They say that a person’s eyes can convey all emotions.
Zhou Yunshen hoped that his eyes could express his feelings, allowing Yun Jinnian to see and sense his love, then fall in love with him against all odds, and follow him to the Great Zhou Kingdom to be his wife, lover, and accompany him to become a wise and great Emperor.
But in the end, he was disappointed.
Yun Jinnian only glanced at him indifferently and politely before averting her gaze, "Alright!"
Yun Bi stood up, cupped his hands toward Zhou Yunshen, and walked out together with Yun Jinnian.
The night air was a bit chilly, and Yun Bi took off his outer garment and draped it over Yun Jinnian.
"Third Uncle?" Yun Jinnian was taken aback.
She had long forgotten what it felt like to be doted on by a father, feeling a bit bewildered, surprised, and flattered.
Yun Bi smiled gently, "The night is cold, and you’re a young girl; getting a chill is not good for your health!"
"And what about Third Uncle?"
"Third Uncle is a man; what’s a little cold? Back in the day, I dared to fish in the river in the dead of winter!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Jinnian’s eyes lit up.
She tightly clutched the garment Yun Bi draped on her, inhaling his unique fragrance, and laughed foolishly.
"Did Third Uncle catch any fish?"
"Third Uncle is amazing!"
Yun Bi smiled lovingly, "This winter, I’ll take you, call Tianci too, and I’ll teach you how to fish in winter!"
Yun Jinnian wanted to agree.
Yun Bi seemed to see through Yun Jinnian’s thoughts, patting her head, "Don’t overthink it. Third Uncle is not the kind to seize things by force, nor does he intend to disrupt the current balance!"
Tianci is doing well in the Han Family. Even if he is my seed, my son, so what? I’ve never held him, fed him, or taught him a single word. He was raised by the Han Family and rightfully belongs to them.
"As you think, as you wish!"
Leaving Zhou Yunshen’s residence, by the carriage, Yun Bi extended his hand to Yun Jinnian, who, after a moment of hesitation, placed her hand in Yun Bi’s.
"Thank you, Third Uncle!"
Boarded the carriage.
Returning to the Yun Family.
Along the way, Yun Jinnian was quietly delighted, occasionally stealing glances at Yun Bi.
This Third Uncle of hers always brings her surprise and joy.
Yun Bi smiled kindly, as if unaware of Yun Jinnian’s secret glances, maintaining his original posture...
Zhou Yunshen watched Yun Jinnian leave, then turned his gaze to Dou Jingjing sitting to the side.
Dou Jingjing felt a tingle in her scalp from his gaze.
She regretted it, regretting the night she schemed against Zhou Yunshen. Without that night, she would still be the Princess Jingjing cherished by Zhou Yunshen.
Respected by everyone in the residence.
And trusted. Although still the Princess Jingjing, now no one in the residence respects her.
"Your Highness..." Dou Jingjing called softly.
Zhou Yunshen lowered his gaze, speaking casually, "Did you drink that bowl of medicine?"
The post-event bowl of medicine? She knew it wouldn’t let her conceive a child.
She wouldn’t drink it!
"Good, once you’ve drunk it, tomorrow I will send someone to escort you and your teacher back to Great Zhou. You should know how to explain to Mother Empress!" Zhou Yunshen’s voice was light, but with a chilling undertone.
It made Dou Jingjing tremble all over.
The future Emperor of the Great Zhou Kingdom, how could he be truly gentle and kind?
He merely hid all his thoughts beneath a gentle appearance, using a mild and refined facade to deceive the world.
"Your Highness!" Dou Jingjing cried out as she knelt on the ground.
Immediately bursting into tears, "Your Highness, I beg you, please don’t..."