Ji Ningxuan suddenly turned around and threw her arms around Ye Fan, holding him tight!


    "But once we leave through this door, we may never have a chance like today again!" Ji Ningxuan looked up at Ye Fan, her eyes filled with a misty veil of moisture.


    She was speaking for Ye Fan to hear, but in reality, it was also a reminder to herself.


    Once they left this place, Ji Ningxuan would have to return to being the distinguished Empress, and Ye Fan would continue as the genius youth shouldering the Ye Family.


    Without anything else happening between them, the two might never cross paths again!


    Hmm!


    Overwhelmed by her feelings, Ji Ningxuan looked up and kissed Ye Fan on the lips.


    This was the last time!


    It would serve as a memento.


    Her heart pounding, Ji Ningxuan released Ye Fan and immediately regained her cool demeanor, "Let''s go!"


    With that, Ji Ningxuan was the first to step towards the door.


    Ji Ningxuan tried her best to control her emotions, not showing too much.


    In fact, considering the time, Ji Ningxuan and Ye Fan had only met that evening.


    But sometimes, that''s how it is between people. Some may know each other for ten years yet remain strangers, while others may feel an eternal connection at first glance.


    Ye Fan stood in the room, watching Ji Ningxuan walk away with a swaying grace, a smile emerging on his lips.


    Savoring the fragrance lingering on his lips, Ye Fan followed her steps.


    This girl, she couldn''t possibly have feelings for me, could she?


    ...


    Outside the civilian house, Gao Fei, Old Qin, and the others were nearly going mad with worry!


    Seeing Ji Ningxuan and Ye Fan finally come out, Old Qin was the first to rush up, "Empress, are you alright?"


    "Miss, during the healing just now, there were some strange noises. You weren''t mistreated, were you?"


    The bodyguards surrounded Ji Ningxuan with concerned expressions.


    So much had happened tonight, and she had allowed Ye Fan to take all the advantages. Surely, this gesture of goodwill should be enough, right?


    But!


    She felt a bit sorry for Ji Yuchen!


    Sigh!


    After all, Ji Yuchen was partly responsible for the annihilation of the Ye Family.


    What she had done could be considered as helping Ji Yuchen atone for his sins, right?


    He... surely would not blame her!


    As Ji Ningxuan drove away, her mind was full of thoughts, but her eyes involuntarily looked back, catching a glimpse of Ye Fan''s rogue-like demeanor, and she let out a long sigh in her heart!


    As of tonight, it was time to start forgetting!


    ...


    After everyone had left, Chen Yao finally spoke to Ye Fan, "Young Master Ye! If you are interested in Ji Ningxuan and want to sleep with her, there is absolutely no issue. I will handle things with the Emperor."


    Chen Yao looked at Ye Fan intently, without the slightest hint of joking. Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire


    Ye Fan quickly shook his head, "Director, please don''t mess around! Although I have complaints against the royal family, it''s not right to take someone else''s wife."


    Chen Yao nodded and continued, "Now you can tell me about your plans. Tell me what you intend to do! I''ll give you some advice, see where I can help you. Even though the Red Armor soldiers dispatched by Prince Jin have been slain, as a member of the royal family who has operated for many years, Prince Jin''s power and methods behind the scenes should not be underestimated!"


    Ye Fan''s brows furrowed slightly, "Director Chen, why are you helping me so much? Merely because you were a friend of my mother? And what kind of person was my mother?"


    This had been a point of curiosity for Ye Fan!


    Although Chen Yao had already shown absolute protection over him and helped slay the Red Armor warriors sent by Prince Jin, Ye Fan, after everything he had been through, wouldn''t easily trust anyone!


    "Your mother, she was an extraordinary and exceptional woman with many followers willing to sacrifice their lives for her, and I am one of those followers! Out of regard for your mother, I am willing to sacrifice my life... Since you carry her bloodline, I am also prepared to sacrifice my life for you, if necessary," as Chen Yao spoke, his eyes revealed a profound look as if remembering something beautiful, and a slight smile curved at the edge of his mouth.


    "Is that all?" Ye Fan raised his eyebrows. Director Chen was a suitor of his mother? And after so many years, with his mother having disappeared without a trace, was Chen Yao still so devoted to her?


    Seeing that Ye Fan was still puzzled, Chen Yao took out half of a Jade Pendant from the clothes close to his body, "Your mother said back then, if you don''t believe me, to show you this... and you would believe."


    A Jade Pendant?


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