The imperial concubine is charming and charming, and only seeks power and wealth

She knew very well how much he loved her, and that he treated her as a treasure and would not dare to hurt anyone but herself, so how could she be afraid of him?

After realizing this, Qi Junyi didn't know whether he should be happy or not.

He always knew that this girl was smart and clever, and would never suffer any loss.

The years she suffered at the hands of the Shen family had made her rebellious.

He is resilient and acts decisively and ruthlessly.

How could she not have feelings for Chen Ziqi when she gave up everything and decided to elope with Chen Ziqi under the relentless pressure from the Shen family?

When the young girl was in love for the first time, she gave all her purest love to Chen Ziwei.

Sincere love.

But when she was at her wit's end, she left the other person without hesitation and chose to enter the palace.

She didn't have many chips in her hand, and only by making full use of each one could she support herself in walking to his side and appearing in front of him smoothly.

During this period, whenever there were some twists and turns, she would either marry into the Shen family or go to the Chen family.

It would be fine if she became his wife. As long as she came to the palace for a banquet, he would always have the chance to see her. Once he saw her, he would find an opportunity to win her back.

If I became a concubine...

Given the difference in their status, it is highly likely that they will never meet in this lifetime.

It is conceivable that it is a rare fate for them to meet.

Qi Junyi smiled, and his heart finally relaxed a little.

If you are confident, then be confident.

Anyway, the moment he revealed his love, he was ready to let her control him.

His feelings for her will become the most powerful bargaining chip in her hand.

And he was willing.

In the empty hall, two people, one sitting and one standing, were silent.

In the eerie silence, Jiang Lingyue's heart was in turmoil, and she didn't know if her crying and making a fuss could make the person in front of her change his mind.

Because of nervousness, her fingertips holding the teacup were a little white from being so tight.

Qi Junyi glanced at him and said, "Keep your word."

So, he really didn't kill Chen Ziwei.

Jiang Lingyue's tense mind suddenly relaxed, and the empty teacup in her hand trembled slightly.

Qi Junyi finally couldn't bear it anymore and bent down to take the teacup back from her hand.

"Still drinking?" he asked lightly.

"……No."

Jiang Lingyue pursed her lips and sniffed, having completely calmed down. She knew that the grudge in his heart would not go away in a short time, but avoiding it would not solve the problem.

She calmed herself down and chose to speak again.

"I don't know why you insist that Chen Ziwei and I are having an affair. No matter how I explain, you refuse to believe me. But I still have to say that my relationship with him is truly based on love and not on courtesy."

She said seriously, "I was already fifteen when I met him. Even if I was anxious to escape from the Jiang family and used him as a lifeline, I still knew how to cherish myself as a girl. He, he never treated me with disrespect."

"The biggest transgression between us was during last year's Mid-Autumn Festival..."

She had already confessed all this to him before, so she didn't repeat it again.

Qi Junyi stood beside the tea table, the half of his face illuminated by the candlelight had a calm expression and his eyes were calm.

After listening quietly, he bent down and sat on the soft couch next to the tea table and said, "Continue."

...Continue explaining.

Jiang Lingyue couldn't figure out his thoughts. After a pause, she could only continue, "In my two lifetimes, I've only let you kiss me."

So, even if you still have doubts in your heart, don't ask such questions again.

Thinking of his jaw-dropping suspicion, she added tactfully, "As for anything more intimate, it is absolutely impossible."

Not knowing what was going on in his mind, Jiang Lingyue explained it in more and more detail.

Finally, their mouths were dry, and the man sitting beside the tea table said calmly, "Tell me how you teased him."

Jiang Lingyue: “…”

There's no way we can get over this, right?

I secretly hated myself for saying that word just now.

"I was just kidding," she said dryly. "I was only fifteen then. I didn't even know what the word 'teasing' meant."

"Oh?"

Qi Junyi propped his chin up with his hand and said nonchalantly, "But from what you said, it seems that you were the one who took the initiative between you and him."

Jiang Lingyue: “…”

She finally understood what it meant to shoot oneself in the foot.

Knowing that this person was very insightful, she took a deep breath and simply admitted frankly, "Yes, it was indeed me who took the initiative at the beginning."

"I was young and naive at the time. Seeing that he was good-looking and had a good temper, I thought about using him to help me escape from the Jiang family."

As soon as she opened her mouth, Jiang Lingyue felt that this scene was ridiculous.

She could never have predicted that one day she would tell the emperor about her acquaintance with Chen Ziwei.

She forced a smile. "I said I took the initiative, but in reality, I just struck up a conversation with him. I was only fifteen at the time, so I didn't know the seductive tactics you imagine."

This sounds harsh to the ears.

Qi Junyi frowned, but was not tempted by her changing the subject.

He looked at her steadily, pursed his lips and said, "Anything else?"

"...I've said everything I need to say," Jiang Lingyue said, almost helplessly, "If you don't believe me, I really can't do anything about it."

Do you believe it?

Qi Junyi lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking, and fell silent again.

In the silent hall, besides the shallow breathing of the two people, the only sound was the tapping of his knuckles on the table.

The sound of "da da...", one after another, went straight into the heart and lungs.

After a long while, he said, "Yueyue..."

Jiang Lingyue's eyelashes trembled and she looked up at him.

Qi Junyi slowly opened his lips, his voice hoarse, "So, do you still love him?"

"..." Jiang Lingyue swallowed and was about to speak when she heard him continue, "Don't try to fool me with polite words."

Born at the top of the power center, he has too many things to deal with and too many people to manage. It is impossible for him to be overseeing everything. He uses the capable people under him properly, and often he can get ten times the results with one point of effort.

He was able to control his ministers with ease, and the only disaster he faced was this girl.

No matter how much effort you put in, you won't get any feedback.

He closed his eyes and said, "Tell me the truth, don't give me away casually."

Jiang Lingyue was speechless.

He had asked this question before.

But at that time he asked, 'Do you like it?'

And now, the word used is 'love'.

When it comes to choosing this word between her and Chen Ziwei, there is no need for hesitation.

"The truth is, I've never loved him," she said seriously, looking up at him. "Maybe I was moved, but it's not love."

She also had to thank him because he made her understand what it felt like to truly love someone.

Therefore, she could now tell her with a clear conscience that she had never loved Chen Ziwei.

Her eyes were bright and clear, and her voice was firm. At that moment, Qi Junyi almost believed it.

Being moved can be frustrating, but... she has never loved anyone else.

He could truly feel the dull pain in his heart that was tightly wrapped around him like a vine quickly dissipating, sowing the seeds of the flower of hope.

A genuine smile appeared on his lips, and he said, "Then try to love me."