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In a corner of the deep palace, there was an uneasy atmosphere in the residence of the third Prince Li Chongshen.
Li Chung-Shen sat alone in the study, surrounded by an elegant and tranquil environment. The exquisite calligraphy on the wall and the shelves full of books added a touch of elegance to the space.
Outside the window, the plum blossoms in the courtyard are in full bloom, and a faint fragrance drifts in through the window. However, Li Chung-Shen's mood echoes the gloomy weather outside, complex and heavy.
His mind is constantly filled with thoughts of Wang Shimeng. Ever since his increasing contact with Wang Shimeng, he has felt that something is not quite right.
Wang Shimeng seems to have changed in some ways, yet everything also seems the same, this contradictory feeling has left him extremely confused.
He remembers Wang Shimeng's past smile, it was so natural and pure, but now, her smile seems to carry a hint of artificiality and restraint, losing the ease and sincerity of the past.
Just as he was lost in thought, a soft voice awakened him from his reverie, "Your Highness, did you summon me?" He looked up to see his personal bodyguard, Fang Tian, standing before him.
Li Chung-Shen shook his head slightly, a hint of weariness in his eyes, "It's nothing, you may withdraw for now."
Fang Tian nodded, turned and left, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes. He knew that His Highness had been burdened with worries lately, but as a guard, he couldn't interfere too much in his master's private affairs.
Li Chung-Shen stood up, walked to the window, and gazed into the distance. His heart was filled with longing for Wang Shimeng, but at the same time, he was deeply puzzled. Why did Wang Shimeng suddenly change? Did he do something wrong? Was there a problem in their relationship?
He sat in front of the desk, picked up a pen, and wanted to write something, but in the end, he put it down. His heart was filled with a sense of powerlessness, not knowing how to face it all.
At this moment, a palace maid hurriedly arrived outside Li Chung-Shen's study and reported, "Third Prince, Miss Wang Shimeng is waiting in the garden."
Li Chung-Shen's heart trembled and he immediately stood up. He quickly walked through the corridor and arrived at the imperial garden. Here, the flowers and trees were lush and fragrant, making it the most charming corner of the spring day.
In the Imperial Garden, Wang Shimeng, disguised as Wang Minyi, stood under a blooming cherry blossom tree, wearing a pink dress that resembled the most delicate flower of spring.
With a gentle smile on her face, she lightly raised her lips upon seeing Li Chung-Shen approaching.
"Prudence, you're here," she said softly, with a hint of barely noticeable tension.
Li Chung-Shen approached her, his gaze affectionate and complex. "Poetry vine, what brings you to me today?" He tried to read something from her eyes.
Wang Minyi took a deep breath and responded cautiously. "I just wanted to come and see you. Lately, you seem to be burdened with something." She spoke softly, her eyes revealing concern.
Li Chung-Shen was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Wang Shimeng to be so directly concerned about him. "Yes, it's true. Lately, there have been some things that have been troubling me," he said with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
Wang Minyi approached gently, her eyes filled with encouragement. "Prudence, no matter what it is, I will support you, you know that."
Li Chung-Shen looked at her, his doubts deepening. Wang Shimeng had rarely expressed support so actively, which made him feel both warm and confused. He gently held her hand, "Thank you, poetry vine."
They stood quietly under the cherry blossom tree, their hearts drawing closer to each other. Although Li Chung-Shen still had doubts in his heart, Wang Shimeng's warmth comforted him.
"Prudence, don't always carry the strategic plan I gave you on your shoulders. It will make you lose the dignity that a prince should have," Wang Minyi gently reminded.
Li Chung-Shen's eyes sparkled with surprise and emotion: "This strategic plan was a gift from you, and I have always treasured it carefully. To me, it is not just an object, but a symbol of your care and blessings for me."
Wang Minyi asked, "Is it because it can bring peace?"
Li Chung-Shen was slightly taken aback: "poetry vine, I thought you had forgotten, but I didn't expect you still remember."
"Of course I remember, it's our precious shared memory," Wang Minyi said with a hint of melancholy in her tone.
Li Chung-Shen's gaze softened, and he gently caressed the strategic plan. " Poetry vine, thank you for being by my side all these years."
Wang Minyi felt a pang in her heart, afraid that Li Chung-Shen had noticed something unusual. So she responded gently, " Prudence, I am also happy to be by your side. You are the most important person to me."
Li Chung-Shen continued to talk about the past, every detail filled with emotions and memories. He mentioned the springtime flower viewing, autumn moon gazing they experienced together, even the chance encounters and subtle eye exchanges in the palace.
Wang Minyi, disguised as Wang Shimeng, listened to these stories. Although she felt a twinge of guilt in her heart, she was still able to respond cleverly. She skillfully used her understanding of Wang Shimeng and her long-term observation of Li Chung-Shen to engage in the conversation.
"That time when you slipped in the Imperial Garden, I was so worried," Li Chung-Shen reminisced.
Wang Minyi smiled and responded, "Yes, that was quite a scare. Luckily, you caught me in time, or the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Li Chung-Shen looked at her, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by emotion. He felt that Wang Shimeng seemed to be more delicate and considerate than before, which filled his heart with warmth.
"Poetry vine, sometimes I really appreciate fate for letting me meet you," Li Chung-Shen said sincerely.
Wang Minyi felt a tightness in her heart, and every response was very cautious, afraid of revealing any flaws. "Me too, prudence. Meeting you in this deep palace is my greatest fortune."
In their conversation, deep affection was evident, yet Li Chung-Shen still harbored a lingering doubt. He sensed that Wang Shimeng seemed different from before, but couldn't pinpoint where this change manifested, as if there was a sense of everything being the same as before.
They stood silently under the cherry blossom tree for a moment, then walked side by side in the garden.
The gentle spring breeze blew, scattering cherry blossom petals, laying a layer of pink floral carpet for their steps.
However, the guilt and unease in Wang Minyi's heart deepened.
All this beauty is built on a lie, and once the lie is exposed, everything will vanish into thin air.
Li Chung-Shen did not notice Wang Minyi's inner struggle; he was just immersed in this long-lost warmth and closeness. Even though doubts still lingered in his heart, with Wang Shimeng by his side, these doubts seemed to become less important.
At that moment, a faint sound came from the distant palace gate, and a palace maid hurried over, breaking the tranquility. "Third Prince, Consort Yang is summoning you."
Li Chung-Shen and Wang Minyi exchanged a glance, both reading a hint of reluctance in each other's eyes. But they both knew that the rules of the palace could not be ignored.
"Poetry vine, I have to go first," Li Chung-Shen said softly, his eyes filled with reluctance.
Wang Minyi nodded, smiling as she watched him leave. As his figure gradually receded into the distance, her heart was filled with complex emotions.
She knows that the longer she acts in this play, the more her heart will hurt in the end.
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