In the courtyard.
Listening to Ji Mingyue's words, Jiang Ning felt somewhat moved.
He had not expected Ji Mingyue to see things far more clearly and thoroughly than he had imagined, her heart like a bright mirror.
But he knew even more clearly that Ji Mingyue could not possibly not want to go back and see her father one last time.
This rational analysis of hers now only proved the conflict and pain in her heart.
She knew what sort of danger she would face if she returned to the Royal Capital.
And that danger would be shifted onto him.
Her rational analysis was nothing more than her not wanting to see him risk himself.
Once they returned to the Royal Capital, whether he was willing or not, he would ultimately be dragged into that whirlpool of mud and mire.
Because the relationship between him and Ji Mingyue was known throughout the Royal Capital, and Ji Mingyue and Ji Minghao were full siblings born of the same father and mother. His relationship with Ji Minghao was also closer than with the other princes.
As long as he returned to the Royal Capital, willing or not, he would be dragged in.
"You want to go back!" He slowly walked up to Ji Mingyue, his tone calm and brooking no argument.
Their eyes met. Ji Mingyue hesitated, then slowly nodded.
"My imperial father and elder brother are the two relatives who treat me best."
Then she added, "But I also know very well that after I go back, I will certainly become a burden, and I will also force you into a difficult choice. Reason tells me that right now I cannot return to the Royal Capital. Once the dust settles, I am only a woman, an unremarkable princess within the Imperial