Listening to Qiao Tian's words, Qiyun Tian nodded silently. His voice was low but unexpectedly clear, "Bring the honored guest to the Ruxiang Garden."

The old steward, who had been waiting outside, immediately responded to his master's command. "Please follow me, young master."

Before following the old steward, Qiyun Tian glanced back at Qiao Tian. However, all he saw was a solitary figure. This younger brother of his was a rare genius in the world. He excelled in both literary and martial arts, gaining fame at a young age. It was puzzling how such a person ended up under his command. He hated him for being better than him in every aspect. Even Pojun was only willing to sacrifice everything for him. If Pojun sacrificed everything for Qiyun Tian, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was for him. How could he not hate him? However, his resentment faded when Pojun encountered an accident. He also noticed what Qiyun Tian had sacrificed for Qi Chengguo.

Qiyun Tian stood with his hands behind his back, his heart surging with tumultuous emotions. He understood the meaning behind Qiao Tian's words, but he couldn't comprehend it. There was no reason for her to harm Pojun when Pojun was still a man back then, unless... she... already knew.

Sigh... thinking oneself as clever all one's life, but unable to let go in matters of the heart. It was because of this that he had always avoided discussing the matter of "love." Amidst the bustling world, how could he keep himself isolated?

Forget it. Regardless of whether she had ill intentions or not, as long as she didn't repeat her actions in the future, he wouldn't harm her in the slightest. Qiyun Tian brushed aside the doubts brought by Qiao Tian and decided to go and see if Pojun had awakened or not.

I stared with wide eyes at the pink canopy above the bed. There was only confusion reflected in my pupils. Slowly, I propped myself up, my gaze vacant as I looked around. I sat down on the bed, motionless like a wooden carving.

As soon as Qiyun Tian entered the room, he saw Pojun sitting still. Her eyes were lifeless as she stared ahead. His heart skipped a beat, feeling an ominous premonition that made him freeze by the door, forgetting to move. Regaining his senses, Qiyun Tian walked slowly towards Pojun. "Pojun," he softly called, his voice like a bewitching spell.

My body trembled slightly, and then I swiftly launched an attack towards Qiyun Tian's vital points. His throat. Qiyun Tian didn't expect Pojun to actually strike at him. Furthermore, he couldn't understand how she, who should have lost all her martial arts skills, possessed such abilities. Qiyun Tian's counterattack was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, the hand that had been grabbing his throat was caught by his other hand.

The empty gaze gradually turned icy, and I quickly stood up, hindered by the inconvenience of my left hand being captured. I fought against Qiyun Tian for only five moves. After all, with no internal energy left and relying solely on techniques, I was naturally no match for Qiyun Tian. Even in her prime, I might not have been Qiyun Tian's opponent. Gradually losing strength, Qiyun Tian calmly looked into my eyes that had lost their luster. There was a thick hatred in them. He glanced at the broken piece of porcelain tightly held in my right hand, and the red liquid slowly flowed down the edges of the shard onto the ground.

The hand restraining Pojun gradually loosened. So, you really hate me to the bone. Even in your subconscious, you want to kill me. Fine, now I have nothing that ties me down. Take this life if you want it.

Qiyun Tian didn't want to look into the resentful gaze of Pojun. He saw that Pojun raised her right hand. The broken piece of porcelain, surrounded by the red liquid, gleamed sharply. Qiyun Tian gently closed his eyes, ready to meet his end. However, he waited for a long time. So long that Qiyun Tian thought he was already dead. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and saw a pair of teary eyes filled with a hint of sorrow. The eyebrows were furrowed, but there was also a trace of love. The shard of porcelain was steady, pressed against Qiyun Tian's throat. As long as she exerted a little more force, Qi Chengguo would lose one prince.

Pojun, I never knew you loved me so deeply. It is I, Qiyun Tian, who has wronged you, mistaken you, and hurt you. Qiyun Tian didn't pay attention to the deadly weapon still pressed against his throat. He embraced the weeping Pojun tightly and couldn't let go.

The shard of porcelain gradually slipped from Pojun's hand as Qiyun Tian held her tightly. Qiyun Tian's warm embrace finally healed the long-standing wounds in Pojun's heart. Pojun closed her eyes softly. However, why did Pojun suddenly attempt to assassinate Qiyun Tian? Was she being manipulated, or did she simply hate him and wanted him dead?

Qiyun Tian picked up the unconscious Pojun once again, feeling infinitely helpless in his heart. It seemed that ever since meeting him, Pojun was particularly prone to falling into a deep sleep. Qiyun Tian lovingly looked at the sleeping Pojun in his arms.

