Obsession.
Sometimes, it’s hard to explain.
You don’t even know if your obsession is right or wrong.
When Fú Lóng could no longer figure out his feelings for Chǔ Qiānlí, he preferred not to think about it anymore.
He would just treat it as a habit, a habit of protection.
Although he inexplicably didn’t want to get close, and had no impulse to do so, the feeling from back then was still fresh in his memory.
This was his current emotion towards Chǔ Qiānlí.
He no longer wanted to get close, but he had a feeling of having deeply loved her once, a feeling he would never forget until death. m..oΓg
Because of this feeling, he felt a responsibility towards her.
He wanted to help her, to make her happy.
It was as if only when Ā Lí was happy could he complete his mission.
When did his feelings turn into a mission? He didn’t know.
Fú Lóng didn’t want to think about it. Regardless, making Ā Lí happy was the pursuit of his life.
But he no longer had the impulse to be with Chǔ Qiānlí… This thought was so strange that even Fú Lóng found it baffling.
“No matter what, Ā Lí returning to Běi Míng means she’ll be surrounded by enemies. Her life will surely not be easy.”
Fú Lóng looked at his sister, rubbing the furrow between her brows. He smiled faintly.
But his words were serious: “Don’t say things like ‘Ā Lí isn’t Ā Lí’ anymore. Don’t ruin her reputation, and don’t create obstacles for her yourself. Will you?”
Fú Níng met his gaze, wanting to say yes, but she couldn’t bring herself to nod.
It was a very strange feeling.
“Alright, she was probably in a bad mood today, which is why she hit you. If you don’t like serving her, then don’t stay by her side anymore.”
Fú Lóng smiled, these words were also a form of self-persuasion.
“After everything is over, after she marries Prince Xuán, we won’t interfere in their lives anymore. Big brother and you will stay in Běi Míng and live our own lives, okay?”
What else could Fú Níng say?
She didn’t want to put pressure on her big brother now.
She could only nod.
After Fú Lóng gave a few more instructions about taking care of herself, he left.
Fú Níng watched his receding back, her gaze slowly becoming serious.
Even her big brother’s feelings for Chǔ Qiānlí had faded. Could she still say that the current Chǔ Qiānlí had no problems?
If there were no problems, why did the man who once deeply loved her now only feel a sense of responsibility?
Ā Lí… where exactly did things go wrong?
She really doesn’t resemble the real Ā Lí!
…
Chǔ Qiānlí wasn’t the only one in a bad mood today.
Everyone could clearly see that Prince Xuán’s expression was not good when he returned.
An unpleasant time with Her Majesty the Empress?
The servants didn’t dare to breathe, not even daring to look directly at him, only stealing glances.
They were afraid of displeasing the Prince.
In the few days since Chǔ Qiānlí returned, the Prince seemed… not happy at all.
Xiǎo Yāo also saw at a glance that Prince Xuán was very unhappy.
So, the moment she saw him, she immediately turned and tried to escape quickly.
Fēng Yè Xuán’s face turned green with anger.
Was this damned girl intentionally provoking him?
Running away the moment she saw him?
Xiǎo Yāo had only taken two steps when she suddenly felt a cold wind rushing towards her from behind.
The back of her collar was instantly grabbed, and she was lifted up.
“Mmm… Let go!”
It was so uncomfortable being choked.
This scoundrel! Bastard!
Fēng Yè Xuán dragged her into the room.
Xiǎo Yāo was thrown to the ground, and the door slammed shut with a gust of his palm.
Xiǎo Yāo scrambled up from the ground somewhat dishevelled, and looked up, glaring at his expressionless face: “Dog… Prince, what do you want to do now?”