Ke'er unconsciously watched Ao Chenxiao's figure getting further and further away, and subconsciously took steps to follow, but was forced to stop abruptly.
When did she become so vulnerable?
She felt a sore nose and suddenly felt like crying. She didn't know why, but she just wanted someone to rely on to support her through tonight's feast.
Ao Chen drank wine at night, but his eyes could not trace Ke'er's gaze following Shangguan Xing, and an unknown fire suddenly arose in his heart.
He didn't like the way she looked at others with that kind of dependence. Even if that person was his most beloved brother, it made him feel inexplicably irritated.
At the same time, she unconsciously remembered that when he took her into the palace for the first time, she seemed not to adapt to the big scene with so many people at that time.
Unable to control his steps, he stood in front of her a little angrily, blocking her view of Ao Chenxiao in the distance, secretly gritting his teeth and lowering his voice and saying coldly - "You seem to have always been more afraid of so many people? Or are you here with me?
Feel uncomfortable in the palace? Do you think I, the emperor’s husband, am unreliable? Would you rather rely on other men than on me?!”
Ke'er raised her head and looked at him quietly. Under the bright lights, he looked so handsome and cold, which made her feel as if he was so far away.
From the corner of her eye, she saw Princess Yang Xi approaching him. She smiled weakly at him, but with a desolate look on her lips. She asked him softly: "You are engaged to another woman tonight.
Can you let me rely on you?"
She asked lightly, she asked in a self-deprecating way, and she asked... heartbroken.
Her question made Ao Chenye freeze, and he looked at her eyes full of loss and confusion. In the cheerful atmosphere of bright candlelight, they looked so bright, as if they were shining all the way to the depths of his heart.
Under her focused gaze, his heart tightened, as if he couldn't face her no matter what...
As the two looked at each other quietly, Princess Yang Xi had already approached, her eyes secretly glaring at Ke'er with arrogance.
Ignoring Princess Yang Xi's glare, Ke'er just looked at Ao Chenye quietly. He didn't answer her question. She smiled faintly, laughing at herself for asking a stupid question.
Ever since he told her that Princess Yang Xi was the woman he wanted most, she had already been an outsider in his life. What on earth was she still hoping for?
After tonight, she will start to work hard to gradually withdraw from the stage of his life, withdraw from the bottom of her heart...
This palace has never been a golden house that can bind her. What can trap her... is only love.
She turned her eyes to look in the direction of Ao Chenxiao, but she saw him looking over and giving her a smile that seemed worried but had to comfort her.
Having known Ao Chenxiao for so long, she had almost never seen him smile.
Tonight, he smiled for her, a comforting smile...making her feel less lonely and helpless tonight.
It's okay if she doesn't have any worries, so she can leave without worries.
She didn't know why, but thinking that maybe... she would leave soon, her eyes burned a little.
Blinking his slightly hot eyes, Ke'er gave Ao Chenxiao a grateful smile and told him with his eyes that he could handle it. Upon seeing this, Ao Chenxiao felt relieved and continued to exchange greetings with those who deliberately entangled him and made things difficult for him.
.
He didn't like places with so many people, but he didn't know why. After he went to see her in Chen Palace that day, he couldn't forget her lonely expression of forcing a smile on her face. It was so similar to Xing'er's expression that he once had it.
My cold heart can no longer remain so indifferent.
The incident was caused by him, and his doing so was a kind of silent apology.
…
On this side, Ke'er withdrew the grateful gaze that fell on Ao Chenxiao, then took a deep breath and straightened her back.
Even if she had to leave, she would leave without leaving any trace, and on the surface she would have to be in a good mood.
Being watched by others is not something she, Bai Keer, would do.
He rolled his eyes, and then stretched out his hand to tightly hook Ao Chenye's arm with such force that he couldn't shake it off.
Before Ao Chenye could react to her sudden move, she smiled sweetly: "Ao Chenye, the ceremony is still so long, why don't you take the time to accompany me to say hello to the 'sisters' in the harem!"
At this moment, Princess Yang Xi had already arrived in front of them, looking only at Ao Chenye and smiling happily at him...
However, when she saw Ke'er holding his arms tightly from the corner of her eye, a hint of gloom fell in her eyes.
However, she pretended not to see anything and hooked Ao Chenye's other arm, saying coquettishly - "Brother Ye, please take me to meet the sisters in the harem. After all, we will live together soon."
We are together." Ke'er answered first with a smile on her face: "Sister Yang Xi, you came just in time. Ao Chenye and I are preparing to go get together with everyone, let's come together!"
After saying that, Ke'er exerted a little force and immediately pulled Ao Chenye away without giving them any time to react.
