Chapter 77: Earnestly Requesting a Divorce

, flowers, trees, and plants were all neatly arranged. The scenery looked chaotic but well-organized, clearly maintained by someone.While leading the way, Manager Yun Meng conversed with Rong Jing, wh...Chapter 77: Requesting a Divorce

Half an hour later, the carriage arrived at the palace gate. Ling Lian and Yi Xue lifted the curtain and got off first.

Cloud Shallow Moon glanced outside through the lifted curtains and noticed that the palace gate was quiet, with carriages from various noble houses parked in a row—Second Prince's Mansion, Fourth Prince's Mansion, Duke De's Manor, Duke Xiao's Manor, Minister Qin’s Residence, Board of War Vice President, etc. Rong Jing's entirely black carriage stood alone nearby, with Qing Quan sitting under an umbrella at the front of the carriage. She remembered that Third Young Master was still lying in bed unable to get up, so Xiang Ge should be about the same.

Qing Quan also saw Cloud Shallow Moon and blinked before hastily getting off the carriage with his umbrella and walking over. He bowed at her when he reached the front of the carriage: "Miss Shallow Moon! You're here in the palace today as well"

"Mm!" Cloud Shallow Moon nodded, smiling at him. "Is Xiang Ge's injury serious"

"Brother Xiang Ge’s injury is quite severe; after several days of recuperation, he can now勉強下床。"

Cloud Shallow Moon nodded and slowly got off the carriage, opening her umbrella: "You wait here for your Young Master. I’ll go in."

Qing Quan nodded and returned to his own carriage.

Holding an umbrella, Cloud Shallow Moon walked toward the palace gate; the guards there naturally didn’t stop her. Others needed to show their identification to enter or leave the palace, but not for Cloud Shallow Moon. She had been allowed to enter at any time since childhood—though it wasn't officially documented, it was a tacit rule.

After entering the palace gate, Cloud Shallow Moon walked toward the Golden Dragon Hall where court sessions were held.

The imperial palace in the early morning was also quiet. Under the fine rain curtain, everything appeared solemn and majestic. The ground paved with white marble tiles looked square and flat; the sound of footsteps echoed faintly on them. From afar, it seemed to add a sense of lingering melancholy as if it were a scene from southern China under drizzling rain.

Upon arriving outside the Golden Dragon Hall, Cloud Shallow Moon paused and gazed ahead.

The Golden Dragon Hall was magnificent with its golden splendor. It was undoubtedly the most splendid palace in the entire imperial city. Its two imposing golden qilin statues flanked it while the dragon patterns on the eaves and pillars were all carved in gold. Two lines of guards, each wearing a cherry blossom spear or saber, stood by the entrance with stern expressions.

Cloud Shallow Moon quietly observed: Was this Golden Dragon Hall where the most esteemed figures of the Celestial Saint Empire gathered today Their mouths and written reports represented regions and territories. The man seated on the golden throne wielded absolute power over his vast empire, its fate encapsulated in those documents. How many men wouldn’t dream of such a supreme position

No wonder the old emperor wanted to centralize power!

No wonder Night Tianyi, Night Tianqiong, and others were so eager to gain influence!

No wonder under the unified rule of Celestial Saint, small states sought to strengthen themselves and break free from control!

No wonder the old emperor was still scheming and exhausting himself despite his frail body to clear obstacles for his successor and stabilize the empire!

...

A sudden thought came to mind about a hundred years ago, when chaos reigned. The previous dynasty collapsed, leading Night's ancestors to unite the heroes of the time and fight for control over the land with continuous warfare. Though the people supported them, it was actually the renowned Rong Huan who received the most support, later becoming Prince Jing. This grand historical event was recorded in history books only briefly; its causes were buried by dust a hundred years later. Alongside this period of war and turmoil, so too was the love story between Prince Jing and Empress Zhenjing.

