Legend of the Embroiderer

Chapter 141 Emotional entanglement 3

Deep in the quiet and secluded palace, Su Mengyao stood quietly in front of the window, gazing at the twinkling stars in the night sky, as if those bright lights could illuminate the darkest corners of her heart.

Her heart was like a pot of mixed feelings, with all kinds of complicated emotions intertwined and surging into her heart like a tide.

After experiencing the fierce conflict with Li Zixuan, Su Mengyao realized as if she had just woken up from a dream that Li Zixuan, whom she once trusted so much, was actually so untrustworthy.

Thinking back on the past, she couldn't help but feel chilled to the bone. At the same time, an unprecedented firm belief was quietly rising in her heart.

She knew very well that there was only one way forward - to bravely confess everything to the prince, tell him the whole truth, and pray for his forgiveness and understanding.

Thinking of this, Su Mengyao took a deep breath, trying to calm her heart which was beating rapidly due to nervousness.

She bit her lips tightly, mustered up all her courage, and walked slowly towards the prince's study with slightly heavy steps.

When Su Mengyao stepped into the study, she saw the prince sitting at the desk, concentrating on reading a yellowed ancient book.

Perhaps he was so engrossed that he didn't even notice the slight sound of her footsteps. Only when she came closer did the prince suddenly look up.

In an instant, their eyes met, and the prince's gaze revealed a barely perceptible expectation and a hint of uneasiness.

Facing the prince's gaze, Su Mengyao felt as if her heart was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and her breathing became increasingly rapid.

Although she was extremely nervous, she knew clearly that she must not retreat at all at this moment.

She secretly clenched her fists and tried to calm herself down...

"Your Highness, I have something extremely important to tell you."

Su Mengyao's delicate body trembled slightly, but her eyes were extremely firm, as if she had made some great determination.

She opened her red lips slightly and slowly began to speak to the prince.

She recounted Li Zixuan's true intentions in detail, from the reasons why he had deliberately approached her in the beginning, to how he later resorted to various means to deceive her in order to obtain the Su family's secret manual. Every detail was clearly stated by her, without reservation.

As the narration deepened, Su Mengyao's tone became heavier, filled with endless regret and deep self-blame.

She looked at the prince with tearful eyes and said in a choked voice, "Your Highness, please forgive me.

I was confused for a moment and failed to see through Li Zixuan's sinister intentions, and almost harmed the entire family.

Now I know that I have made a great mistake, and I only ask that Your Highness the Crown Prince forgive me and understand my difficulties at that time."

The prince said nothing, but just listened silently to Su Mengyao's confession.

His handsome face looked particularly solemn at the moment, and his heart was like a pot of mixed feelings, with all kinds of tastes intertwined, such as sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty.

He never expected that his wife, whom he had always loved deeply and regarded as a treasure, would be caught in such a difficult and complicated situation.

When he gazed at the woman in front of him who was crying with tears in her eyes, her face full of guilt and expectation, his originally angry heart was suddenly melted by tenderness.

He couldn't help but stretch out his hands, tightly holding Su Mengyao's slightly cold little hands, and said in a low and firm voice:

"Mengyao, don't cry anymore. This prince has already forgiven you."

His eyes were as gentle and affectionate as the warm spring sun. He stared straight at Su Mengyao and continued to speak softly:

"You and I are husband and wife, and we should trust and support each other. Since you have recognized your mistakes and sincerely repented, there is no need to talk about the past. From now on, let us work together to weather the storms and face the challenges of the future."

The prince's heartfelt words were like a warm spring breeze, gently blowing across Su Mengyao's heart, instantly dispelling the haze in her heart and making her feel unprecedented warmth and comfort.

Crystal clear tears gradually welled up in Su Mengyao's beautiful eyes, sparkling like morning dew.

With her slightly trembling hands, she tightly grasped the prince's broad and warm hands, as if she was afraid that if she let go, she would lose this last support.

At this moment, her heart was like a mixture of various feelings, including deep gratitude for the prince's tolerance and generosity, and endless guilt for the mistakes she had made.

She knew very well that the prince's forgiveness was like a chance for her to be reborn.

This hard-earned gift made her determined to cherish the precious marriage in front of her and never let any trivial matters or other people interfere with and destroy the deep emotional bond between them.

Although everything seems calm on the surface in the prosperous and magnificent Chang'an Palace, the relationship between the prince and Su Mengyao has actually changed quietly.

