Chapter 99: Wish to Travel Together

  The present palace is particularly stern, with a post every five steps and a sentry every ten steps. Everywhere can be seen large teams of guards constantly patrolling back and forth, making everyone in the palace as if they are walking on thin ice.

  There was only one person who was very leisurely, strolling in the imperial palace.

  Those numerous Imperial Guards, upon seeing him, were like encountering a ferocious man-eating beast; not a word was spoken, they acted as if they hadn't seen him and turned to leave!

  Half a month ago, the Emperor sent someone to assassinate the young master of the Chen family. Many people couldn't understand why the Emperor would do such a thing. With Chen Ye's hidden strength being limitless, killing him at this time was undoubtedly forcing the Chen family to rise up in arms.

  Since the emperor has done so, he must have been prepared for what comes next.

  But unexpectedly, Chen Ye didn't die!

  This unexpected turn of events was not something the emperor had anticipated, but he didn't worry too much about it either. Whether he lived or died, he would still have to face the wrath of the Chen family, and he had already made arrangements for that eventuality.

  What made the Emperor truly feel a lingering fear was the true strength that the Chen family had demonstrated at that time!

  Before that, the existing top masters of the imperial family, including Yun Taixu, could only ensure the safety of the emperor himself. However, this was still under the condition that Chen Ye did not die. Once Chen Ye died, perhaps even Yun Taixu would be unable to protect him.

  In addition, the strong intervention of Xuan Ling later made the Emperor understand that for the time being, he could not touch anyone in the Chen family. As for the matter of Chen Ye, he had to give a clear explanation, otherwise, the Great Hua Dynasty would be shaken, and as the Son of Heaven, he did not dare say that he could resolve this turmoil perfectly!

  Therefore, Chen Ye's audacity in front of him was so shocking that even the Emperor could only endure it silently.

  But this incident also made the emperor clearly understand what Zhen Zhong's greatest fear was, which is very good. With this prerequisite, he is not afraid that Zhen Zhong will take this opportunity to make the most ruthless revenge on the imperial family.

  As long as he had enough time, the Emperor believed that one day he would uproot the Chen family.

  The emperor didn't know that he needed enough time, which was also extremely necessary for Chen Ye.

  "Night, you're here."

  In front of the Yu Hua Hall, Qing Fei smiled softly, but in the depths of her eyes, a hint of sadness was still hidden.

  "Ye Er, can you grant me one thing?" Consort Qing still couldn't help but say.

  "Mother..." Chen Ye knew what she wanted to say.

  "Night, I know that some things may be difficult for you, but I have no choice. As a mother, I don't want to see my children suffer even the slightest harm. What I couldn't prevent, I can only secretly lament, but what I can do, I won't leave any regrets."

  "Tonight, Ling is a poor girl, can you agree with me, don't hurt her?"

  "Ling'er is a pitiful person, Xuan Yu is also a pitiful person. You, Consort Qing, aren't you also pitiful?"

  This sentence was only circulated in Chen Ye's heart once, and then it was never mentioned again. He knew very well that such words could not be spoken out loud; it was enough for everyone to understand them in their hearts.

  Although he could disregard the emperor's face, he couldn't help but care about the comfort of the woman and her children in front of him.

  Although Xuan Ling has a powerful force behind her back, she is still the emperor's daughter. It's not easy for her to take one step forward. Chen Ye doesn't want to see her, for his own sake, for his mother's sake, and for his brother's sake, he will leave an indelible mark on his heart!

  "Empress Qing, before I came here, I had already thoroughly sought justice for myself and Ling'er from the Emperor. At the Empress Dowager and Second Prince's place, I sought justice for Xuan Yu and you. And from the other adult princes and consorts, I collected some interest."

  He paused for a moment in the night, and his footsteps walked towards the temple. As he walked, he said: "In my heart, I never thought of hurting Ling'er."

  The green imperial concubine's eyes suddenly dimmed, never thinking of hurting or not hurting, which are completely different concepts!

  Inside the Feathered Pavilion, it was quiet and still. After being cleaned up once, there were no longer any unrelated people inside.

  Xuan Ling seemed to have anticipated Chen Ye's arrival and was already waiting for him in the hall.

  The two faced each other for a moment, and the silence was not too long. Xuan Lingrong smiled and said: "You are so bold, daring to be so presumptuous in the palace. Don't you fear that Father Emperor will kill you in a fit of rage?"

  When he heard this, Chen Ye's heart was once again filled with a warm current flowing rapidly. If not for Xuan Ling's intervention, relying solely on the power of the Chen family, it would be impossible to make the Emperor so tolerant. And today, there must also be powerful people secretly guarding her by her side...

  "Ling Er, I'm leaving." The powerful force behind Xuan Ling was something Chen Ye didn't want to know about. He only needed to know that as long as that force existed, Xuan Ling would be fine.

  "Leave? Are you going to leave the Imperial City?"

  "Yes!" Chen Ye didn't hide the truth, this was also his original intention for coming to the imperial palace. Perhaps leaving without saying goodbye would spare him from seeing Xuan Ling's heartache, but Chen Ye couldn't be too unkind to her either.

  "So, when you come back again, it should be the time to settle all the scores, right?"

  When saying this sentence, Xuan Ling's voice had never been half a point fluctuation, how could she not understand the final result?

  "Ling'er, I'm sorry!"

  This harm is something that Chen Ye can't avoid no matter what, and a simple "sorry" seems too pale and powerless.

  At this, Xuan Ling smiled and said in a soft voice: "Chen Ye Gege, do you know? I originally thought that after not seeing each other for many years, I would gradually forget about you in my heart. But in an unintentional encounter, I realized that in this life, I will never be able to forget you!"

  "Since I can't forget and even more can't give up, then I will be brave. Actually, I know that happiness is not far from me, as long as I bravely walk out, I can obtain happiness!"

  "For everything I've done, in the eyes of others, I am unfilial, selfish, and even treacherous. But I don't care about any of that, all I want to do is..."

  Gazing at the starry night sky, a deep and gentle emotion like water: "I only want to journey with you!"

  At that moment, his mind was shaken, and the words echoed in his heart, a lingering and unforgettable phrase... He wasn't a wooden man, nor was he a man with a heart of steel; he had feelings for her.

  This is a sad fate, due to worldly pressure, Chen Ye had no choice but to suppress it deep in his heart, not daring to let even half of it seep out. Because he knew that the final outcome would make both people extremely disheartened.

  But Xuan Ling's persistence at this moment cannot help but move Chen Ye.

  A woman can be so brave, why should I still be timid? She can afford to disregard the consequences, why can't I be reckless just this once?

  What Yeshuo said is right, no one can predict what will happen in the future, who knows it won't be happiness in the end?

  However, personality ultimately determines everything, and it is impossible to predetermine that there will be harm in the end. Similarly, it is also impossible to foresee that there must be happiness!

  Chen Ye acknowledges that he is very brave and can do anything for his family, for his mother, regardless of the consequences, even if it means being ruthless and merciless.

  But these are two different things from emotions. One can bet his own life for tomorrow and the future, but cannot be so selfish as to bet on others' happiness!

  Perhaps, just a change of heart, in Xuan Ling's view, is already happiness, but in Chen Ye's opinion, he absolutely does not dare to easily promise this happiness before adding sufficient insurance to it!

  Call him weak or a coward, even heartless... This matter is right in front of us, day and night, no need to consider it too much!

  He can bear more responsibilities, but cannot bear the debt of conscience. If nothing has started, this heart will feel better!