Unexpectedly, she would suddenly become tough. Princess Yang Xi's hand unsteadily let go of Ao Chenye, and she stayed where she was, staring angrily at Ke'er's back.
As they walked, Ke'er held Ao Chenye's arm tightly, her knuckles turned white and she was sweating slightly. Her eyelids were always drooped, and she didn't dare... and didn't want to look at Ao Chenye's expression now.
He must be very angry when she pulls him away so forcefully and abandons Princess Yang Xi, right?
There was a hint of bitterness at the corner of her lips, and she was mourning silently.
After taking only a few steps, Ao Chenye stopped forcefully. At this moment, he recovered from his shock.
He never knew that his little woman had such a domineering side.
Looking at Yang Xi who was standing there aggrievedly behind him, Ao Chenye felt a pang of distress in his heart, so he lowered his voice and scolded Ke'er beside him with cold anger - "Ke'er, how did you become
Now, do you know that what you do makes it difficult for Yang Xi to step down. If everyone sees it, they will think that you are jealous of Yang Xi. I don’t want to hear about damaging the reputation of Tenglong Country and saying that our country’s harem is not harmonious and fighting openly and secretly.
Gossip!"
He was really angry...
Ke'er swallowed quietly, swallowing the bitterness that rose to her throat.
The reputation of Tenglong Kingdom, his empire, his... Yang Xi...
All of these were in his eyes, but she... did not exist.
Even though on the surface she was in the wrong, she didn't want him to stay with Princess Yang Xi in front of her, at least not at this time. She knew that many people at the banquet were waiting to see the show, and she couldn't back down.
Pretending to smile calmly, she looked at him steadily and retorted softly - "Am I not taking care of the reputation of the harem? Am I not following you to praise our future queen empress with others? You
He said, if I, the concubine of the harem, praise the future queen and empress in front of you and others in a graceful manner, wouldn't it further reflect the harem's admiration for the future queen and empress? In this way, wouldn't everyone
I feel that if the harem takes the Queen’s lead, harmony will be a thing of the past!”
After a pause, she suppressed the bitterness in her heart and continued: "When we go together and greet everyone with the concubines in the harem, you can go with Princess Yang Xi to accept everyone's congratulations. In this way, everyone will be decent, isn't it?
Is it good?"
Hearing this, Ao Chenye's pupils shrank.
Yes, her approach could better highlight the harmony of the harem both emotionally and rationally. However, for some reason, he felt a little uncomfortable when he heard her say that.
Is she... just so close to him to show the harmony in the harem? Otherwise, she should rely on Brother Wang?
Damn it, doesn’t she mind at all if he marries another woman?
His handsome face instantly tensed up, his eyes were slightly cold, he gritted his teeth, and his words were unknowingly thorny: "You are really able to accept Yang Xi so tolerantly and generously. Haven't you always had a grudge against her?"
I really don't know why he is so unhappy with her generosity. He should be happy, right?
But, why did he instinctively hate hearing her speak like this from the bottom of his heart, and even less like seeing her calm expression focusing on the overall situation at this moment.
Under his compelling gaze, Kerr smiled coldly and calmly met his seemingly complicated and displeased gaze, with a hint of mockery: "The engagement ceremony is already being held, and didn't you say that I will be in the future?"
Can I live in harmony with the sisters in the harem? At this time, what else can I do besides thinking about the overall situation?"
"So...are you thinking about the overall situation?" Ao Chenye's voice was a little unsteady.
She was obviously thinking about the overall situation, which is what he hoped for, but why did he feel so... uncomfortable when she said it from her mouth.
"Of course, Tenglong Kingdom belongs to you. As your woman, I naturally have to think about you!"
Ke'er continued to pretend to be a good wife and mother, and her voice was very sincere, even though, when she said these words, her heart was so painful that she was almost numb.
"Okay, stop talking!" Ao Chenye roared, and his mood became unstable.
Ke'er pursed her lips and looked at him, with innocence in her eyes, just looking at his seemingly abnormal mood swings indifferently.
What? She was stingy and jealous and he said she didn't understand the rules. He is not satisfied with how virtuous and generous she is now?
So what exactly does he want her to do to satisfy this aloof and self-centered king? She is always ready to teach!
He looked at her looking at him calmly, with innocent helplessness in her eyes, as if she was condemning him for being unreasonable.
Frowning fiercely, he felt a blockage in his heart. He... didn't know why he felt so blocked because of her generous attitude. His uncontrollable emotions made him feel uncomfortable.
Hate it too.
Even so, but—damn it, what kind of look is she looking at?!
His black eyes were covered with thick frost, and a faint confrontation filled the two people's gaze...