The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

As soon as the carriage stopped, Wang Xiyue couldn't wait to get off and quickly flew towards a more secluded place. She wanted to calm down and wouldn't go back until she figured things out.

As the cold wind blew, her mind gradually cleared, and she slowly realized that she seemed to have an unbreakable bond with the young man.

If it were anyone else but him today, her normal reaction would be to avoid him immediately, or rather, from the moment he got into the carriage, she would immediately avoid suspicion and sit on the same side as her brother, not even giving him a chance to get close.

Even if they were on the same side, she should have dodged immediately when his head leaned in, because she was perfectly sober at that moment. After all, her aversion to strangers is innate.

The same goes for that hug that day. Even if she was no match for him in terms of strength and he forcibly hugged her, her normal reaction should have been to shout and stop him immediately, since her brother was right next door and he was the closest person she could call for help.

At worst, she had hidden many potent sedatives and poisons in her sleeves for self-defense. These were her specially prepared last resort to save her life, and no one in the world except her master could cure them.

But the truth is, she never considered using drugs on him, and deep down she didn't want anyone to find out that the young man was alone with her in a room.

Even though it was their first meeting, she would unconsciously accept his advances, even though she didn't even know what he looked like. Her trust in him seemed to be deeply ingrained.

In all her life, the only people she could trust so much, besides her family, were Dongfang Yu and Xiao Ge.

As for Dongfang Yu, she felt more sympathy and pity, as well as a vague lingering affection. After all, he was the first man she wanted to get close to, and she had witnessed his ordeal firsthand, which left a deep impression on her.

So many years have passed, I wonder what kind of person he has become, and whether we will dislike each other when we meet again. After all, we only met twice before, and we were both quite young at the time. Perhaps in his eyes, I was just a savior, and it was only natural for him to repay the debt of gratitude. Maybe it had nothing to do with any other feelings.

Moreover, over the years, he had never inquired about her through the Prime Minister's residence. Perhaps he had long forgotten her, and only after confirming her return did he remember to instruct Mo Yun and Xiao Ge to come and deliver the gift of gratitude.

Uncle Li said that his poison has been completely cured, so his leg bone has recovered and he will definitely be able to walk normally. Even if he was not valued by the emperor before, such an outstanding person will definitely change in the past few years.

He is handsome and of high status. How could such a man not be sought after by women? Even if he really wanted to marry me, the royal family and the major families of Dongyang Kingdom would probably not allow it. Would he really offend so many powerful forces for my sake?

Moreover, no one in the royal family had ever heard of a prince who only had one woman in his life. If she really married him, she would definitely have to share the same husband with other women. When she first received his letter, she was secretly happy for so long, but now that she thought about it carefully, she really felt that the possibility of the two of them being together was almost zero.

She began to doubt whether the bond she had once thought was so important was actually not that important after all.

Wang Xiyue's heart had long been hardened by her parents' love. No matter who she married in the future, no matter his status or position, she only wanted one person for life. She would never allow a third person to appear in her world of love.

She could never share her husband with anyone in her life, nor did she want to. She could be generous in other ways, but love was the one thing she could never share.

She would rather die than give up unequal feelings; she would never compromise. In this respect, the younger brother seems to have the advantage.

The young man is just a guard, so he's more likely to only have one wife. Why shouldn't I choose him first?

But Xiao Ge's identity is so special. He is Dongfang Yu's right-hand man. If I choose Xiao Ge, wouldn't that be the same as putting Xiao Ge on the opposing side of Dongfang Yu?

The letter Dongfang Yu had given her before revealed a lot of affection between the lines. After analyzing it now, she suddenly realized that she had been too naive and hadn't thought too much about it. He might really just be marrying her to repay the debt of saving his life.

If Dongfang Yu truly likes her, then her current ambiguous relationship with one of his subordinates is nothing short of a slap in the face to him.

No matter how humble he is, how could he possibly be willing to overlook the "grudge of having his love stolen" by his subordinates?

How could he possibly remain calm and collected when the guy who offended him did so?

If I choose Xiao Ge, wouldn't he have no place in the Prince Xian's mansion?

Would he really be happy if marrying me meant losing his chance to rise above others?

Can he really give up his promising future for me? With all sorts of difficulties coming one after another, can their relationship last?

Faced with the deliveryman's unusual behavior, Wang Xiyue could only come to two conclusions: either the deliveryman was just teasing her on a whim, he was lying, and she was just a game he was playing out of boredom;

Secondly, the young man might genuinely like her, and for her sake, he could lose everything overnight. In the future, he might blame and resent her, which could also cause them to become lifelong enemies with Dongfang Yu.

If Dongfang Yu eventually ascends the throne, and if he continues to hold on, it will drag the entire Prime Minister's Mansion and even the entire Xiyue Kingdom into this feud between the three. The road ahead will only become more difficult, and she will not be able to guarantee the safety of her family. In the end, the two mansions may very well end up in a lose-lose situation.

Her body had already honestly told her that she cared about the young man and that she truly liked him.

But she also really liked Dongfang Yu from back then.

Whether the young man's feelings for Dongfang Yu were a deception or the truth, the outcome is a tragedy she cannot bear now.

The thought that no matter what, the three of them would not have a good ending caused Wang Xiyue a sudden, sharp pain in her heart. She couldn't help but clutch her chest, squat down, and gasp for breath. Tears streamed down her face as she felt as if her heart had been torn in two, and she was in unbearable agony.

It turns out that the word "love" can be so hurtful; the fear of love ravaged her mind and body like a hurricane.

Wang Xiyue desperately wanted to find a secluded corner to hide away and lick her wounds, but her mind was a complete blank. She felt as if a mountain was pressing down on her, and she had nowhere to escape. She could only sit on the ground with her legs bent, bearing the lingering fear alone.

