Chapter 47: The Empress’s Plan

Rou’er watched as Jun Huang’s frail form disappeared into the distance. For whom will a woman like Jun Huang smile with her eyes downcast, she wondered, and for what will her heart ache?

Qi Chen waited outside the relay station Nan Guyue was at for a long time before she finally came out. It was clear from her wide smile that she had lowered her guard for him. She didn’t even have any servants with her.

“Qi Chen!” Her eyes lighted up when she saw him. She jogged up to him and came to a stop. There was a blush on her face. She averted her eyes upon noticing Qi Chen’s gaze.

Qi Chen wasn’t used to seeing Nan Guyue being so reserved. “The princess doesn’t need to be so formal with me.”

Nan Guyue looked up at him and saw her own reflection in his soft eyes. Her heartbeats quickened. This time she did not look away. She stared and stared, and yet it still wasn’t enough for her.

The sound of vendors promoting their wares rang through the street. The city was thriving. Nan Guyue could...