Jing Yunzhou’s handsome face showed a hint of shock at first, then was filled with hurt: "You’re still blaming me, aren’t you?"

"I’m the one who is useless."

"It’s only right that you blame me."

Jing Yunzhou chuckled mockingly: "I really am useless if I can’t even protect the person I love."

"Living like this is truly painful." Jing Yunzhou was enveloped in sadness, dressed in clean, white clothes, giving the impression that he was a celestial being descended from the heavens.

However, Qiann Yan said, without looking up, "Then go ahead and die."

"If you don’t want to live, just die. No one will stop you." Qiann Yan repeated, afraid that Jing Yunzhou hadn’t heard.

The cool wind blew in through the window, bringing a coldness that made Jing Yunzhou shiver.

He felt the wind sneaking in through his collar and sleeves was chilling, especially after hearing Qiann Yan tell him to die. This coldness turned into a numbness, freezing him to the bone.

Turning around, he looked in confusion at the person lying on the small couch with their eyes closed.

His gaze swept across her face; it was still that stunning beauty that captivated him.

Of course, he still liked her; he originally planned to bring her into the Eastern Palace as a Crown Prince Consort. He used to lament why she was only a daughter of the Chief of Staff. If she were the daughter of the Prime Minister, they would be the perfect match.

He intended to propose this matter in a couple of years, but now he had just married the Crown Princess Consort not long ago, and everyone was still watching.

Unexpectedly, his third brother couldn’t wait and asked Father Xiang for her hand in marriage.

He was full of anger but had no way to defy the imperial decree.

Jing Yunzhou felt something was different; the person on the small couch was still the same person, but something had changed.

Surely, she’s holding a grudge because he married Wenn Qiuyu?

"Because I married Wenn Qiuyu, you cruelly want me to die?" Jing Yunzhou asked sadly.

Qiann Yan opened her eyes: "When did I ever tell you to die on my own accord? Wasn’t it you who said living is painful? When you tell me living is painful, what can I say? Naturally, I would agree with you and say go ahead and die."

Jing Yunzhou was speechless, still feeling that Qiann Yan was angry about him marrying Wenn Qiuyu, hence the constant antagonism.

"Fine, I know you’re upset."

Jing Yunzhou sighed: "I came today because I’m worried about you, so I came to check on you. It turns out it was the right decision; he’s treating you poorly."

Qiann Yan: "Since you know he’s treating me poorly, quickly think of a solution. Stop speaking empty words; some real action would be more moving."

Empty talk, who can’t do that?

Whether in history or gossip, men always like to use empty words to deceive women.

Words like "like", "love", "promise you a lifetime", "you’re the only one in my heart" sound so nauseating, yet when spoken, they seem like vows.

While speaking sweet words, at the same time, they do things that hurt the other side. Yet, these foolish women still believe and end up scarred all over.

She was born in the Imperial Palace and has seen too many women naïve and lovely when they first enter the palace, gradually deceived by empty promises until they become embroiled in palace intrigue, never to escape.

Believing in men’s empty promises is worthless compared to actual deeds.

Just like Jing Yunzhou in front of her, appearing wounded, showing weakness, seeking sympathy, and saying he likes her, feels her pain, and wants to save her. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

In her view, it’s all a bunch of useless nonsense.

A pile of nonsense, empty words, dreaming of winning someone’s genuine heart, how delusional he is.