RPAGF Chapter 222 Escaping the Palace
Chapter 222 Escaping the Palace
Is it really possible to start over?
Although she was blessed by God and given a second chance at life, could she really pretend that the hurt he caused her in her previous life never happened?
Before Chu Qingyin could think further, the man's kiss landed again.
The red candles flickered, and the bed curtains swayed gently.
All reason, love, hate, and passion were consumed by this boundless, insane desire.
The night didn't quiet down until the sky outside the window began to lighten.
Chu Qingyin remained unconscious until the afternoon of the following day before finally waking up.
When she got out of bed, her waist and legs were still sore, while Xianglan and the others who were serving her were all beaming with joy and their smiles were ambiguous.
Chu Qingyin pretended not to see it and instructed Xianglan to apply the medicine to her.
In the following days, Pei Yuanling also visited Feixue Palace every night.
Seemingly to make up for past regrets, he treated her with even more doting affection, and their intimacy in bed became increasingly passionate.
That night, after a night of passion, an exhausted Chu Qingyin lay resting on the man's strong chest.
Suddenly, the person beside her put his arm around her waist and whispered, "Yinyin, I feel like you've been acting strangely lately. Is there something you're hiding from me?"
Chu Qingyin's eyelids twitched suddenly.
Did he figure it out?
"Your Majesty is overthinking it. Now that my brother has been released from prison and the Duke's mansion has been exonerated, what else could I possibly hide from Your Majesty?"
Chu Qingyin shook her head and nestled in the man's arms, displaying a submissive demeanor.
"It's best if it's not there."
Pei Yuanling raised his hand and gently stroked her hair, "From now on, I will definitely protect you and never let the Wang family hurt you in the slightest again."
The person in his arms did not respond.
Pei Yuanling couldn't help but sigh softly.
How could he not know the principle that a broken mirror cannot be mended?
But in the end, I was still unwilling to accept it.
"Yinyin, let's have another child. If it's a son, he'll be the crown prince; if it's a princess, she'll be my precious jewel."
Upon hearing this, Chu Qingyin felt a sharp pain in her heart. Instead of answering, she asked, "Your Majesty, what if one day I have to leave, or die unexpectedly..."
"impossible!"
Pei Yuanling suddenly interrupted her, his voice rising involuntarily, filled with an undeniable certainty: "That day will never come! Don't say such unlucky things again."
He held Chu Qingyin tightly, as if he wanted to embed her into his very bones.
"Yinyin, I will never let this happen again, and you can forget about leaving me."
Chu Qingyin was held so tightly by him that she could hardly breathe, but she did not struggle. She just quietly let him hold her, her eyes filled with melancholy.
The person in his arms fell silent, which only heightened his senses.
"Yinyin, why are you suddenly asking about this? Did I do something wrong?"
"Your Majesty was just thinking about what happened in the Cold Palace..."
"No, Yinyin, my dear Yinyin, don't even think about leaving me again."
The man's breathing was rapid, his chest heaving violently, and his hot breath sprayed into Chu Qingyin's ear, "Even if you really disappear, I will find you even if I have to dig three feet into the ground. Then I will trap you in this Feixue Palace and you will have no freedom whatsoever."
"So, please don't say these things anymore."
The man's obsessive tone sent a chill down Chu Qingyin's spine.
"Your Majesty understands my intentions, and naturally I would not do anything inappropriate, nor would I have any thought of leaving. But everyone must die eventually, and if something were to happen to me, leaving Your Majesty alone in this world, the thought alone would cause me great distress..."
"Don't overthink it. I will come to be with you every day from now on, and I will never let such a thing happen."
The man stroked her soft cheek, his expression almost frenzied.
Unbeknownst to them, their desire for control had become extraordinary.
Chu Qingyin pursed her lips and ultimately said nothing more.
Seeing how obedient she was, Pei Yuanling breathed a sigh of relief, then stroked her soft hair, brought a strand to his nose, and gently inhaled the woman's fragrance.
"I just asked Yinyin a question, but she has not yet answered me."
"Huh? What?" Chu Qingyin was a little stunned.
After saying that, Pei Yuanling hugged her even tighter, resting his chin on her slender shoulder, "Yinyin, how about having a child with me?"
The man's hot hands roamed over her waist, his breathing gradually becoming deep and heavy with intense desire.
But this time, he still received no response.
The hand on his waist suddenly stopped, and Pei Yuanling looked at the woman in his arms with a sorrowful expression, "Yinyin?"
For some reason, he always felt that after the Chu family's case was overturned, Chu Qingyin's attitude towards him became much colder.
Could it be because of Lu Zhiheng?
Pei Yuanling didn't question her directly. Instead, he lowered his voice and asked in a slightly coaxing tone, "What's wrong with Yinyin? She seems distracted."
"Your Majesty, I am just feeling a little sad. I was thinking of that child from before, and I'm afraid I can't protect him..."
Chu Qingyin looked distressed, her tearful expression truly heartbreaking.
"I have already lost one child, and I don't want to lose another..."
"Yinyin, I said I will never let such a thing happen again."
Pei Yuanling frowned deeply, seemingly somewhat displeased, and had lost all interest in continuing: "Yinyin, you have repeatedly refused to have another child with me. What is the reason for this?"
Now that the Chu family has been exonerated, the resentment between them has long since disappeared, so why is she still unwilling?
Could it really be because of Lu Zhiheng?
Thinking of this, Pei Yuanling's expression turned cold.
Looking at Chu Qingyin, who remained silent in his arms, he took a deep breath, finally put on his robe and stood up: "Fine, think it over yourself."
In the dead of night, His Majesty suddenly left, leaving Xianglan, who was waiting outside the palace, feeling uneasy.
What happened? Everything was fine inside the hall before.
After gathering her thoughts, Xianglan cautiously entered the room.
But he saw his master sitting alone on the bed, looking somewhat forlorn, as if he had experienced something bad.
"Your Majesty, what happened? Why did His Majesty suddenly leave?" Xianglan looked at her mistress with concern.
Chu Qingyin shook her head.
She was unwilling to say much about what had just happened, and the bitterness in her heart was difficult to express to others.
After being married for many years, she could naturally guess some of his thoughts and ideas.
How come she never realized before that Pei Yuanling was such a stubborn person?
It seems I can't stay in the palace anymore.
Now the Chu family's crimes have been cleared, and the brother is no longer innocent.
This is the best chance to escape.
If this drags on any longer, Pei Yuanling's suspicions will only grow stronger, making it even harder for her to extricate herself.
Her love for Pei Yuanling had long been worn away by repeated abandonments, so it was best to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.
After confirming that no one was watching her, Chu Qingyin gestured for Xianglan to come forward and whispered in her ear, "Xianglan, the palace is in turmoil right now. We need to plan our escape as soon as possible."
"Your Majesty, how could you have such a thought!"
Xianglan was shocked to hear this; she never expected that her mistress would try to escape from the palace.
"Just now I tested His Majesty's thoughts, and his suspicion of me has grown stronger. Every time I think of my tragic death in the cold palace in my previous life, I feel lingering fear. Xianglan, now you are the only person I can trust."
Chu Qingyin took the maid's hand and said softly, "But don't worry, before I leave, I will definitely avenge your young lady."