I slept for another three days, and my encounters with him became even fewer. No, they should be numerous, but I've been in a constant state of drowsiness. Lately, Qinglian has been absent-minded. Sometimes, she would laugh foolishly by herself, which makes me feel uneasy.

"Sigh... so boring!" I elongated my voice, hoping to catch Qinglian's attention and make her laugh like a fool. Unfortunately, I underestimated her. She continued to pretend not to exist. Frustrating~!

"Ahem~! Qinglian," I walked up to Qinglian from behind, mischievously pinching her waist with my hands. "Ah~!" Qinglian finally woke up, rubbing the spot where she was ambushed while giving me a resentful look, accusing me with her eyes.

"Niangniang, what are you doing? You scared me," she complained with a straight face.

"Scared you?" I mischievously repeated what Qinglian had just said.

"Yi~" Qinglian was momentarily stunned, and her thoughts slowly returned. She realized that it was indeed like this. It had been six days since she and I were brought here. Although that annoying man would always take her away as soon as he appeared, leaving me alone with him, I seemed to be looking forward to his arrival. Why?

Looking at the dazed Qinglian, sigh~ this girl is overthinking again. I actually understand where Qinglian's abnormal behavior comes from. Although I've been sleeping more than being awake lately, I'm still aware of the changes in the people around me. Perhaps Qinglian's heart has been lost to someone else.

And me? I'm becoming more and more confused. These two men who both claim to be my husbands, why is there such a big difference between them? The former is attentive to every detail, while the latter seems indifferent. Why?

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"Qinglian, can a woman have two husbands?" Without any reason, I just blurted out the question in my mind.

Qinglian snapped back to reality and heard my question. She walked up to me, reached out and touched my forehead, and tilted her head, saying, "Niangniang, are you feverish?"

With a cold expression, I swatted away Qinglian's hand. I understood how silly the question I asked was, no wonder Qinglian thought I was ill. Throughout history, men have always been superior to women, and there have been men with three wives and four concubines. I have never heard of any dynasty where a woman shared two husbands. How foolish of me~ I must have gone crazy.

Qinglian looked at me with a regretful expression, wondering why I asked such a nonsensical question. She wanted to approach and show her concern, but she didn't expect me to say, "Let's go for a walk in the garden." I interrupted what Qinglian was about to say.

"Yes," Qinglian pondered for a while and softly agreed. However, her gaze wandered around, making me feel that the word "fate" was quite dreadful. I brought Qinglian all the way from Beichen to Qicheng, was it all for the sake of fulfilling this fate?

"Alright, stop looking. When he doesn't want you to see, you won't see. Let's go, accompany me for a stroll." I grabbed the dazed Qinglian and headed towards the door.

The gardens were filled with beautiful flowers and elegant scenery. Each courtyard had its own unique style, showcasing the owner's refinement. Along the way, Qinglian and I walked leisurely, stopping here and there. Although it was smaller in scale, it was no less impressive than Beichen Imperial Palace in terms of decorations. At that moment, I truly understood that this Qiyun Tian person was extraordinary. Honestly, I didn't want to get entangled with someone who held power and status, but things never go as planned.

"Qinglian, do you blame yourself for neglecting your duties?" Qinglian finally asked the question that had been weighing on her mind for a long time. Since developing an inexplicable emotional attachment to that wooden man, Qinglian's heart was no longer solely focused on me. However, what could make her forget about me? Qinglian blamed herself incessantly. "Silly girl, when a girl grows up, it's normal to have feelings for someone. If your heart can only accommodate me, that would be a sickness," I said while gesturing with my hand to emphasize Qinglian's small head.

"Niangniang," Qinglian heard that I didn't blame her, and her anxious heart finally settled.

"Who's there?" I sternly spoke up, startling Qinglian, who was still smiling like a flower. I quickly reassured Qinglian while keeping my gaze fixed on a man-made hill about the height of an adult male.

Qi Aotian had been there since Pujun entered the garden. He looked at Pujun, who was dressed in women's clothing, and couldn't help but stare in a daze. However, he instinctively avoided eye contact. But Pujun noticed Qi Aotian's presence, and Qi Aotian no longer hid. He stepped out from behind the concealed artificial hill.

This man? I squinted my eyes as I observed the man before me. Although I had seen many handsome men over the past four years, including the exceptionally handsome ones like Xiao and Qiao, this Qiyun Tian who could rival Xiao's beauty was truly remarkable. He exuded the same aura of kingship as Xiao did, and I couldn't help but be curious about his identity.

