Ignoring the Princess Consort's shock, he stretched out his hand and a secret guard stepped forward and knelt at his feet.
"It's late. Help me send Grandmother back to her room to rest …"
"Yes!"
"But …" The Princess Consort came back to her senses and her eyes widened! Her eyes were filled with disapproval! Her mouth opened and closed. Looking at her outstanding and cold grandson, she was speechless for a few times.
"Princess Consort, please …"
The man in black carried out Gong Dai's instructions meticulously.
Gong Dai also looked at her with a smile, but it did not reach his eyes. He looked a little cold as he bowed.
"It's getting late. I'll take my leave now. Grandmother, have a good rest."
Then, he turned and left. His black robe blended into the night as if it could not be dispelled.
"But she — but she … is your Royal Sister!"
Finally, the Princess Consort said it with great effort! After saying it, her face turned pale as if she could not believe it herself!
She was born in a prestigious family and had read books since she was young. Her daughter was also well-educated and well-behaved … She thought that she had seen and experienced many things over the years, but she could not help but be shocked at this moment!
The young man's leaving figure paused slightly. He tilted his head but did not turn around. From afar, it sounded like he was laughing and his voice was very joyful.
"But, I know she's Royal Sister."
He turned around and continued walking. His eyes were as charming as a demon and his laughter was even louder in the wind.
"But, so what if she's Royal Sister?"
The Princess Consort's legs went weak and she almost fainted.
The next day, Gong Dai bid farewell to Zhenxi Of Gojoseon.
After hearing his wife's words, Zhenxi Of Gojoseon had a lot to say to Gong Dai. But Gong Dai was right. He had to return to the Imperial City as soon as possible and could not delay any longer. Looking at the Princess sitting by the side, he could not bring himself to say those words.
Gong Dai was certain that even if they knew, they would not dare to speak carelessly.
Therefore, Zhenxi Of Gojoseon forced a smile and said, "In that case, I'll get the servants to prepare the caravan as soon as possible. We'll set off in the afternoon."
Gong Dai bowed. "Thank you, Grandfather."
After the others left, GongYimo stuffed a pastry into her mouth and asked softly, "I think His Highness is right. As a 'dead person', I might as well stay here. Didn't you say that you want to stay here with me? Then you can find an excuse to come back after you return to the capital … "
"It was originally like this …" Gong Dai sat beside her, looked at her, and smiled faintly. His face became more and more handsome, and his smile was as beautiful as a snowflake blooming.
"But I've changed my mind … Instead of hiding here, why don't we take advantage of the chaos in the capital and loot a burning house? Didn't Royal Sister say that? Risk and opportunity go hand in hand. "
"That's true …" GongYimo's face was bitter. "But there are many people in the capital who know me. It's not good for me to go."
Gong Dai held her hand and smiled. "Royal Sister only needs to stay by my side. If you really want to go out, can't you disguise yourself?"
GongYimo nodded reluctantly.
Looking at GongYimo's reluctant expression, Gong Dai's heart ached. How could he not want to stay in Xi Province for a few years before going back?
No, as long as GongYimo was here, he could not go back. However, GongYimo's injury last time gave him a sense of crisis. If he did not have power, how could he protect the woman he loved?
He could fight for it! No matter, he believed that he would not lose to anyone! As long as … she was always by his side.
That warm and sweet feeling swelled in Gong Dai's heart, but there was also some bitterness in it that made him feel helpless.
Gong Dai's troops were temporarily left in Xi Province, so there were not many carriages and horses. However, there were a thousand imperial guards escorting them. Gong Dai and GongYimo sat in the same carriage. It was covered with thick cushions and was very soft. Even so, it was unavoidable for the carriage to be bumpy. GongYimo lifted the curtain and looked gloomily at the bumpy road. She felt the unusual vibration of the wooden wheels and thought indignantly that one day, she would change all of this!
After two days of travel, Gong Dai's birthday arrived.
