| classification:metropolis |
| author:Purple Leaf Lavender |
| state:in the series |
| update:(2025-03-29 06:20:47) |
"No!" Qi Lin struggled against it but could not withstand the strength of several men. She was about to be pushed in when she bit hard into one person’s body, taking advantage of his distraction to kick another man away; her feet were already at the edge of the Phoenix Pond. Qi Lin steadied herself and said, "If Empress Dowager really wants Qi Lin to die, then fine, but I want to ask something.",Qilin's departure wasn't because she felt guilty but rather she didn't know how to face him. As she moved through the crowd, she recalled her impulse to see Bai Qianye back then. She thought it would be a regret, yet now that they've met again, she doesn’t even know if he’s still the same person and has no idea how to proceed.,But as soon as she did so, she was pulled into a hug by someone behind her, seeing blackness before her eyes as something moist covered her lips, bringing along the faint scent of tea. Qilin's body softened, giving up on struggling.。