cold clothes

Until that unforgettable voice rang out, Leng Yi felt as if she had been struck by a thunderbolt.

"I didn't expect the princess to have such a profound understanding of pharmacology."

"Your Highness is too kind. My mother passed away due to illness caused by the change in environment, so I was just looking up information on this topic. I know nothing else about it." Ye Zhiyao nervously clutched her handkerchief, keeping her head down almost the entire time, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

This was the first time she had ever walked side by side with a man like this... When she first learned of the engagement, she thought she was dreaming, but now it finally felt real.

The Fifth Prince looks so handsome, kind, and gentle... Although there are some unpleasant rumors, if it's the Fifth Prince, I can accept it even if they're true...

"Ah, it seems we have something in common. I really hope to have a long talk with the princess by candlelight."

Zhao Yin's gentle, breeze-like tone was so sweet it made Ye Zhiyao's ears burn. "...I, I hope so too."

Leng Yi stared blankly at the two people approaching, her mind a complete mess.

Zhao Yin shifted his gaze from Ye Zhiyao and naturally saw Leng Yi directly in front of him. He paused, and his gentle smile turned slightly gloomy.

Ye Zhiyao noticed that Zhao Yin had stopped. She looked up and saw a woman turn and run away.

She asked in confusion, "Your Highness?"

"Heh, we've spotted a uniquely designed lantern. Let's go take a look," Zhao Yin said with a smile.

"Oh, it's a lantern." Ye Zhiyao nodded and followed Zhao Yin's footsteps.

Leng Yi didn't understand why she was running away in such a disheveled state.

Zhao Yin was just taking a walk with a woman, what's the big deal? It's just that his gaze and tone were very gentle. He always pretends to be harmless in public.

Even if it wasn't an act, it has nothing to do with her.

Leng Yi bit her lower lip tightly and ran to a dark place, stopping breathlessly. She was far from the lights and crowds; looking up, there was only a full moon, the fifteenth of the lunar month, shining in its cool light, and a feeling of loneliness welled up inside her.

Who is that woman? Could she be the one Zhao Yin is engaged to? I can't remember her name, but she's so cute; one look and I know she's a beauty.

Tsk, Zhao Yin is really lucky. He's betrothed to Xia Hua since childhood, has a wife chosen by the emperor, and even flirted with me. Damn, this world is so good to men. But I guess Zhao Yin will kick me to the curb, since I haven't said a word to her since we met. Just now, when I saw him, his expression immediately turned ugly.

Leng Yi lowered her head and pondered for a while, then punched the wall next to her.

—Damn it! Damn it, why is she so upset!

My throat felt tight, my heart ached, and when I wiped my eyes, my hand was wet.

Why……

Leng Yi slowly squatted down, dejectedly leaning her head against the wall, her entire face shrouded in shadow.

How shameful! I ran away because I saw Zhao Yin with another woman. That's so pathetic.

Zhao Yin saw it too, and he would definitely mock her, saying with a disdainful look, "Leng Yi, didn't you swear you wanted to pursue freedom? In the end, you still care about me. How pathetic. I've lost interest in you."

Leng Yi covered her face and screamed, "Ugh, this kind of thing—"

Suddenly, my emotions surged uncontrollably, like a floodgate being opened. I couldn't stop crying, and I trembled uncontrollably. I felt so desperate.

Why did she come here? She's clearly an unwanted person.