Quick Wear: Oh no, the lady is running away with the ball again

Chapter 231 The Living Abandoned Empress of the Cold Palace X The Invading Unruly Buddhist Son 65

"...Your Highness, look at what you said. If Yun Qian isn't here, where else can she go? Or is it that Your Highness doesn't want me here?" Yun Qian raised an eyebrow slightly, her tone half joking and half teasing. Her smile was slightly raised, a hint of teasing, but she deliberately put on a girlish and delicate demeanor, making it hard to discern her true meaning.

She was so nonchalant, yet seemed calm and composed, as if she had a grasp of the person in front of her and the atmosphere in the room.

Qi Heyao was stunned for a moment, as if he was stumped by the question, then he quickly waved his hands to deny it, with a bit of embarrassment on his face, "No, no... How could I think so." His voice was a little low, but his speed was a bit faster, as if he was eager to express his feelings, but afraid of being misunderstood by Yun Qian.

He raised his hand and touched his forehead, then gave a bitter smile as if to hide his feelings. "Maybe I drank too much last night... I'm sorry, did I disturb you?"

Yun Qian just shook her head, still smiling faintly, as if she didn't care about his reaction. She lowered her head slightly, as if thinking, and after a moment raised her eyes to look at Qi Heyao.

Her eyes shone brightly, clear and alluring, and her voice was gentle yet contained a hint of allure. "There's nothing to be sorry about... Since I'm already your Highness's, I will naturally stay with you forever. But... Your Highness, did you dream just now? You're talking nonsense, and I'm a little curious."

Her tone was gentle, with a slight rise at the end, and she seemed to have inadvertently made the words "Your Highness's people" meaningful, making it impossible to escape or ignore.

Qi Heyao couldn't help but linger on Yun Qian's face. Her beautiful features, now bathed in a soft glow of light, dazed him. He'd known Yun Qian for her striking beauty, but now, she seemed even more striking and alluring... There was an indescribable charm and composure between her features, as if the restraint had long since faded, leaving behind a sharp edge all her own.

For some reason, Qi Heyao had a thought in his mind. Obviously... they had become a real couple last night, but why did he still feel... so far away from her.

At this moment, he suddenly felt a little suffocated. He didn't know whether it was because he was locked in her bewitching gaze, or because he couldn't let go of the dream just now.

The scenes in the dream came flooding back to his mind like a tide - he actually yelled at Yun Qian in a harsh tone, even telling her to "go back to Fengyi Palace"! Qi Heyao was still frightened. The scene was too real, as if he had really become the emperor, but his attitude towards Yun Qian was as cold as a stranger.

How could this be?

Qi Heyao secretly clenched his fists, a complex wave of emotions stirring within him. He didn't dare dwell on it, much less let Yun Qian notice. He could only forcefully suppress the remnants of his dream and whispered, "It's nothing... just some bad childhood memories."

Although the words were perfunctory, they carried a certain sincerity. Qi Heyao knew that Yun Qian was somewhat aware of his circumstances as a teenager. Those days of bullying and oppression seemed to be just the right excuse for him to make excuses.

Sure enough, Yun Qian looked at him quietly, with just the right amount of pity on her face. "It's okay, Your Highness. Those days... are long gone." Her tone was gentle, as if she was comforting him, but there was a hint of deep thought in her eyes, which Qi Heyao did not notice.

She doesn't believe it.

She caught the momentary evasion of Qi Heyao's eyes when he spoke clearly. It was not a recollection of the past, but a manifestation of a man's guilty conscience.

Yun Qian lowered her eyelids, hiding the coldness in them. Outwardly, she remained the gentle and considerate wife, but inwardly, she calmly pondered the unusual events that had just occurred. A dream? What kind of dream could have caused Qi Heyao to lose his composure like this? His expression just now clearly concealed something.

The smile on her lips remained unchanged, like a sharp knife hidden under velvet. "If Your Highness dreams of anything again, don't forget to tell me... I will always be by Your Highness's side and will not let Your Highness bear anything alone."

The tone was as gentle as a spring breeze, but it made Qi Heyao's heart tremble. He looked at Yun Qian, and his eyes softened a little, with a hint of guilt, but he didn't know that behind her tenderness was a sharp perception and hidden doubts.

Qi Heyao didn't know how much deeper meaning Yun Qian's words held. He only felt her tenderness warm his heart. He held Yun Qian's hand and whispered, "Qian Qian, don't worry. No matter what happens, I will protect you and our hard-earned peace."

He thought his promise was sincere enough, but Yun Qian just smiled slightly. The smile seemed gentle, but it seemed to be covered by a layer of mist, making it difficult to understand.

"Of course I believe Your Highness," Yun Qian retracted her hand, her fingers moving slightly, as if accidentally brushing across Qi Heyao's palm, and gently pulled away, "But if Your Highness keeps hiding it, you will be betraying the heart that I have entrusted to you."

Qi Heyao was startled, as if her words had awakened some hidden emotion. He opened his mouth, as if to explain something, but in the end, he just sighed and whispered, "Qianqian, the important court meeting is coming up in a few days, and I'm still worried about it. You..."

"I understand," Yun Qian interrupted him and replied softly, "Your Highness's affairs must naturally be put first."

She spoke in a soft voice, but was very calm inside. Unlike Qi Heyao who was evasive in his words, she spoke in a very natural way, which not only eased his embarrassment but also subtly diverted his attention elsewhere.

Her eyes flashed slightly, a hint of sharpness flashing across them, but she hid it very well, still with a hint of a smile.

After Qi Heyao stood up, he gave a few instructions and then left as if something really happened. Yun Qian slowly put away the smile on her face and turned to look at the falling flowers outside the window.

At this rate, can she last three months?

She didn't think her initial probing would elicit the truth. Qi Heyao had concealed his feelings well, but he wasn't good at lying, especially in front of her.

Gently stroking her fingertips, Yun Qian showed an ambiguous smile at the corner of her lips. Although it was only on the surface, it obviously did not reach her eyes.

In a flash, she thought of what was written in the original "agreement": where is he... now?

For some reason, Yun Qian felt an inexplicable uneasiness in her heart. Finally, she seemed to suddenly remember something.

"System, how about... could you open your positioning system and let me see it?"