Lu Ya Reappears! A Matchmaker's Word, A Parent's Command

Qi Yu slowly closed his eyes, his body trembling faintly, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down, yet he did not know how to answer.

After a long silence, he finally spoke in a hoarse voice. "Your Majesty, this poor monk is one who has left the secular world behind. The four elements are all empty. Your Majesty's kindness—please forgive this poor monk for being unable to accept it!"

As the words fell, Qi Yu seemed to sever the last thread of attachment in his heart, and the look he gave the Queen of the Kingdom of Women grew ever more resolute.

The Queen of the Kingdom of Women lifted her eyes to look at him, three parts sorrow and seven parts stubbornness hidden in their depths.

"Brother Imperial Younger Brother says you are a monk, that the four elements are all empty. But you drink wine and eat meat, and when you kill demons you never show the slightest mercy. Why is it that only my feelings are something you cannot accept?"

In her desperation, she even forgot to speak with the royal "we" and directly called herself "I."

"This..."

Qi Yu was momentarily at a loss for words. He had not expected her to use those very words to block his retreat.

"Brother Imperial Younger Brother, look into my eyes and tell me you have never felt even the slightest stir of feeling for me. If you can truly say it aloud, then I will let this heart die."

The Queen of the Kingdom of Women suddenly walked up before him and met his gaze straight on.

The woman's soft, warm breath was close enough to touch. In those phoenix eyes, shimmering with tears, Qi Yu's flustered, helpless expression was reflected with perfect clarity.

Qi Yu turned his