novelraw Chapter 307: Did You Actually Not Want This Wedding to Succeed?
Chapter 307: Did You Actually Not Want This Wedding to Succeed?
Xie Antong pondered in her heart, already seventy to eighty percent certain. Even in her medicated state, she still felt emotional fluctuations at this moment. She lowered her head, remaining silent like a calm observer. Never before had she felt her All-Seeing Eye see so clearly!
Meanwhile, the princess unconsciously sat up straight, staring at the golden mask with trembling lips as if wanting to say something. She felt as if she'd found some lifeline. What did this person's words mean? Was there a possibility she could seek his help? Yet she knew clearly it was hopeless - just forcing someone with an invincible spirit to helplessly submit.
But... what he said earlier seemed correct... Had she truly long lost the psychological strength to resist? The opponent was too strong, utterly impossible. Were these words, in some sense, just excuses she made for herself?
Just as she stood up, Lu Ce had already turned and walked to the window.
"Where are you going?" the princess instinctively asked.
"Waiting," Lu Ce didn't turn back. "I've never witnessed a dynasty's collapse before. Perfect opportunity to enjoy the view."
"And to see what you wanted to show me." Having said this, he leaped out directly, charging toward the palace rooftop.
Princess: ...
Behind him, the princess slightly raised her hand, seeming hesitant to speak, but ultimately said nothing. She slumped back onto the bed once more.
BANG!The door opened as guards entered, announcing: "Time's up. Please exit, attendants. It's time for the next shift."
Xie Antong looked around, stood up, and prepared to leave.
"No need." The princess on the bed suddenly spoke up. "Cancel all attendant shifts. She stays to keep me company."
Guards: ?
"Your Highness, this may be..."
"My wedding is tomorrow. Don't make me angry now. I won't repeat myself!" The princess sharply cut off their objections, her entire demeanor radiating unprecedented dominance and authority. Lying on the bed, she stared intensely at the guards with no room for negotiation.
Guards: ...
After a moment's silence, the guards bowed slightly and withdrew. The door closed again, leaving the room in silence until the princess turned to Xie Antong: "Do you think what he said was right?"
Xie Antong, surprised by the princess forcibly changing protocol to keep her here, pondered briefly: "Perhaps in specific circumstances, those involved can't see clearly. The psychological state when making choices rarely reaches his level..."
"No, not that." The princess interrupted. "I don't care what he said about me. I... truly am a weak, incompetent princess. He wasn't wrong."
"But... is there really no hope? For my kingdom? My people? Or should I do as he said - seize every possible opportunity, embrace variables, never compromise? Would that be better?"
The princess's eyes gradually grew confused. "Which way is right? Did I truly make mistakes? What do you think? If it were you, which approach would be better?"
The princess was clearly in a completely confused state of mind—if she didn’t talk to someone to sort out her emotions, she might just lose it.
"Which is more correct, I can't say for sure." Xie Antong smiled slightly. "But I know he himself has always acted exactly as he described!"
"Hmm?" The princess looked puzzled. "How so? Hasn't he always acted invincible? Shouldn't his personality come from smooth sailing without obstacles?"
Xie Antong shook her head firmly. "No! Not at all!"
"The adversities he's faced... are numerous. Before he overcame them, everyone considered them insurmountable mountains. He truly seized every possible opportunity, disregarding so-called consequences of failure."
The princess visibly showed a question mark. How could someone who'd endured hardships develop such an arrogant, invincible personality? Shouldn't he be more cautious?
"You... suddenly seem to understand him well. Didn't you say earlier you didn't really know him?"
"Emmm..." Xie Antong chuckled. "Now I seem to understand a bit more."
Princess: ...
What nonsense!
Waving her hand sadly: "Never mind that. It doesn't matter. Things have reached this point... everything seems finished..." Despair reappeared in her eyes. "Is it too late? No more chances?"
"How so? Isn't this the most opportune moment?" Xie Antong's eyes gleamed.
"How?" asked the princess.
"Didn't he just say - now, he's here! He's never been one to sit quietly."
Princess: ?
......
Atop the palace, Lu Ce sat on the edge of the white jade platform like a statue, calmly observing the mountain below where a group rested peacefully. Among them was the so-called "Divine Son."
Strangely, their gazes met across the vast distance, with the samurai-clad man showing no fear - just calmly, neither humble nor pushy, looking at the golden-armored figure atop the castle who resembled a deity.
Lu Ce slightly furrowed his brows, finding this odd. Given his arrogant nature, why didn't he feel provoked when meeting someone's gaze? Normally, shouldn't he kill anyone daring to look directly at him?
Tsk... something's off...
"Why sit here all this time?" A voice came from behind. Lu Ce frowned, knowing who it was.
"Why are you wandering freely too?"
"Aren't you doing the same?" Xie Antong countered from behind.
"A king moves freely in his own domain," Lu Ce said indifferently.
King, huh...
Xie Antong inwardly scoffed, shaking her head before asking directly: "Actually, I can tell."
"Did you actually not want this wedding to succeed?"