Ji Lingzhou did stay in Lianyi Palace tonight, and even moved all the unfinished memorials here. As for Cheng Mingran, since she couldn't sleep, she sat quietly on the bed and read a book.

Shuhua and Li Sheng were all surprised as they watched from the side. When did His Majesty and His Majesty become so peaceful?

It was a rare occasion for Ji Lingzhou to sit here for a while tonight. Every time he came to Lianyi Palace before, Ji Lingzhou was not in a good mood. It was rare to see him like this.

Cheng Mingran was nervous at first, so her body was tense and she couldn't relax at all. But after an hour or two, she slowly calmed down when she saw Ji Lingzhou's appearance.

She had been reading a book, but was gradually attracted to Ji Lingzhou. It was not because of anything else, but because she rarely saw, no, she had never seen Ji Lingzhou stay by her side so calmly.

Her eyes slowly moved from the book to him. Ji Lingzhou was concentrating on the memorial in his hand. His eyes were calm, but seemed to be able to see through all the troubles.

Although he never said anything, whenever he was around, there was always a tense and solemn atmosphere in the air, as if the people present had to breathe carefully.

I have to say that Ji Lingzhou really has a good-looking appearance. He has a straight posture and looks even more handsome as a picture when he sits there seriously. His eyebrows are like distant mountains and his eyes are bright.

Under the high nose bridge, the corners of his lips were slightly pursed, and his black hair flowed like a waterfall on his shoulders, adding a bit of elegance. He was wearing a gilded dragon robe embroidered with golden dragon patterns, showing the royal majesty.

Moreover, every movement he made revealed elegance and composure. If the concubines saw them, they would be overwhelmed by them.

Cheng Mingran was stunned as she watched. Ji Lingzhou was very handsome, but also very cold. He always had an aura that kept strangers away, as if anyone who got close would be frostbitten.

She had really liked him, she liked him so much that she even went against her father and aunt's wishes and insisted on entering the palace as a concubine. Even if it was just a small concubine, she was willing to stay with him forever.

However, the opposite happened. She thought that one day she would be able to get his favor, and as long as she stayed with him, he would definitely see her.

But he had been cold and indifferent to me all these years, not even as friendly as before I entered the palace. No matter what I did, he ignored me, just like a stranger.

Later, his prejudice against her became deeper and deeper, he came to her less and less, and became even more harsh on her. He could get angry and punish her even for a small matter, completely disregarding her feelings.

She had always known that he was afraid of his aunt and the Cheng family, and therefore hated herself. So she did not blame him. She thought that as long as the misunderstanding was cleared up, and one day he saw the loyalty of His Majesty, everything would be fine.

but……

It was a pity that she had overestimated it all. He wanted to get rid of the Cheng family, and because of this, he would never fall in love with her.

Although she was still hopeful at first, she seemed to have really figured it out in the past few months in the cold palace. If he didn't like it, why did she have to force it?

Now she only hopes that the Cheng family will be safe. If the Cheng family can be lucky enough to escape this disaster this time, she is willing to ask to leave the palace and then leave the palace with her father...

After figuring this out, she no longer felt so conflicted. Everything depends on human effort, and she could only try her best. She had waited for so many years, so now just allow her to be selfish this time.

Ji Lingzhou seemed to have noticed Cheng Mingran's gaze. He raised his head from the pile of memorials and then saw Cheng Mingran, whose soul had disappeared.

He stood up from his seat, and Cheng Mingran hadn't come back to her senses yet. Ji Lingzhou walked to her side and asked, "What are you thinking about?" He suddenly asked, and Cheng Mingran was so frightened that she trembled all over and even dropped the book in her hand to the ground.

"Your Majesty" Cheng Mingran was still in shock.

Ji Lingzhou bent down to pick up the book she dropped on the ground: "What are you thinking about so absent-mindedly?"

Cheng Mingran shook her head: "I'm not thinking about anything. Your Majesty, do you want to rest?" She asked, just to change the subject. After all, if Ji Lingzhou continued to ask, she didn't know how to answer.

"Yeah," Ji Lingzhou responded.

He could naturally see what Cheng Mingran was thinking, but since she didn't want to say it, he didn't ask any more questions.

"I will help your majesty change clothes..." Cheng Mingran said as she was about to get up, but Ji Lingzhou held her back: "Go to sleep."

Cheng Mingran looked up at him in confusion: "Your Majesty?"

"Sleep by yourself." Ji Lingzhou said again.

Does that mean he won't come? Cheng Mingran couldn't tell the expression in his eyes: "Yes..."

Seeing this, Ji Lingzhou looked at Li Sheng and then walked out. Cheng Mingran stirred the quilt with both hands after he left. She originally thought that Ji Lingzhou's attitude had changed so much that he should agree to stay.

As a result… Could it be that he still had a big grudge against her, unwilling to touch her, and unwilling to sleep on the same bed with her? Cheng Mingran began to be unsure of his thoughts again.

"Empress," Shuhua walked in: "Let me serve you and let you rest." Shuhua said.

"Where is His Majesty?" Cheng Mingran asked. Has he left Lianyi Palace?

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. His Majesty has not left. He is just resting outside. It was His Majesty who asked me to come in and serve you. I noticed that His Majesty treats me very differently. Your Majesty, you have finally finally gotten your reward after all the hardships we have endured." Shuhua was really happy for her master. After so many years, she finally waited for His Majesty.

But Cheng Mingran couldn't be happy anymore. Regardless of whether it was really different or not, even if it was, she no longer needed it now...

The only thing she wanted to know now was Ji Lingzhou's attitude and his purpose. Shuhua just said that he was outside...

Listening to the sound of rain outside, an idea suddenly popped up in Cheng Mingran's mind, but he didn't know whether it was feasible or not.

At night, Ji Lingzhou had already rested, but a thunder woke him up. With a loud rumble, the rain outside seemed to be getting heavier.

"Ah!" A scream came from inside the house. Ji Lingzhou's heart skipped a beat. Was it Cheng Mingran? He naturally didn't care too much and went into the house.

The room was pitch black, and he called out, "Cheng Mingran?"

No one answered, and the next moment there was another thunder, followed by lightning that almost illuminated the entire Lianyi Palace. Ji Lingzhou's pupils shrank sharply, because just after the thunder and lightning, he saw a thin figure curled up in the corner. Who else could it be but Cheng Mingran?

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