Who is the white moonlight these days? We are just following the plot

Wen Yuan was surprised that he was so outspoken.

It is said that scholars like to beat around the bush when speaking, but Xu Jinyi is straightforward.

"Minister Xu, I'm fine." Ji Xingyao immediately thanked him: "Thank you very much for rescuing me, Minister Xu."

Xu Jinyi looked at her, gentle and restrained, with an indescribable sadness hidden in his eyes.

"Why should we thank each other? It would make us seem distant." When Xu Jinyi heard that Ling'er had fallen into the water and was locked up in North Third Lane that day, he wished he could grow a pair of wings and fly to her side.

He was a court official and could not enter the harem. The incident happened suddenly that day, and Xu Jinyi could only watch the unconscious Ji Xingyao being carried away.

After waiting for a few days, he finally got the emperor's permission and got a chance to meet the imperial concubine.

Ever since Ji Xingyao entered Yonghe Palace, it has been extremely difficult for Xu Jinyi to see her. Now that he finally sees her, there are some things he must say to her.

"My Lady, can you please let me have a private chat with Miss Ling'er?"

Wen Yuan looked at Ji Xingyao and nodded in agreement.

In any case, Xu Jinyi did do them a favor, so it would be better to say some things openly to avoid misunderstandings.

Ji Xingyao brought Xu Jinyi to the small house in the back garden. This was where Ji Xingyao recuperated, and the bedding she had slept on was still on the bed.

"Miss Ji, are you living here these days?"

"Ah."

Xu Jinyi looked around carefully. Yonghe Palace was certainly much better than other places. Even the small utility room was clean and tidy. The room faced the garden, and the fragrance could be smelled without going out.

Xu Jinyi thought of his house in the capital, a small two-story courtyard with a towering osmanthus tree in the middle. Although lush and green in spring, it didn't bloom. If he wanted the fragrance of flowers, he would have to wait until autumn.

He secretly compared himself in his heart, and naturally he was beaten.

Besides, he rented the yard, so if he wanted to marry Miss Ji, it would be really unfair to her.

"Miss Ji, are you...are you willing to leave the palace with me?" Xu Jinyi hesitated for a long time, but finally spoke his true feelings.

His admiration for Ji Xingyao can be traced back to his childhood.

The fairy-like Ji Xingyao planted a seed in Xu Jinyi's young heart.

One day, the fairy fell to the mortal world and was met by the mortal Xu Jinyi. Greed sprouted in his heart, and he wanted to keep the fairy by his side forever.

No matter what the outcome, he decided to be brave for once.

"..."

Ji Xingyao knew what Xu Jinyi was thinking. She thought that if she didn't respond, the feelings would fade over time. She didn't expect that he would chase her all the way to Yonghe Palace.

She didn't want to keep him hanging.

Not to mention that she had just gotten out of an eight-year relationship, and was severely exhausted and had long since lost all feelings and love.

The fact that she would be leaving Taifeng Dynasty in three months would not allow Xu Jinyi to have any illusions.

"Minister Xu, I'm fine here. To tell you the truth, I've been close friends with the Imperial Concubine since childhood, and she knows my true identity."

Xu Jinyi opened his mouth, feeling very uncomfortable.

I thought that he was the only one who knew this secret, but unexpectedly, the imperial concubine also knew it.

The bubble he thought was exclusive and unique between him and Ji Xingyao was shattered so easily.

"Ayuan said she's very grateful to you. Without you, we wouldn't be able to meet. Minister Xu, if there's anything you need, I can ask Ayuan to help you."

I want you.

The four words rolled around Xu Jinyi's tongue and were swallowed whole by him.

Ji Xingyao calls the imperial concubine Ayuan, so it seems that their relationship is indeed very close.

Xu Jinyi felt uncomfortable in his heart, and tasted the bitterness of heartbreak for the first time.

He didn't want to put Ji Xingyao in a difficult position.

"In that case, I won't bother Miss Ji anymore. If you need my help in the future, Miss Ji can always come to me. I've rented a house in the capital, if... you have the chance, you're welcome to come and visit."

Ji Xingyao smiled and nodded in agreement: "Okay, I will definitely go and visit if I have the chance."

She smiled on her face, but felt regretful in her heart, fearing that she would never have this opportunity again.