Xiangliu and Leng Qingqiu walked slowly toward Fengyi Palace, raising their eyes to see the Crown Prince holding Sixi's hand tightly. The two gazed deeply into each other's eyes, brimming with profound affection, looking so reluctant to part that time itself seemed to stand still.
Watching this scene, a complex wave of emotion welled up in Xiangliu's heart. He recalled the love and hatred he had experienced in his own past, and seeing this devoted couple so deeply entangled now, he could not help but sigh at the caprice of fate. Beside him, Leng Qingqiu frowned slightly, a trace of envy and helplessness flashing in her eyes. She knew all too well that romance within the palace walls was invariably fraught with political maneuvering and struggle, rarely reaching a blissful end.
At that moment, a gentle breeze swept past, fluttering the corners of their robes. Xiangliu let out a soft sigh and said:
"Of the characters in this world, 'love' is the most inscrutable."
Chapter 156