The next morning, when the sky was just getting light, Yuan Ying slowly opened his eyes and looked at Murong Xuanyi who was still sleeping beside him.

Yuan Ying just looked at him quietly, his eyes full of complex emotions, including attachment, reluctance, and helplessness hidden deep in his heart.

I don’t know how long it took, but Murong Xuanyi seemed to feel Yuan Ying’s gaze and slowly opened his eyes.

There was still some sleepiness in his eyes as if he had just woken up, but when he saw Yuan Ying's face full of complicated emotions, he instantly woke up.

He reached out and held Yuan Ying's hand, his voice a little hoarse from having just woken up, and asked softly: "Yan'er, why did you wake up so early? Did you not sleep well?"

Yuan Ying felt a pang in his heart at his sudden concern, and he forced a smile and responded:

"No, I just woke up, but seeing you were sleeping soundly, I didn't dare to move."

Murong Xuanyi brought Yuan Ying into his arms, rested his chin on the top of her head, and said gently:

"If you can't sleep in the future, just wake me up and I'll stay with you."

Yuan Ying leaned in his warm embrace, listening to his strong heartbeat, and whispered, "Yeah."

The two of them snuggled together quietly for a while, as if they wanted to freeze this moment of tranquility and warmth forever.

Yuan Ying's heart was in turmoil. She knew that the more beautiful the time was, the more painful the separation would be. She gritted her teeth and made up her mind to act according to the original plan.

Yuan Ying said softly to Murong Xuanyi, "Get up quickly, you still have to go to court today.

You go back first. I want to take a leave today as usual. I haven't been to the academy for a long time. It's not far from here. I plan to go over and take a look. I can go back later by myself."

Although Murong Xuanyi felt it was strange because Yuan Ying seldom asked for leave in the past, he did not ask much and just reminded her.

"Okay, let the secret guards follow you, and you should be careful about your own safety."

Yuan Ying said, "No need, you know I'm not used to having secret guards following me, just let Yun Jiu follow me." He stood up first and started to organize his clothes.

Murong Xuanyi also got off the bed. Seeing Yuan Ying's persistence, he finally nodded and said:

"Well, you must be careful and go home early when you are done."

Yuan Ying nodded slightly and replied softly, "Got it."

After Murong Xuanyi washed up and adjusted his court clothes, he pulled Yuan Ying over and kissed her. Seeing that she looked normal, he went out to court with peace of mind.

When Murong Xuanyi's figure completely disappeared from his sight, Yuan Ying was suddenly heartbroken. The strength he had been holding on to at this moment was like a broken mirror that could never be put together again.

But she knew that she could not hesitate any longer. A short pain is worse than a long one. Only by leaving could Murong Xuanyi get rid of the shackles brought about by her.

True love is about fulfillment. It is never about possession, but about knowing how to let go and fulfill at the right time.

She is not a woman who is prone to romance. Once she has made a decision, she can let it go.

Yuan Ying took a deep breath, forced down the bitterness in his heart, and quickened the pace of packing.

She took out the bag that she had prepared long ago, which contained some necessary clothes, banknotes, and various medicines from Hua Qiansong.

She placed a letter she had quietly written on the table in the room. The letter was full of reluctance and blessings for Murong Xuanyi, but she did not have the courage to say these words to his face.

After packing everything, Yuan Ying went out with his bag. Yun Jiu had been waiting outside for a long time.

Seeing her coming out, Yun Jiu bowed respectfully and said, "Princess, let's set off now."

Yuan Ying responded and walked forward, and Yun Jiu hurriedly followed.

Along the way, Yuan Ying looked at Yun Jiu and said, "Yun Jiu, have you and Meng Yao expressed your feelings?"

Yun Jiu was slightly stunned, a trace of shyness flashed across his face, and he scratched his head and said, "Princess, Meng Yao...she rejected me."

Yuan Ying asked, "Oh? Because I don't like you?"

Yun Jiu shook his head, his face full of helplessness and disappointment, and whispered: "Princess, it's not like that. Meng Yao said that she is of low status and is afraid that she is not worthy of me."

Yun Jiu knew that Meng Yao had him in her heart.

Yuan Ying said with emotion: "Matters of love are the most complicated and unpredictable. Yun Jiu, why don't you do something for her? Let her see your determination."

Yun Jiu thought for a while and asked, "Princess, I am really confused. I don't know what I can do to impress her. I hope you can give me some advice."

