La pluie printanière est comme du vin, les saules comme de la fumée

Chapitre 132

The palace maids were all astonished when they saw the deep affection shining in the emperor's eyes for the first time.

Situ Xingyun frowned upon seeing the palace maids around him, waved his hand, and shouted, "All of you, step back!"

After the palace maids left, Situ Xingyun put on a flattering smile and said cautiously, "Xue'er, I will not hold your actions in the palace against my will. I will always reserve the Empress's position for you."

Qingyun stared at him in disbelief, then sadly shook her head. He... ultimately didn't understand her.

She said calmly, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I only wish to live a simple and peaceful life now. Life here is too luxurious."

Qingyun's expression was calm, but there was a hidden hint of sarcasm in that calmness.

Situ Xingyun still smiled, and said softly, "Whatever kind of life Xue'er likes, I can give you. Xue'er likes peace and quiet, and I can ensure that no one disturbs her. Xue'er doesn't like opulent splendor, and I can transform the Snow Palace into the room you like. Anything Xue'er likes, I will place before you." There was a hint of pleading in his voice, "So, Xue'er, stay by my side and don't leave, okay?"

Qingyun looked into his dark, jade-like eyes, which were now brimming with affection, as if she were his most precious treasure. But she still shook her head gently.

Situ Xingyun grew anxious. He grasped her hand, kissed it gently, and pleaded in his eyes, "Xue'er, I was wrong back then. I shouldn't have treated you like that. But everything is in the past. Let's forget the past and look forward to the future. I will present you with the most beautiful empire, and I will make you the most noble and happiest woman in the world."

Qingyun suddenly realized with great sadness that the man before her was difficult to communicate with. She released her grip, sighed softly, and said, "Your Majesty..."

Situ Xingyun immediately interrupted her, "Xingyun."

Qingyun pursed her lips, but finally gave in, "Xingyun."

Situ Xingyun was overjoyed, and a smile immediately spread across his face.

"Xingyun, I'm tired. I don't want anyone to disturb my rest."

Situ Xingyun hesitated for a moment, then nodded and instructed the palace maids and guards not to disturb the princess's rest. Then, he glanced at her and noticed a hint of weariness in her eyes.

Situ Xingyun lingered for a few more moments before slowly departing.

After Situ Xingyun left, Qingyun immediately sat up in bed. She scanned the palace and found that nothing in the Snow Palace had changed. But standing here now, the feeling was different.

"I can never find that feeling again," Qingyun sighed.

Qingyun blinked, thinking to herself: Now is not the time to think about these things. She should be thinking about how to get out of this palace.

The palace is heavily guarded; escape is virtually impossible. Moreover, Situ Xingyun is now the emperor, and naturally has an intelligence network throughout Fengxi. Even if she managed to escape, she would be caught anyway. Given this, what method can be used to make Situ Xingyun give up and release her?

Suddenly, Qingyun remembered the detached palace.

Situ Xingyun was able to successfully abduct her to the palace, which must have lured Jun Wuhen away. Once Jun Wuhen knew she was missing, he would definitely send people to look for her. Or perhaps, after what she went through, he gave up on her.

However, now that she was able to leave the palace, she would definitely not go back. Her worry now was for Li Ge; he would surely come looking for her. But if he discovered she was gone, would he still be able to find her?

Qingyun smiled slightly.

He definitely can. If he can't find her, then he wouldn't be Li Ge. Let's discuss a solution with Li Ge after she arrives!

Qingyun looked around and stretched.

Since she was already there, she might as well make the best of it. Anyway, Situ Xingyun definitely wouldn't do anything to her now. After she'd rested enough, she'd go find Wuxia to catch up.

"It's been a long time since I've seen that little girl, Wuxia."

Qingyun chuckled softly, slowly closed her eyes, and peacefully fell asleep.

Volume 3: Truth and Deception Amidst Palace Turmoil - Back to the Imperial Palace 2

Butterfly Palace.

"Your Highness! Your Highness!" Zixing rushed into the palace in a panic.

Shuangdie, who was putting the child to sleep, saw Zixing's flustered expression and scolded her, "Zixing, don't make a fuss. If you wake Xi'er up, I will hold you responsible."

Zixing quickly shook her head and said, "No, Your Highness. A beautiful woman who looks like a fairy has come to the palace."

Shuangdie scoffed, "The palace has no shortage of beauties. No matter how beautiful they are, they can't capture his heart." His heart belongs only to his Xue'er.

Zixing shook her head vigorously, "No! I heard that beauty is Princess Xiangxue from Xiangyun Kingdom."

Shuangdie continued to gently pat Xi'er, coaxing him to sleep.

"So what if she's a princess?"

Zixing seemed a little nervous, unable to utter the words she wanted to say. Finally, after thinking for a while, she spoke, "Your Highness, the Emperor has allowed Princess Xiangxue to reside in the Snow Palace."

Shuangdie trembled and turned her head in disbelief. "Zixing, say it again."

"His Majesty allowed Princess Xiangxue to move into the Snow Palace."

Shuangdie trembled again and asked, "What does that Princess Xiangxue look like?"

After thinking for a while, Zixing replied, "Your Highness, the palace maids in Xue Palace say that Princess Xiangxue is more beautiful than a celestial being. Moreover, His Majesty speaks very cautiously whenever he sees her. By the way... His Majesty calls her Xue'er."

Shuangdie trembled and took a few steps back, only managing to stand up by grabbing onto a pillar beside her.

She bit her lip, glanced at Xi'er again, and a flash of silver light crossed her eyes.

"Zixing, I need to go see the Empress Dowager to discuss some matters. Please take good care of Xi'er."

Zixing looked at Shuangdie with confusion, then curtsied and replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

Yuxuan.