0p0 Chapter 481: Step by step, testing the reaction
Chapter 481: Step by step, testing the reaction
These words filled the Third Prince's heart with guilt.
But he couldn't be soft-hearted.
Qin Yumo found that the Third Prince's expression was as cold and hard as ever, and she felt secretly anxious.
What she was betting on was that the Third Prince also liked her.
However, she had no confidence at all as to whether she had any chance of winning.
"Third Prince, could you please not be so anxious to leave? I'll just say a few words, and then I'll never bother you again, okay? Please, just a few words." Qin Yumo begged bitterly.
The third prince was about to leave, but his heart softened.
It was just a few words, and it happened in a place like this, in broad daylight, how could there be any private affair!
If the Rongguo Mansion uses this matter to make a fuss, it would be going too far!
"Go ahead." The third prince responded in a calm tone.
Only he knew the overwhelming feeling in his heart. Seeing Qin Yumo crying like this, he felt so uncomfortable.
It was the first time he had such feelings towards a woman.
"Third Prince, I secretly fell in love with you five years ago. It was you who made me believe that there is love at first sight in this world. At that time, I secretly swore that I must find you in this life and commit myself to you. Later, I found out your identity and I didn't dare to marry someone who was too high. However, I couldn't ignore my feelings for you. I admit that I have always coveted you and I can't control my love for you at all."
"The purpose of my coming here today is actually to ask you to marry me. I don't ask to be your wife, I just want to be by your side." Qin Yumo's attitude was humble to the dust.
When the Third Prince heard this, a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.
Did she just mean that she would rather give up her status as the principal wife as long as she could be with him?
She is the legitimate daughter of the prime minister's family. The fact that she can say such words shows how deep her feelings for him are!
The third prince was moved.
"But I don't have such thoughts at all now. Just now, your words woke me up. I never thought about the impact that my willful behavior would have on you. Did the Duke of Rong make things difficult for you because of those rumors? Did the Emperor and the Empress blame you?"
"I have never thought of all this! Damn it! Even if I die, I will not let the Third Prince be affected in any way!"
Qin Yumo's every word reveals her true feelings.
Not to mention that the Third Prince already has her in his heart, even if he doesn't, which man can withstand such a confession?
"Third Prince, I will no longer be delusional. Meeting you today is already my greatest wish. I will never appear in front of you again. I wish you and Miss Rong a happy marriage."
After Qin Yumo finished speaking, she turned and left without any hesitation or reluctance.
The third prince looked at her leaving back, and his heart felt as if someone had cut a piece of it.
She said she was going to get married.
Go marry those disgusting men?
"Qin Yumo!" The third prince suddenly called out out of control.
Qin Yumo stopped for a moment, but she did not look back. Instead, she ran forward even faster.
Her actions are just like her words.
She won't bother him anymore.
The third prince still didn't have the courage to chase after him.
"Secretly escort her back to the Prime Minister's residence. Report to me after she arrives safely." The third prince weakly instructed the guards around him.
"Yes."
……
When the person sent by Ji Chuhe came back to reply, Rong Qingqing was also there.
After hearing about Qin Yumo's actions today, she could never imagine why Qin Yumo would be so cruel to her and leave her no way out at all.
"Sister-in-law, I suddenly feel a little sympathetic towards Qin Yumo. Do you think the Third Prince is really so heartless? For the sake of power and status, he gave up the woman he loved and married me, a woman he hated."
"Men are always much calmer than women. Even in relationships, they will make various choices and only take the side that is most beneficial to themselves. Many years later, he will not feel that he has let Qin Yumo down, but will blame all the faults on others."
"Qin Yumo has become the woman he can't get. The more he can't get her, the harder it is for him to let her go. If he had no power, he would just waste his life like this. But if he gains power one day, maybe he will settle this matter."
"He will be jealous of anyone who prevents him from being with Qin Yumo. Someone has to pay the price for this. The Queen is his mother, and he will definitely not harm his own mother. Then all his anger will be transferred to you, and you will become the culprit for him and Qin Yumo not being able to be together!"
The more Rong Qingqing listened, the more unbelievable it seemed to her, and she even got goosebumps all over her body!
"Sister-in-law, it's a good thing I didn't marry the Third Prince. I have a strong feeling that if I really married him, it would be just like what you said! Not to mention that he would care about the relationship we've had as husband and wife for so many years, by then, he would want to kill me!"
"Qingqing, your thinking is still too limited. You must have had a son by your side at that time. Even if you didn't, you had already planned to bring one to your side. Why didn't you send him off and help the child to the top? Instead, you knew he was going to kill you, but you waited to be killed by him?"
Rong Qingqing was shocked. "Yes! Sister-in-law, you are right!"
"This play has not yet ended. If you think it is over, then you are underestimating Qin Yumo."
"Really?" Rong Qingqing looked expectant.
"Yes, let's wait and see."
……
Qin Yumo did not return to the prime minister's residence.
Chen was waiting anxiously at home.
It was very difficult for her to send Qin Yumo out of the house, but it would be much easier if Qin Yumo wanted to return home.
"Why hasn't she come back yet! This child, no matter whether she succeeds or not, she must come back and tell me!" Chen paced back and forth in the room anxiously.
"Come here, take a few trustworthy people to look for the young lady. We must find her as soon as possible."
"Yes, ma'am."
Qin Yumo found a secluded place and hid there until dark.
She then walked towards the river where lanterns were lit during the Qiqiao Festival.
This river is not usually busy. Only during the Qiqiao Festival will people gather here to light lanterns and pray for blessings.
Qin Yumo walked towards the river step by step.
When the Third Prince's guards saw this scene, they felt conflicted, but finally turned around and reported the situation to the Third Prince!
When the Third Prince heard that Qin Yumo did not return to the Prime Minister's Mansion but went to the riverside to light lanterns during the Qiqiao Festival, his heart was in his throat!
"What is she going to do?"
"Third Prince, I think she might be thinking about committing suicide."
"Go and protect her! Don't let her commit suicide. Send her back to the Prime Minister's Mansion by force!"
"Third Prince, if Miss Qin is determined to commit suicide, she will have other options even if we pull her back from the river."