Ever since the prince listened to Su Mengyao's honest confession of her past mistakes, especially when he learned that she had been deceived and used by the hateful Li Zixuan.

His originally burning heart was instantly doused as if by a basin of ice water, and his anger burned fiercely, taking a long time to calm down.

Despite the years of marital affection and the lingering love for Su Mengyao in his heart, the prince finally gritted his teeth and chose to forgive her.

However, those painful memories were like sharp thorns that took root deep in his heart, becoming a wound that was difficult to completely heal, and it would prick his sensitive and fragile nerves from time to time.

Ever since that incident, the prince's attitude towards Su Mengyao has changed 180 degrees.

The prince who was once gentle, considerate and caring towards her seemed to have disappeared, replaced by a stranger who was wary of her.

The current prince always pays attention to Su Mengyao's every move. Even a slight change in expression or an unintentional small movement cannot escape his sharp eyes.

Not only that, in order to prevent possible accidents, the prince directly restricted Su Mengyao's freedom of movement.

She could no longer move around the palace as freely as before, and every trip had to go through strict approval and numerous checkpoints.

The two people who used to talk about everything have now become silent.

The prince no longer shared his innermost thoughts and secrets with Su Mengyao as openly as before. Those sweet and warm times seemed to have become a distant memory.

Every time Su Mengyao tried to approach the prince, he would subconsciously retreat and give her an increasingly cold look.

In the eyes of the prince, in addition to vigilance, there was also an indescribable sense of alienation.

Faced with all this, Su Mengyao knew very well that this was the consequence of the mistakes she had made.

She deeply regretted her impulsive behavior, but at the same time she longed to regain the prince's trust and love.

She was determined to make up for her mistake and restore their relationship to what it was before.

From that day on, Su Mengyao began to spend more time with the prince.

Whether she was handling government affairs or in her spare time, she would silently wait by his side, hoping to share some of his worries and pressures. When night fell and the lights came on, Su Mengyao would gently stroke the strings of the zither, playing one moving piece after another for the prince.

The melodious and graceful sound of the piano was as refreshing as the gurgling of water, trying to soothe the prince's wounded heart.

But despite Su Mengyao's efforts, the gap between the two of them was still like an invisible chasm between them.

It is not easy to completely eliminate it, and it may take longer time, patience and persistence...

On a sunny afternoon, sunlight streamed through the window lattices into the prince's spacious and solemn study.

At this time, the prince was sitting at his desk, flipping through the piles of government documents with a focused expression, sometimes frowning in thought, sometimes writing furiously.

At this moment, the door was gently pushed open a crack, and a slender figure tiptoed in.

It turned out to be Su Mengyao. She was holding a cup of steaming hot tea carefully, afraid that the tea would be spilled accidentally.

She took light steps and slowly walked to the side of the prince, a gentle smile on her face.

However, when the prince raised his head and saw Su Mengyao, his brows involuntarily frowned slightly, and his originally gentle eyes instantly became a little cold.

There was a hint of indifference in his tone as he asked, "What are you doing here?"

These cold words were like a sharp sword, piercing straight into Su Mengyao's heart, making her feel heartbroken.

Despite this, Su Mengyao still suppressed the pain in her heart, and tried to force a smile as she replied:

"I see that Your Highness has been busy with state affairs all day and is very tired, so I thought of bringing you a cup of hot tea to relieve your fatigue."

As she spoke, she handed the teacup in her hand to the prince.

The prince silently took the teacup without saying another word. Instead, he lowered his head and continued to deal with the memorials in his hands.

Seeing this, Su Mengyao had no choice but to stand quietly aside, her eyes always fixed on the prince, her eyes full of helplessness and sadness.

She knew very well that since that incident, the prince's trust in her was no longer as great as before.

Now, every move and every word she makes seems to arouse the prince's suspicion.

However, Su Mengyao was not discouraged by this. She secretly made up her mind to work harder and use her actual actions to make up for the mistakes she had made and win back the prince's heart.

However, the road ahead of her is not destined to be smooth.

As time goes by, various new contradictions and conflicts arise one after another, constantly testing her patience and perseverance.

But Su Mengyao firmly believes that as long as she persists in giving her heart and sincerity, one day she will be able to resolve the prince's doubts, regain the deep love between husband and wife in the past, and live a happy life again.