After conquering seven male favorites, the vicious heroine wants to run away

Chapter 150 A bright future
"The east wind is listless at dusk, blowing away the rouge and turning it into powder."

Shi Nuanyu lay on a boulder under the cherry blossom tree, fanning herself idly with a fan in her hand.

A gentle east wind blew, and delicate pink petals drifted down. She raised her fan to catch the petals, then put the fan down and picked up the petals to examine their patterns closely.

Daydreaming is the best way to calm your mind.

After leaving the Department of Punishments, she didn't let anyone follow her and went to the flower room alone to calm her mind.

She thought that if they were truly in love, then she would let go. Love is such a complicated thing, who can explain it?

"Your Highness seems to be enjoying yourself. Would you mind accompanying me somewhere?"

Tao Huiyan, dressed in a light purple robe, stood beneath the boulder and extended an invitation with a smile.

"Where?"

Shi Nuanyu turned over and curiously peeked out, their eyes meeting.

Their eyes met, and Tao Huiyan's gaze flickered, her smile deepening.

"secret."

It's a secret again!

She looked up at the sun; it was not far from sunset, and if she went out, she probably wouldn't be able to return to the palace.

Fine, she doesn't want to stay at the princess's residence today.

Shi Nuanyu stood up and brushed the petals off her clothes. "Let's go."

The carriage slowly left the palace gates and entered the bustling streets, where crowds of people walked together, creating a lively scene.

Shi Nuanyu rolled down the car window, and a vendor carrying candied hawthorns came into view. She wanted to eat candied hawthorns that were both sour and sweet.

"parking."

Tao Huiyan followed her gaze and knowingly knocked on the car door.

"Your Highness, please wait a moment."

While Shi Nuanyu was filled with suspicion, she saw the guards get off the carriage and walk towards the merchants.

How do you know what I want?

Was her behavior just now very obvious?

Tao Huiyan smiled at her and gave her the answer, "Your Highness's desire for candied hawthorns is written all over your face."

She probably didn't realize that she couldn't hide her feelings for what she loved.

Shi Nuanyu touched her face, pretending to be serious.

"Can you still tell now?"

She believes her acting skills are excellent.

"Your Highness is truly..." Tao Huiyan couldn't help but laugh, "...a master of acting."

What he really meant was innocence and romance, a royal demeanor combined with a carefree and unrestrained spirit.

Such a prince makes it impossible not to draw attention to her, and to him as well.

Shi Nuanyu shrugged helplessly and leaned against the window without caring about her image.

"You should say: Your Highness is really a fool, that would give me some comfort."

Seeing the disappointment in her eyes, Tao Huiyan put away her smile and slowly fanned her with a fan.

"If Your Highness likes him, then take him back. Get rid of all those you don't like. There's no need to wrong yourself for others."

“It’s not that I feel wronged,” Shi Nuanyu said listlessly, leaning her head against her arm. “I just don’t understand why he kept it from me and used those methods instead.”

After his scheme was exposed, he put on a pitiful act, hoping she would pity him.

Tao Huiyan nodded thoughtfully, "What if he doesn't know how to start? Some people have too many things on their minds and too many experiences, so they don't know how to confide in others."

As the saying goes, the onlooker sees most of the game; the problem between them is nothing more than a matter of concealment.

One couldn't bring themselves to say it, and the other couldn't bring themselves to ask it.

If that's really the case... Shi Nuanyu shook off the thought and asked, "Let's not talk about me, what about you? If you had a lover, what would you do?"

She was curious about his thoughts; she couldn't imagine what it would be like for someone as extraordinary as Tao Huiyan to fall in love with someone.

He was born so handsome and devilishly beautiful; I wonder what kind of beautiful woman his mother was.
A cryptic emotion flashed in Tao Huiyan's eyes as she met her gaze directly.
"If I have someone I love, I will not hide it from her and will always stay by her side."

Even if she doesn't love him, he will still silently protect her.

The meaning in his eyes was too profound, and Shi Nuanyu uncomfortably looked away, her fingers tapping on the windowsill intentionally or unintentionally.

Just then, he saw the guard carrying a string of candied hawthorns and shouted happily.

"We'll have candied hawthorns to eat."

A carriage passed by them, and Qinghe's gaze pierced through the carriage window and landed on the woman who was eating candied hawthorns with gusto.

Before the words "Nuan Nuan" could even be uttered, the carriage had already driven far away.

Hua Rong, sitting to the side, clearly saw this scene and felt a wave of bitterness rising in her heart.

It was all wishful thinking on her part. Her sworn brother had avenged the Hua family, and the debt of gratitude he owed them had long been repaid. Moreover, her sworn brother only had Princess Nanyue in his heart.

"With the Hua family's great revenge avenged, no one will endanger your life anymore. Leave the capital tomorrow."

Qinghe stared ahead, his face seemingly smiling, but his eyes were filled with coldness.

"Yes, thank you, sworn brother."

Hua Rong lowered her head to hide her unsightly expression. The suffocating atmosphere in the air was unbearable for her. After hesitating for a long time, she finally spoke with difficulty.

"My younger sister will be leaving the capital soon and wants to travel around the city. Please let me off at the crossroads ahead, my sworn brother."

"Okay, stop the car."

Hua Rong stood forlornly at the crossroads, watching the departing carriage. Ever since leaving the Ministry of Justice, she had often thought of telling her sworn brother her true feelings.

Her sworn brother kept his eyes tightly shut, not giving her a chance to speak, and she knew that she was not qualified to stand beside him.

His eyes were filled with love for the princess, a love he longed for but could never have.

This unspoken affection will remain hidden in her heart.

"Miss, the princess has a few words for you."

Linglu appeared behind Huarong without anyone noticing, and without ignoring Huarong's terrified gaze, conveyed her princess's meaning word for word.

"First: If you still like the Imperial Advisor, the princess will not give him up so easily."

Second: Chaolu Academy is about to reopen, and will exclusively admit girls. The princess, appreciating talent, intends to recruit beautiful young women as teachers. If you agree, a spirit deer will accompany you to ensure your safety.

She pointed to herself and introduced herself, "I am Linglu. The princess intends for you to be the headmaster of the academy."

As she finished speaking, her eyes flashed with intense killing intent. "What I mean is, if you insist on loving the Imperial Preceptor and causing the princess distress, I will kill you."

Hua Rong was so frightened by the terrifying murderous intent in her eyes that she retreated repeatedly. "If you kill me, aren't you afraid of the princess's wrath?"

Why is she so terrifying when they are both women?
Linglu was not afraid of her threat at all. A hidden weapon appeared in her hand, and she approached Huarong, who was terrified, step by step.

"Killing you and then apologizing to the princess would not be considered going against her wishes."

madman!

Hua Rong thought to herself, trying to calm her fear, "I'm willing, just don't brandish your weapons again."

Linglu sheathed her weapon and tossed out a token. "Let's go to the academy."

The token landed steadily in Hua Rong's arms, and she felt a mix of emotions.

Ultimately, she was narrow-minded; when she saw the spirit deer, she thought it was sent by the princess to assassinate her.

I didn't mean to arrange a way out for her; Her Highness the Princess deserves my sworn brother's affection.

She lost, utterly lost before it even began.

A glimmer of hope appears after a period of despair; a chance for survival emerges from a seemingly hopeless situation.

That love will fade with time; her father's and mother's last wishes are the path she must take.

The east wind, listless at dusk, blows, turning rouge into powder. (From Liu Kezhuang's "Touching Fish - Begonia" in the Song Dynasty)