Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
General Manor.
As soon as Feng Lianqing walked out of the manor, he saw a familiar figure in front of him. He frowned and wanted to leave fast.
âBrother Feng!â
A soft call from Lianyi made him stop in his tracks. He turned to the woman who was slowly walking toward him.
âWhat can I do for you?â
He was cold, so cold that it made Lianyiâs heart tremble.
She and Feng Lianqing were childhood sweethearts and had grown up together, but now, the person she always called âbrotherâ was treating her so cold just for a woman.
Moreover, that woman was married!
âBrother Feng, I thought a lot about it yesterday, and I know I was wrong.â
Lianyi endured the pain in her heart and smiled faintly. Her eyes were filled with guilt as she said, âI admit that I was in love with Master Nan Xian.â
Feng Lianqing was startled. He had not expected Lianyi to admit it, which was a bit impressive.
He turned back, his gaze falling on the woman in front of him, and frowned. âHe already has a wife.â
Lianyi smiled bitterly. âI know... Iâm not the kind of person who would cross the line just because of love. I admit that I liked him, but Iâve always kept it in my heart... And I admit that I held a grudge against Feng Ruqing because she embarrassed me.â
Feng Lianqingâs eyes were cold and heavy, âShe didnât hurt you, but you still blamed her!â
âSo, I finally understand...â Lianyi smiled bitterly. âI was the one who had almost harmed her, but that wasnât my intention. When I went to the palace, the emperor asked me why the little prince was taken by a leopard. I panicked, and I didnât want anything to happen to Brother Feng, so I thought of Feng Ruqing...
âBrother Feng, it was my fault. I know I was wrong...â Lianyi pulled Feng Lianqingâs sleeve as her face was already soaked with tears. âWhen Master returns, Iâm ready to be punished. I beg you not to drive me out! As long as Iâm allowed to stay in the generalâs manor, Iâm willing to accept any punishment.â
Feng Lianqing looked at Lianyiâs face, his heart softened, and he sighed softly.
âI will plead for you, but after all, Master is the one who will make the final decision.â
Lianyi smiled.
Her smile was filled with gratitude. âThank you, Brother Feng. Master will forgive me for your sake. I know I was wrong, so donât worry, what doesnât belong to me, isnât mine. I understand that.â
âItâs good that you understand.â
After all, he had always treated Lianyi as his sister, so he would be happy if she wanted to change for the better.
âAnd make sure you go apologize to Maiden Feng! You must wait until she forgives you. I will meet the emperor and speak for you. We have to wait for Master to return before making any decision.â
Lianyiâs body stiffened slightly. She clenched her fists tightly, and a dark glint flashed in her eyes.
Only after a moment did she raise her eyes and smiled.
âAlright, Brother Feng. Donât worry, I will ask for her forgiveness. If she doesnât forgive me, I will kneel until she forgives me.â
Feng Lianqing was slightly startled. He looked at Lianyiâs smile with some bitterness. In the end, he did not say another word and turned around to leave.
Lianyi stared at Feng Lianqingâs back for a long time, unable to return to her senses...