My parents are both dead, I rely on fishing and farming to support my younger siblings

From the twinkling light in her smart eyes to the faint smile that often appears at the corners of her mouth inadvertently, it seems to be telling of her endless desire for freedom.

Whether it's the mountain breeze blowing through her hair or the sunshine from the fields pouring down on her shoulders, she can feel the freedom and joy.

Her heart was like the vast ocean, turbulent yet free, and he understood clearly that Gu Lili should bloom freely in this free world, and any attempt to imprison her would be a blasphemy to this pure freedom.

He couldn't trap her within the palace walls just for his own selfish desires, so his Crown Princess could only be Liu Qionghua.

Gu Lili naturally also noticed the burning gaze behind her, and her heartstrings trembled slightly at that moment.

She understood that it was Yin Jiuchen's gaze, which contained too many emotions, making her feel warm and a little confused.

However, she was fully aware of her current situation and responsibilities. She could not look back or lose her direction because of momentary emotions.

Compared to the deep palace full of intrigues and calculations, she longed to return to the peaceful and warm Guzhuang, where there were the familiar mountains and rivers, relatives and pure happiness.

Every step she took away was like tearing a hole in her heart, bleeding profusely, but she could only grit her teeth and keep moving forward, walking towards the place that belonged to her.

Just as Gu Lili's back was about to disappear, Yin Jiuchen seemed to be overwhelmed by an unstoppable torrent of emotions deep in his heart, and he could no longer maintain his indifference and composure.

There was a flash of panic and eagerness in his eyes, and then, like a burst of water, he shouted loudly and unreservedly towards the gradually receding figure of Gu Lili: "Lili, wait for me!"

The voice penetrated the air, carrying endless attachment and reluctance, echoing between the vast sky and earth.

At this moment, Gu Lili, who had been moving forward firmly, couldn't help but pause for a moment after hearing that affectionate call.

Her heart seemed to be stirred by waves, and the feelings she had hidden in her heart for Yin Jiuchen in the past seemed to surge up in her mind again.

However, in the end, she resisted the urge to turn back and continued to move forward with firm steps.

Because she knew very well that after today, their identities would no longer be Gu Lili and Chang'an, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Yongning of Nanyue Kingdom, who shouldered the heavy responsibility of the country.

From now on, their life trajectories will go their separate ways, each heading in different directions.

Gu Lili had been gone for a long time, as if her departing figure had been deeply imprinted in Yin Jiuchen's eyes. He just stood there quietly, like a sculpture, with no intention of moving at all.

Liu Qionghua walked slowly from behind Yin Jiuchen. She had a graceful figure and every step was filled with a touch of elegance.

When she walked in front of Yin Jiuchen, she bowed to him respectfully. The bow was performed very standardly, fully showing her demeanor as a lady from a noble family.

"Your Highness, why don't you marry Princess Yongning as your principal wife? I am willing to be a concubine." Liu Qionghua said softly, with a hint of helplessness and determination in her voice. She looked at Yin Jiuchen's handsome face, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes.

Yin Jiuchen raised his head slightly and looked at Liu Qionghua in front of him. There seemed to be a hint of guilt in his eyes.

But in the end, he just shook his head gently, and the movement was extremely slow, as if he was reluctant to let go of something.

Then, he turned his head and looked again in the direction where Gu Lili left, his eyes full of attachment and loss, and then he resolutely turned and left.

Liu Qionghua looked at Yin Jiuchen's departing back, and finally couldn't hold back her tears, which burst out like beads from a broken string.

She knew that her status as the Crown Princess seemed secure, but in fact, she understood that she might never be able to truly enter Yin Jiuchen's heart in this lifetime.

Today, Liu Qionghua witnessed Gu Lili translating Japanese with her own eyes. She couldn't help but marvel at her confident demeanor.

At the palace banquet, Gu Lili handled various situations with ease, showing extraordinary talent and wisdom.

Although I also came from a prominent family and received a good education, at this moment, I felt that I was so mediocre compared to Gu Lili.

Plus, Gu Lili had made so many contributions before.

Liu Qionghua knew very well that these were things that a lady from a wealthy family like her could never do.

She originally thought that she could compete with Gu Lili in terms of appearance, after all, she was also a person with outstanding appearance.

However, only at this moment did she realize that among Gu Lili's many advantages, appearance was the least worth mentioning.

Gu Lili's talent, wisdom, courage and unique temperament are like blooming flowers, exuding charming fragrance that cannot be ignored, let alone compared with.

Not to mention Yin Jiuchen, even I, a woman, admire Gu Lili from the bottom of my heart.

"Miss, let's go back."

Liu Qionghua's maid came over, stood beside her, stretched out her hand, and carefully supported her.

After Nanyue Kingdom and Fuso Kingdom reached an agreement, the emperor ordered Gu Lili to visit the Ministry of Rites every day and teach the officials in the Ministry of Rites the Fuso language.

Gu Lili didn't know what Yin Jiuchen meant by his last sentence.

However, she didn't have time to think about this problem.

Every day after returning from the Ministry of Rites, he would accompany Gu Huanhuan to stroll around the capital.

As for Yin Jiuchen, I heard from the officials in the Ministry of Rites that he was preparing for his wedding on the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month, so he rarely appeared in public.

The prince of Nanyue was getting married, so the people of Fusang stayed put.

One reason was to attend the wedding, and the other was that there had been heavy snow in the capital recently, and the roads were covered with thick snow, traffic was blocked, and they could not leave easily.

Like Gu Lili, she couldn't help feeling a little depressed when she thought about spending her first year here outside.

But there is no other way.

That day, after shopping in the jewelry store, the two came to a quiet teahouse, found a seat by the window, ordered a pot of fragrant tea, and quietly savored this moment of tranquility.

However, just as they were leisurely sipping tea, they heard faint voices coming from the next room.

Gu Lili was curious, and she tilted her ear slightly to listen carefully. Gradually, the sound became clearer and clearer, and she was surprised to find that it was the unfamiliar Japanese language.

"Sir, you should present this treasure to the Crown Prince of Nanyue on his wedding day. This thing is rare, and he will definitely keep it in his room and use it every day. Within a year, the Crown Prince of Nanyue will be replaced."