Dressed as a concubine instead of a concubine

At the end of the letter, there is her most desperate and depressing accusation against this unfair world.

The world is so big that it can accommodate all talented people, but it cannot accommodate a woman like her.

She was full of literary knowledge, but because she was a girl, she would never be able to succeed.

She thought that if she ignored the shackles that bound the woman, she would not be bound.

But in fact, they have been bound since birth. The more they struggle to break free, the tighter the shackles become, until they accept their fate.

Finally, she hoped that Meng Xiyue could live well, along with her.

Also, she was bound all her life, and hoped that her soul would be free after her death.

She didn't want to be buried in the ground forever, so she asked Meng Xiyue to cremate her body.

If there is a chance to leave the capital, I will find a place with beautiful scenery and settle her down.

……

Li Zhi also came when Mei Ran was cremated.

With Mei Ran's departure, the rumors about him naturally disappeared, and the emperor ordered him to be released.

It was as if nothing had happened.

But how could it not happen? They forced a living person to death.

As the fire burned, Mei Ran seemed to have really disappeared from this world.

But she will always remain in Meng Xiyue's heart, that strong and beautiful woman.

"Give me her ashes."

Li Zhi said slowly, "I plan to close the school, leave the capital, and give lectures everywhere. She should also want to go with me to take a look."

The two can become close friends because they share the same ideals.

Li Zhi was also the only teacher who did not exclude women from attending school. Mei Ran benefited a lot from him.

Mei Ran has unfulfilled wishes, and he wants to fulfill them.

Meng Xiyue agreed, she knew this was what Mei Ran wanted.

After seeing Li Zhi and Mei Ran off, Meng Xiyue fainted on the ground as if all her energy had been drained out.

Before closing his eyes, I saw his anxious expression.

When she woke up, she saw Xie Junyi lying beside her bed.

"Your Majesty."

"Yue'er, you're awake. Are you feeling better?" Xie Junyi asked worriedly.

"The doctor said you fainted because you were too sad."

Meng Xiyue nodded. Her cracked lips made her not want to say anything, but she knew that if she didn't say it this time, she didn't know when she would have to wait.

When Xie Junyi saw her speak, he immediately had a bad feeling and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes.

"Are you hungry? Do you want to eat something?"

Meng Xiyue shook her head, "Your Majesty..."

"Then drink some water."

Xie Junyi quickly stood up to pour some water, but maybe because he was too hasty or something, he almost knocked over the cup.

He finally poured the water in a hurry.

Meng Xiyue stood up slightly. The cold water made her shiver, but it also made her more sober.

"Is the water too cold? I'll have someone boil some water."

Xie Junyi stood up and was about to leave.

"My Lord, I'm not thirsty anymore. Please don't leave yet. I have something to tell you."

"If you have anything to say, let's talk about it another day. You should rest first and get well."

There was a slight tremor in Xie Junyi's voice.

He couldn't wait to escape from this place, but just when he was about to open the door, the words he least wanted to hear came clearly into his ears.

"My Lord, please let me go."

Xie Junyi did not answer. He stood there motionless, like a dummy.

"You are already engaged to Princess Rong An, and you will get married in two months. By then, she will be Princess Qi."

"And you know, in my opinion, whether it's a concubine or any other position, it's all a concubine, and I don't want it."

"For my sake, can't you just put up with it a little?"

"No." Meng Xiyue said firmly.

Xie Junyi felt that he was really ridiculous. Since when did becoming his concubine become an injustice?

This is something that many girls from aristocratic families would beg for, but even when he put both his hands in front of her and begged her, she refused to accept.

"What if this king refuses to let go?"

"Then I can only choose the same path as Sister Mei."

"Meng Xiyue, you are forcing me."

Xie Junyi slowly closed his eyes, knowing that she was sad and he really didn't want to argue with her.

But why did she never understand his difficulties?

For her, he did not hesitate to threaten Prince Ning'an and beg his mother, and finally got the position of concubine.

But she just threw his heart to the ground.

"Your Majesty, we are destined not to be together. Separation is the best choice."

Meng Xiyue's voice was extremely flat, as if she was talking about someone else.

What a misfortune.

"The whole capital knows that you are my woman. Do you think that once you leave the palace, you can become someone else's legal wife? No one will want you anymore."

No one would believe that she was still innocent.

Xie Junyi knew that this was cruel, but he couldn't help but say it.

Maybe this is the only way he can keep her.

"If you can't be my first wife, then you'll never marry again."

Meng Xiyue raised her eyes and looked at his back.

"Your Majesty, everyone has their own persistence, and this is mine. I hope Your Majesty will grant my wish."

"You don't want to be the next emperor, do you?"

She stabbed his already broken heart again.

"Meng Xiyue."

Xie Junyi turned his head, his eyes bloodshot, "You are truly a heartless and ungrateful person."

"In that case, I will grant your wish."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

As if afraid that he would go back on his word, Meng Xiyue spoke quickly.

"I will leave the palace tomorrow."

"Also, the prince has already received the 20,000 taels of silver. Can you please return the indenture to me?"

Xie Junyi suppressed his anger and said, "Okay, from now on, you and this king will have nothing to do with each other."

After saying that, Xie Junyi walked away.

Meng Xiyue let out a long breath, tears streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably.

She was finally leaving here.

This night, the two of them were destined to have sleepless nights.

next day

As soon as the sun rose, Meng Xiyue asked Qianxiang to pack up and prepare to leave.

"Miss, this is my indenture, please take me with you and leave."

Zhiyue sold herself to her.

Meng Xiyue shook her head. "You belong to Prince Qi's Mansion, not mine. I can't take you with me."

Zhiyue has never been loyal to her. Keeping her by his side would undoubtedly mean keeping a surveillance camera around. How could she be willing to do that?

"Miss, I was wrong before. From now on, I will be like Qianxiang and only be loyal to you. Please take me with you."

Zhiyue knelt on the ground, begging constantly.

But Meng Xiyue still did not agree.

"I won't take even a single needle or thread from Prince Qi's mansion."

"Miss Meng is really strong-willed."

Yin Wumei walked in from outside, "I am here on the orders of the prince to see Miss Meng off."