Yuan Ying smiled and said, "If I remember correctly, Mengyao had a caring maid..."

Before Yuan Ying finished speaking, Yun Jiu immediately understood what he was saying and asked in surprise, "Redeem her?"

"Well, send me to the academy later, and you go and get this matter done. I will talk to Mengyao on your behalf and help you accomplish this good thing as soon as possible." Yuan Ying said meaningfully.

Yun Jiu said happily, "Thank you for your advice, Princess. I will go there soon."

The two continued walking forward while talking, and soon they arrived near the academy.

Yuan Ying stopped and turned to Yun Jiu and said:

"I can go in by myself, you go quickly."

Yun Jiu bowed respectfully and said, "Don't worry, Princess. I will go now. After I finish this matter, I will come back to take you back to the palace." After that, he turned around and left quickly.

Yuan Ying looked at Yun Jiu's departing back and sighed slightly.

She gathered her thoughts and stepped into the gate of the academy.

The academy is still filled with the sound of reading, with students reciting classics in the classroom or discussing knowledge in the courtyard.

As he was walking, he ran into Qin Zhichu. When Qin Zhichu saw that it was Yuan Ying, he hurried forward to greet him.

He smiled and said, "Fifth sister-in-law, how come you have time to come to the academy today?"

Yuan Ying smiled and said, "I haven't been here for a long time. I missed you so I came to see you."

As they walked and talked, Yuan Ying asked directly, "Zhichu, how is the academy doing recently?"

Qin Zhichu said, "Fifth sister-in-law, don't worry, everything is fine."

Yuan Ying hesitated for a moment and then said, "I will be very busy in the future and will probably come to the academy less often. I'll leave the affairs of the academy to you and Mengyao."

She paused and said, "If you want to go to the northwest in the future, everything in this academy will be handed over to Mengyao."

When Qin Zhichu heard this, her face was full of surprise and confusion. She hurriedly asked, "Fifth sister-in-law, why are you doing this? Why do you suddenly stop coming to the academy?"

Yuan Ying raised his lips slightly and said softly, "You know, as the prime minister, I have many affairs to attend to every day. I am too busy and don't have enough energy to take care of other things."

Qin Zhichu listened to Yuan Ying's words and put aside his doubts: "Fifth sister-in-law, I will take care of the affairs of this academy with all my heart, you can rest assured."

Yuan Ying smiled and nodded. She reached out and gently patted Qin Zhichu's shoulder and said, "I feel relieved when you say that."

After they chatted for a while, Yuan Ying went to find Yun Mengyao.

When Yun Mengyao saw that it was Yuan Ying, she showed a look of surprise on her face and hurriedly bowed and said, "Princess, why are you here? Please come in."

Yuan Ying smiled and nodded, then stepped into the house, looked around the elegantly decorated house, and slowly said:

“Mengyao, I came here today because I actually wanted to talk to you about Yunjiu.

When Yun Mengyao heard the name "Yun Jiu", her cheeks flushed instantly, and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes. She whispered: "Princess, Yun Jiu...what happened to him?"

Seeing this, Yuan Ying sighed softly and said, "Mengyao, you clearly have Yun Jiu in your heart, and Yun Jiu also has deep feelings for you, but why do you always reject him because of your status?"

Yuan Ying didn't wait for Yun Mengyao to speak, and continued, "Mengyao, don't look down on yourself.

You are gentle and kind, talented, and have shining points that others cannot match. Your identity is just a label given by the world.

If you miss cloud nine you will regret it forever.”

Yun Mengyao's lips trembled slightly as she listened to Yuan Ying's words, her eyes filled with emotion. She opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but she didn't know where to start, and tears were already welling up in her eyes.

Seeing this, Yuan Ying reached out his hand, gently held Yun Mengyao's hand, and said earnestly:

"Okay, don't be silly, it's not easy to meet someone who treats you sincerely and who only cares about you.

Seize that cloud nine that is doing something big for you right now.”

Yun Mengyao looked puzzled and asked, "Big news? Princess, what's the big news?"

Yuan Ying did not answer, but said, "Okay, I have something else to do so I have to go back to the palace first. Let Yun Jiu know when he comes back."

After saying this, he mounted his horse and rode away without looking back. The horse's hooves raised clouds of dust.

Yuan Ying's figure quickly disappeared from Yun Mengyao's sight, leaving only the sound of horse hooves gradually fading away.

It seemed to reveal her complex and resolute mood at the moment.

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