Fairy, shut up! I'm really not blondie.

All my dreams will vanish like bubbles.

But I didn't expect it.

Everything that had been given up would actually come true in an unexpected way.

She even did it better than she had initially imagined.

Not only did he obtain the position of city lord as he wished, but he also gained the recognition of the entire Yunzhou people because of the imperial envoy.

Every day is incredibly fulfilling when I'm busy.

Qin Lianshang had no choice but to admit it.

Most of what I have now is thanks to the young man in front of me.

The reason she was waiting here today was because...

Her Majesty the Queen sighed softly.

Suddenly, he knelt down on one knee in front of Su Qing.

His expression was solemn and dignified.

A purple gauze dress gently draped over her shoulders, like clouds and mist.

A breeze blew, and it even had a slightly dreamlike feel to it.

Especially from Su Qing's perspective.

The queen, who was always so proud in front of everyone, had her chin slightly lowered at this moment.

Eyes half-closed.

The flower mark on her left eye also peacefully unfolded.

She exudes an elegant and serene aura.

What a mature and elegant older sister!

Qin Lianshang maintained this posture and spoke each word clearly.

"I am Qin Lianshang."

"I will definitely fulfill my duties as city lord in the future and live up to the trust of the Imperial Envoy."

"Thank you. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything in the future."

The tone wasn't harsh.

Yet he spoke with the solemnity of a vow.

In fact, they are almost there.

These words were tantamount to completely siding with Su Qing.

The word "choose sides".

It was something she used to dislike the most.

But at this moment.

Besides promising to govern Yunzhou well, and this matter...

She really couldn't think of any other way to respond to the boy's expectations.

only……

Qin Lianshang, who had been kneeling for a long time, moved slightly.

A little confused.

No.

Why is the boy suddenly silent?

Having made this gesture, shouldn't you at least offer some kind of response?

Quiet.

It was still quiet.

at last.

Qin Lianshang could no longer hold back.

Look up.

They happened to meet the boy's calm and collected gaze.

His gaze was deep and his eyes were unfathomable.

Make people—

I couldn't help but feel a chill run down my spine.

What's going on with this feeling that's a bit scary?

Probably not.

Is the boy in front of me thinking about something bad right now?

Like before?

Think about it this way.

That's quite possible!

"Forehead."

There was a pause.

Qin Lianshang slowly stood up and said softly.

"In that case, we won't delay Your Excellency's journey any further."

"Farewell."

However, before she could even turn around...

Then they heard the boy's calm and composed voice.

"Palace Master Qin, are you perhaps misunderstanding something?"

"……Misunderstand?"

"You'll be coming with me when we go back to Beijing this time, okay?"

Oh.

It was with him.

It's not some kind of prank...?

and many more!

Qin Lianshang finally reacted at the crucial moment.

What did she just hear?

This boy.

Let her come with us to the capital!?

Could it be that what Shui Lan said earlier was right, and she really felt a little reluctant to part with the boy?

This is causing auditory hallucinations.

"Huh!?"

suddenly.

She was caught off guard and attacked on her snowy buttocks.

Qin Lianshang was immediately terrified.

Even because they were so shocked.

The person froze on the spot, unsure of how to react.

A series of electric shocks ran down her back, causing her to break out in a cold sweat.

"Wh-what? What did you say?"

Su Qing said again in a nonchalant tone.

"I said."

"You're coming to the capital with me too."

Word by word.

Incredibly clear.

There is absolutely no possibility of mishearing.

but.

How can this be?

"Lord City Lord?"

suddenly.

Shui Lan's voice came from outside the carriage, filled with concern and curiosity.

"What's wrong with you?"

"I think I just heard your voice."

Qin Lianshang: "...I'm fine."

There was a pause.

She turned to the boy in front of her again.

By now, he had regained some composure.

After all, she was still Qin Lianshang.

She is a queen who can govern the martial arts world of Yunzhou, and even the entire Yunzhou, in an orderly manner.

"Your Excellency, please don't joke around."

"Yunzhou can't do without people now."

Su Qing raised his eyebrows.

He looked a little curious and asked in return.

Do I look like I'm joking?

Qin Lianshang: "..."

She met the boy's gaze.

Profound and focused.

Serious and sincere.

Nothing could be more real than this.

He was slightly taken aback.

The boy spoke again, softly.

"You said Yunzhou cannot do without people, and that's due to objective reasons."

"What about you? Would you like to go to the capital?"

Such a problem.

she……

Of course I do.

Her Majesty lowered her eyes with a hint of disappointment.

Since birth.