“There’s nothing to see.”
The man’s expression was cold and indifferent. “Qing Shuang, we don’t have the kind of relationship where we need to visit each other.”
Mu Qing Shuang’s breath hitched, “I just… was worried about you.”
Xiao Han Jin frowned.
Di Rong Hua turned to leave.
But Xiao Han Jin suddenly reached out and grabbed her. She struggled fiercely but couldn’t break free. Angrily, she hissed, “Xiao Han Jin, what are you doing?”
The man didn’t answer, only pulling her firmly toward Mu Qing Shuang.
Di Rong Hua’s anger flared even more, and she couldn’t help but kick him hard, “Are you insane? Who wants to stand here and watch you two pour your hearts out? Can you stop disgusting me? Let go!”
Disgusting him?
A cold glint flashed in the man’s eyes. The short distance finally came to an end as they stopped in front of Mu Qing Shuang.
Mu Qing Shuang watched Di Rong Hua’s unruly tantrum, while he showed no restraint in his indulgence, biting her lip even tighter.
“…What’s going on?”
“From now on, don’t come to the palace casually.”
Mu Qing Shuang’s pupils contracted.
The man spoke indifferently, “I went to the Second Prince’s residence to attend that wedding only to take my woman back. The throne was just a bonus. Now, it’s clear that your presence has upset her.”
Mu Qing Shuang was stunned, “What did you say?”
Xiao Han Jin’s expression remained unflinching, “If she’s unhappy, I’ll have to spend more time哄她. So from now on, don’t appear in the palace. If you happen to see her outside, avoid her. Do you understand?”
“Xiao Han Jin!” The woman’s voice suddenly sharpened, her eyes filled with disbelief. “If you’re really as heartless as you say, why did you go to such lengths to save me and treat my illness, even leaving her behind at the wedding?”
The man’s gaze darkened, “I didn’t leave her behind; she left me. I never intended to break off our engagement.”
His thin lips parted, slowly and indifferently spitting out ruthless words, “I saved you because your current state is partly my responsibility. I’ve already understood your condition and given you medicine to temporarily control it. So until I figure out how to cure this illness, I won’t see you again.”
The last sentence made Mu Qing Shuang’s face turn pale in an instant.
It was the first time he had spoken so much, but every word was to distance himself from her and prove his loyalty to Di Rong Hua.
She suddenly laughed, her vision blurring with heat.
But at that moment, the man turned away, dragging Di Rong Hua with him. His dark robes were cold and aloof, making him seem even more unapproachable.
Only after walking a long distance, their figures disappearing into the depths of the flowers, did Xiao Han Jin suddenly stop.
Di Rong Hua met his gaze, her face expressionless. “You didn’t need to say those things in front of me.”
“If I only told you, you wouldn’t believe me,” the man’s deep gaze rested on her face. “Fan Jiang said that making things clear in front of you and Mu Qing Shuang would show more sincerity.”
He smirked slightly, “Although you probably don’t care anymore, I thought about it and decided you should know.”
Di Rong Hua closed her eyes, “Let go, you’re hurting me.”
Xiao Han Jin was silent for a moment, then loosened his grip slightly. “On the day of the wedding, I was wrong… I’m sorry, Princess.”
For the first time, she heard those three words from his mouth.
Di Rong Hua’s gaze froze.
After a long pause, she sneered, “If you really thought you were wrong, today wouldn’t have happened.”
The man’s eyes darkened, his thin lips pressing tightly together. “I don’t regret it. At least after today, you’ll stay by my side forever.” His low, cold voice spoke each word deliberately, “If even you were gone, who would I忏悔 to?”
Di Rong Hua let out a cold laugh, “And now you’re justified?”
Justified?
Not really. He was just following his heart.
The man’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his gaze deep and intense. “Princess, we have a lifetime ahead of us. Let me spend it making it up to you, okay?”
