Xiao Shijiu had understood what Yuwen Ying was saying, but he still felt a sense of regret.
It wasn’t that he felt sorry she couldn't be with the Ninth Prince; after all, for the past few years, everyone had understood that the Ninth Prince didn’t have much affection for Princess Yingying. Their interactions were like those of friends, lacking any sign of intimacy. Yuwen Ying’s infatuation with the Ninth Prince was indeed entirely one-sided. However, everyone had grown so accustomed to the Princess clinging to the Ninth Prince that it felt strange for her to suddenly announce she had seen through it all and no longer wished to pursue him.
"Perhaps your decision is for the best," Xiao Shijiu sighed, a hint of reluctance hidden in his voice. "But once you return, will we never have a chance to see each other again?"
Chapter 1055