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Capítulo 119

Chapter 264: I Don't Like You

Reluctantly, I followed Yuwen Ke out of the command tent, lagging behind as he reviewed the troops and announced the departure. His profile was resolute, his lips stern, his steps steady, radiating a confident and dignified aura. He was gradually maturing into a qualified emperor.

While I was lost in thought, he suddenly turned his head, his gaze falling on my face, very gentle, with a hint of a smile, "Bring out my Xueying."

A snow-white steed emerged from behind the tent. Upon seeing its master, the horse reared up on its hind legs and let out a joyful neigh.

"Come on, let me help you up." He reached out his hand to me, smiling gently, his smile bright and cheerful.

"Uh, no need." I suddenly remembered something, quickly waved my hand with a smile, and took a step back. "I've thought about it, and I'd better not go. You go ahead, I'll just stay in the camp."

His smile froze. He stared at me for a long while, then suddenly pursed his lips, flipped over, and leaped onto his horse. The horse reared up, took a few steps in place, and then suddenly charged forward, galloping past me like a gust of wind and disappearing behind a tent.

Just as I was about to breathe a sigh of relief, the sound of hooves suddenly returned. Yuwen Ke was lying on the horse's back, his expression unreadable. Before I could even be surprised, I was suddenly lifted up by him and placed on the saddle in front of him.

I screamed and instinctively reached out to grab his clothes.

I heard him chuckle softly, and with a light "Giddy up," the wind rushed towards me, making it hard to open my eyes. I gripped his collar tightly, feeling utterly bewildered. What was wrong with this guy today? Why was he acting so strangely? It wasn't like him at all. Could it be that that damned demon Master was playing tricks on me again?

I looked up and squinted to examine his face closely.

"What are you looking at?" he asked with a smile.

"Why are you acting so strange today?" I said honestly. "You're not like the person I know." Nor are you like a dead monster.

"Why doesn't it look like it?"

“You don’t usually smile,” I accused. “Why are you smiling like that?”

"Didn't you say I look good when I smile?" he retorted.

Uh, I think there was something like that... I almost bit my tongue... But, but, "Doesn't he/she have to laugh all the time?"

Yuwen Ke looked down at me, his eyes flashing. After a long while, he sighed softly, "It's just that I can laugh when I want to."

Huh? What do you mean?

I tilted my head and scrutinized him, biting my lip. "Yes, Yuwen Ke."

"What?" he laughed.

"You... really like me?"

He shuddered, looked at me, and nodded firmly.

He looked at me so intently, his eyes sparkling, a joyful smile playing on his lips. It was as if he were looking straight into the depths of my soul. My hand trembled, and I suddenly felt a little flustered. I turned my head away hastily, watching the scenery rushing past, and pursed my lips. "Uh, I'll consider you a friend."

“I know,” he whispered.

So, to be honest, "I love to have fun, I don't like constraints, I don't like trouble, and I have no patience..."

"..." He stared straight at me.

“I consider you a friend!” I emphasized.

—I don't like you.

Chapter 265: All That Was Said

"I don't like you." I stopped looking at him and said directly, "I will never change myself for you, and I will never stay for you. Don't waste your time on me. You'd better go and manage your country properly."

I've always preferred things to be clear, straightforward, and decisive. I dislike getting bogged down in details; I'm decisive and have no interest in anything too troublesome. If something is impossible, why not state it upfront sooner rather than later? That way, everyone can have some peace and quiet.

I bit my lip, disliking the faint, strange feeling that suddenly welled up inside me.

Feeling the person behind him suddenly stiffen, the atmosphere abruptly fell silent. Only the sound of Xueying's hooves echoed, muffled and heavy.

"Why?" His voice was very calm, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

"Is it for Mo Yu?" he asked again.

Why do I feel so cold?

“No.” I shrank back and shook my head. “I won’t stay for anyone.”

Yuwen Ke seemed to relax suddenly, his left hand that was holding my waist tightened, and after a while, he spoke in a sullen voice, with a hint of resentment, "You won't stay? Then where are you going? Dawei? Or Beixian? Or some other small country?... Tell me, as long as you tell me, I'll go with you."

I chuckled, glanced at him sideways, and teased, "Hey, Your Highness, speaking of which, you seem to be very busy. Do you have time to accompany me to other countries? Besides, as the crown prince of a country, you might be mistaken for a spy if you go to someone else's country and get detained and can't come back. That would be quite a joke."

Seriously, it's not another country, is it? It's another dimension!

Yuwen Ke fell silent and stopped speaking.

...

We arrived at the manor quickly, where soldiers had already surrounded it. Upon our arrival, Wu Cheng and Yang Huai stepped forward to salute, and Yang Huai took the reins. Yuwen Ke jumped off his horse and then reached out to take me.

I reached out a hand, bracing myself against his grasp, and was about to jump down. But he gently pulled me down, supporting me around the waist and softly placing me on the ground. I was standing right next to Yang Huai, and I clearly saw Yang Huai's body tremble slightly, and the veins at the corner of his mouth throbbed high.

I blinked and suddenly leaned close to Yuwen Ke's ear, amused, "Hey, your men think we're gay."

Yuwen Ke raised an eyebrow. "So what?"

My eyes widened, my jaw nearly dropping. What kind of talk is this?! Does this sound like something the cold, aloof Dark Night would say? Seriously, he's the crown prince! How could he act like this in front of his subordinates?! Something's not right, something's really not right.

Yuwen Ke smiled faintly, then suddenly reached out and pulled me inside, saying, "I told you, I won't give up on you. They'll find out sooner or later, so what?"

I stumbled.

So, did all my words on horseback just now go to waste?