After he said those words, he kept looking at Qinghan. No one around him spoke again. The entire forest was so silent that only the sound of the wind blowing through the treetops was left.

I turned my head and looked at Qinghan, who had been standing there with a pale face and no words.

His expression was very gloomy, his eyes were so dark that even the dazzling sunlight could not shine through, and his lips were pressed into a thin line.

Although he didn't speak, it seemed to me that I already knew his choice.

Down the river valley, he told me clearly that he did not come to the capital for me.

For him, the south is the most important. The dreams he wants to realize and the responsibilities inherited from his blood are the most important things in his life.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help clenching my fists, and then I heard him speak, his voice was so hoarse that it was almost unfamiliar——

"Yes."

This word seems to be the judgment of fate on me.

I looked at this judge. He was not as aloof as other judges of fate. It seemed that he was arbitrating not only others, but also himself. His bloodless face did not have a drop of sweat or a trace of vitality under the hot sun.

, so pale that it’s almost transparent.

My eyes suddenly blurred.

He still made his own choice.

However, this is an aboveboard ending, without deception or harm. Even in my heartache, I still admire and appreciate him. A good man should indeed set a goal for his life and never give up.

Realize it without any regrets, this man is what I love, and he should be what I love!

But...

I slowly lowered my head, feeling that my eyes were burning hot, and tears kept rolling in my eyes, but I still gritted my teeth and refused to cry.

But——I’m in so much pain!

I'm in so much pain!

The bursts of cramping pain in my heart gave me the illusion that everything inside was shattered. The overwhelming pain almost made me unable to stand up, and I was about to collapse.

Just when I was about to fall, Qing Han suddenly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty."

What was he going to say? I turned my head and looked at him in surprise. He didn't look at me, but said to Pei Yuanhao who was about to turn away with a sneer: "Your Majesty, I still have something to say."
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"..." Pei Yuanhao frowned slightly and turned back to look at him.

"I dare you, Your Majesty, please move."

Pei Yuanhao squinted at him, glanced at me again, turned and walked to the other side with a sullen face.

I watched Qinghan turn around and walk over. A gust of wind hit me from behind. The feeling of coldness soaking my muscles and bones made me shiver from the bottom of my heart. Chang Qing kept looking at me and slowly stretched out her hand at this time.

Hold my hand.

Her catkins were slender and soft, pressing against my skin with her warmth and fragrance, but they could not warm my heart. I raised my head to look at her, and smiled reluctantly, but I

I feel more uncomfortable than crying.

She held my hand with a little force.

The place where Qinghan and Pei Yuanhao walked was not far away, but the roar of the waterfall not far away was enough to cover up their conversation. I only saw Qinghan's face always cold, saying something to Pei Yuanhao, this nine-year-old

The face of the Fifth Lord immediately darkened.

Then, neither of them spoke again.

The sun is getting hotter and hotter.

The whole earth is like a furnace, trying to melt everyone. Every drop of blood in my body is boiling at this moment - although I don't know what they are talking about, I clearly understand that this conversation must be

It concerns me and Qinghan.

Pei Yuanhao's face was so gloomy under the sun that it almost turned black.

I became a little nervous, and subconsciously held Chang Qing's hand with my backhand. Cold sweat slowly covered my palms. I could hardly hear what she said in my ear or comforted her.

I can just vaguely feel a pair of eyes full of hatred staring at me.

I don’t know how long this almost torturous confrontation lasted, and I don’t know how many people and horses there were in the forest, but the faint heat made everyone feel more uneasy and irritable. I heard many horses snoring.

The sound of walking on the ground again seemed like even the earth was shaking.

Finally, Pei Yuanhao spoke in silence.

He only said one sentence, and Qinghan's eyes immediately flashed with light, and she bowed towards him.

I opened my eyes wide and watched them both turn around and walk towards me. Pei Yuanhao's face was not good-looking, and Qinghan's expression was not relaxed either. He walked right in front of me and looked down at me.<

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"Qinghan...?" I wanted to ask him, but when the words came to my lips, I couldn't ask.

"Let's go back."

"..."

I bit my lower lip and said nothing, just nodded, and was about to follow him back. As soon as I turned around, I saw Pei Yuanzhen standing not far away, her eyes almost bloodshot and red. Qinghan met her, and for a moment

He was also a little stunned, but no matter how much he said, he seemed unable to say anything, so he just nodded solemnly.

Pei Yuanhao had already climbed onto his horse and waved his hand: "Let's go!"

When I leave this time, I really leave.

Because of the urgent situation in the south, Pei Yuanhao has been delayed here for a long time. What follows is a journey under the stars and nights. In addition to replenishing water sources and taking some necessary rest, the cavalry is full of smoke and dust all the way south, with almost no time to rest.

And as soon as I got on Chang Qing's carriage, I collapsed.

I was half asleep. In fact, I knew it myself. I fell into the river valley like this, relying only on some wild fruits and simple grilled fish. Although the mental pleasure made me feel less tired, my body still couldn't bear it.

But as soon as Qinghan's back left my sight, he completely lost consciousness.

In the darkness, it was like the world was turned upside down.

I feel that there is a lot of pain and sadness in my heart, but I can't say a word. It just makes me feel like being pricked by countless sharp needles and cut by countless sharp knives. It just hurts, but I can't see blood. I want to find someone to cry to.

, but no one can understand.

I can't stand it anymore.

No matter how hard I fight, I will still feel pain.

However, after all these years and having experienced so much, I just made my situation more and more difficult.

I don’t know how long this darkness lasted. When I finally opened my eyes slowly, I saw the car above me still shaking. What caught my eye was Chang Qing’s worried eyes: “Are you awake?”
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"...Queen?"

"Just wake up."

She sat calmly next to me and looked down at me: "Are you feeling better?"

I nodded numbly, and then I felt that the corners of my eyes, cheeks, and hair were all wet. Just as I was wondering, Chang Qing wiped the corners of my eyes with a silk handkerchief: "You,

I have been in a coma for so long and have been crying."

"..."

I, have been crying?

Subconsciously raising her hand, Chang Qing had already stretched out her hand to hold mine. She was silent for a moment and said softly: "The matter is now over, don't think too much."

Actually, I really don’t want to think about it, but as soon as I open my eyes, I have to face all this. It’s like a person has built his most perfect home and family in a dream, but when he wakes up, he finds that it is just a piece of yellow rice.

Dream.

Both hands are empty.

I was speechless. I just smiled at Chang Qing in front of me. That smile was uglier than crying. She sighed and didn't say anything. After I washed up, she carefully fed me some food.

The soup was tasteless to me, so I swallowed it intuitively. Looking at the food on my face, she seemed to comfort me and said: "The emperor has not been here these days."

Pei Yuanhao didn't come...

It would be best if he doesn't come over, but - he hasn't arrived in the capital yet, and he still has a lot to do. How to deal with me, maybe he won't see the real chapter yet.

I didn't answer the question, but thought about it and asked: "Mother, are some people leaving?"

She nodded: "She's gone."

She...Nangong Lizhu?

"After catching the rebels, not long after, the emperor sent someone to escort them back. Concubine Li and the others also went with them."

No wonder I didn’t see her when he arrested Qinghan and me.

Due to Nangong Lizhu's hatred for me, I thought she would have to stay and see my body before she would be satisfied. Although, if I fell from such a high place, most people would have long thought that I would definitely die.

It's not big, but her behavior surprised me a little.

I don’t know why she is in such a hurry to go back.
To be continued...