Mingzheng had never seen a woman like this before, who could be so brave in speaking her heart, and who could clearly separate all the pros and cons from her feelings, and clearly make the best decision she believed in.
After hearing this, he finally had to admit the truth: no matter what, he couldn't change this woman's mind. Something that was as ingrained in her bones couldn't be erased even with all possible means. While such persistence and perseverance left him incredibly disappointed, it also made him fully understand once again the uniqueness and courage of this woman, which was impossible to replicate.
He knew there was no third option for him in front of a woman like this. He had to either change himself or give up completely. However, no matter which option he chose, it was incredibly difficult. He had always been decisive, but now, there was finally a time when she didn't fully understand his feelings. Xiao Mingzheng sighed deeply inwardly. Since when had he become less decisive and resolute than a woman?
After a long time, he finally stopped staring at her motionlessly. After retracting his gaze, he looked around the house, and then went straight over and picked up the kitten hiding in the corner.
"If you think it's okay, just name it Ruyi. If you don't like it, you can change it to something else." He said to himself, stroking the cat a few times before putting the cat in Zhong Min's arms.
At that moment, as if he had made a decision, he smiled at Zhong Min with a surprisingly peaceful attitude. "I've already sent someone to find you a magical medicine that can heal your internal injuries. I estimate that once the medicine is found, those people's attention will have shifted to you. If you still insist on leaving, I will have someone send you away. I will never go back on my word. But while you're away, don't have any other thoughts or burdens. Just rest and recuperate. As you said, treat me as a friend and don't be so distant."
After saying that, Xiao Mingzheng took one last look at Zhong Min, and then without stopping, he walked straight out, opened the door and left after a while.
Hearing the creak of the door opening, Zhong Min's heart suddenly tightened. An indescribable sense of loss made her feel completely empty. She sighed deeply, feeling a genuine sense of discomfort.
Could this be the legendary heartbreak? Zhong Min smiled bitterly and shook her head. How could there be such a thing as a heartbreak when it hadn't even begun? This was good. From now on, everyone was clear on everything, and there wouldn't be any more unrealistic thoughts or misunderstandings. Most importantly, Xiao Mingzheng had made it clear that he wouldn't force her to stay. It was a good thing after all. Hadn't he already achieved what he wanted?
Life is precious, love is more precious, but if it means freedom, both can be abandoned. This is too true, isn't it?
"Ruyi, Ruyi?" She held the ball of fur in her hand, caressing it and saying, "From now on, your name will be Ruyi. Everything going well is naturally good, so I'll call you Ruyi!"
Three days later, one morning, Jiang Xiyan sent a maid over to tell her that the prince and Jiang Xiyan were planning to go out and play, and asked if Zhong Min wanted to join them. Hearing about the possibility of going out and playing, Zhong Min was naturally eager. For so long, except for going out with them during the outer defense, she had never had the chance to go out and play outside the prince's mansion on weekdays. But she was not stupid. How could she be a light bulb hanging behind Xiao Mingzheng and Jiang Xiyan? She was not so tactless. So, she naturally declined, and asked the maid to pass on the message that she would not go, and let Jiang Xiyan have fun.
After the maid left, Zi Yan felt so sorry. She finally had the chance to go out for a walk, so why did Zhong Min let it go?
"Miss, why don't you go? Didn't you say yesterday that you were bored in the mansion and wanted to go out for a walk?" Zi Yan thought that if Zhong Minruo changed her mind now, she could still go and catch up with the maid who delivered the message.
Upon hearing this, Xi'er said to Zi Yan in a rather unpleasant tone, "Jin'er has her own opinion on whether to go or not. Why do you have to interfere? Go to the kitchen right now. It's hot. Ask them to prepare some mung bean soup for the young lady to cool down."
Seeing this, Zi Yan didn't know how to refute, so she just nodded and went to the kitchen as Xier said.
After Zi Yan left, Xi'er said to Zhong Min in a pointed tone, "Jin'er, I heard that Miss Jiang has been begging the prince for several days, and that's why the prince took her out to play. The day before yesterday, the prince came to ask you if you wanted to go out for a walk, but why didn't you go? I knew that day that the prince didn't plan to ask Miss Jiang to go with you."
Zhong Min naturally understood what Xi'er meant. While teasing Ruyi in her hand, she stole a moment to say to Xi'er, "Don't tell me these things from now on. I know what you're thinking, but the prince and I really don't have the same feelings as you think. So who he goes out with or what he does is none of my business. Let's just live our own lives. When we leave the palace, if you're willing, I have some money to buy your freedom. After that, you can travel with me or find a place to settle down and live a good life. In short, you don't have to be a slave anymore."
Hearing Zhong Min say this, Xier was immediately excited. It would not be difficult for Zhong Min to do this now. Thinking of this, she quickly expressed her willingness to travel around with Zhong Min. Firstly, she had no relatives and no one to rely on, and secondly, Zhong Min was the only person who treated her well, so she naturally did not want to be separated from him.
Afterward, Xi'er asked about Ziyan again. Seeing that Zhong Min had no intention of redeeming her, she felt even happier. She didn't know why, but she didn't really like Ziyan. She hadn't done anything excessive these days, but she just felt that there was something amiss about this girl. Seeing that Zhong Min didn't place too much trust in Ziyan, she felt relieved.
In the evening, Jiang Xiyan sent someone over again. This time, the maid brought back some special snacks and a few interesting gadgets. She said that Miss Jiang brought them back when she was out shopping, and she specifically asked her to send them to Zhong Min to taste and play with.
Zhong Min asked the maid to express her gratitude to Jiang Xiyan, and after the maid left, she distributed the snacks to Xier and Zi Yan. After taking a look at the little things, she asked them to find a place to put them away.
"Miss, don't you like the food and toys that Miss Jiang gave you?" Zi Yan asked as she ate. She looked like she was enjoying it very much. She ate quite a few in a row.
Zhong Min shook his head. "I ate too much for dinner, so I'm still full. If you like, feel free to eat more. As for those little gadgets, I'm old enough now. I can just look at them occasionally for fun."
Zi Yan nodded, but didn't ask any more questions, continuing to eat diligently. These pastries tasted really good. Now that she was serving Zhong Min, she was never shortchanged. Zhong Min was always easy to talk to, and always remembered to save some for her and Xi'er when there was something delicious. But today's pastries were really delicious, and the aroma alone was enough to make her mouth water.
Xier was not as greedy as Zi Yan. After eating one piece, she stopped and went to prepare toiletries for Zhong Min.
Early the next morning, Xier hurried into Zhong Min's room. Seeing that Zhong Min was still sleeping soundly, she did not dare to get close to the bed. She could only call out from two meters away.
Zhong Min woke up immediately after being drowsy. He saw Xier standing there restlessly and calling him from afar. He didn't know what this girl was singing so early in the morning.
"Xier, what's wrong with you? Why are you standing so far away?" Zhong Min stretched and then saw clearly that Xier seemed to be scratching something through her clothes.
Seeing Zhong Min wake up, Xier hurriedly said, "Jin'er, something bad has happened. When we woke up this morning, Ziyan and I both felt incredibly itchy. I'm a little better, but Ziyan is even worse. We can't even go out now."
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