Afterwards, Rong Mansion bore the scars behind a century of prosperity while Cloud Manor carried the loneliness.

If time could turn back to a hundred years ago, would Prince Jing still make that choice

In this world, how many men can gain power but not reach their goals

A hundred years ago, there was Prince Jing. Would there be another in the future...

"Miss" Ling Lian's voice rang beside her.

Cloud Shallow Moon pulled back from her reverie and slowly turned to look at Ling Lian: "Hmm"

"I am fine, Your Highness. I saw you sitting motionless for a long time and was worried about you, so I called out to you," Ling Lian said with relief when Yun Qianyue snapped back into reality.

Yun Qianyue curled her lips slightly in an extremely faint smile, "I’m fine. I just thought of some things!"

Ling Lian nodded and did not say anything more.

Yun Qianyue continued to look at the Golden Dragon Hall before her. In this hall, how many people’s blood had been buried over a hundred years The Wen Bo Hou Manor, the Lan family, and all those cases of confiscation and extermination. If imperial power became an executioner for someone in power, what meaning would the country have to its citizens

When prosperity reaches its peak, decline follows; when decline reaches its peak, defeat follows; when defeat reaches its peak, new life arises.

The sound of a bell echoed inside the Golden Dragon Hall, followed by thunderous shouts from within.

"Miss, court is over!" Ling Lian said softly.

Yun Qianyue hummed in response.

In no time, an old figure wearing a bright yellow robe emerged from inside the hall, followed by Wenhui and palace maids and eunuchs as part of the retinue. It was the old emperor. The old emperor walked out first without any surprise at seeing Yun Qianyue still standing outside the hall; someone had obviously informed him about her presence earlier. Yun Qianyue did not go over to him and remained quietly where she stood. She never understood the etiquette of meeting the ruler.

The old emperor stopped, standing outside the hall as his attendants followed suit and turned their gazes toward Yun Qianyue. After staring at her for a moment, he waved his hand, "Come here, Moon!"

Yun Qianyue walked over with her umbrella; it had started to rain heavily, making loud pattering sounds on the umbrella that formed a dense curtain of rain in front of her. Yet wherever she stepped, her clothes and shoes remained dry.

"Uncle Emperor! I want to know what crime my sister-in-law has committed" Yun Qianyue stopped and looked straight at the old emperor’s face.

"Moon, are you waiting here to ask me for justice" The old emperor raised an eyebrow without showing any emotion.

“Yes or no” Yun Qianyue shook her head. "Yesterday my sister-in-law entered the palace and stayed in it. I was worried about her, so I came to pick her up today but didn’t know what crime she had committed that would make you send her to Tian Prison"

"What kind of crime did she commit" The old emperor’s gaze turned serious as he instructed Wenhui behind him, "Wenhui, tell her the crimes Princess Seven has committed."

“Yes, Emperor!” Wenhui stepped forward and looked at Yun Qianyue respectfully. "Princess Seven has committed two out of the seven offenses: disobedience to parents and jealousy towards women."

"Just that" Yun Qianyue raised her eyebrows.

“Moon! She committed two offenses, which are already serious enough. If they aren’t serious enough, add one for defying imperial authority, refusing to repent. How can I not question my daughter’s crimes” The old emperor’s face darkened.

"Uncle Emperor, you mean she is guilty of being disrespectful to you" Yun Qianyue asked again. "Where does this come from"

"If one doesn’t nurture and respect their parents or speaks disrespectfully to them, it’s considered disobedience." The old emperor replied.

Yun Qianyue nodded her head and continued, “My sister-in-law is jealous Where does this come from”

"As the principal wife, she monopolizes her husband, forbids him from taking concubines, and hinders the inheritance of descendants. This is considered jealousy." The old emperor added.

Yun Qianyue suddenly burst out laughing with a loud sound that carried through the rain, full of mockery and absurdity. It seemed as if she had encountered an enormous joke because she continued to laugh without stopping.

