Xue Changyi trembled all over, "Hua Yun Jin, you..."
"Princess Changyi, you will always be the most noble Princess Changyi of the Desolate Marsh Kingdom, and I, Hua Yun Jin, will never change, now or ever," he said, looking at Xue Changyi, slowly enunciating each word.
Her clear voice carried a hint of ice, like the rustling autumn wind. She raised her head and smiled, "That is only natural. You are your Princess Changyi, no matter then or now."
"Hua Yun Jin," Sun Zi Han and Sun Zi Xuan walked forward.
Hua Yun Jin nodded faintly and looked at Sun Zi Han, saying, "Young Master Sun, come with me for a moment."
Sun Zi Han was slightly taken aback, but he followed Hua Yun Jin.
Xue Changyi was somewhat surprised, "Big Brother, Hua Yun Jin and the Princess Consort?"
"Your Highness need not worry. Zi Han also has some skill. Hua Shizi cannot do anything to him," Sun Zi Xuan said.
Hearing this, Xue Changyi bit her lower lip. She wasn't worried about Sun Zi Han; she just felt that Sun Zi Han would never be Hua Yun Jin's match.
"Big Brother, I will not inquire about what Hua Yun Jin does, nor will I interfere. All of this is destined."
"Your Highness, you..."
"This Palace is tired. I am going to rest."
Sun Zi Xuan watched Xue Changyi leave, a sigh escaping him. It seemed Zi Han had not managed to make Princess Changyi fall for him.
After Sun Zi Han followed Hua Yun Jin to the study, Sun Zi Han said, "Hua Yun Jin, tell me what you need."
Hua Yun Jin stood there and suddenly attacked. Sun Zi Han was greatly alarmed, dodging as he asked, "Hua Yun Jin, what are you doing..."
"No need for idle talk. Do not hold back."
Sun Zi Han quickly defended himself. After a few more exchanges, as Hua Yun Jin's palm pressed against his forehead, he said with a bitter smile, "Hua Yun Jin, even if I don't hold back, I am no match for you."
Hua Yun Jin extended his hand and said, "Get up."
Sun Zi Han reached out his hand, and Hua Yun Jin pulled him up.
"Hua Yun Jin..."
"Young Master Sun, are you feeling any better?"
Sun Zi Han was stunned. "Hua Yun Jin, what are you..."
He glanced at Sun Zi Han faintly and asked, "When you see me with Princess Changyi, does your heart not ache?"
Hearing this, Sun Zi Han scratched his head and said, "Hua Yun Jin, you know it yourself. Why must you say it out loud?"
"If you don't say it, will you feel better?"
Sun Zi Han was taken aback. He hadn't expected Hua Yun Jin to have thought of all this. Suddenly, he felt he had made a fuss over nothing.
"Hua Yun Jin... I... I was overthinking things. Please forgive me, Young Master Hua."
"Young Master Sun, what you thought is not wrong. Princess Changyi does indeed have feelings of admiration for me."
Sun Zi Han was stunned and looked at him, "Hua Yun Jin, you..."
"Young Master Sun, I am telling you this only to stop you from being suspicious. I do not like Princess Changyi, and I never will."
Sun Zi Han looked at Hua Yun Jin. Although his gaze was clear and cold, there was still a hint of gentleness. In fact, Hua Yun Jin's explanation was simply to prevent him from misunderstanding.
Thinking this, he said, "Hua Yun Jin, even if you didn't tell me, I wouldn't be jealous. You saved our lives. I..."
"Young Master Sun, in that situation, if it were me, I would have done the same. You do not owe me your life. You are you, and I am me."
"Hua Yun Jin..."
"Young Master Sun, let's not say any more unnecessary words. Moreover, it was Princess Chang Ning who said she would save you, not me." If it were him, he wasn't sure he would have intervened. It wasn't that he lacked the will, but rather a sense of powerlessness.
"Thank you, Shizi Hua, for clearing my doubts," Sun Zi Han said, bowing.
Shu Gong
"Noble Consort, the bed has been made. You..."
Before the palace maid could finish speaking, she collapsed onto the ground. Noble Consort Yan was greatly startled and retreated, "Help..."
"Noble Consort, it is I."
Noble Consort Yan frowned and looked at the person emerging from the corner. She let out a breath of relief, "So it's you."
"Greetings, Noble Consort."
Noble Consort Yan heard this and said, "There's no need for such formalities. You are here because you have something to discuss, aren't you?"
He opened his palm, revealing a small bottle. Noble Consort Yan asked, "What is this..."
"Give this to His Majesty to take. Once a day."
"You..." Noble Consort Yan was greatly shocked and stared at him intently.
"Noble Consort, once this is accomplished, I will grant your request."
Noble Consort Yan was slightly taken aback. After a long moment, she raised her head and asked, "Any request at all?"
"As long as it is not something wicked or harmful, I will grant it."
Noble Consort Yan nodded, "Alright, I agree."
"Thank you, Noble Consort," he said, bowing.
"No thanks are necessary. Just remember what you promised me," Noble Consort Yan said, turning away word by word.
"I keep my word."
Noble Consort Yan trembled and turned back, "You..."
"Noble Consort, haven't you known for a long time? Since we are cooperating, I will not deceive you." He stood there, his gaze exceptionally bright.
Noble Consort Yan blinked her eyes. "I just didn't expect it to be you, General Yan."
Yan Zhao looked at Noble Consort Yan calmly. "Noble Consort, I will get what you want, and I will get what I want. That is enough."
Noble Consort Yan looked at him and said sarcastically, "I just wonder what kind of expression Princess Chang Ning will have when she sees that it was you who framed her father. That will surely be quite amusing."
"She will never know, never. Because Heaven knows, Earth knows, Noble Consort knows, and I know. No one else will know."
"Are you not afraid that I will tell Princess Chang Ning, General Yan?"
"Noble Consort, feel free to tell her. I am currently in the military camp, and the soldiers can bear witness for me. Noble Consort will likely not be able to frame me."
Noble Consort Yan was stunned. "You... you've even thought of a backup plan?"
"When dealing with people, one must always have a backup plan, especially when cooperating with Noble Consort. I am very careful and cautious."
Noble Consort Yan smiled. "General Yan is indeed very careful and cautious."
"Thank you for your praise, Noble Consort. If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave!"
Noble Consort Yan looked up to see General Yan, but he was nowhere to be seen.
"Mother Consort..."
Noble Consort Yan looked back and saw the person who had arrived. She asked, "Chang Jun, did you hear everything?"
Xue Chang Jun nodded. "Yes, Mother Consort, are you really going to do this?"
Noble Consort Yan walked forward and sighed, "Your father is still in his prime. By the time you can ascend the throne, I probably won't be around to see it."
"Mother Consort, do as you wish," Xue Chang Jun said faintly, turning his face away.
Noble Consort Yan walked forward and said, "Chang Jun, everything Mother Consort is doing is for you."