Qi Aotian felt awkward and didn't know how to address Pujun now. They faced each other like that, and Qi Aotian looked at her, who used to captivate his heart. Why did she seem less captivating today? Was it because his heart no longer fluttered for her?

I was quite curious because this man seemed unable to let go just a moment ago, but suddenly he appeared relieved. I wanted to move closer, but Qinglian tightly tugged at my sleeve, preventing me from taking a step. I looked down at Qinglian, thinking that she must be frightened. Perhaps she was afraid that I would inexplicably disappear again. However, the gentleman on the other side didn't seem to have any such intention. Qinglian was worried for no reason!

"So, you were here," Qiyun Tian suddenly appeared, breaking the awkward silence.

I turned my head coldly and looked at the man who had a gentle smile on his face. Mockingly, I thought to myself, "What wind blows that makes this busy person remember my existence, a small and insignificant one?"

Although Qiyun Tian was speaking to me, his gaze was fixed on Qi Aotian. The meaning in his eyes was understood between the two brothers. I looked back and forth between Qiyun Tian and the gentleman. I didn't understand why there seemed to be a tense atmosphere between them.

"Jun'er, he is my elder brother," a simple introduction, but the way he called him "Jun'er" made me feel puzzled.

"That was your former name. Don't you like it?" Qiyun Tian smiled and explained to me as if he understood my doubts.

Jun'er? I secretly pondered on this new name, remembering the name Jing'er that Xiao had given me. A bitter feeling surged through my heart. Bitterer than bitter gourd.

"Wait a minute, no matter what connection we had in the past, I can't remember anything now, which means... we have no relationship anymore." It's not that I can't let go of Xiao, nor am I concerned about this man in front of me. I just really don't want to get entangled anymore. It's exhausting. Maybe I should listen to that old monk and become a nun.

Qi Aotian assumed a pose as if he knew how I would respond. After all, the treatment she received from the Emperor of Beichen was much better than what Qiyun Tian showed her. If Pujun hadn't lost her memory, she might still stubbornly hold onto that love that had been treasured for so long. But now, Qiyun Tian treating Pujun as a stranger and Pujun talking to him like this wasn't surprising.

Surprisingly, after listening to Pujun's words, Qiyun Tian nodded as if he agreed. "You're right. We don't have a relationship now. But can't we create one?" Qiyun Tian said with a gentle smile, despite the provocative words that angered Pujun.

What does he mean by "we can create a relationship"? Who wants to have a relationship with you? I cursed silently in my heart, feeling displeased. But he said that the handsome gentleman who came out from behind the artificial hill was his elder brother. However, they didn't look alike at all, even though they were equally captivating and mesmerizing. Their facial features were different.

Qinglian stood by the side, watching as it seemed like Niangniang was talking to those two men. Qinglian couldn't help but feel that Niangniang was so far away from her. When the three of them stood together, they didn't leave any room for others to intervene, as if they had been together for a long time. From what Qinglian heard in their conversation, it seemed like there was a previous connection between them. But why didn't Niangniang tell her? If Niangniang accepted him, what would happen to the Emperor? The Emperor loved Niangniang so much, and the scenes of Niangniang and the Emperor together were so beautiful and harmonious. No, I must take Niangniang away from here and return to Beichen Kingdom.

"Well, the weather is nice today. How about we go for a stroll together?" Qi Aotian suggested politely, thinking that continuing to exchange glances wouldn't lead to any results. It would be better for the three of them to gather and let go of their concerns. It would be more enjoyable.

My eyes must have been sparkling brighter than stars at that moment. This elder brother Qi, right? His surname must also be Qi. This elder brother Qi's suggestion was really great. Come to think of it, I haven't had the chance to appreciate the scenery of Qicheng properly since I arrived. I caused such a commotion shortly after arriving in Qicheng with the Peony Beauty incident. I was so scared that I hid in my room until I dared to venture outside. Then I fell into the lake and fell ill. In the end, I was brought here. The scenery of Qicheng... I truly haven't had a chance to appreciate it!

Qiyun Tian looked at Pujun, who was eagerly anticipating, and felt sweetness in his heart. It had been so long, it felt like many years had passed. Reflecting on the past, although they had different identities, they had shared many memories together. The Pujun from that time would never have been as happy as she was now when she heard about going out to play.

"Sure, let's go to Lifen Mountain. The scenery there is magnificent," Qiyun Tian didn't want to dampen Pujun's enthusiasm and thought of a beautiful and scenic place for her.

"Yes, yes, yes, let's go there," I seemed to have forgotten that just a moment ago, I had told Qiyun Tian that we had no relationship. Now, I was blissfully unaware of that fact.