"You..." Shen Shixin looked at Zhu Qing'an inquiringly, with emotion, shock, and a hint of guilt in his eyes.

"The princess has done so much, thank you for your hard work!" Shen Shixin bowed to Zhu Qing'an.

It was also at this time that Zhu Qing'an realized that there was something wrong with Shen Shixin's attitude towards her. He was too unfamiliar, so unfamiliar that it seemed as if they were strangers.

"Shixin, you and I are an engaged couple. It is my duty to come to Chongzhou when something happens to you!" Zhu Qingan looked at Shen Shixin in confusion.

It was also at this moment that Zhu Qingan's joy and excitement slowly faded away.

"I am very grateful for what the princess has done, but the princess is worth a lot of gold. If anything happens to the princess because of me, it will be my fault!" Shen Shixin avoided Zhu Qing'an's fiery gaze.

If Zhu Qing'an still hadn't noticed that something was wrong with Shen Shixin at this moment, she would be a real fool.

"You...forget it. You have suffered this disaster and are injured. You should go back to the prefect's residence first!" Zhu Qing'an smiled bitterly and tried to smooth things over.

Although I really want to figure out why Shen Shixin suddenly changed his attitude towards me, it is enough that Shen Shixin is still alive. Some things can be explained slowly.

Bian Jingsheng's gaze fell on Zhu Qing'an. He saw such a proud person compromising for Shen Shixin.

Bian Jingsheng wanted to seriously injure Shen Shixin at this time so that he would not make Zhu Qingan sad, but he could do nothing.

At this time, the carriage and the doctor had arrived, and the guards helped Shen Shixin into the carriage.

Compared to when Zhu Qing'an rode on the same horse with Bian Jingsheng, on the way back, Zhu Qing'an chose to get on the carriage with Shen Shixin.

Bian Jingsheng rode forward on horseback, feeling a chill all around him.

He should have known that as long as Shen Shixin was found, Zhu Qing'an's eyes would be on Shen Shixin, but even knowing this, his heart still ached.

In the carriage, Shen Shixin sat on the left and Zhu Qingan sat opposite him. The two were silent for a while.

Zhu Qing'an herself felt a little ridiculous. Just a moment ago, she was so happy that Shen Shixin was still alive, but in just a moment, she was at a loss because of Shen Shixin's attitude.

"I..." they said in unison.

"You speak first!" Zhu Qing'an said with a smile.

Shen Shixin looked at Zhu Qingan in front of him. She was thinner and darker, and completely different from her usual glamorous appearance. Even though Shen Shixin had not seen it with his own eyes, he could imagine how difficult it had been for Zhu Qingan along the way.

"Princess, thank you!" Shen Shixin looked at Zhu Qing'an sincerely, his eyes full of gratitude.

He was grateful to Zhu Qing'an for coming all the way to Chongzhou, and grateful for her feelings for him. If he had known before that he had such a high status in Zhu Qing'an's heart, he would definitely be very happy, but now, he found it a little difficult to face it.

"Isn't it too distant for us to say thank you?" Zhu Qing'an asked tentatively. She didn't like the two of them hiding things from each other and relying on guesswork.

"Actually, if you have anything to say, you might as well tell me!" Zhu Qing'an shrugged casually.

Shen Shixin pondered for a few breaths, and finally said, "Sorry!"

He apologized at the very beginning, which made Zhu Qing'an's eyebrows jump and he had a very bad feeling.

"That day I was saved by a female doctor. She worked tirelessly to save me. She was like a ray of light at that time. Princess, do you know? I never knew that there was such a woman in this world. She was as compassionate as a goddess in heaven!" Shen Shixin seemed to be recalling, with deep obsession in his eyes.

Zhu Qing'an felt as if her heart was pierced by countless holes. Before Shen Shixin finished speaking, she seemed to already know what Shen Shixin was going to say.

But, what a ridiculous thing this is!

"For ten whole days, I spent every day with her. She was gentle, intelligent, and kind-hearted. I never knew a woman could have such excellent medical skills. I was simply grateful for her life-saving grace, but when my condition improved and she was about to leave, I realized how much I missed her!"

Shen Shixin looked at Zhu Qing'an with uneasiness in his eyes. "Princess, you are noble and beautiful, as lofty as the clouds in the sky. I used to think that I admired you. But now I understand that it was not admiration. It was just a yearning for beauty. Admiration is longing, reluctance to let go, and the absurd desire to spend my whole life with you!"

"Enough!" Zhu Qing'an suddenly shouted.

She wanted to laugh, but she couldn't. She wanted to cry, but was afraid that she was too weak. She just stared at Shen Shixin stubbornly with red eyes.

"You said you would marry me when you come back from Chongzhou!" Zhu Qing'an's voice trembled.

While she was looking forward to Shen Shixin coming to marry her, and when she couldn't sleep at night because of Shen Shixin's disappearance, Shen Shixin actually fell in love with someone else. During those ten days, did he ever think about her even a little bit?

"Yes, I have fantasized about the rest of my life with you. I will marry you, and we will be the fairy couple that everyone in Chengwai Ancheng envies. But now, I find that what I feel for you is not love!" Shen Shixin looked at Zhu Qingan. He couldn't bear it, but he didn't want to deceive Zhu Qingan.

Especially after knowing Zhu Qing'an's feelings for him, he couldn't lie to her. It was unfair.

"You only spent ten days with that female doctor. Are ten days enough for you to feel that you love her?" Zhu Qing'an couldn't help but ask.

Is this what love is like? It is obvious that Shen Shixin loves me, and he is willing to give up his life for me.

And she fell in love with Shen Shixin after going through those long and difficult years with him. Why did the bond between them disappear in just ten days?

"Yes!" Shen Shixin said with certainty.

Hearing Shen Shixin's direct answer without even considering it, Zhu Qing'an's eyes instantly became dim and the corners of his lips drooped slightly, as if all the beauty was shattered in that instant.

"Princess?" Shen Shixin looked at Zhu Qing'an lifting the curtain of the car and preparing to go out, and asked hurriedly. He knew that his words were too cruel, and even not human, but he just fell in love with someone else.

But from the beginning to the end, Shen Shixin didn't want to hurt Zhu Qing'an, and he was also afraid that something might happen to Zhu Qing'an.

"What? You still want to care about me!" Zhu Qing'an didn't even turn her head. She was afraid that she would cry if she turned back. It would be too embarrassing to cry in front of a man who didn't love her.

This sentence made Shen Shixin at a loss for words. Yes, he didn't love Zhu Qing'an, and pretending to care about her would only make her more miserable.

Zhu Qing'an jumped off the carriage. At this time, everyone was riding back on horseback. Zhu Qing'an's action scared everyone.

Zhu Qing'an didn't know what to do. She just didn't want to stay with Shen Shixin anymore, but when she really jumped off the carriage, she was at a loss.

At this moment, a hand appeared in front of Zhu Qing'an.

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