The old emperor frowned deeply and asked sternly, "Moon, why are you laughing"

Yun Qianyue did not answer but shook her head while still smiling.

"I’m asking you a question!" The old emperor’s voice grew louder; his aged voice carried authority despite the rain.

"Uncle Emperor, if I don’t answer your questions, will you punish me too Not answering questions is also one of the seven offenses, isn’t it Since childhood, I never read women’s teachings and didn’t know there are such absurd regulations in this world." Yun Qianyue stopped her laughter; a mocking smile appeared on her lips. "Have you forgotten that she is not your daughter anymore but the wife of someone from the Yun王府 (Cloud Manor) If you deal with her, shouldn’t you also inquire whether Cloud Manor cares about her committing the seven offenses"

The old emperor's face turned slightly pale green. "She is first a princess and only then the wife of Cloud Prince Manor. It is right for me to discipline her."

"Oh, I see! Everyone says that once a girl leaves home after marriage, she’s like water潑出去的水 means "water thrown out" or "past events cannot be changed". In Chinese culture, this idiom implies that once a daughter marries and leaves her parents' home, she is no longer part of the family. However, it seems that in Emperor's view, when it comes to royal princesses, they are not considered as completely separated from their families after marriage. Instead, it’s like Cloud Prince Manor married into the emperor’s authority. " Yun Qianyue said with an expression as if she had learned something new, clicking her tongue: "Looks like I was wrong. How could I have agreed to accept a royal princess as my brother's wife in the first place All parents are worried about their children’s future, so from now on, no more royal princesses should be married off!"

"Miss Yun! What nonsense are you talking" The old emperor angrily shouted.

"What am I saying My imperial uncle knows very well," Yun Qianyue said with a faint smile. "Since Seventh Princess is so uneducated, lacks filial piety and marital duties, and is overly jealous, she indeed brings shame to your family. We don’t want such a woman in our Cloud Prince Manor either. After my brother comes out, I will let him divorce her right away! Return your daughter to you, severing all ties between us. This way, it won't delay my brother's plans for concubines and heirs. Our family will find another wife for him; he definitely won’t marry any more royal princesses."

"You…," the old emperor’s face turned deathly pale, his forehead veins bulging as he shouted angrily: "Are you going to let Yun Li divorce"

"Yes, my imperial uncle. What use is such a woman if we don’t divorce Didn't you say she deserves punishment I agree with you completely. She’s not good at all, and marrying her off was indeed my mistake. But it's your daughter, so it makes sense for me to speak up in favor of your wishes. In order to teach her a lesson, wouldn’t it be better just to execute her as an example to others Let princesses see this, let women throughout the land see this, and prevent any future violations of the seven grounds for divorce. This would solve all problems once and for all, kill one chicken to scare off many birds, setting a good example! I am actually supporting you, but it seems that in your old age, you can't understand me" Yun Qianyue said with an innocent look at the old emperor.

The hand inside the old emperor’s sleeve trembled. He roared: "Servants, take this…"

"Your Majesty, my sister is right. Seventh Princess is indeed unkind and overly jealous. I ask Your Majesty to grant me permission to divorce," Yun Li walked out from somewhere without minding the wet floor or the increasing rain and knelt down in front of the old emperor with a thud.

The old emperor's words were interrupted as his gaze shifted from Yun Qianyue to Yun Li.

Yun Qianyue clearly saw that the veins on the old emperor’s forehead jumped.

"Your Majesty, I also think my daughter has some merit in her argument. As head of the Ministry of Rites百善孝為先 means "hundreds of virtues start with filial piety", emphasizing the importance of filial respect and obedience in Confucianism., I know that respecting elders is paramount. Seventh Princess clearly does not meet the standards expected of a daughter-in-law; I initially had some reservations about Yun Li marrying her, but due to Your Majesty’s favor towards Cloud Prince Manor, my daughter insisted on it. After observing for several days, she has shown disrespect by failing to perform morning greetings and refusing to let my son take concubines, which are clear signs of a lack of discipline. I have refrained from saying anything out of respect for You, but now that you’ve noticed as well, I humbly request permission for Yun Li to divorce and remarry. I’m afraid that if we continue like this, no one will want to marry royal princesses in the future." The Cloud Prince said kneeling half-down before the old emperor, speaking earnestly about his concerns.