Gong Dai did not know what happened that day. He only knew that GongYimo said that she wanted to get off the carriage to go sightseeing. It was clearly a rushed trip, but he pushed it back.
GongYimo felt that it was very strange that the accompanying officials were so obedient to Gong Dai. However, this thought was only for a moment before she threw it to the back of her mind.
They entered Hezhou City and were very lucky. As it was almost the New Year, the streets were bustling with activity.
"Hezhou City is a desolate place, but there are so many people here. From the looks of it, they are doing well. It seems that the local governor is very capable."
GongYimo nodded and then pulled Gong Dai along as she ran along the streets.
Gong Dai did not know what she wanted to do. He kept a careful eye on her, afraid that she would be bumped into by others.
She seemed to want to buy something. She picked and picked along the way, but she was not satisfied with anything.
There was nothing on the streets that caught her eye. She thought for a while and bought two sticks of candied haws. She pulled Gong Dai to the only river in the city and sat by the river to rest.
This river was called Yue 'er Bay. It was the source of life for Hezhou City. It was located in the west, and it was dry and lacked water. Therefore, people treasured this river. Every year during the New Year, they would come here to light river lanterns to worship the river god.
The sky gradually darkened. Looking at the lights on both sides of the river, the lively crowd, and the twos and threes of river lanterns in the lake, GongYimo only felt relaxed. Then, she passed a stick of candied haws to Gong Dai.
Gong Dai was not a picky eater. Moreover, he liked sweets. Therefore, every time she bought sweets, she would not forget to give Gong Dai a portion.
Gong Dai smiled but did not say anything.
"Gong Dai, after today, you will be thirteen!"
When Gong Dai heard this, he was slightly stunned. Actually, he had a good memory. How could he not remember his own birthday? He just did not care. However, he did not expect that GongYimo would insist on stopping her schedule to come out just to celebrate his birthday.
If Gong Dai knew about this beforehand, he definitely would not have agreed to it. Therefore, GongYimo's action of acting first and asking later made him feel a different kind of warmth in his heart.
Since he was young, GongYimo would always come up with something new on his birthday.
Whether it was making exquisite pastries, a book that she had copied down that he had never read before, or taking him out at night to steal things and play pranks, she would always spare no effort to make him happy on that day. Then, she would force him to make a wish.
As expected, after GongYimo said that sentence, she continued, "This year, there are no candles or birthday cakes. We are not particular people. Just make a wish to the river god! It will definitely come true! "
Gong Dai found it funny. Every time he made a wish, she would ask him to put his hands together and close his eyes. He felt that this was wrong and very childish, but he still did as he was told.
Looking at the lanterns in the lake, his expression was gentle. He closed his eyes and made a wish.
However, what GongYimo did not know was that ever since GongYimo appeared, his wish was the same every year. There was only one wish.
… If there is a god in heaven who listens to my prayers, I, Gong Dai, only wish that GongYimo alone can be with me … forever!
Before he could finish making his wish, GongYimo hung something cold around his neck. Her warm breath blew into Gong Dai's ear, making him tremble as if he had been electrocuted! When he turned his head, he saw her smiling face that was so close to him. It was so beautiful that he wanted to swallow it whole.
His Adam's apple bobbed.
"This is …"
GongYimo giggled and said, "I looked for a long time and couldn't find anything suitable for you. This is the only thing that's not bad."
It was a small compass. It was round, exquisite and beautiful. It was actually an ornament.
"Do you like it?" This was one of the few things she had in stock!
Gong Dai listened to her and smiled. "Even if Royal Sister gave me a leaf, I would treasure it."
Just like this candied hawthorn. He and Gong Che had probably inherited the emperor's dislike of sweets. However, every time, as long as GongYimo gave it to him, he would eat it without hesitation. Thus, everyone always thought that he loved sweets.
If she loved him, then so be it. Because, he … would become whatever she liked!
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