Zhao Zhenglin walked in a hurry, and when he stepped on the twilight to return to the top of the Yunzhong Tower, the lights were already on.
He found that there was no one on the corridor on the ninth floor. His eyebrows were furrowed and the corners of his lips were slightly pursed.
During this period, Zhao Zhenglin often recalled all the things back then. At first, he didn’t understand why he had repeatedly expressed his feelings and promised to protect her, but Liu Mingxi’s resentment and resistance towards him did not decrease at all.
This incident once confused him, and gradually, he also understood the root cause.
During those years, because Liu Mingxi was rejected by him, his subordinates, including Jinfeng, Yi, Feiyu, Feiling and Butler Liu, also had the same attitude towards her.
You can imagine what life she lived. There were more than a hundred people in the entire Cheng Palace, including Liu, the managers of all sizes, servants, servants… These people never regarded her as their mistress, but rejected her tacitly, made things difficult for her openly and secretly, and took advantage of the situation whenever she had the chance. It is no wonder that she never wanted to go back after leaving Cheng Palace.
Even if Jinfeng, Feiyu, Feiling and others no longer hated her so much, no one had ever regarded her as a mistress.
Zhao Zhenglin didn’t want to continue like this. He wanted to let Liu Mingxi stay by his side, so that these people would slowly accept her like him.
Zhao Zhenglin deliberately asked Yi to guard Yunzhonglou. His close guard guarded Liu Mingxi day and night, which was undoubtedly the greatest recognition of her identity.
However, with Liu Mingxi’s hatred for Yi, she certainly didn’t want to see him. Why didn’t Yi hate her extremely?
Thinking of this, Zhao Zhenglin’s heart couldn’t help but sink. He didn’t know what the scene would be like on their first day together. Tit-for-tat? Cry? Crying, beating and scolding… He was mentally prepared. After all, Liu Mingxi was so straightforward, and she could never tolerate sand in her eyes.
There was no one in the bedroom, no one in the study, and no one in the bathtub…
Zhao Zhenglin finally arrived at the hall where he drank with the Fang brothers that night. Sure enough, she was here!
Before Zhao Zhenglin could breathe a sigh of relief, he was shocked again. Who was not Yi sitting opposite her and smiling at the banquet with her?
Zhao Zhenglin had imagined countless possibilities when they were alone, but he never thought that they could sit together and drink tea and chat. Not only did they have peace, but they also had a great time.
His jade-like face suddenly flashed a slight wave, but that was only a moment, and the next moment, his face returned to a quiet state.
“Your Highness!”
Yi hurriedly stood up from the table and saluted him. The face that was always indifferent still had a shallow smile.
Liu Mingxi also followed suit and stood up to greet him. After all, he was his former princess. Her gift was quite decent and orderly, and she could not make any mistakes.
Zhao Zhenglin’s eyes drooped slightly, making people unable to see the expression on his face. He ordered lightly: “Get back.”
Yi replied respectfully, “Yes!” and left the seat and left the house.
Liu Mingxi stood by the table, waved at him with a smile, and watched him leave.
Zhao Zhenglin let out a sigh of relief. His thin lips slightly opened, and he said in confusion: “What have you talked about? Are you so happy?”
Liu Mingxi had already prepared a speech in his heart, “It’s nothing. I just admire Lord Yi for having a good martial arts and want to discuss his experience in practicing light skills with him.”
Zhao Zhenglin nodded, but his expression became more and more serious, and he asked, “Didn’t you ask me to teach you light skills?”
Liu Mingxi looked at his face and whispered: “Yes, your highness is too busy, so I had a clue and asked Lord Yi if he has time.”
Zhao Zhenglin quietly reached out to stroke the hem of his sleeve robe, and said in a deep voice: “What did he say?”
Liu Mingxi sighed, “Of course there is time, but he said he should get the approval of His Highness.”
Zhao Zhenglin gently hugged her thin shoulders. His indifferent eyes were half-closed, and he looked at the dark night sky outside. He said solemnly: “Mingxi doesn’t have to do that at all. I said that he will protect you from now on.”
Liu Mingxi subconsciously wanted to break free from his arms, but he just used a little force to hold her tightly. She struggled without success and had to give up.
“I have encountered countless dangers in recent years. Your Highness may be able to protect me for a while, but not for a lifetime. I believe your Highness knows this. Now I just want to learn some light skills and save my life if necessary, but your Highness is unwilling to fulfill it?”
A trace of bitterness floated slightly on Liu Mingxi’s face, and sighed, and added, “If your Highness is not at ease with me and wants someone to stare at me, no matter whether I learn light skills or not, there is no difference between your Highness’s power, right?”
Zhao Zhenglin paused slightly, and his face suddenly became a little gloomy, “What do you think I mean?” His voice was slightly cool and a hint of chill.
Liu Mingxi was silent. In her mind, his purpose was too obvious, and even a fool could see it.
Zhao Zhenglin’s eyes drooped slightly, making people unable to see the expression on his face. After a while, he sighed, “Mingxi, I just can’t bear to let you suffer.” To be precise, he didn’t want her to suffer for nothing.
Liu Mingxi also understood what he meant, but she disagreed and insisted: “Your Highness, I just want to live.”
Isn’t her implication that he is not protecting her effectively and putting her in danger again and again? After being choked by her, Zhao Zhenglin felt speechless and had to let go of her and slowly walked to the glass window.