After taking in a deep breath, she clenched her fists and looked straight into Yan Yuan's profound eyes and said: "My prince, I am a man, you cannot …"
"Can't I love you?"
Yan Yuan's calm voice interrupted her words. He grabbed the back of her head and pressed her against him, forcing her to look directly into his eyes.
From these eyes, Liu Ruo Qing could see the anger and heartache he was trying her best to suppress.
"Then turn yourself into a woman for me!"
His face was dark and his eyes were fierce.
Liu Ruo Qing was shocked by Yan Yuan's words. She did not think that he would actually have feelings for a man like her.
In the past, she had the urge to tell him that she was Qing Er and that his Qing Er was always by his side. What's the use of saying that?
She could not stay by his side forever. After she died, what she left behind was endless pain.
Recently, she saw that he had clearly become happier. Even the Pear Garden that was behind him had become rarer. She thought that he must have slowly walked out from her 'death'. She could not push him back into that abyss.
Therefore, she mustered up her courage again and again, swallowing back the words she wanted to say. She had spent so much effort, there was no reason for her previous efforts to be in vain.
"I can't become a woman."
She frowned, but didn't dare look Yan Yuan in the eye. She only glanced outside the window, and from that window, she could see Pear Garden.
"It's said that the prince has unswerving feelings for the wangfei, how can he possibly have feelings for a man now?"
she said, somewhat sulkily.
Looking at her slightly cold face, he fell silent for a few seconds. Then, he gave a bitter smile, "Yes, I love her, I love her all my life. But if she doesn't want me, what can I do?"
He looked at Liu Ruo Qing with a profound gaze, his eyes were filled with confusion, "Tell me, what can I do?"
Liu Ruo Qing's eyes were stung by the grief in his eyes. She slowly moved her head away, pinched her own palm, and forced herself to be ruthless, "Prince, you are Tian Xiang, your grace is extraordinary. As long as you are willing, many women are willing to marry you.
Liu Ruo Qing really did not want Yan Yuan to have a reputation like "Long Yang", so, what she said was from the bottom of her heart, and she did not have the slightest intention to vent her anger, but unexpectedly, her words had completely annoyed Yan Yuan.
His hand stopped on Liu Ruo Qing's arm, and due to his anger, he used a bit more strength, causing Liu Ruo Qing to be unable to help but frown in pain.
"You mean, let me marry another woman?"
The low voice didn't cover up the anger that shot out of his heart. He looked at the painful expression in her eyes, and didn't let go this time. It was as if he wanted to punish her for speaking wrong.
Liu Ruo Qing could feel his anger, and her brows furrowed from the pain coming from his arm, but she still braced herself and said, "Your highness can even like men, what's wrong with marrying a girl?"
Yan Yuan looked at her calm face angrily, and in the end, he laughed out of anger.
What's wrong?
He liked her because she was his woman!
Did she really think that anyone could replace her?
Seeing his expression, Liu Ruo Qing's heart was a bit uneasy. He pursed his lips, wanting to say something to ease the stifling atmosphere in front of his, but Yan Yuan released her and said with a dark face: "You can go back inside the house."
She glanced at him, suppressed the pain in her heart, hardened her heart, and nodded, "This little one will take my leave."
Yan Yuan no longer bothered with her. Only after she had walked out of the room and closed the door, did he finally hear the low sigh from his mouth.
Then he laughed wryly at himself. "What a heartless woman."
After the Spring Festival was over, the New Year's holiday ended. The court officials began their daily routine. This seemingly calm and lively New Year was not considered calm to the court.
In the palace, Yan Shuo frowned as he looked at the memorial that Yan Yuan had passed to him, his expression solemn. He then looked up to see the calm Yan Yuan in front of the palace and realized that his decision was not made overnight, but rather that he had already made his decision a long time ago.
As for Yan Yuan, he excused himself and left the imperial court, causing everyone in the imperial court to be happy and worried.
Those who were happy were naturally the people from Grand Preceptor Pang. When Yan Yuan left the imperial court, he did not ask about political affairs, but for them, naturally there was one less obstacle. In the future, it would be more convenient to do other things.
Grand Preceptor Pang squinted his eyes and stood to the side. Although it seemed like this matter had nothing to do with him, he was actually overjoyed in his heart.
This was the only thing that made him happy and happy these days.
Yan Jue wanted to stay calm, but when he heard of Yan Yuan's decision that day, he was already so anxious that he wanted to beat him up. Now that he had actually asked for leave, how could he possibly stay calm and not say anything?
If the emperor really agreed to his resignation, it would be difficult for him to return to the imperial court in the future.
"What does royal uncle mean by this?"
He looked at Yan Yuan with too much concern and said immediately: "Royal Uncle, you should still take back this invitation. We have not had many years of personal governance, and you still want me to help you, Uncle, so you must not abandon us, right?"
Furthermore, he had recently found out that the Grand Preceptor Pang was colluding with the xieqing, so his royal uncle clearly knew that the Easternum was very troubled both internally and externally, how could he just leave like that?
Yan Yuan also did not say much to Yan Shuo, but his expression was still calm as he said: "This official is tired, and wants to rest."
Yan Jue could not hold it in any longer, and directly went forward to say, "Old Nine, don't think of such a rotten idea. Hurry up and take back your report."
He lightly reprimanded Yan Yuan and stood in front of the palace while cupping his hands. He said to Yan Shuo: "Your Majesty, too many things have happened in King Jing Palace recently, Prince Jing is indeed tired today. Let's let him take a break for a while first before making any other plans."
Yan Yuan frowned and looked at Yan Jue. He wanted to say something, but was cut off off by Yan Jue, "Shut up, if you want to rest, then go back and rest. Don't think about nothing."
It was rare for him to put on a airs of an elder brother as he moved closer to Yan Yuan's side. In a voice that could only be heard, he said. "If you insist on leaving, I will tell you everything that happened to Ruo Qing."
Yan Yuan's face blackened. When he heard his words, his originally calm eyes suddenly flashed with a trace of a sharp aura, and his face darkened as well.
"I know that even if Ruo Qing's identity was found out, you would still desperately protect her. But do you think that the current situation has reached a point where you have to go all out?"