The night wind was chilling!
Qin Yun couldn't sleep and wandered around her own courtyard!
She suddenly remembered Xie Jing'an from the day.
Since returning from the royal hunt, Xie Jing'an's attitude towards her had changed dramatically!
The difference was not small!
Was it because Xie Jing'an accidentally injured her during the hunt that his attitude changed?
If that were the case, Qin Yun should have seen guilt on Xie Jing'an's face!
But the look in Xie Jing'an's eyes today was clearly infatuation!
Infatuation?
Why did she have this feeling?
What exactly happened after she was injured that day?
Qin Yun felt increasingly uneasy as she thought about it!
She always felt like something was being missed!
To uncover the truth, Qin Yun left her residence late at night!
After leaving her residence, Qin Yun went directly to Xie Jing'an's palace!
If she didn't clarify some things now, she would be uncomfortable!
Qin Yun boarded a carriage alone, her mood extremely complicated on the journey!
She kept wondering, could it be that Xie Jing'an knew her identity?
If he knew, why didn't he expose her?
Based on her understanding of Xie Jing'an!
This person could not keep secrets!
But if he didn't know her identity, then what was the deal with his strange behavior towards her these past few days?
With a sense of unease!
Half an hour later, Qin Yun's carriage stopped outside Xie Jing'an's palace!
The guards on duty recognized Qin Yun!
Knowing that Qin Yun was now a favored person by the Emperor, they did not make things difficult for her!
As long as Xie Jing'an was not out of his palace, there were no issues with others visiting!
"Notify the Second Prince, Qin Yun is here to visit!" Qin Yun said to one of the guards.
The guard bowed in acknowledgment! Then he entered the palace to report.
A moment later, Xie Jing'an, having received the news, arrived quickly!
When he saw that the visitor was indeed Qin Yun, he was overjoyed!
"Qin Yun, you've come to see me, the Crown Prince?" Xie Jing'an's attitude was enthusiastic and sincere!
His gaze towards Qin Yun held not only expectant joy but also affection!
Qin Yun carefully observed the changes in Xie Jing'an's expression!
This "plague god's" attitude...!
She hadn't paid much attention before, only thinking that Xie Jing'an was very enthusiastic!
But now, looking closely, Qin Yun couldn't imagine what was about to happen!
She suddenly remembered!
A few months ago, when she was disguised as a man, she encountered Xie Jing'an!
Xie Jing'an had liked her in disguise back then!
When he learned she was a woman?
Logically, Xie Jing'an would be very happy! Because the woman he liked was not an enemy spy!
So at that time, her disguise as a man was a crime of deceiving the emperor!
Therefore, when facing the woman he liked, he would help her conceal some matters!
"Qin Yun, what's wrong? Speak!"
Xie Jing'an waved his hand in front of Qin Yun, and Qin Yun finally came back to her senses!
"Your Highness, can we talk inside?" Qin Yun's attitude became amiable! Unlike the perfunctory treatment from earlier in the day.
"Of course!" Xie Jing'an was naturally happy to hear Qin Yun wanting to talk inside!
Heaven knows, being alone with Qin Yun was his greatest joy!
Led by Xie Jing'an, they arrived at the front hall!
As soon as they sat down, a servant brought tea, and a maid brought dessert!
"Alright, you may all withdraw!" She dismissed the servants.
The next moment!
"Qin Yun, this is osmanthus cake that you like! And Longjing tea that you prefer!" Xie Jing'an presented the osmanthus cake to Qin Yun as if offering a treasure, then moved the tea closer to Qin Yun.
Faced with Xie Jing'an's overwhelming enthusiasm, Qin Yun felt a flutter of panic in her heart!
"Your Highness, why are you so enthusiastic towards me? I remember you being a cold person!" Qin Yun's question was very sharp!
She had come to inquire about the truth, so she was not beating around the bush!
Xie Jing'an smiled. "We are classmates, and good friends, it's only right to be enthusiastic!"
"Besides, I've always been very enthusiastic!"
Qin Yun picked up her tea and took a sip! Then she placed it back on the table.
She wasn't sure how much Xie Jing'an actually knew!
"Your Highness, when we went hunting outside the city that day, I was injured... you...?" Qin Yun stopped midway through her sentence! She was trying to test Xie Jing'an!
Speaking of the hunt, Xie Jing'an had his own thoughts!
"I feel very guilty for injuring you during the hunt that day, and... my uncle found out, so he placed me under house arrest!"
"Your Highness, you know what I'm referring to! Please tell me the truth!" Qin Yun pressed on sharply.
Listening to Qin Yun's aggressive words, Xie Jing'an casually picked up a piece of osmanthus cake and offered it to Qin Yun. "I eat this osmanthus cake every day lately, it's exceptionally delicious. Yun'er, you should try some!"
Yun'er?
Yun'er again!
Xie Jing'an didn't answer her question directly! Instead, he called her Yun'er!
So!
He knew?
"After I was injured, the first person to come to my side... was you?"
"So, it wasn't Xiao Ju at that time!"
At this point, Qin Yun's body trembled slightly, and she stood up!
Seeing that Qin Yun did not take the osmanthus cake, Xie Jing'an put it into his own mouth instead.
Chewing lightly, he smiled, "It's so sweet, no wonder Yun'er likes it!"
"I'm asking you a question, why don't you answer me!" Qin Yun was anxious, she truly dared not think further!
Because she was starting to get scared!
Xie Jing'an stood up and looked up at Qin Yun. "Yun'er, I like you!"
"I know you have a special identity now, and you must have your difficulties in doing so. I will keep your secret! When the time is right, I will explain the truth to my uncle, and he will definitely forgive you. Then we can be together properly, okay?"
Xie Jing'an spoke to himself!
But at this moment, Qin Yun's emotions were on the verge of collapse!
"Don't say anymore, and please don't tell the Emperor!"
Xie Jing'an approached Qin Yun, grabbed her shoulders, and said bitterly, "Yun'er, you know, I like you, I've liked you for a long time! I must be with you in this life!"
"If my uncle refuses to let you go, then we will escape, as far away as possible, we can elope!"
"Your Highness, please calm down, it's impossible for us!" Qin Yun pushed Xie Jing'an away!
She hadn't expected Xie Jing'an's liking for her to reach such a point of obsessive devotion, what should she do!
"Why?" Xie Jing'an was naturally upset by Qin Yun's rejection!
"I don't like you, is that reason enough?"
"Moreover, by acting like this towards me, are you treating Princess Xi'an justly? She is your future wife, this is unfair to her!"
Princess Xi'an?
Yes!
Cousin Yan'er liked him very much!
Although he didn't like Miao Yan'er, he didn't want her to get hurt either!
"I will explain to Yan'er!"
Qin Yun shook her head. "Your Highness, I came tonight simply to confirm some matters! Now that it's confirmed, I will make myself clear. If you don't want me to die, then shut your mouth. If you tell the Emperor or anyone else, I will surely die!"
"Lately, I have offended countless officials in the court! There are more people watching me than ants, and even more people who would sentence me to death!"