Published at 6th of November 2019 11:19:39 AM
Chapter 39
Chapter 39 – A Cup of Tea Before Parting (2)
“So, I offer this cup to you . Thank you for being in my life…”
After saying this, Gong Jue could not say another word; he was too choked up with emotion . Gong Yi Mo was puzzled by his silence–there were too many indescribableemotions in the youth’s eyes .
Gong Jue never said much, but when he did, his words came from the bottom of his heart .
It was late, and their fleet of carriages was ready to resume their journey . The young prince looked forth with great determination!
Gong Jue put down his tea and walked to Gong Yi Mo’s side .
He was already so tall . Gong Yi Mo sighed to herself . She saw the youth reach out as if he wanted to embrace her!
Gong Yi Mo closed her eyes, waiting for his arms to wrap around her . If embracing her would help soothe the youth‘s loneliness, then she was willing . However, after waiting fora long time, she still did not feel his embrace . Instead, Gong Yi Mo suddenly felt his hand pick a strand of her hair and then… use internal force to break it off!
Earlier, Gong Jue truly wanted to hold her in his arms . His hands lifted to reach out, but then he lowered them once again in restraint . His desire to surround her was so strong that it almost consumed him .
But having restrained himself all these years, he did not want to spoil everything because of a moment of impulse, so instead, he took a strand of her hair, and whispered into her ear in a low and very firm voice,
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“Yi Mo, wait for me to come back . ”
Afterward, he got on his horse and left without waiting for Gong Yi Mo to raise her head in astonishment .
Gong Yi Mo touched her hair while she stared on in shock, but soon, her vision was obscured by the dust that had arisen from Gong Jue’s departure .
On horseback, the boy fiddled with his hair as his lips lifted in a bitter smile .
She would never know how painful it was for him to leave . One one hand, he could have the happiness of accompanying her . On the other hand, he could chase after his ambition of earning a place at her side .
Both choices were as addictive as opium, but he chose the latter .
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On that day, only Gong Jue noticed the joy and panic within Gong Che’s eyes as he left . He understood the Crown Prince’s sentiments towards the princess because he too had struggled deeply with his feelings for his blood-related sister . For that reason, Gong Jue was determined to not turn back on his mission .
If Gong Jue became the Crown Prince, he could gain her praise . If he became a high-ranking court official, he could become someone she wanted to be with . And if he became the emperor, he could obtain her dependence .
These things, he could achieve them all!
When he emerged out of the edges of the Imperial City, Gong Jue motioned his horse to turn around . He looked profoundly towards Gong Yi Mo’s direction .
Sister Gong, wait for me to return .
Meanwhile, in the palace, a bloody storm of conspiracy began to brew .
When she found out that the Ninth Prince‘s procession had safely left the capital with the Crown Prince’s escort, the Empress was wracked with fury . Now, Gong Che kneeled guiltily before her .
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Within the Feng Qi Palace, the tension in the air was so thick that it was almost tangible .
The Empress refused to look him in the eye . She rubbed her forehead, obviously angry .
At the moment, there were only two trusted confidants present . The curtain opened as a servant entered and whispered a few words into the Empress’ ears . The Empress’ eyes lit up with fierce light!
“Empress, please have mercy!” The maidservant quickly knelt on the ground, secretly sighing at her bad luck .
“Mercy?” the Empress sneered . Her phoenix crown reflected her bitter and disappointed frown . She said coldly, “Since you have ruined our plans to this point, no amount of repentance will make up for your mistake! After making such a mistake, why would I keep you as one of my people? Guards! Drag her out for execution!”