At that moment, she was no longer Princess Taiping Who Guards the Nation, whose power held sway over court and country. She was merely a woman caught between advancing and retreating in love, handing the choice entirely to Lu Changfeng in the most straightforward way she knew.
Lu Changfeng fell silent for a moment, thinking, ...They're all fucking experts!
Yesterday morning, she had refused to let him leave. That evening, he had met Luo Qingge and was preparing to go. Then he had broken through today, and she had suddenly told him he could leave whenever he pleased...
Lu Changfeng felt he was being a bit of a masochist. Enemies surrounded him outside, with both the Great Vehicle Sect and the Prince of Liang's Residence eager to kill him, yet when Taiping refused to let him leave, he felt he had to go-surely he couldn't give up his freedom for safety? But now that she would let him leave whenever he wanted, he was reluctant to part with the five-and-a-half stars and the rewards. If he could have both the fish and the bear's paw, that would be rather nice...
Lu Changfeng really wanted to slap himself!
He had to admit that Taiping's sudden decision to let go had thrown his plans into disarray and genuinely left him conflicted. She had chosen to release him while she could still keep him, all for a faint sliver of hope.
Forget it. I need to think this through carefully. I'll meet Li Longji first...
That fellow was another heavyweight noble.
Lu Changfeng said nothing, merely continuing his work. He finished clearing the last few acupoints and confirmed that the reward had been issued before withdrawing his hands and saying calmly, "Your Highness, let's stop here for today."
"..."
Princess Taiping's heart sank