Chapter 362
361: Not Going With Him (6 Updates)
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He also knew that Wanjun was still Wanjun, yet she wasn’t the same Wanjun anymore.
Nevertheless, seeing her one more time, he was already content.
In this world, the person to whom he owed the most was her.
“Let’s go back to the palace!”
“Yes!”
Fengping County
Kechanglai
Xie Zhinuan slowly sat up, looking around the room with a momentary bewilderment.
She had just dreamt of a woman being held hostage, eventually getting her neck wounded and bleeding profusely.
“…”
For some reason, she felt uncomfortable, a heaviness in her heart, just like when she had been practicing swordplay before.
Discomfort, suffocation, irritability, and an indescribable pain.
“…”
Xie Zhinuan exhaled softly.
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This nap had been anything but restful, it would have been better not to sleep at all.Thinking so, Xie Zhinuan got up and left the room.
Standing under the eaves, a cold wind blew, carrying a hint of moisture.
“It’s raining!” Xie Zhinuan murmured softly.
Xie Rong approached quickly with a food container in his hand, his face all smiles. Xie Zhinuan turned her head to look and, seeing his happiness, she too felt joy.
She thought herself despicable, on one hand wanting to leave and escape it all, and on the other hand, cherishing the pampering and affection that Xie Rong provided.
Having never felt much family affection since childhood, she sank step by step into the fraternal bond offered by Xie Rong, and now she was hesitant and undecided.
“Zhinuan, you must try this. This is specially bought for you, sticky rice cake, fresh from the steamer, piping hot and delicious!”
Xie Rong opened the lid of the food container.
A surge of sticky rice cake aroma hit her nose, the distinct scent of glutinous rice blended with the sweetness of brown sugar, looking soft and mouthwatering.
“Did you buy it from the shop at the entrance?” Xie Zhinuan asked, pinching a piece and taking a bite.
It was sweet, soft, and chewy, a delectable taste.
A sweetness that spread from her mouth to her heart.
Xie Zhinuan ate several pieces, and seeing that Xie Rong was not eating, she asked, “Why aren’t you eating?”
“I enjoy watching you eat!” Xie Rong laughed.
The sister was still the same-loving sweets and various kinds of pastries.
As long as it was delicious, she was never fussy, easy to please.
“…”
Xie Zhinuan remained silent, her heart filled with myriad sorrows.
“Wait for a moment, I’m going to get something for you!”
Xie Zhinuan entered the room and opened a drawer, which contained a porcelain vial.
Xie Rong was the third among siblings, with two elder brothers, parents-five people in all. She had placed five medicine pills inside, always hesitating whether to give them to Xie Rong.
But today, that dream…
Holding the porcelain vial, Xie Zhinuan offered it to Xie Rong, “There are medicine pills inside; take one for yourself, and take the rest to your family!”
“For me?” Xie Rong asked.
Xie Zhinuan nodded seriously, “It’s almost the New Year; you should go back and celebrate with your family! After the New Year, you can come back here to find me!”
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Xie Rong stood stunned for a while before exclaiming in shock, “You’re driving me away!”
So aggrieved.
“No!” Xie Zhinuan quickly explained, “I’m not driving you away; I’m just saying it’s almost the New Year, and you should go home to celebrate with your family, and after New Year’s, come back here to find me!”
“What about you? Will you be here alone? Why don’t you come with me to the capital to celebrate the New Year? Zhinuan, I actually, I actually am…” Xie Rong began to explain eagerly, his identity.
But Xie Zhinuan cut in quickly, “Of course I’ll stay here; I’m waiting for the Prince to come back!”
“…”
Xie Rong looked at Xie Zhinuan, “Zhinuan, do you know, given the Prince’s status, you can’t possibly become his primary wife without a powerful maternal family!”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan was taken aback.
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Chapter 363