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Old Deer had been racing through my heart for three days, and on the fourth day, Prince Xian came again.
When Prince Xian arrived, I was eating Roasted Yun Rabbit.
Yes, the one he had given me. I had raised it for half a month before it became plump.
"I didn't expect you to come. Sorry about that," I quickly wiped the grease from the corner of my mouth.
Prince Xian's gaze was somewhat subtle. He dismissed Sanbao and the others, saying he had something to discuss with me.
This time, Sanbao and the others didn’t move until I nodded for them to leave.
"Ruan Ruan, come with me. Let’s go to my fief," Prince Xian said straightforwardly.
Elopement?
It sounded thrilling, but I wasn't interested.
"Prince Xian, I am the Empress Dowager," I reminded him. "You should leave; I'll pretend you didn't say anything just now."
I wanted to leave the palace, but I couldn't put Yong'an Prince's Residence in jeopardy.
"Ruan Ruan, is it because of Jing Zhan that you refuse to go?"
Prince Xian looked at me, stepping closer. "You've fallen for Jing Zhan, haven't you?"
Bang!
My heart felt as if it had been struck hard.
There was no denying it; after all, the moment I laid eyes on the Emperor, I harbored improper thoughts. I was just too timid to voice them, keeping them locked away in my heart.
But having those words laid bare, especially when directed at someone like Prince Xian, filled me with an inexplicable sense of embarrassment and anger.
"Prince Xian, what identity do you come to question me with?"
I coldly replied, my voice trembling slightly. "What role did you play in my entering the palace?"
I was my father's only child. Being a girl meant I wouldn't inherit anything that would make the Emperor wary, nor was there any need for my father to scheme for the continuation of Yongan Prince's Residence's glory.
I had always wondered why I had to enter the palace until I discovered a letter from Prince Xian addressed to my father in the study.
I didn't know what schemes were being plotted between my father and Prince Xian, but it was Prince Xian who suggested I enter the palace.
Prince Xian's expression changed at my question. After a long pause, he sighed heavily. "Ruan Ruan, I regret it."
Regret?
Was it regret for leaving, or regret for sending me into the palace?
It no longer mattered.
I lifted my head. "As for what you said today, I'll pretend I didn't hear it. If there's nothing important in the future, please refrain from coming to Yi'an Palace again. Whether I'm Empress Dowager or something else... I really don't wish to see you."
"Ruan Ruan!"
"Prince Xian came over and said, 'Do you know that the Emperor has agreed to marry Princess Dongyue? Once she arrives in the capital, she will be the Empress. You can only accept the new Empress's worship, not walk hand in hand with him.'"
Those words struck deep, so deep that I spat out blood.
When I woke up again, the Emperor was by my side.
He looked a bit weary, his eyes red-rimmed.
Seeing me awake, he hurriedly leaned closer. "Ruan Ruan, are you hungry?"
I shook my head.
"What’s wrong with me?"
My throat felt hoarse and dry.
"The Imperial Physician said you were overwhelmed with emotions, Ruan Ruan. I will take care of everything."
The Emperor held my hand, his furrowed brows hiding an emotion I couldn't quite decipher.
Ah, I remembered what Prince Xian had said about the Emperor's impending marriage to Princess Dongyue.
What could he possibly do about it?
No matter whom he married as his Empress, I would always be the Dowager Empress.
A sense of bitterness welled up inside me as I turned away from him, my voice muffled.
"Your Majesty, you said you would depose me..." I sniffled, "I miss my father."
"Ruan Ruan..."
The Emperor's voice came from behind, sounding somewhat urgent. "If you don't want to be Empress Dowager, I will grant your wish, but..."
"I'm still tired and want to rest." I suddenly didn't want to listen anymore.
It wasn't that I was being dismissive; I was genuinely exhausted.
Prince Xian's words had stirred my emotions, but not to the point of making me feel like I would bleed from anger.
I could sense that something was wrong with my body.
Not just me; everything felt off.
I couldn't see the Emperor's expression, but I knew he was watching me intently.
After a while, he let out a heavy sigh.
"Ruan Ruan, I will come back to see you later. Don't worry, you will be fine."
He leaned in closer, and I felt a quick embrace before he released me just as swiftly.
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