Fang Ruo was suddenly shocked. Just when she wanted to continue asking, Qing Yu turned around and looked at her, calmly and smiling, as if the words just now were just an illusion.

She had already grasped the opportunity in a series of questions. "Miss Fang Ruo asked me five questions, and I answered them one by one. Now, it's my turn."

Fang Ruo's surprised eyes became more and more shocked. What did this mean? Was it an exchange? Did she just tell him the answer on purpose? Did she notice it?

Without waiting for Fang Ruo to respond, she began to ask her own question, "Miss Fang Ruo, do you think the palace is good?"

Although he couldn't see through her thoughts, Fang Ruo still answered her question.

"It's a bit boring on weekdays, but as your majesty's woman, it is the supreme honor to share your majesty's worries. It is also my blessing, so I feel very good."

The smile in his eyes faded little by little as Fang Ruo spoke, "Haha, although what you said is true, you lied."

He pointed out Fang Ruo's lies calmly, without blame, anger, or even a hint of care.

Seeing Fang Ruo lower her head in silence, she continued, "Now Miss Fang Ruo can consider whether to answer my first question."

Fang Ruo suddenly looked up. The first question? His own troubles...

Seeing that Fang Ruo didn't speak, she was not in a hurry, "It doesn't matter, all the decisions are up to you. If you don't want to talk, you can still share the food together."

Fang Ruo stared at the cakes on the table. She had never known that there were such sweet pastries in the palace. Even the tea tasted much better than that in her palace.

I have never asked for such status and wealthy life. I just want peace, but even this cannot be achieved.

"It's nothing more than living in pain." Fang Ruo suddenly said this.

"For the sake of the family and their safety, we must be cautious and compromise. It's not that we dare not resist, but we cannot resist because there is no other way out."

Fang Ruo didn't know why she said all this. Perhaps she was really hoping that the extraordinary woman whom people called "the doctor of the soul" could give her an answer.

Hearing this, Qing Yu asked, "What about you?"

"Me?" Fang Ruo was stunned because no one had ever cared about her thoughts.

"For all this, you are going to sacrifice your life?"

"But the grace of parents in raising us is the only way to gain hope for the family."

"Are you scared?"

"afraid."

"Want to see him?"

"Who?" Fang Ruo didn't understand why she changed the subject.

"Brother Zhou."

Fang Ruo didn't say anything, but she already knew the answer.

Because I don’t love you, I don’t want to see you. Because of my status and life, I also hope to see you.

"Just to realize the family's dream, we place our hopes on you. Blood, family ties, and mission make you unable to refuse. You can't convince yourself to bow to power and kneel before forces." She directly stated Fang Ruo's troubles.

"Why does Princess know all this?" Fang Ruo didn't expect that they had just met, so could it be based on a few words?

She curled the corners of her lips, "So, you have nowhere to go. You want peace and stability but you can't get it."

"Yes, I have no other choice."

But she didn't think so. "Ms. Fang Ruo, it's not that you have no way out, but that you have blocked all the ways."

"I don't understand." Fang Ruo shook his head slightly.

"Ms. Fang Ruo is gentle and honest. She has already sacrificed her life for her family. The only bottom line is to protect herself. You have your own way."

"My way..."

"But... I still don't know what to do?"

At this moment, she whispered: "Brother Zhou will definitely come to find you. As for what you want to do and whether to be honest, the decision is in your hands."

Fang Ruo was confused. His Majesty wanted to see her? Why? Was it because of why she came here?

Suddenly, a question popped up in her mind. Was she really asked to come here today just to test the princess's thoughts?

Perhaps this was not to test the princess at all, but... His Majesty's attitude towards the princess? And tolerance?

Fang Ruo suddenly found it ridiculous. No wonder Zheng Linhan would hand it over to him. If His Majesty wanted to make an example of him, he would also sacrifice himself.

Fang Ruo wanted to say something else, but suddenly realized that he had stayed here for too long.

"I'm sorry, my lady. I have to take my leave now." Fang Ruo stood up.

He could tell what Fang Ruo was worried about at a glance, "Don't worry, Brother Zhou won't be here for the time being."

Fang Ruo was stunned, as if asking her with her eyes, why?

But her eyes shifted to the guards outside the house. In such a long time, the guards had left twice, so she naturally understood.

He deliberately lowered his voice and casually put down the teacup in his hand, "I am curious about why you came to see me, and Brother Zhou is naturally curious too."

……

In the lobby, Xiao Yanzhou also waited for news from the guards.

"Has Concubine Fang not left yet?" Xiao Yanzhou's eyes showed a hint of uneasiness.

"It's Your Majesty."

"Did you hear what they were saying?" He had begun to hesitate whether he should go back now.

"Your Majesty, I heard that Concubine Fang was asking the princess whether she likes the palace."

"anything else?"

"The princess seems to know the rest... so I dare not get too close."

He narrowed his eyes and remained silent for a moment. "Did you find anything unusual today?"

"No, Your Majesty. The little princess is just a little cleverer and is good at using the terrain to avoid sight."

"Are you sure it's not because of your martial arts skills?"

The guard who explained was a little flustered, "This... based on what we can see today, it's definitely not the case. As for whether it will..."

"Okay, continue to monitor her. Tell me immediately after she leaves." He did not pursue the matter any further.

Fang Ruo, who understood all this in the bedroom, felt a chill sweep through her body.

It turned out that the princess already knew the purpose of her coming here, and even His Majesty was among them.

After the conversation, Fang Ruo re-examined the princess in front of her who was several years younger than her.

The princess's current position may not be what the outside world says at all, but she has her own purpose. She is very smart, even smarter than that woman.

"correct."

Qing Yu suddenly thought of something and took out a bag from his pocket and put it on the table.

Fang Ruo also looked over curiously, and when she opened it, she saw crystal clear purple candies filled with sparkling colors that were as precious as gems.

"Is this candy?" Fang Ruo asked curiously.

"Yes."

The maid at the side said, "My princess particularly likes purple candy, but it takes a long time to make it, and there are no more grapes."

"There are candies as beautiful as gems." Fang Ruo stared at the sparkling candies, which were indeed tempting.

She pushed the candy in front of Fang Ruo and said, "Try it."

"But... this is the princess' favorite..."

"It doesn't matter. We finally got this chance." She gestured again.

Fang Ruo seemed to understand the hidden meaning in her words. Yes, this opportunity only came with great difficulty.

This has been the case for the past two years, and I have finally waited for this chance to survive.

Fang Ruo picked up the candy and put it in her mouth.

She quickly asked, "Is it delicious?"

The sweet and sour taste of honey blends with the strong flavor of grapes, filling your mouth.

Fang Ruo nodded. "It's really delicious."

She was very happy to get Fang Ruo's answer, "It's great that you like it."

But as soon as she smiled, she looked at Fang Ruo again, "Miss Fang Ruo, as long as you dare to give it a try, there will naturally be people willing to bet on you."

"Of course, all the decisions are up to you."

After a while, Fang Ruo left, but her words kept lingering in her mind. It seemed that someday, they had opened up a new path for her, different from all the other paths.

So, what should she do?

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