Chapter 221.1
Emperor Jin’an smiled bitterly in his heart. He blinked, and the outside world became clear. He saw Yaoniang with rosy cheeks and misty eyes, leaning against him like a delicate flower waiting to be picked.
The throbbing sensation gradually intensified, making him feel like he was about to burst.
He closed his eyes for a moment, then looked at her again, his deep voice tinged with an unmistakable hoarseness. “It’s getting late. There are still some documents Zhen needs to go through. You should go back for now. I’ll join you for dinner later.” As he spoke, he reached out and gently rubbed the slightly reddened corner of her eye.
Yaoniang’s hazy eyes gradually cleared, and she realized her posture was quite embarrassing. Furthermore, there was something pressing against her below. She hurriedly stood up, not daring to look at him, and just nodded as she turned to leave. However, before taking a step, she hesitated and glanced back at him.
Emperor Jin’an knew exactly what she was wondering as he watched her walk away. He lowered his head and glanced at a place that had been dormant for years, his face filled with bitterness. Then, he closed his eyes.
He diverted his attention to the space in his mind where that other person was currently unconscious. He felt a hint of regret and even considered whether he should bring her back and continue what was left unfinished.
But it was just a fleeting thought.
It didn’t matter to him, but one day, he might be gone, and if the original owner returned and found out about this, would there be a rift in their hearts? Would he have harmed her again?
He shook his head, pushing those thoughts aside, and focused on reviewing the memorials.