"Yesterday, I was in the wrong."
After they finished their meal, the Second Prince spoke first.
"Cousin, you care deeply for Cousin-wife, and Yunyun understands that," Lu Ruoyun said with a sincere expression. "Cousin, don't worry, I'll speak to Aunt later and ask her to retract her decree, restoring Cousin-wife's status. However, Aunt has always been stubborn, and she's still angry now. I'm afraid it won't be easy to change her mind anytime soon."
"But Cousin, rest assured, I will definitely persuade Aunt."
The Second Prince was deeply touched. He held Lu Ruoyun's hand. "Yunyun, I've caused you trouble."
Lu Ruoyun's heart sank bit by bit. His immediate words meant that in his heart, he was willing for Su Qingyue to be his principal wife.
"It's no trouble. It was I who was wrong in the first place," Lu Ruoyun gently withdrew her hand.
The Second Prince was speechless. Regardless of the circumstances at the time, he was the one who had done something foolish.
If he had been able to control himself then, he wouldn't have fallen into this difficult situation.
"Yunyun, I didn't mean it like that. You did nothing wrong, absolutely nothing," the Second Prince quickly said. "I will take responsibility for what I've done. Your Cousin-wife has always been a gentle person. When she returns and knows the whole story, she will surely pity you. And I, I also pity you greatly. Don't worry, I will treat you well."
"Cousin, some things..." Lu Ruoyun shook her head and sighed deeply. "Cousin, you know, I don't want to ruin your relationship with Cousin-wife. But often, I am not in control of myself. So, Cousin, when Cousin-wife returns, please let me leave. Only when I leave will Aunt, Grandfather, and Father not make things difficult for you."
"Cousin, don't worry, from now on, Yunyun will only regard you as a cousin." After saying this, Lu Ruoyun hurried out.
She ran quickly, and a tear fell onto the Second Prince's face.
It was a hot tear.
The Second Prince suddenly stood up, wanting to chase after her, but remembering the resolute words in Qingyue's letter, he sat back down.
He didn't want to hurt anyone, but in this situation, he couldn't satisfy both women.
If he took care of one, he couldn't take care of the other.
One would inevitably be hurt.
Lu Ruoyun returned to her courtyard and sat silently on the couch. Those serving her dared not make a sound.
"Go, send a message to the palace, tell the Empress that His Highness has sobered up," Lu Ruoyun instructed.
"Yes."
After Lu Ruoyun's people sent the message to the palace, Empress Lu soon sent someone to the Second Prince's mansion.
Naturally, it was to summon the Second Prince to the palace, and Lu Ruoyun was to accompany him.
The Second Prince looked at Lu Ruoyun. Even though her face was covered with powder, he could still tell that she had been crying.
"Your Highness, can I not go to the palace?" Lu Ruoyun asked. "If Aunt sees me like this, she will blame you again. I didn't want to cry, but my tears are disobedient and just keep coming out. I've tried my best to hold back, but I can't. I don't want Aunt to blame Cousin because of me, what should I do!"
Seeing Lu Ruoyun so upset and still thinking of him, the Second Prince felt a pang in his heart.
"Don't worry, after we enter the palace, I will apologize to Mother. Besides, it was I who made the mistake, so it's only natural for Mother to blame me. This has nothing to do with Yunyun, so Yunyun, you don't need to blame yourself," the Second Prince comforted her gently. "If you feel sad in the future, tell me. Don't keep it to yourself."