CHAPTER 599 (1): PINKY PROMISE

Su Xi-er asked Liu Yinyin, “What if His Majesty was being serious about making you his Empress?”

“No, I want to go back to Nanzhao. I’ve promised Elder Brother Lianchen, and I can’t go back on my word.” Liu Yinyin looked up as she spoke, determination flashing in her eyes.

“I won’t let you go back before you come of age. You have to keep your promise to Lianchen.” While she didn’t say anything about Yinyin’s determination to return, Su Xi-er did not think it was appropriate for it to happen too early either.

She had heard from Grand Tutor Kong that there had been some difficulties in the implementation of new policies, but this time, she would let Lianchen handle it on his own.

Liu Yinyin nodded. “I’m not saying that I want to go back now. I just miss him and I want to write him a letter. Also, if it’s possible, I’d like to stay in the Prince Hao Residence instead of the imperial palace.”

If I continue to stay in the imperial palace, how do I face Situ Lin? She treated Situ Lin as a friend, and she enjoyed spending time with him. She couldn’t bear to see him sad, but she did not want to become his empress. She knew very well that it meant becoming Situ Lin’s empress. That would mean becoming his wife and staying with him forever.

If that really happened, what would Elder Brother Lianchen think? Does he want to marry me? Wait, why am I even thinking about this?! I’m still young!

Su Xi-er patted Liu Yinyin on the head as her ears flushed red. “Yinyin, there’s no need for you to worry so much. While living here, you can learn about anything you’d like. Music, chess, reading, painting,