It turned out that he loved her to such an extent.
No matter what she had done to him, he still wanted to be with her.
"Gu Yuniang, can you teach me?"
How can I love you a little less?
How can I slowly forget you?
Seeing his senior brother in such pain, Luo Qingyun almost couldn't help but reveal the news that Xiao Yun'er was still alive. He began to doubt whether he and Azure Dragon had made a mistake.
Perhaps they had just broken up a couple!
Thinking of this, he felt a bit downcast.
"Qingyun, where is Azure Dragon? Why haven't I seen him these past two days?" Tian Feiyao asked, waking from her sadness and looking at the lost expression on Luo Qingyun's face with a furrowed brow.
"Azure Dragon? I haven't seen him either. Maybe he got angry after you hit him that day and is hiding!" Luo Qingyun said, occasionally feeling melancholic, but for the most part, he was still the playful Luo Qingyun.
"Let's go check on him!" Hearing Qingyun say this, Tian Feiyao genuinely became worried. Could it be that she really hit him too hard that day?
Seeing his senior brother's serious demeanor, Luo Qingyun finally couldn't help but laugh.
The two walked to where Azure Dragon lived. "Azure Dragon! Azure Dragon!" Luo Qingyun called out a few times at the door, but there was no response. A bad feeling surged in his heart; could it be that Azure Dragon went off with Xiao Yun'er?
It wasn't that he didn't know Azure Dragon liked Xiao Yun'er; he just never expected that he would follow her!
"What’s going on? Where has Azure Dragon gone?" Tian Feiyao looked at Luo Qingyun's expression and sensed something was off. A glimmer of insight flashed in his deep eyes as he stared intently at the person before him.
"Brother, look at my head! How could I forget? A couple of days ago, after you beat him, I noticed he wasn't very happy, so I asked him to help me with something!" Luo Qingyun appeared distressed, speaking with genuine sincerity.
"Is that really the case?" Tian Feiyao raised an eyebrow, looking at him skeptically.
"Absolutely, more true than steaming rice!"
Tian Feiyao said nothing further, just fixed his gaze on Luo Qingyun.
These two were acting very strangely!
Gu Yuniang looked at Azure Dragon, feeling a surge of gratitude. "Azure Dragon, you really don’t have to do this. I can manage on my own! What happened to that coachman from yesterday?"
Caught in his deception, Azure Dragon's face flushed with an unnatural redness. "That scoundrel had ill intentions towards you! I killed him!" He couldn't bear to let Gu Yuniang travel alone; he was far too worried.
So he had quietly followed them yesterday, and thankfully he did; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Just thinking about what that man intended to do made him regret not having cut off his manhood for revenge!
Gu Yuniang was taken aback. No wonder those waiters were afraid of her today. It turned out it was Azure Dragon's doing!
This boy was truly adorable!
But then she reconsidered and advised, "Azure Dragon, you should go back! I won’t trust people easily in the future; I’ll be careful on my own. If you keep delaying your return, he will become suspicious!"
At this point, she didn’t even want to mention that man's name anymore.
Thinking of this made her chuckle!
Azure Dragon saw her determination and could only give in helplessly. The honest man took out a dagger from his belongings and handed it to her, saying, "Take this, carry it with you. For self-defense!"
Gu Yuniang accepted it gratefully, saying, "Thank you, Azure Dragon!"
"Then I... will watch you leave!" Azure Dragon murmured, uttering those words.
Gu Yuniang was taken aback. Could it be that the usually taciturn Azure Dragon had feelings for her? The thought made her want to quickly draw a line!
She could no longer casually hurt someone else's feelings!
If she didn't feel the same way, then she shouldn't give anyone hope.
"Azure Dragon, there's no need! I can walk alone, and I actually want to walk alone! Really, don't worry! Let's part ways here!" Gu Yuniang smiled gently, her brightness surpassing that of a hundred flowers.
Azure Dragon was slightly stunned. Seeing that she had said this much, he could only nod in agreement.
After bidding farewell to Azure Dragon, Gu Yuniang chose to walk. It was midsummer, and the heat was unbearable. After walking for an hour, she was exhausted. Spotting a river ahead, she walked over to wash her face and took off her shoes to soak her feet, feeling much more comfortable.
But the next moment, her stomach churned violently.
She bent down beside the river and vomited uncontrollably.
Oh no! Could it be that she was pregnant?
Having experienced this once before, fear gripped her at the thought.
She had wanted to forget Tian Feiyao, but now, if there was a little life inside her, it would be closely related to him. Wouldn't that mean she would be tied to him for life?
Thinking of this possibility, she stood there in a daze for a long time, unsure of what to do.
After resting for a while, she continued on her journey and finally arrived at this town.
This town was quite a distance from the capital, and many people on the road glanced at her curiously as they noticed her veiled face.
As she walked, she bought some provisions. In fact, amidst the vast land, she had no idea where she was headed! She just wanted to get as far away from that man as possible!
"Boarding now, boarding now!" At that moment, a shout rang out.
She looked in the direction of the voice and saw a ferry dock with many boats moored. She hurried over and asked, "Excuse me, sir, where does this boat go?"
"This boat goes to Great Wisdom!" The ferryman said proudly, "Did you see how big this boat is? Going to Great Wisdom?"
"Yes, I see. You must be from out of town! You might not know this, but our town is located right between Great Wisdom and Dayue! Every year, many people travel from here to Great Wisdom to work for wealthy families! After all, there are not as many opportunities in Wise Man as there are in Dayue! Miss, do you want to board? We're leaving soon!" The Old Ferryman was quite enthusiastic and spoke more as he noticed her curiosity.
"Yes, I want to go!" Gu Yuniang nodded eagerly; leaving this country was indeed a good idea!
That way, she would never have to hear that man's name again!
As for the pregnancy issue, she would confirm it once she reached Great Wisdom!
The boat gradually left the port, and Gu Yuniang watched the scenery recede into the distance, lost in thought.
This time, it was truly goodbye!
In the palace of Sky Pillar.
Beside her, Eunuch raised his sharp voice and announced loudly, "The maid Yunxin has served Your Majesty well and has gained much favor. Today, by Your Majesty's grace, she is specially conferred the title of Consort Hui."
The commotion spread through the quiet and deep hall, and Yunxin bowed her head with a happy smile on her face.
She finally became his rightful woman!
The news of Yunxin being conferred as a consort quickly spread throughout the palace, and her pregnancy was also announced.
Since her child was the first Dragon Son, he was very likely to be the future crown prince!
Thus, the Wisdom Heart Palace where she resided recently saw a constant stream of guests, all coming to curry favor with her.
One day, a group of neglected Consorts accompanied her for a stroll in the Imperial Garden.
One of the concubines flattered her, saying, "Yunxin, you are truly impressive. Look at all the concubines in our palace; only you have managed to gain the Emperor's favor! He must dote on you so much!"
Yunxin merely sipped her tea, smiling without speaking.
"That's right! Just look at Consort Li. She has been so arrogant and overbearing because of her favored status. But do you see any signs of pregnancy on her?"
The people present burst into laughter.
"What a bunch of shameless women! How dare you speak ill of me behind my back!" Consort Li happened to be walking with Hong'er nearby and overheard this conversation, instantly flushing with anger.
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