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Three days later, the Emperor declared that the Brother Qingyu who had returned with victory would be bestowed a title, and agreed to meet me after that. That day, when I still chose my daughter, I wore the usual blue Lian clothes that I liked to wear at Shan Mansion.

Ning Xiang gave me a very simple Ruyi bun, and added a beaded flower hairpin. She didn't even apply any powder, she just felt refreshed.

When Brother Qingyu arrived at the Caixie Palace, it was already noon. Mei Duo had already prepared a plate of ordinary dishes long ago, Qing Yu and I sat across from each other on a table of delicious food. Naturally, no one said anything. They just lowered their heads and silently ate without knowing what they were eating.

Mei Duo thought I didn't see that, so she secretly shed tears behind the curtain. I knew that she was very upset, too, that she had not been apart from her cousin for more than a year, and that she was sitting across from him in such a situation.

That night, I didn't see his face clearly, but right now, it really hurt my heart. The originally fair skin was now suffused with a bronze color. On his shiny forehead, there was actually a rather deep scar.

However, this was not the most important thing. The person in front of me seemed really strange. The once gentle demeanor that was like jade had long since been erased by the battles on the battlefield, and replacing it was vicissitudes of life and determination.

I know he blames me. If he could be cruel to me, it would be a good thing. With my calm expression, I couldn't see the turmoil in my heart. After being in the palace for a year, perhaps I am no longer the naive and worry-free Shan Wanqing I once was.

"The Emperor proposed marriage for me." Brother Qingyu put down his tableware and said solemnly: "It's Chu Mu's daughter." He looked at me with a helpless expression, as if he was eager for me to say something.

However, I just nodded lightly and said, "Chu Yin. I have heard Her Majesty say that she was a very talented and graceful woman. " A gentle and beautiful smile appeared on his lips as he said, "It's a perfect match for you, cousin."

Qing Yu clenched his hands into fists, and I heard his bones creak. But what can I say? You don't want to marry her, she isn't the girl you love at all. Or maybe you won't be happy with her...

What right do I have to say something like that? He didn't even have the right to show his sadness. I succeeded in suppressing the thoughts in my heart, my face still had that gentle expression, "That Chu Mu, is now holding half the world in his hands. Since the emperor has bestowed marriage upon us, it must be for the sake of Madame Shan. "

"Cousin!" He suddenly called out to me in this way, awakening the softness that was buried deep in his heart. My heart couldn't stop trembling, and my face paled. Not even looking at him, Mei Duo had already added silver ear soup for me.

He scooped up the soup with a spoon and put it on his lips to cool it. Then, he took small sips and drank it. The thick and moist soup was just right for him. Spoon after spoonful, I slowly drank the soup, one mouthful after another, swallowing the tears in my stomach.

"What exactly are you doing this for?" He felt helpless, but there was nothing he could do. That hysterical sense of decadence, burst out strongly. It was painful to look at, and I wanted to let go of his frown and his heart.

But I can't do it. I'm sorry, I really can't do it.

"I've seen Cousin Yuexi, he isn't doing well at all. How can you live comfortably with someone you don't love? " Qing Yu laughed bitterly and asked: "Wanqing, do you wish to see me in that state as well?"