Half in the river wind, half in the clouds

After this antics, Li Longye still felt unsatisfied.

Maybe it’s because we’ve been apart for too long, kissing each other is just like scratching an itch.

But when he tried to go a step further, Jiang Feng naturally rejected him righteously.

He also knew that now was not the right time.

The two of them lay side by side.

After a long time, Li Longye said, "Father, you intend to make me the crown prince."

The river wind is silent.

Li Longye turned to her, looked at her gentle profile, and said softly, "I'm sorry, I broke my promise."

Jiang Feng's face was calm as he asked, "Is there no possibility of turning back?"

Li Longye thought that she would ask him when he would have the intention to compete for the throne again, or whether he had been lying to her all along.

He has prepared a basket of answers for this question.

She didn't ask, was it because she didn't care? He was a little unsure.

Li Longye did not dodge the question and said, "The arrow is on the string and must be shot."

Jiang Feng still looked at the ceiling of the bed and said quietly, "Your Majesty can only choose one between the throne and me."

Li Longye hugged her and explained, "These two things are not contradictory."

Jiang Feng said stubbornly: "This is what we agreed on."

Li Longye said: "Afeng, even if I take that seat, you can still live in Luoyang as before. If you want, you can be the queen, and we can live together..."

"Li Longye!" Jiang Feng interrupted him, sat up, and repeated: "If you choose to fight for the throne, we will break up!"

Li Longye's voice also became louder. He shook Jiang Feng and said, "Why? I don't understand. Why! Jiang Feng!"

Jiang Feng was speechless.

Li Longye said, "If I had no chance of winning, it would be fine. But now, even the heavens are helping me. The throne is only one step away from me. Why can't I sit on it?"

Jiang Feng broke free from his restraints, questioning, but also answering: "What if I can't sit down? What if it's just a mirage, a dream!"

Li Longye's heart was blocked, and he asked back: "Father, aunt, and the prime ministers of various departments all said that I can sit on the throne, why do you think it's not possible? What's wrong with me?"

Jiang Feng couldn't answer this question, nor did he intend to answer it.

She looked at Li Longye with a firm gaze: "Then you become the crown prince, the emperor, and let me go."

Li Longye looked at her and refused to give in: "No!"

Jiang Feng said: "I am serious."

Li Longye: "Me too."

Jiang Feng: "Being the emperor is your choice, not being the emperor's woman is my choice. I can't stop you, and you can't force me!"

Li Longye: "Why should I force myself?"

Jiang Feng: "You know me."

Li Longye knew her too well. She had to figure it out on her own and marry him willingly, otherwise, no one knew what would happen.

He didn't dare to push her too hard for the moment.

Then he took a step back and said, "Okay. Okay. Of course I know you. I have been taking care of my father and have not slept for a whole day. Miss, would you mind taking me in for a night? We can talk about the rest tomorrow."

Jiang Feng knew Li Longye too well. No one could match his water-grinding skills.

Jiang Feng said seriously: "Your Majesty, please sleep well here. I will go to my sister-in-law."

Li Longye grabbed her and hugged her from behind, then buried his head in her neck and whispered the question that Jiang Feng didn't answer: "We have been separated for more than half a year, and I miss you every day. Do you miss me?"

Jiang Feng's heart softened, but he said, "I'm living a very comfortable life in Liangzhou, and I don't want to leave."

Li Longye complained, "That's why you came back more than half a month late! I knew this was the case, so I sent Li Zan to Liangzhou in advance, otherwise I don't know how long it would have been delayed."

Jiang Feng didn't answer.

Li Longye kissed his neck again and touched him all over.

Jiang Feng couldn't break free and was entangled by him, so he bit his hand hard.

Li Longye felt pain and then he behaved himself for a while.

Neither of them touched on sensitive topics, and they talked about their experiences since they last met. Soon, they both felt sleepy.

Jiang Feng was very tired after riding in the carriage for a whole day, so he fell asleep first.

Hazily, she heard Li Longye whispering something in her ear, but she no longer had the energy to recognize it.

Li Longye's body was hot and he was close to her, so she slept soundly.

The next morning, Li Longye had already left.

You Ran came in to serve with a strange smile.

Jiang Feng was helpless and asked, "When did you leave?"

As You Ran cleaned her face and hands neatly, she said, "I guess it was the Yin hour, and Ah Shu followed, so I didn't pay any attention."

After hearing this, Jiang Feng stared at the window in a daze.

You Ran asked, "Girl, what are you thinking about?"

Jiang Feng said: "I think we should get you and Chang Qing married as soon as possible."

You Ran blushed and said, "We have agreed that I am not in a hurry. Once I serve the young lady and happily marry the prince, it won't be too late for us to get married."

Jiang Feng still didn't come back to his senses, and murmured: "No matter what, I won't feel at ease until you are settled first."

You Ran thought about it for a while, but still couldn't figure out what she was worried about, so she stopped thinking about it and continued to help Jiang Feng with his makeup.

Li Longye did not show up again in the next few days.

Jiang Zuo came back from the court with the news that His Majesty's condition was getting worse, and only Princess Taiping and Prince Xue were serving him at his bedside. He also summoned the Crown Prince, Prince Ning, and Prince Qi to return to the court.

Jiang Feng tried to meet Li Longye several times but failed.

Although Li Longye did not come, the wedding was moving forward in full swing.

Female officials from the palace came to measure the size of clothes and customize the wedding dress and headgear; officials from the Ministry of Rites also came to the mansion to discuss wedding matters with Jiang's father.

Jiang Feng had reason to suspect that Li Longye was not willing to go public just to make things a fait accompli.

She was so angry and anxious that she threw away the betrothal gift that Li Longye sent.

Old Mrs. Jiang and Father Jiang were so frightened that they broke out in cold sweats and bent over to pick up the items one by one.

Old Lady Jiang couldn't hit or scold Jiang Feng, so she could only persuade him, "Little Ancestor, what are you doing again!"

Jiang Feng looked at the people in the room, all trembling with fear, afraid that they might accidentally offend her or Li Longye, and suddenly he felt sad.

She called Li Bian and said, "Let him come to see me, otherwise, I will never see him again in this life."

That evening, Li Longye finally arrived.

He was smiling, and Jiang Feng was in high spirits.

Li Longye poured her some tea and coaxed her, "Who made you so angry? Did you dislike the wedding dress? Or did you blame me for not coming to see you..."

"Li Longye!" Jiang Feng's voice rose eight octaves. Jiang's father, who had just closed the door, was shocked and his head buzzed. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and left the place of trouble.

Li Longye remained humble and said, "I'm here, I'm here."

Jiang Feng said righteously: "Let's talk it out clearly."

Li Longye nodded and said, "Okay. Okay. I'm here to make things clear."

Jiang Feng went straight to the point: "You don't want to be the emperor!"

Li Longye shook his head and said firmly: "No!"

Jiang Feng said without hesitation: "Then let's call off the marriage!"

Li Longye still shook his head, his voice still firm: "No!"