Yun Qianyue wanted to laugh; her father’s words hit the old emperor harder than a direct blow. She wanted to deal with her daughter and warn her brother but now it seemed that they were planning to divorce instead. The old emperor was losing face because he couldn’t teach his daughter well, so he had to protect the princess in order to save his own dignity or risk future royal daughters being unmarriageable.

Would this be biting off their own foot

The old man truly has become senile!

Yun Qianyue inwardly chuckled; she had finished her part of the act and stood idly under an umbrella, looking around. She didn’t see Rong Jing's face among the figures inside, so she turned away.

The old emperor’s expression changed as he seemed to suppress his anger: "Brother Yun, while Seventh Princess may be spoiled, is it really that bad"

Indeed, the topic had returned!

"Your Majesty, I speak from my heart. Seventh Princess does not fit my idea of a suitable daughter-in-law," The Cloud Prince spoke earnestly and with some fear.

"Huh She doesn’t behave worse than your own Yun Qianyue" the old emperor was truly angry now.

"W-Well..." the cloud prince seemed to be holding his breath, then said hesitantly: "That's not true... she’s still better than Yun Qianyue."

"Your own daughter is unruly! How dare you say my princess doesn’t fit your idea of a suitable wife" The old emperor was furious.

The cloud prince seemed to shudder and dared not speak anymore.

"Go back first and properly educate your daughter. Then come talk to me like this!" the old emperor threw out these words and left in anger, flapping his sleeves.

The old emperor stormed off angrily, followed by Wenhua and others who hurriedly opened umbrellas for him. In a moment, a large group of people had dispersed.

Yun Qianyue was nearly laughing out loud in her heart; the old emperor was driven away like this, leaving her feeling unfulfilled but also glad that justice prevailed. It was his own fault to think only about how Seventh Princess is Yun Li's wife and not his daughter when it doesn't serve him anymore.

"Ah, this old minister really hasn't raised my daughter properly." Cloud Duke felt ashamed and stood up. He waved his hand at Yun Li who was kneeling down. "Li’er, you can get up too! Although the Seventh Princess is spoiled and envious, she’s still better than your younger sister. You just accept it! If your younger sister marries out one day, there's no telling if she'll be even worse than the Seventh Princess."

"Father is right!" Yun Li seemed to accept her fate and stood up.

The majority of officials who were leaving the great hall cast sympathetic glances at Yun Li. But a few sharp-eyed individuals felt that this three-person drama was exceptionally interesting.

“Little Moon, after several days of recuperation, are you feeling much better” Ye Tianqiong stepped forward first and stood in front of Yun Shan Yue, his gaze hiding a hint of amusement as he sized her up. In the fine drizzle, she had a slender figure and delicate features, embodying elegance and gracefulness that also did not lack masculine vigor. She was standing straighter than even the palace guards.

"Yes, I’m feeling better now! It looks like your injury has healed" Yun Shan Yue smiled at Ye Tianqiong.

“My wound isn’t severe; it’s a minor one that will be fine after some rest. From what I heard, you had quite a serious one. With this autumn rain and chill, hurry back home and don't stay out too long as it's not good for your health.” Ye Tianqiong spoke gently, like he was speaking to his sister.

“I understand!” Yun Shan Yue nodded with a smile.

"Little Moon, you really have it going on. Actually getting your brother to divorce his wife, you’ll probably face the wrath of your new sister-in-law in the future," Ye Tianyu also stepped out and patted Yun Shan Yue's shoulder. "Still as sturdy as ever, seems like the injury isn’t too severe!"