If things are really as she thinks, then what should she do?

She didn't know how much time had passed, perhaps because she had cried all her tears, or perhaps because her body had gotten used to the pain, but in the end she chose to accept it with a self-deprecating smile.

If it can't end well, then it shouldn't have started.

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As Wang Xiyue headed towards a secluded spot, Dongfang Yu instructed Mo Yun and the others to conduct a thorough search of the area within a hundred feet of the carriage, in a spiderweb pattern, to ensure that there were no dangerous people or animals in the camp.

He chose to remain hidden and follow Xiyue, ensuring her safety without disturbing her.

When he saw Xiyue suddenly squat down, Dongfang Yu immediately turned away. Even if she was his future wife, he had to respect her.

And so, by a twist of fate, their hearts drifted further and further apart.

When he estimated that the time was about right, Dongfang Yu turned around, but when he saw that Xiyue still hadn't gotten up, he immediately sensed something was wrong.

As he got closer, he realized that Xiyue was sitting on the ground with her legs drawn up to her chest, her head buried in her knees, looking like a lonely, abandoned child from a distance.

He carefully noticed Xiyue's silently trembling shoulders, and even from that distance, he could clearly feel the intense sorrow emanating from her.

Dongfang Yu paused for a moment, then quickly walked towards her, reaching out to help her up and hold her in his arms.

Just as his hand was about to touch Xiyue, he suddenly felt that her aura had returned to normal, as if what had just happened was his illusion.

When Wang Xiyue sensed someone approaching, she quietly wiped away her tears and reverted to her usual cold and indifferent self. She didn't want anyone to see her vulnerable side, especially her brother, as she didn't want him to worry.

Just as the person's hands were about to touch her, she quickly stood up, turned around abruptly, and simultaneously stepped back two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) on her toes to ensure a safe distance from the person.

She hadn't expected it to be the young man. Looking at this person she really didn't want to face, Wang Xiyue simply turned around and left.

Perhaps she didn't know she could have such a ruthless side, but the sadness and rejection she showed in that instant were clearly seen by Dongfang Yu, who had been watching her the whole time.

Looking at the unfamiliar Xiyue, Dongfang Yu suddenly felt a pang of panic, as if he had abruptly lost something very important.

Wang Xiyue glanced at the people still following her, and had no choice but to slow down and calmly ask, "Is there something you need?"

For some reason, Dongfang Yu was now terrified of facing Xiyue. She was no longer the shy girl in the carriage, but a complete stranger.

He wanted to explain but didn't know where to begin.

Wang Xiyue didn't hear a reply and was eager to get away, so she used her lightness skill to leave without waiting for anyone. "Since there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

She deliberately avoided Dongfang Yu's direction and fled at high speed.

Dongfang Yu wanted to stop her, but was afraid that his insistence would only annoy her more, so he could only watch helplessly as her figure disappeared in front of him.

When she set off again, Wang Xiyue chose to ride a horse.

Dongfang Yu had always planned to stay with Xiyue, so he didn't ride in a carriage anymore. Wang Xijie, who didn't like riding in carriages, naturally chose to ride a horse.

During the rest of the journey, Dongfang Yu clearly noticed that Xiyue was deliberately avoiding him. If he rode close by on horseback, she would immediately speed up or slow down, or move to someone else so that he could not get close. If he rode on horseback, she would choose to ride in a carriage. If he also got into the carriage, she would immediately get off and switch to riding a horse.

After repeating this several times, he had to admit that Xiyue was avoiding him. Seeing her face gradually turn pale, in order to let her rest well and also afraid that her leg wound would worsen, he could only suppress his inner pain and stop taking the initiative to approach her. Instead, he cooperated by keeping his distance from her.

He didn't know what was wrong with her. She was like a completely different person when she came back from her trip. Until he figured out the problem, all he could do was try not to make her hate him even more.

After half a day, everyone who watched "Dark Night" and Miss Xiyue chasing each other felt uneasy.

The guards in the Prime Minister's residence clearly sensed the change in their young mistress's aura.

Although she was always polite and aloof to people in the manor, she would never have been as cold as she is today, with an aura of icy coldness that could freeze a person to death.

They used to envy Dark Night for winning the heart of the beauty and reaching the pinnacle of his life, but now that their relationship has suddenly become so strained, they have begun to sympathize with Dark Night, who is being extremely rejected by the young lady.

Once you've offended the young lady, she'll probably never have anything to do with that person again.

Wang Yu was the youngest of the guards accompanying the Prime Minister's residence. His martial arts skills were mediocre, but he still managed to secure the protection mission for this trip thanks to his special skill.

Ever since he first saw the young lady at the Guozhao Temple, he couldn't help but admire her and pay attention to her. The more he learned about her, the more he cared about her. Later, that care slowly turned into liking, and liking turned into the purest form of love.

However, he was self-aware enough to know that he was just a guard and not qualified to possess that pearl, so he restrained and suppressed his youthful emotional impulses.

It wasn't until these past few days, when he witnessed Dark Night and Miss being exceptionally close, that he realized that if Miss truly loved someone, she wouldn't care about their status. He actually felt a pang of resentment towards his previous cowardice.

Now, looking at the young lady and Dark Night who are like strangers, he felt jealous but now felt very uncomfortable.

He was particularly heartbroken by the occasional sadness that the young lady showed. She was perfectly fine when she set off in the morning, but when she went out and came back, she was like a different person, as if she had experienced some great upheaval.

It must be because that dark night did something to offend Miss, otherwise why would she be sad for no reason?

Although he now has the opportunity to get close to Miss again, he feels even more sorry for her. He will definitely find the man in the dark and ask him why he could hurt her.