Yan Ye: "..."

"Fun?"

"Yes, you can gamble at the Stone Casino, sing operas and listen to music, perform juggling and praise, you name it."

"...Do you often go to these places?"

Does she have a correct understanding of her identity?

"Not often," Zhen Shan propped his chin, "After I turned eight, I spent very little time in the capital, but every time I would sneak out and wander around without telling the Queen Mother."

Yan Ye: "..."

"However, places like Fireworks and Willow Lane..."

"Have you been there?"

Yan Ye's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes were as cold as the twelfth lunar month in the cold winter.

"I've been there once, but, daughter-in-law, you heard me tell you, you're not young and ignorant, just curious, but, but, I swear, I just went in to have a look, and then watched the singing and dancing to praise those little waiters,

I have never touched any of them, and I have kept myself clean for twenty years just to meet you."

Yan Ye glanced at her lightly, noncommittal.

Seeing that his eyes softened a little, Zhen Shan breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, the carriage also arrived at an antique shop.

Zhen Shan pushed his wheelchair in and said, "There are many ancient calligraphy and paintings by famous artists here, as well as some rare and unique copies. Do you like any of them?"

Yan Ye nodded.

Seeing their regent arriving in person, the store owner hurriedly went to greet them. Just as he was about to kneel down and bow, Zhen Shan raised his hand to stop him.

"Outside, don't worry about these false gifts."

"Yes, do His Highness and the Fourth Prince want to see calligraphy, paintings and original copies?"

"Um."

"The younger one will take the two of you."

"Your Highness the Prince Regent."

Just when Zhen Shan was about to nod, a low-pitched and melodious male voice came into his ears, and His Highness the Regent instantly felt a chill down his spine.

She glanced at Yan Ye subconsciously, but saw that he lowered his eyes and did not look at her, as if the cold breath just now did not overflow from him.

His Royal Highness the Regent just wanted to kill himself with a piece of tofu. He forgot to read the almanac when he went out.

She turned around, maintaining her majestic and cold image, but when she touched the other person's dim eyes, she still didn't feel a sigh rising in her heart.

Zhen Shan can turn a blind eye to all the men in the world who admire her, but there is one person who she really feels... headache and helpless.

Qi Yu, the legitimate son of Feng Yin Emperor's Shang Qi family, five years ago, she just casually saved him from the thieves in the Northern Desert. Since then, he has been infatuated with her for five years.

When she went on an expedition, he was busy begging his tribesmen to raise military rations for her, and then personally delivered them to the border for her all the way.

Once, she was shot by an enemy army and narrowly escaped death. In order to help her find medicine, he went to the dangerous Tianshan Mountains to pick snow lotus for her.

.

Whatever she wanted, he would give it to him without any regrets.

To say that he is not moved, Zhen Shan’s heart is also grown from flesh. How is that possible?

But she knew from the beginning that she couldn't respond to him. She made it clear to him from the very beginning that she hoped he would give up. She would exchange the military rations he sent and send them in exchange for money, and let the Queen Mother and the Queen Sister knight the Qi family.

.

However, no matter whether she persuades, remains indifferent, or directly and clearly draws the line between the two of them, he rarely appears in front of her, but still works silently behind the scenes.

With such a pure intention, Zhen Shan could not waste or delay him.

Perhaps, today I can make him give up.

Such a good man shouldn't waste time on a relationship that he can never respond to.

Zhen Shan looked at the slim, handsome man in blue clothes in front of him and nodded lightly, "Mr. Qi."

"I have met Your Highness."

"Get up."

Qi Yu's clean ink eyes reflected the unparalleled beauty in front of him. She was the one he had been dreaming about. A happy and cautious smile appeared on his lips, "I haven't congratulated Your Highness on your triumphant return yet."

Zhen Shan nodded, "Thank you."

"Your Highness, are you injured?"

"No."

"That's good," Qi Yu's eyes fell on Yan Ye who was sitting in the wheelchair. He met a pair of cold and ruthless eyes with a hint of hostility. There was a trace of unwillingness in his eyes, and more of them were dim and...

Feeling hurt.

Is he the destined love that His Highness has been looking for for so many years?

The Qilinzi admired by the world, the fourth prince of Yue Kingdom, Yan Ye...

The man that His Highness is interested in is indeed unparalleled in the world. He is just the son of a businessman. How can he compare?

But, how can I make this heart not hurt?

However, Qi Yu endured the pain and forced a smile, "Your Highness, congratulations."

She got what she wanted, and he should be happy for her.

Zhen Shan was silent, and finally just said "Thank you."

She couldn't say the words "you will find your own marriage", which were not blessings, but adding salt to his wounds and trampling on his feelings.

All she could do was stay away.

Zhen Shan nodded slightly to him, "Mr. Qi, let's go first."

"Farewell to Your Highness."

"No need to be polite."

Qi Yu looked at her back and saw her lowering her head and looking at the man in the wheelchair with a gentle smile. It was something he had never seen before, as if the coldness and thorns in his body had gone away, His Highness was as gentle as the bright white moon.

Your Highness really likes that fourth prince, right?

I heard that His Highness was willing to give up four cities in exchange for his marriage.

It is said that the Qilinzi is unparalleled in wisdom and strategizing. With him by His Highness's side, Your Highness should feel more relaxed, as he does not have to carry the entire Feng Yin An Ran on his own.
Chapter completed!