Yun Shan Yue rolled her eyes. “I nearly lost half my life, do you think that’s not serious”

"You’ve suffered countless injuries from a young age and are sturdier than even a mantis. This small injury didn’t cause me any worry." Ye Tianyu reached out to pat Yun Shan Yue again.

Yun Shan Yue couldn't help but roll her eyes up once more, but before she could, a hand extended from behind Ye Tianyu and gently pulled her away, avoiding Ye Tianyu's claws. Without turning around, she knew that only one person wore the moon-white cloud-patterned water sleeves.

"I actually forgot Little Moon doesn’t need us to worry about her! Having Jing Shizi is enough," Ye Tianyu turned back and saw Rong Jing standing exactly three feet away from him. He smiled at Rong Jing.

“She loves to be strong-willed, never mentioning how weak she actually is. The Fourth Prince doesn't care for his own hands, but Jing naturally cares about her shoulders.” Rong Jing brought Yun Shan Yue to his side and held her hand with one hand while the other naturally took the umbrella from her, standing under it together. In the fine drizzle, everyone felt as if they were in a painting.

“Haha, Jing Shizi really treats Little Moon well.” Ye Tianyu laughed and put his hands down.

"Fourth Brother, let’s return to our residence," Ye Tianqiong smiled at Rong Jing and Yun Shan Yue before stepping out of the palace.

“Little Moon, there are twenty days until my birthday, you must prepare a gift for me,” Ye Tianyu said to Yun Shan Yue as he followed Ye Tianqiong towards the palace door.

"No gifts!" Yun Shan Yue’s tone was rather nasty.

“I have ten jars of fine Pear Blossom White wine in my residence, and I’m planning a simple celebration there on my birthday; if you don’t bring me a gift… then the Pear Blossom White…” Ye Tianyu didn't look back.

"Alright, at that time, I’ll definitely prepare a gift to come congratulate you," Yun Shan Yue changed her mind.

Ye Tianyu burst out laughing and said no more, appearing extremely cheerful.

“You’re really…”, Rong Jing seemed somewhat helpless as he smiled at Yun Shan Yue before pulling her away.

"Really what" Yun Shan Yue felt this person was always being cryptic.

"Ugh, I’m thinking that raising you in the future will require quite a large investment," Rong Jing seemed to be calculating something and grunted.

“I'm very easy to take care of!” Yun Shan Yue immediately stated her position.

“Easy to take care of” Rong Jing clearly didn't agree with Yun Shan Yue’s words, “You love all the delicious food in the world and fine wine; you can’t let go of anything fun you come across and won’t leave anywhere if it’s amusing. If something new and good appears, it's like your soul has been captured by someone else. Are you sure that such a person is easy to take care of”

"Uh..." Yun Qianyue was momentarily stunned, then thought about it and realized that he might be right. She felt somewhat depressed as she said, "Do I really..."

"Yes!" Rong Jing nodded firmly, interrupting her before she could finish speaking.

"Don’t you have plenty of money in the Honor Prince’s Manor" Yun Qianyue raised an eyebrow at him.

"You’re not just interested in money." Rong Jing reminded her.

"That’s true!" Yun Qianyue seemed to be in a quandary, and after a moment of contemplation said苦惱地想了想，“那怎麼辦？”

“From now on, raise your standards higher. Don’t let anyone lure you away.” Rong Jing made his demand.

“Okay!” Yun Qianyue readily agreed; she had finally realized that this was the real point he was trying to make all along. She was speechless at him!

The two of them walked out of the palace gate, chatting as if no one else were around. The fine rain and the umbrella formed a world just for them; no one could intrude. Their figures in moon-white brocade robes and purple Ruan smoke gauze blended into the water curtain that seemed to reach up to the sky like two strokes of color on a distant landscape painting.

