Prince Yanjun said and then felt that the word "bias" was not appropriate, hastily added, "Wrong, it’s not bias, it’s perception!"
Chu Yu smiled without saying anything.
Only then did Prince Yanjun continue, "The women I know, they present one set of behaviors to your face and another behind your back. Someone like Jinnian is indeed rare, you lucky dog!"
"Of course, having lost so much, Heaven must have pitied me and specially sent Jinnian to make up for my losses!"
"Congratulations to you!"
To win a devoted heart and never part till white hairs mark our years.
Nothing is more beautiful in life than loving someone who, by fortune, loves you in return.
"Thanks, cousin, I’ll be leaving now!"
Chu Yu stood up and walked towards the exit. After a few steps, he turned back and asked Prince Yanjun, "Cousin, are you planning to wait for that person your whole life?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Yanjun’s face changed slightly, "You know?"
"I know a bit. But cousin, Luo Fu is married, are you sure you want to wait forever?"
Prince Yanjun fell silent.
"If she has the heart, she will leave everything behind and elope with you to live a life that belongs to the two of you. If she can’t let go of the glory and wealth she has now, cousin, there’s no need for you to wait for her!"
After saying that, Chu Yu left the Princess Residence.
Prince Yanjun sat on the stool in silence.
That year, with just one glance, she eclipsed the flowers, outshining all blooms in the Imperial Garden.
Only later did he find out she was already married.
Yet his heart was inevitably left behind.
He had never dared to dream of lifelong companionship, but now, with Chu Yu’s words, he did harbor some hope of leaving this bustling place of strife with her, to seek out a scenic spot and live an undisturbed life.
Perhaps, he should ask if she would be willing?
Chu Yu returned to the Han Family when it was almost time for dinner.
Yun Jinnian had long requested Mrs. Han and Han Tianci to come over. Upon seeing Chu Yu, Han Tianci smiled and said, "Brother Chu!"
Chu Yu smiled back at Tianci.
Mrs. Han, looking at Chu Yu, was the mother-in-law eyeing her son-in-law, becoming more pleased the more she looked.
"Please, take a seat. Dinner will be served shortly!"
The four of them enjoyed a meal with more than a dozen dishes, quite sumptuous.
After the meal, Mrs. Han said a few words and then left.
After all, she was supposed to return to the Yun Family the next day, and it weighed heavily on her mind.
Han Tianci looked at Chu Yu and said, "Brother Chu, I heard you sent that Princess Mianke away, is that right?"
"Sent away sounds so harsh. She just went back!"
Han Tianci chuckled, giving Chu Yu a knowing look.
Chu Yu returned the gesture with a raised eyebrow.
Yun Jinnian, watching them, smiled knowingly and asked, "Did you and Prince Yanjun come to an agreement?"
"We did, just as you said!"
Seeing that Yun Jinnian and Chu Yu had things to discuss, Han Tianci quietly left the room, hugging Leng Nuan with him.
Although he wasn’t very fond of Leng Nuan hogging Yun Jinnian, he still liked Leng Nuan very much.
"I have to return to the Yun Family tomorrow," Yun Jinnian said faintly.
She didn’t really want to go back to the Yun Family, but she had no choice.
"I know, I will come to see you at the Yun Family!"
"I need a favor from you!"
Yun Jinnian whispered a few words in Chu Yu’s ear. Chu Yu nodded, "I’ll do as you say, but after you return, be careful around that old witch Jin. I find her rather sinister; you must be very careful!"
"My maternal grandfather has gone out to find a master for me. I just need to make sure not to fall into trouble before he returns!"
As they spoke, there was a sense of reluctant separation between them.
Chu Yu mustered his courage and pulled Yun Jinnian into his arms, "Jinnian..."