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After a short period of silence, the quiet voice sounded again, "Four years ago, why did you go to Nan Zhao to propose to me? I could see that you're not a woman who likes women, and the name Princess Xun Ji shouldn't be enough to attract you to Nan Zhao."

A gaze as thick as a stream of light swept across Mu Qianxue's face, slowly saying the words that had been hidden in the bottom of his heart for many years. "Actually, this isn't the first time I went to the Southern Wasteland four years ago. When I had nothing to do, Brother Mu mentioned the princess the most, as he often said that if the princess was a man, then the position of Emperor of South Zhao would belong to you. When he saw that I didn't believe him, he forcefully dragged me to South Zhao, where we had just entered the capital, and came across a case where a peddler who sold oil had lost his money in a box. At that time, there was a pair of peddlers who accused the father and daughter of having stolen the copper coins; this event alarmed the officials, and after questioning them, they found out that although there was a lot of money in the box, the peddler's face was full of copper meat, so they thought that the peddler had wronged the peddler. At this time, a woman with a veil on her face came out and said that she had a way to prove whose money was in the father's and daughter's money boxes. She had someone bring a basin of hot water and pour the copper money into it, and soon, a layer of oil appeared on the surface of the water. Finally, the copper money was deemed to be the peddler's, do you know why? "

Mu Qianxue's eyes were filled with uncontrollable astonishment as she said in a dreamy voice, "A peddler sells oil for a living, and their hands are always stained with oil. On the contrary, the father and daughter pair sell and live off their songs, so the copper coins they earn are not stained with oil.

"You can't judge a person by his appearance, and even more so, you can't be prejudiced by his appearance. This is already a case of wickedness; everyone is equal before the law." Dongfang Zhi's pair of eyes clearly reflected Mu Qianxue's figure. "Princess, those words have always been in Dongfang's mind. They have never been forgotten."

That day, the woman who broke the case on the street was none other than Mu Qianxue. Although her face was hidden, Mu Linfeng was his elder brother so how could he not recognize his voice?

Mu Qianxue never would have thought that she would actually hear the words that she had said five years ago from Dongfang Shou's mouth. It turned out that … They had known each other five years ago.

"I also remember that when the father and daughter stole the money, they should have been sent to the government to be punished for it. It was the princess who pitied them for their helplessness, and it was because of the need for a living that she stole the money, she persuaded the oil vendor to give up the case and let them be spared the punishment. Then I saw that they were pitiful, so I gave them some silver and told them to find a place to settle down and start a small business so they wouldn't run around."

Mu Qianxue abruptly raised her head as shock flashed across her eyes like a shooting star chasing after the moon. "So that person was you?"

Dongfang Gu doubtfully asked, "What person?"

"I know that after the father and daughter pair had a difficult life, they had once given them money. But they told me that a young master had already given it to them and was not willing to take it in again. I had found it, but I did not find the person, so the young master that they were speaking of was you!" She paused for a moment and said with a complicated expression, "This matter... You never told me. "

If she had known earlier on that Eastern Trail was that nameless young master, she might not have been the one to make that choice four years ago.

"Four years ago, when I proposed to marry her, I wanted to say, but …" The Princess wouldn't give me a chance. "

Mu Qianxue was silent and speechless. Four years ago, she, who wholeheartedly sought after her benefactor, did not like the cold and taciturn Dongfang Qing. With just a few words, she had the palace maids invite him out. Afterwards, even though Mu Linfeng had said all sorts of beautiful words, she didn't want to see him again. In the end, she chose the seemingly extraordinary Xiao Ruo Ao as her husband.

They passed each other four years ago …

When the last ray of sunlight disappeared from the window, Mu Qianxue calmly looked at him and said in a soft voice, "That year … Don't you blame me for what I did to you? "

Dongfang Qing stared absentmindedly at the beautiful face of all the women in the world. "I wanted to complain, but I couldn't, so I had no choice but to give up." At this point, his lips curled up into a faint smile, "Fortunately, the heavens have treated me well, allowing me to see the princess again."

Four years of experience, from Nanzhao to Xi Chu, flowed like water through Mu Qianxue's mind as she sighed emotionally, "Unfortunately, things have changed. Mu Qianxue is no longer the old Princess Xuanji."

Dongfang Yan took a step forward and said excitedly, "No, to me, you have always been you. You have never changed."

"How can I not change, I …" Before he finished speaking, his ten fingers suddenly tightened. Lowering his eyes, he saw a pair of slender hands tightly grasping his fingers.

Dongfang Wenyi mustered up his courage and said word by word, "Hand of an expert, let us live together forever. As long as you wish, I will protect you for all eternity. I won't change my mind even if the river and the heaven and earth are congruent!"

Dongfang Qing's palm was very warm, like the warm spring sun or the sun, melting the entire garden of ice and snow that had accumulated in the winter, causing Mu Qianxue to almost lose herself in that warm feeling.

She forced herself to pull away from the warmth and shook her head as she retreated. "I thank the prince for his love, but …" Thousandsnow could not accept it! "

Dongfang Qing took a step forward, and once again tightly held her hand. "There's no love that's wrong, and I'm not unable to bear it. Qianxue, whether it's four years ago or four years later, I've always treated you the same way. I've never changed, believe in you!"

Mu Qianxue blankly stared at him as tears gradually blurred her eyes. She had always known that Dongfang Qing cared about her, but she didn't know that he loved her so deeply.

If they hadn't missed it four years ago, they would have been a loving couple. But now … He had finally missed it!

Mu Qianxue took in a deep breath and suppressed the tears in her eyes. She retreated step by step, leaving the warmth that she yearned for and at the same time, increasing the distance between the two of them.

"My current identity is that of a sinner who has committed crimes in the south after Chu Emperor gave up. If it wasn't for Empress Dowager Wei or Grand Concubine Chen, I wouldn't have let you be with me."

The emptiness in his hands made Dongfang Qing panic. "No, I'll think of a way to convince mother and mufei that they …"

Mu Qianxue shook her head, interrupting his unfinished sentence. "Grand Concubine Chen loves her son, so she might really agree, but what would Empress Dowager Wei think? She might even … to fight for the throne! "

"Do you want me to see you forced to marry Wei Wenbin?" Without waiting for Mu Qianxue to speak, he had already slumped into a chair at the side and muttered, "I can't do it, Qianxue, I can't do it!"