The officials who had finished court duties were still there, all watching them as they walked away; no one spoke. In their minds, the Crown Prince Shi and Miss Qianyue really did make quite a match for each other.

"Cough...cough..." A stifled cough came from within the palace.

The crowd was startled awake and all looked toward the inner hall where they saw Ye Tianyi seated alone on a chair, his face pale as he held a clean handkerchief to his lips in order to suppress his coughing. Everyone’s hearts were alarmed; they had forgotten that the Seventh Prince had been seriously injured and thought him to be recuperating at home. They hadn’t expected him to come to court today in the rain, but the Emperor showed him favor by giving him a chair for the proceedings. This was unprecedented. It clearly demonstrated how much the Emperor valued the Seventh Prince.

The coughing from within the palace hall continued for some time before it finally stopped. The officials looked at each other, and several who were close to Ye Tianyi turned back to go inside; the rest silently thought about Miss Qianyue’s engagement with the Seventh Prince. Given how she and the Crown Prince Shi had acted just now, they weren’t sure if this engagement would still hold; it was a major matter that the Emperor hadn’t mentioned yet. The Seventh Prince also didn’t care about them at all, while the Crown Prince Shi and Miss Qianyue seemed to be in their own world, acting as if there were no engagement between them—this strange situation couldn’t be denied. But everyone found it completely normal.

Cloud King Wang looked into the hall then said to Yun Li: "Li, let’s go back to our residence."

"Yes, Father!" Yun Li nodded.

The two of them left together.

Duke of Virtue and Duke of Filial Piety exchanged a look; each had the same thought in their minds. After a moment, they both shook their heads then headed out.

With that, most of the officials left in small groups. The current political situation looked peaceful on the surface but those at its center knew it was actually reaching boiling point. Several young princes who supported the Seventh Prince remained still; while the Second and Fourth Princes were moving steadily below the surface. Even more surprising was the fact that the Empress and her unborn crown prince had been quiet all along, in stark contrast to the tumultuous politics.

The rain grew heavier now, and the officials had brought their own umbrellas, so for a while only the sound of the raindrops hitting the umbrellas and ground could be heard on the path between the Golden Dragon Hall and the palace gate, drowning out all footsteps.

At this time Yun Qianyue was already in Rong Jing’s carriage. As soon as she got in, she lounged lazily against a cushion like an old man, sprawled across most of the carriage.

Rong Jing looked at her and seemed to be somewhat helpless as he rubbed his forehead: "Miss Yun Qianyue, can’t you act more like a lady"

"Now you’re criticizing me" Yun Qianyue said with a sideways glance.

“Not really. You’ve made me want to do something.” Rong Jing looked at her, his eyes swirling with some emotion.

Yun Qianyue blinked and waited for him to continue.

Rong Jing didn’t say anything more but reached out and picked up a book to read.

Yun Qianyue wasn’t concerned about this. She wondered what he could possibly want to do in such heavy rain He was probably just annoyed with her for lying around like that and wanted to throw her out of the carriage. She pursed her lips, reminding him: “Young Master Rong, carrying a book all day may turn you into a bookworm.”

“Miss Qianyue, rest assured; even if I become a bookworm, I won’t forget about marrying you.” Rong Jing turned the pages of his book without looking up and said in a warm voice.

Yun Qianyue laughed out loud; she found it quite amusing. She lounged lazily on the carriage, doing nothing, her head tilted to one side as she watched him.

Ren Jing ignored her and continued flipping through the book.

The more Yun Qianyue looked at him, the more he caught her eye. She couldn't help but foolishly think to herself how such a good man could have been captured by him And yet, he remained steadfast in his devotion towards her, which was something she had never imagined before. As a result, she felt quite smug and content, and this feeling was so intense that it seemed impossible for her to hide.

"Yun Qianyue, what's got you so happy" Ren Jing helplessly raised his head.

"A beautiful matter!" Yun Qianyue said with smugness in her tone.

