Forced love, an inescapable fate

Chapter 125 Breakup

He lowered his head slightly, and his pale thin lips trembled for a few moments. In the end, he didn't say a word, but slowly loosened the wrinkled curtain in his hand.

The pain spread to every part of his body, nearly shaking him, and finally turned into a faint smile on his lips, broken and desperate.

Xiao Tao hurriedly got on the carriage, but when she bent down to enter the carriage, her eyes couldn't help but look at Jiang Ci, whose back looked lonely and fragile, and in the end she just sighed.

The carriage creaked as it headed towards the Princess's Mansion. Xiao Tao glanced at Mu Qingli and felt that underneath her seemingly calm expression was an imperceptible sadness. She wanted to tell her several times what she had just witnessed, but in the end she said nothing.

She remembered what Mu Qingli had said a few days ago.

If you don't want to leave the Princess's Mansion, don't say anything about the Sixth Prince in the future.

As for the Sixth Prince, although he looked very pitiful just now, she could also hear that the Sixth Prince had deceived the princess and hurt her heart. Her princess, who was so good, was actually deceived by him. Even if he was handsome, even if the scene just now was such that anyone could feel his sadness, so what? He was still a liar.

Jiang Ci walked into the mansion on the cold ground as if he had lost his soul, but stopped when he reached the center of the courtyard.

Jiu Yue tried to go forward to support him several times, but he pushed her away.

"Your Highness, your own health is more important. As for the princess, there will be plenty of time to explain later. Can we go back to our rooms first?"

However, Jiang Ci stood still.

At this time, his expression had returned to normal, his eyebrows were calm and indifferent, and his eyes were cold.

He lowered his eyebrows, pursed his lips, and remained silent for a long time. Finally, he spoke.

"Inform Bai Yu to withdraw everyone from the Princess's Mansion, including him and Wan Yue. From now on, you don't need to report matters in the Princess's Mansion to me."

After saying this, he walked away with heavy steps.

Jiu Yue stood there, seemingly unable to believe that he would give up so easily, but she could only follow orders.

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Mu Qingli returned home, but instead of staying in the house as usual, she went to look for Wanyue, whom she had not seen for a long time.

Wan Yue's frostbite had almost recovered, and she was not at all surprised to see Mu Qingli coming.

Jiu Yue had someone inform them, and knowing that there was no turning back, he was ready to leave.

She only packed some personal clothes. After Mu Qingli entered the room, she glanced at the package on the table, then looked at Wanyue who had already packed everything, and she understood.

But it’s okay. Now everything has been made clear. There is really no need for Bai Yu and Wan Yue to stay.

Although he was sad in his heart, he still looked relaxed on the surface.

When Wanyue saw her come in, she greeted her with a smile as usual.

"The princess is here."

Mu Qingli was just stunned for a moment, then raised the corners of his lips.

"Well, how's your recovery going?"

Wanyue poured her some water and handed it to her before answering.

"It's okay. I'm sorry to have worried you. It's cold outside. Please have a cup of hot water to warm yourself up."

Mu Qingli took the cup of water she handed him and sat down.

"Thank you."

The two of them asked and answered each other politely but distantly.

After drinking the water, Mu Qingli looked at the package next to him again.

"Why are you only bringing so little? It's so cold today. Bring more clothes."

Wanyue smiled, her tone normal.

"No, I won't need it anymore."

Mu Qingli was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then she understood what she meant.

When I leave here and return to the Sixth Prince's Mansion, I will naturally have new clothes, but of course I won't need them anymore.

But she didn't notice the sadness that flashed in Wanyue's eyes when she said this.

Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere was subtle and silent.

The two people who used to talk about everything now have nothing to say when they are together.

Finally, it was Wanyue who broke the silence.

"If the princess has any questions, I can answer them for her before I leave."

Mu Qingli looked up at her and saw that she was still smiling as usual, just like before.

But she knew clearly that things between them could no longer be the same as before.

As for Wanyue's question about what she wanted to ask, now that everything is clear, asking now will only make herself feel more uncomfortable.

But Wanyue is about to leave. How can she be reluctant to let her go after they have been together day and night for five years?

Perhaps in order to talk more with Wanyue, Mu Qingli finally spoke.

"Are you good at martial arts?"

Wanyue nodded.

"Well, I grew up in the Dark Guard Camp. Later, when you and His Highness came to Dongli Town, I was assigned to His Highness's side, responsible for protecting his safety."

"I see. I was wondering why you were so much stronger than an average woman. I see you're skilled in martial arts. Where are your family members?"

"I haven't seen them. As far as I can remember, I've been in the Dark Guard Camp, and the people around me are all kids my age."

"Life in the Dark Guard Camp must be very hard."

Wanyue smiled and added water to Mu Qingli's empty cup.

"Maybe a little, but I got through it in the end."

"You deliberately let me overhear the conversation between you and Bai Yu that day, didn't you? You knew I would be worried about Sister An's dowry, so the first thing you did after returning was to go to the storehouse. Wanyue, after five years of getting along, you know me well enough, so why? You are Jiang Ci's secret guard, knowing that it would not benefit Jiang Ci if I knew the truth at this time, why did you tell me the whole truth in that way?"

The smile in Wanyue's eyes became even wider. Mu Qingli was right. They really understood each other well enough.

But why? Maybe he didn't want her to be kept in the dark anymore, nor did he want her marriage to become a victim of their plan, and he didn't want her to be deceived again. Even though he knew that his master would not do that, the adult behind his master would definitely not let her go while Mu Qingli was still useful to him.

So he deliberately designed to lead Bai Yu to the warehouse where she would definitely come, and have an argument with him, so that she could know the truth of the matter.

But she will also be punished accordingly, and may even lose her life, but she does not regret it.

But it doesn’t matter now.

Wanyue did not answer Mu Qingli's question, but stood up and took the bag on the table.

There was a smile in his eyes.

"Princess, it's getting late. I should leave now. Before I go, I still want to say sorry to you. Now that you know the truth, please live for yourself in the days ahead. In my eyes, you have always been a very strong person. I hope you can forget the past and start anew. I also wish you a happy and carefree life again."

After saying these words, Wanyue picked up her bag and left with a smile.

Wanyue had been gone for a long time, but Mu Qingli was still standing there in a daze, looking at the empty room, feeling an unprecedented emptiness in his heart.

Today, she experienced separation twice.