Female Transformation: I Run Away When I See the Female Lead

The emperor patted Bai Jin's shoulder and whispered, "Third brother, in the future, you should be more tolerant and understanding with your spouse, and don't act like a child."

He muttered to himself: I'm not a child at all, she should be angry at me! But on the surface, he nodded slightly and replied respectfully: "Don't worry, father, I understand."

The atmosphere in the palace was solemn yet warm. The palace maids and eunuchs stood quietly, with proper smiles on their faces.

A breeze blew in from the window, making the gauze curtains in the palace flutter gently. The sunlight shone through the carved windows onto the ground, forming patches of light and shadow, adding a soft atmosphere to the entire palace.

The Queen talked to Bai Jin and Jiang Yunjiu for a few words about their future life and responsibilities. Her eyes moved between the two of them, and she gave them earnest advice.

Bai Jin and Jiang Yunjiu listened attentively, nodding in agreement from time to time. After a long while, the emperor waved his hand and asked them to leave.

Bai Jin and Jiang Yunjiu bowed again and slowly left the palace.

The two walked side by side, their footsteps echoing in the long palace corridor.

Bai Jin thought for a moment, and suddenly brought up the idea of leaving the capital, saying, "Jiang Yunjiu, how about we leave the capital tomorrow? We can say we've reached a cooperation."

As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Yunjiu's face instantly darkened. She was extremely unhappy that Bai Jin called her full name. There was a hint of annoyance in her eyes, and she looked at Bai Jin angrily.

That look seemed to be able to spit out fire, which made Bai Jin feel a little scared.

Bai Jin was frightened by her gaze. He shrank his neck unconsciously and his voice became a little stammering: "Um... did I... did I say something wrong? Don't... don't be angry."

A gentle breeze blew through the palace, rustling the leaves beside the palace.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, sprinkling on the ground in patches of light and shadow.

Jiang Yunjiu snorted coldly, crossed his arms, his eyes still filled with anger, and said, "Even if it's a fake marriage, walls have ears. Do you really want others to know? And why did you make such a big decision as leaving Beijing? Do you think this is just a child's play?"

The air around her seemed to become heavy because of her anger. A few birds seemed to feel the oppressive atmosphere and flapped their wings and flew away.

Bai Jin scratched his head, putting on an apologetic smile, and quickly said, "Don't be angry, Yunjiu, Brother, Miss! Actually, there's no need for us to waste time in the capital. The forces here are intertwined and complicated, and no one knows what the emperor is thinking. If we get involved in some inexplicable trouble one day, it will be difficult to escape."

In the flower beds beneath the palace walls, the flowers sway gently in the breeze, but no one has the heart to appreciate their beauty.

Jiang Yunjiu was still angry, her pretty face tense. She turned her back to Bai Jin and said coldly, "We'll discuss this when we get back. Now is not the time to talk about this."

Bai Jin sighed helplessly, a wry smile on his face. He looked at Jiang Yunjiu's back and had no choice but to follow behind silently.

In the corridor of the palace, the footsteps of the two people were particularly clear in the silence.

The sunlight shone upon them, but it brought no warmth at all; instead, a dull atmosphere enveloped them. They walked along the long corridor, passing through the vermilion palace gates, their figures gradually disappearing into the deep inner courtyard of the palace.

After returning home, Bai Jin once again suggested leaving.

When Jiang Yunjiu heard this, her anger suddenly flared up. She said angrily, "You can actually leave the capital by yourself. Why do you have to wait until you get married?"

Her eyes were fixed on Bai Jin, full of suspicion and anger, and she felt as if she had fallen into Bai Jin's trap.

Bai Jin was stunned by Jiang Yunjiu's question, then quickly waved his hand and explained:

"I don't have any spiritual energy, nor do I have the level of cultivation you have. Even a wall taller than five meters is difficult for me to climb, not to mention the guards on those walls in the palace. And let me explain, our marriage was an accident, and you were never part of my plan."

When Jiang Yunjiu heard Bai Jin's words, her heart suddenly tightened.

Her originally bright eyes dimmed in an instant, and a trace of loss appeared on her face.

She had always thought that even if it was just a fake marriage, there would be a special place for them in Bai Jin's heart. However, she had never expected that she had never been in his plans or his future.

Jiang Yunjiu suppressed the bitterness in her heart and tried to make her voice sound calm: "I see, in that case, we are just partners." But her slightly trembling lips still betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

Bai Jin also noticed that Jiang Yunjiu's tone was a little different at this time, and wanted to explain: "Yunjiu, I didn't mean that, it's just..." However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Jiang Yunjiu.

"No need to say more." Jiang Yunjiu turned around and stopped looking at Bai Jin.

She bit her lip, her eyes slightly red, trying not to let the tears fall. Her hands were clenched into fists at her sides, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she was completely unaware of the slight sting.

Jiang Yunjiu realized that she had unknowingly developed feelings for Bai Jin during their planned interactions. Just a casual word from him could affect her emotions so strongly.

She paused, tears welling up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall and quickened her pace to leave the room.

Bai Jin stood there, looking at Jiang Yunjiu's resolute back, his heart full of doubts:

"What's wrong with her? Did I say the wrong thing again?" He scratched his head and wanted to chase after her, but he didn't know how to start.

Suddenly, "Oh my god, no! Is she really crying?" Bai Jin squatted down with his head in his hands, and said with regret, "It's over! It's over!"

He squatted there, his brows furrowed tightly, his eyes filled with anxiety and self-blame. After a while, Bai Jin stood up, rubbed his hands and took a deep breath.

On the way to the study, Bai Jin hesitated.

"How do I explain it? I can't just say sorry, that what I said just now made you cry. That's not okay either. Women are all about face, and you didn't see her cry. If I say that, do I become a pervert? Damn it, no, no," he shook his head.

Bai Jin decided to use the old routine, took a deep breath and knocked on the study door.

"Come in." Jiang Yunjiu's cold voice came from the study.

Bai Jin pushed open the door and saw Jiang Yunjiu sitting at the desk, holding a book in his hand but not reading it, with anger still on his face.

Bai Jin laughed dryly twice, walked into the study, closed the door gently, and said, "Yunjiu, what happened just now was my fault."

Jiang Yunjiu didn't even raise his head and replied coldly: "Oh? What's wrong?"

Bai Jin touched his nose, his eyes flickering, and he stammered, "I...I shouldn't have said that. I didn't consider your feelings."

Jiang Yunjiu put down the book in her hand and looked up at Bai Jin, her eyes filled with complex emotions. "Just one sentence of not considering my feelings, and that's it?"

Bai Jin quickly waved his hands and said anxiously, "No, no, I didn't express myself well just now."

Jiang Yunjiu snorted softly: "What do you want to say now?"