"May I ask then, Miss Shallow Moon, may I know what this beautiful matter is" Ren Jing looked at her.

"I won't tell you!" Yun Qianyue shook her head.

Ren Jing put down the book and reached out to pull her into his embrace. He leaned down to look at her, his voice low and soft with a hint of temptation, "Hmm"

"You're not reading anymore" Yun Qianyue's heartbeat quickened.

"With you looking at me as if you want to swallow me whole, how could I possibly concentrate on my book" Ren Jing scrutinized Yun Qianyue’s eyebrows and eyes with a low voice. "It seems that your looks have matured even more these days."

Yun Qianyue coughed softly, her face turning slightly red. Did she really look so naked just now Perhaps it was definitely the case!

Ren Jing no longer spoke and lowered his head to kiss her lips.

Raindrops pattered on the canopy of the carriage roof, creating a loud sound. The sky outside where water met the heavens was a cool white; soon after, the wind picked up along with the rain, bringing a chill that seeped through to the bones, but even in such weather, inside the carriage it remained as warm and cozy as spring.

After some time, Ren Jing released Yun Qianyue, pressing himself into her neck with subtle restraint. His body stiffened around hers, unmoving.

Yun Qianyue also dared not move a muscle, lying soft and limp in Ren Jing’s embrace as she panted softly. Her panting sounds made her blushed and heart racing, yet she enjoyed this time of warmth that was just out of reach.

The two didn’t say anything; they continued to snuggle each other while heading back to the Yun王府 (Yun Manor).

The carriage stopped at the entrance of Yun Manor. Yun Qianyue still nestled in Ren Jing’s arms, unwilling to come out and lazily said, "Or we could drive around the streets a few more times"

Ren Jing chuckled softly as he looked down at Yun Qianyue who was curled up like a kitten in his embrace. Suddenly, it felt as if his heart was full to bursting. His brows curved into crescent moons and said with a smile, "Yun Qianyue, I didn't realize how clingy you were."

"Really" Yun Qianyue thought back on her past self.

"Indeed," Ren Jing shook his head. "Back then, when I saw you, you would run away as if trying to hide at the ends of the earth; every time I met you, I wanted to drag you into my arms and thrash you until your bones were broken."

"Was I that hateful" Yun Qianyue smiled too as she glared at Ren Jing. "Later when I stopped running away from you, didn't you start avoiding me instead"

"That was because I hated you so much and wanted to teach you a lesson," Ren Jing said.

"So may I ask then, Mr. Ren, do you feel like you’ve taught me enough of a lesson" Yun Qianyue asked with a smile.

"Who knew that you would activate the Phoenix Reincarnation and completely forget about me, even after regaining your memory, you still wanted to avoid me. Truly hateful!" Ren Jing seemed to grind his teeth in frustration, but this expression of anger was so graceful it looked like an elegant painting. "In the end, I was the one who suffered, having to scheme meticulously to lure you back. Thinking about it, it's really quite a feat."

Yun Qianyue laughed again, finding Ren Jing incredibly adorable!

Unfortunately, right as she thought this, she felt her body suddenly lightened, and was gently tossed out of the carriage. As soon as the curtain lifted, she shot out like a parabolic trajectory; before she could even blink, her feet touched ground, standing steadily at the entrance. The fine rain seemed to have finally found someone to cleanse and instantly washed her clean. She turned abruptly, only seeing that the black horse-drawn carriage's curtains had fallen back down, with Ren Jing’s face flashing by in a moment.

She was stunned for a moment, just about to speak when she heard Ren Jing’s voice from inside the carriage, "If you want to be clingy, then hurry up and marry me!" With that said, he gave an order. Qing Quan whipped the reins, and the horse-drawn carriage left the entrance of Yun Manor.

——ke between me and Lady Moon!" The old emperor turned around, strode back to his seat, sat down steadily, and smiled at the Empress who had been supported by Auntie Sun to stand, "Empress, I made you w...