Quick Travel: Redeem the Villain

Yun Yuan then picked up the chopsticks, picked up the dish closest to him, and put it into his mouth to chew slowly. During the whole meal, the two of them did not speak again, only the occasional sound of tableware colliding echoed in the air.

Yun Yuan's thoughts drifted away, and he thought of He Qing's words just now, "You don't have to be a slave to me." An indescribable emotion surged in Yun Yuan's heart.

He had been a slave since he was young, and no one had ever said such words to him. However, He Qing not only said it, but also said it in such a serious tone.

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An autumn rain had just passed, and the ground in the yard was wet and slippery. He Qing slipped carelessly, lost his balance, and fell backwards. He was startled and instinctively wanted to grab something to keep his balance, but there was nothing around to rely on. Seeing that he was about to fall to the ground, He Qing closed his eyes and waited for the pain to come.

In a flash, just when he was about to fall, Yun Yuan appeared from the darkness like a ghost. His movements were swift and precise, as if he had practiced them countless times. He stretched out a strong arm and pulled He Qing tightly into his arms. The whole process was done in one go, without any delay.

He Qing subconsciously raised his head, and his eyes met Yun Yuan's deep eyes. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and the distance between the two was so close that they could even hear each other's breathing.

He Qing's pair of peach blossom eyes were shining like stars, the corners of her eyes were slightly raised, and her long eyelashes were trembling gently like butterfly wings.

When He Qing looked at Yun Yuan with such eyes, Yun Yuan felt as if his heart was hit hard, and ripples appeared on the originally calm lake of his heart.

A blush appeared on He Qing's face, and she tried to break free from Yun Yuan's arms.

However, Yun Yuan did not let go, but tightened his arm. He Qing's heartbeat quickened, and he felt the warmth coming from Yun Yuan, and a strange emotion quietly grew in his heart.

At this time, a breeze blew, bringing a slight chill. He Qing couldn't help but shiver. Seeing this, Yun Yuan took off his coat and put it on He Qing's shoulders.

"Your Majesty, be careful not to catch a cold."

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Looking at the figure walking away, Yun Yuan's state of mind has undergone a drastic change.

At that moment just now, he suddenly realized that his feelings for He Qing were no longer limited to a secret guard.

At this moment, deep in his heart, he longs to be the person who can accompany him.

However, Yun Yuan knew the difference in status between them. He was just a humble secret guard, and He Qing was not only a high and mighty prince, but also the most honorable prince of the previous dynasty. This feeling could only be buried deep in his heart.

As the days passed, Yun Yuan still silently guarded He Qing.

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On this day, which was the anniversary of the death of the previous queen, He Qing drank some wine and got drunk.

The corners of her eyes were red and she was about to cry.

Yun Yuan helped He Qing onto the bed and was about to leave when He Qing suddenly grabbed his hand.

"Don't go..." He Qing murmured.

Yun Yuan's heart moved and he sat down beside the bed.

"Tonight...stay with me..."

As the night deepened, He Qing's breathing gradually became steady.