A Shocking Dream

But now, Lin Bingshuang's figure had become so vague that it was difficult for him to grasp her. Qin Rongchen's eyes were filled with sadness and confusion. He didn't know how to find her and solve the mystery in his heart. The willow leaves still danced in the wind, as if comforting him, telling him not to give up hope. He reached out and gently touched a falling willow leaf. The soft touch warmed his heart.

Just then, Yuanyuan appeared. She was returning from shopping with Old Lady Liu, the two chatting and laughing. Yuanyuan's face was filled with youthful vitality, while Old Lady Liu wore a kind smile. However, when Old Lady Liu saw Qin Rongchen beforehand, her face froze.

Yuanyuan hadn't noticed the old lady's strangeness yet and continued to talk cheerfully. When she followed the old lady's gaze, she was also stunned. Qin Rongchen stood quietly under the willow tree, his figure upright and lonely.

Old Madam Liu frowned slightly, a complex mix of emotions welling up in her heart. She knew the entanglement between Qin Rongchen and Lin Bingshuang, and understood the complexity and difficulty of this relationship. She coughed lightly, breaking the awkward silence.

Yuanyuan came back to her senses, a flicker of panic in her eyes. "Brother Shenxian, why are you here?" Her voice trembled slightly, filled with surprise and uneasiness.

Qin Rongchen looked at Yuanyuan, his eyes full of anxiety. "Yuanyuan, I'm waiting for you. I have something very important to ask you."

Yuanyuan's face turned pale in an instant. She lowered her head, not daring to look Qin Rongchen in the eye. "Brother Immortal, I... I don't know..."

"You said you didn't know even though I came here to ask?" Qin Rongchen guessed what she was thinking. He stared at Yuanyuan with a hint of anger and helplessness.

Yuanyuan was struck by Qin Rongchen's words and was speechless for a moment. She twisted her fingers nervously, her eyes wandering. "I... I really don't know..."

"Your Majesty, how could you, with your noble body, embarrass a child?" Old Madam Liu couldn't help but speak out. Her voice was steady and powerful, with a hint of majesty.

Qin Rongchen was slightly startled and turned to look at Old Madam Liu. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, showing both displeasure at being interrupted and reflection on what Old Madam Liu had said.

Madam Liu slowly stepped forward, her eyes filled with kindness and understanding. "Your Highness, I know you care about Miss Lin, but Yuanyuan is just a child, and she has her own difficulties. Forcing her like this is not a solution."

Qin Rongchen frowned, "Old Madam, I didn't mean to embarrass her. It's just that I'm too worried about Lin Bingshuang. I must know her whereabouts."

Madam Liu shook her head slightly. "Your Highness, love can't be forced. Since Miss Lin chose to leave, she must have her reasons. Why don't you give her some time and space? Perhaps when the time is right, she will naturally come back to you."

Qin Rongchen remained silent. He knew that what Madam Liu said made sense, but he couldn't let go of the worry and longing in his heart easily.

Old Madam Liu felt a little sorry for Qin Rongchen's distress. "Your Highness, please relax. I believe Miss Lin is blessed with good fortune and will be fine. You should also take good care of yourself and don't overwork yourself."

Qin Rongchen nodded slightly, his expression slightly relaxed. "What the old lady said is absolutely right. I was indeed a little anxious. But Lin Bingshuang left so suddenly, and there has been no news from her. I am really worried."

Madam Liu smiled gently, her eyes gleaming with wisdom. "Your Highness's deep affection for Miss Lin is truly moving. However, sometimes, excessive persistence can only lead to difficulties. Your Highness, please put aside your anxiety and wait patiently. Perhaps Miss Lin is somewhere working hard to resolve her problems, and when the time is right, she will meet Your Highness."

Qin Rongchen seemed to be thinking about something, and after a moment he said, "I will carefully consider what the old lady said. But these days of waiting are really hard to endure."

Madam Liu patted Qin Rongchen's arm and comforted him, "Your Highness, life is always full of twists and turns, and waiting is also a form of practice. I believe Miss Lin will not let Your Highness down with her deep affection. Moreover, Your Highness can also take this time to take care of his own affairs and prepare for the future.

"Uncle, what are you doing?" Qin Ruoyu suddenly returned and saw Qin Rongchen here. He hurried to stand in front of Yuanyuan and blocked her way. His eyes were filled with vigilance and doubt as he stared at Qin Rongchen closely.

Qin Rongchen frowned slightly, feeling a little unhappy when he saw Qin Ruoyu protecting Yuanyuan. "Ruoyu, I didn't do anything to her."

Qin Ruoyu straightened his chest and said without flinching, "Uncle, I know Miss Yuanyuan. Seeing you questioning her here, I naturally cannot sit idly by."

Qin Rongchen sighed softly: "I just want to ask her something about Lin Bingshuang, I have no ill intentions."

Qin Ruoyu was still worried, "Uncle, even so, you shouldn't force a girl like this."

"I was too impatient." Qin Rongchen knew he had been acting strangely lately. He lowered his eyes slightly, a trace of guilt welling up in his heart. For the past few days, his mind had been full of Lin Bingshuang, and he had almost lost his mind in his pursuit of finding her whereabouts.

Qin Rongchen took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He began to reflect on his actions, realizing that his impatience might have caused trouble to others, especially Yuanyuan. He shouldn't have forced such an innocent woman.

He raised his head and looked at Qin Ruoyu and Yuanyuan, his eyes filled with apology. "Ruoyu, Miss Yuanyuan, I apologize for my behavior. I was too impulsive."

Qin Ruoyu looked at Qin Rongchen, feeling a little reluctant. He knew the emperor's uncle's deep affection for Lin Bingshuang, and he also understood his anxiety. "Uncle, there's no need to be like this. We all hope to find Miss Lin as soon as possible, but we have to use the right method."

Yuanyuan stood aside, watching them quietly. She could feel Qin Rongchen's sincerity, and the fear in her heart gradually dissipated. "Brother Shenxian, I don't know what you have heard, but the great-grandmaster doesn't want to see you." Yuanyuan mustered up the courage to speak, with a hint of helplessness and reluctance in her eyes.

Qin Rongchen's body trembled slightly when he heard this, and a look of pain appeared on his face. "Why? Why doesn't she want to see me? I just want to explain it to her clearly." His voice trembled, filled with despair and confusion.

Yuanyuan bit her lip, not knowing how to answer. She knew that her uncle's decision had her own difficulties, but she couldn't easily reveal it. "Brother Shenxian, my uncle has her own considerations. She will see you when she wants to."

Qin Rongchen clenched his fists tightly, his eyes gleaming with determination. "I just want to be with her. Doesn't she understand my feelings?"

Yuanyuan sighed, "Brother Shenxian, your deep affection is touching. But my uncle hopes that you can live a good life."