The Heaven-Crying Saintess!

In the courtyard.

Listening to Ji Mingyue, Jiang Ning was moved.

He had not expected her to see things far more clearly and thoroughly than he had imagined, her heart like a clear mirror.

But he knew even better that Ji Mingyue could not possibly be unwilling to see her father one last time.

Her rational analysis only showed the conflict and pain within her.

She knew what risks she would face by returning to the Royal Capital.

And those risks would fall upon him.

Her rational analysis was merely an attempt to keep him out of danger.

Once he returned to the Royal Capital, willing or not, he would inevitably be drawn into that swirling mire.

Everyone in the Royal Capital knew of his relationship with Ji Mingyue. Moreover, Ji Mingyue and Ji Minghao were siblings born of the same parents, and he was closer to Ji Minghao than to the other princes.

Once he returned to the Royal Capital, he would be drawn in, whether he wished it or not.

"You want to go back!" He walked slowly up to Ji Mingyue, his voice calm and brooking no argument.

Their eyes met, and Ji Mingyue hesitated before slowly nodding.

"My imperial father and my brother are the two relatives who have treated me best."

Then she added, "But I also know that if I return, I'll become a burden and force you into a difficult choice. Reason tells me I cannot return to the Royal Capital now. Once the dust settles, I'll be merely a woman, an inconspicuous princess of the imperial family. No one will target me anymore."

"Don't worry about all that!" Jiang Ning smiled. "If you want to go back, we'll return to the Royal Capital. As it happens, I'm worried about my brother and