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The next afternoon, the sun was shining and the breeze was gentle.

After dressing up carefully, Jianing calculated the time when Yun Tingqing would be off duty, and arrived at the gate of the Hanlin Academy early to wait quietly.

As time passed, Jianing became more and more nervous. He paced back and forth, looking into the yard from time to time.

Finally, Yun Tingqing slowly walked out of the courtyard gate.

When he saw Jianing standing there gracefully, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Jianing took a deep breath and mustered up all his courage to step forward.

Walking in front of Yun Tingqing, Jianing raised her head slightly, staring at him with her clear eyes, and her cheeks flushed with shyness.

After a moment, Jianing gathered himself together and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Master Yun, I...I have something to say to you."

Yun Tingqing raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile as warm as the spring breeze, and said gently: "Princess, please feel free to speak."

Hearing this, Jianing's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if he could clearly hear the sound of his own heart beating wildly in his chest.

She lowered her eyes, not daring to look directly into Yun Tingqing's eyes. Her cheeks were as red as ripe apples, and she whispered in a mosquito-like voice, "Master Yun, I... I like you."

After hearing Jianing's words, Yun Tingqing's face, which was originally as calm as water, suddenly showed a hint of surprise, and that surprise spread quickly like ripples caused by a stone thrown into a calm lake.

However, this surprise only lasted for a moment before receding like the tide, and his handsome face soon returned to its usual gentle and kind smile.

He leaned forward slightly and spoke to Jianing in a very gentle and affectionate tone, "Your Highness, I understand your kindness and am deeply grateful. But please forgive me for being frank. I am just an ordinary official and cannot possibly be a good match for Your Highness, who is so noble! Besides, I only want to devote all my energy to my official career right now, so I cannot spare any time for personal matters!"

Upon hearing this, Jianing slowly raised her head, and her beautiful eyes looked straight into Yun Tingqing's eyes, her eyes full of determination and resoluteness.

She parted her red lips, her voice clear and pleasant, yet with a tone that held no room for doubt, as she spoke: "Lord Yun, why do you underestimate yourself? I have never cared about the so-called difference in status. In my heart, only your sincerity is the most important thing. I am willing to wait, even if it takes forever, as long as I can finally wait until you are willing to start this relationship."

Yun Tingqing looked at the beautiful and persistent woman in front of him, and a strong feeling of emotion welled up in his heart.

He had never imagined that Princess Jianing, a daughter of a noble family, would be so deeply devoted and unwavering in her love for him. He couldn't help but reach out and gently pat Jianing's delicate shoulder, saying softly, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness and favor towards me. If the day ever comes when I feel I am a good match for Your Highness, I will immediately come and express my feelings to you."

After hearing Yun Tingqing's words, Princess Jianing forced a smile on her face, but the smile seemed a little stiff and bitter.

She slowly pulled the corners of her mouth, trying to make herself look more natural, but the loneliness in her eyes was hard to conceal.

"In that case, I will not waste Lord Yun's precious time." Princess Jianing said softly, with a hint of loss in her voice.

After saying that, she turned around and left the Hanlin Academy with Xiaoqing beside her with heavy steps.

Yun Tingqingzheng stared at Princess Jianing's departing figure infatuatedly, unable to take his eyes off her for a long time.

He watched the princess walk further and further away until she disappeared from his sight, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart. He had never imagined that the high and mighty Princess Jianing would harbor such thoughts towards him.

Being favored by the princess is undoubtedly an honor that will bring glory to your ancestors.

However, when he thought that becoming a prince consort meant giving up the official career path he had always pursued, Yun Tingqing had to harden his heart and reject the princess.

But when he recalled the princess's disappointed look, a ripple arose in his heart.

In fact, he was not completely without feelings for Princess Jianing, but the huge gap in their status was like an insurmountable chasm between them.

Princess Jianing dragged her tired body and slowly stepped into her magnificent palace.

However, before the well-trained and dignified palace maids could come forward to greet her and say hello, she hurried across the courtyard like a frightened deer and went straight to her bedroom.

She was staggering, as if every step she took was carrying a heavy burden.

After entering the room, Princess Jianing stretched out her hands without hesitation and closed the exquisitely carved door tightly, as if doing so could keep out all the noise and disturbance from the outside world.

Then, as if she had lost all her strength, she leaned limply against the hard, cold door.

At this moment, the tears she had been holding back burst out like a flood, instantly blurring her beautiful face.

Crystal clear tears rolled down her fair and delicate cheeks, one drop after another, like pearls that had broken off the string and scattered all over the ground.

On the other side, Xiaoqing, who witnessed this scene, was extremely anxious.

She knew that although the princess was usually spoiled and willful, this was the first time she had seen her lose her composure like this.

So, without thinking too much, Xiaoqing turned around and ran out of the palace, trotting all the way to the palace where Concubine Xi lived.

When she arrived at Concubine Xi's place, Xiaoqing didn't even have time to catch her breath, and couldn't wait to tell Concubine Xi everything that had happened to the princess that day.

After listening to Xiaoqing's narration, Concubine Xi frowned slightly. After a moment of thoughtful silence, she said, "Xiaoqing, don't be too anxious for now. Go back and take good care of the princess. If there is anything unusual, come and inform me immediately."

In fact, Concubine Xi knew her precious daughter's temperament very well, so she did not seem overly worried.

She just told Xiaoqing to keep an eye on the princess at all times to make sure no unexpected situations occurred.

After receiving the instructions from Concubine Xi, Xiaoqing nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, Concubine Xi."

Afterwards, she rushed back to the princess's residence without stopping and continued to guard her.

Princess Jianing in the room seemed to have lost all her strength. She staggered and fell onto the soft big bed.

Then, a heart-wrenching cry came out of her mouth. The cry was full of despair and pain, as if she wanted to vent all the grievances and unwillingness in her heart.

At this moment, Princess Jianing felt as if her heart was being torn apart by a ruthless hand. The sharp and piercing pain made it almost impossible for her to breathe.

Tears flowed freely like a flood, soaking the bedding beneath her.

She couldn't understand why Yun Tingqing turned a blind eye to her deep affection and showed no appreciation for it. Was there something she had done wrong that made her unworthy of his love?

In this way, Princess Jianing cried and thought wildly, with all kinds of thoughts flashing through her mind.

Sometimes she thought that she was not gentle and considerate enough, and sometimes she wondered if her appearance was not outstanding enough... The more she thought about it, the tighter her heart became, and the more uncomfortable she felt.

I don’t know how long it took, but perhaps because she was too tired from crying, Princess Jianing’s crying gradually became weaker, and finally she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

In her dream, she miraculously saw Yun Tingqing, whom she had been thinking about all the time.

He was smiling and extending his hand towards her. Princess Jianing went up to him with great joy and shook his hand tightly.

Afterwards, the two walked hand in hand in a beautiful garden, surrounded by colorful flowers and flying butterflies, everything was so beautiful.

Just as Princess Jianing was immersed in this happy scene and wanted to get closer to Yun Tingqing, the scene in front of her suddenly began to blur, and Yun Tingqing's figure gradually became looming.

She anxiously called out Yun Tingqing's name, trying desperately to catch him, but no matter how hard she tried, Yun Tingqing disappeared completely in the blink of an eye.

"No!" Princess Jianing suddenly woke up from a nightmare, her forehead covered with fine beads of sweat and her chest heaving violently.

Recalling the terrible dream just now, her mood instantly fell to the bottom, and a deep feeling of helplessness surged in her heart.