Jun Ruochen stood silently in the courtyard of Yicui Garden, his gaze fixed intently on the closed door. He frowned, feeling a pang of regret; this was not how he wanted to treat her. Yet, he knew not how to break this stalemate, leaving silence as his only resort. He could not bear the thought of her using Ye Guling’s resources to cultivate, so he chose to keep her tethered by his side.
Jun Ruochen admitted his mindset had become skewed, but he was truly unwilling—and unable—to accept the reality of his situation. He could perhaps stomach falling short of Xuanyuan Wuhen, but why should he be lesser than Ye Guling as well? He was jealous, envious, and utterly unable to reconcile with his feelings. This was the root of his erratic behavior over the past few days.
"The Immortal-Demon War is about to begin. I will be heading to the battlefield in these next few days. Stay here in the Crown Prince's Palace; don't run off, and wait for me to return. Will you do that?"
Chapter 428