Forced love, an inescapable fate

Chapter 160: Leaving Plans Ahead

Looking at Jiang Ci's leaving back, Mu Qingli was upset, but also more determined to leave.

Just thinking of Su Minsheng, there was a bit more guilt in his eyes, but in the end he made up his mind.

After Jiang Ci's back was completely out of sight, she called Xiao Tao in and gave her a letter that had already been written.

"Xiao Tao, take this letter to Doctor Su. Also, ask the kitchen to prepare more food, as we will have guests in the mansion this afternoon."

Xiaotao took the letter from her and nodded.

"Okay, I'll go right away, but what should I say when Manager Zhang asks? They've been checking really strictly these past few days."

Mu Qingli thought for a moment.

"Just say I'm not feeling well and ask Dr. Su to come and see me. Don't worry, he won't ask too many questions."

"Ah."

As soon as Xiaotao left, Mu Qingli called Wanyue again.

"Wanyue, our previous plan needs to be brought forward."

Wan Yue was shocked, thinking that Jiang Ci had noticed her actions recently.

"Why? Didn't they say it would be some time later? Could it be that the Sixth Prince noticed our actions?"

Mu Qingli shook his head.

"No, I just want to leave as soon as possible. I've asked Xiao Tao to invite Brother Su to come to the mansion, and I'll explain everything to him today. Don't worry about the remaining things in the warehouse. Go and prepare a carriage, some clothes to change into, and some dry food. Don't take anything else with you. The less stuff the better. We'll be ready to leave at any time in the next few days."

Wan Yue frowned subconsciously. This was the final stage of the game with Wu Chen. If people knew that the princess left at this time, considering how much Jiang Ci cared about her, it would probably affect his mentality.

Although I am no longer his secret guard, I still hope that he can successfully take the position of crown prince.

But looking at my princess, it seems that she has made up her mind completely.

Wanyue was in a dilemma, with a conflicted look on her face.

He opened his mouth and saw that Mu Qingli was still looking out the window. She seemed to have been preoccupied with something during this period of time.

In the end, he just said "OK" and went to prepare things as she had just said.

But before leaving, I looked back several times.

I always feel that her sudden and hastened departure must have a deeper meaning.

She has never been a ruthless person. Although the previous deception and exploitation hurt her, she should have also noticed Jiang Ci's feelings for her, and naturally understood what her leaving at this time meant to Jiang Ci. But why did he choose this time?

Although Wanyue had many questions in her mind, she said nothing in the end.

On the other side, Su Minsheng took Mu Qingli's letter from Xiaotao. After taking a look at the content, he just said that he would go there on time and asked Xiaotao to go back first.

But Xiaotao was actually shocked by Su Minsheng's change.

Doctor Su, who used to be meticulous in his grooming, now looked much more haggard and worn. There was a dark tint under his eyes, as if he had not rested for several days. His chin, which used to be clean, was now covered with blue stubble, and his eyes were bloodshot.

Xiao Tao was puzzled and felt that everyone was being mysterious lately.

Especially Wanyue, who disappeared early every morning and no one knew where she went.

The princess was also strange, often in a daze, as if she had a lot on her mind.

Finally, he just sighed deeply.

After Xiaotao left, Su Minsheng held the letter in his hand and let out a breath.

Then he got up and went back to his room to take a shower. After getting himself tidied up, he took the pills he had prepared over the past few days and went to the Princess's Mansion carrying his medicine box.

When he entered the mansion, the people inside did not ask too many questions, because they all knew that Jiang Ci had completely joined forces with him and Wen Muchuan, and it was indeed he who had been taking care of Mu Qingli's health.

After entering the mansion, Xiao Tao took him directly to the door of the warm room, where Mu Qingli was already waiting.

The warm room is located right in front of the Merlin Garden in the mansion. It has two floors. Standing upstairs, as long as you open the window, you can see the entire Merlin Garden.

Seeing the vast expanse of plum trees in full bloom, Su Minsheng's eyes were filled with pain.

This warm room was built by his father for his mother.

In his limited memory, the family would always stay in this warm room during the winter. His father would make tea, and his mother would dance when she felt like it, but her dancing moves were always strange.

This caused him and his brother to burst into laughter, while his father was all smiles.

When I was a child, I didn’t understand why my father could still smile when he saw my mother’s strange dancing posture.

Only when I grew up did I understand that it should be eyes full of love and appreciation.

Whenever I think of those days, I feel so sad that I can't help but want to cry.

During all these years of searching for the truth, I never thought that my mother was still alive. However, I had studied medicine for many years and prided myself on my superb medical skills, but in the end, I couldn't even save the person closest to me, and I personally overdrew her remaining life.

Whenever he thought about it these days, the pain all over his body almost overwhelmed him.

He couldn't protect his relatives, nor did he want his brother, who had depended on him for so many years, to fight to the death with Wu Chenyu for revenge. He also didn't want the woman he fell in love with at first sight to be implicated because of him.

Therefore, this marriage should not be a constraint for her.

Standing at the door of the warm room, Su Minsheng's bloodshot eyes looked even redder.

Then he went up to the second floor with firm steps.

Mu Qingli had already been waiting inside, and the warm room was filled with a strong fragrance.

It was still hot pot. In addition to the ingredients on the table, there was also fruit tea prepared by Wanyue.

When Su Min was born, the bottom of the pot was just boiling.

He was as gentle and polite as ever, and the hint of pain in his eyes was concealed very well, so Mu Qingli didn't notice it at all.

Just smiled and waved hello to him.

"Brother Su, you came at the perfect time. Look, the pot has just boiled and the dishes have just been served. Don't you miss this taste? Counting the time, apart from the time we left Dongli Town, it seems that we haven't had the opportunity to eat together. Today, I prepared everything for you."

Su Minsheng put down the medicine box and sat down opposite her.

He picked up the wet towel prepared on the side, washed his hands, and spoke with a smile.

"Indeed, I'm in for a treat today. I must eat more. Even though I don't have much of an appetite, I've been craving this taste for so many years."

Mu Qingli had already prepared the dipping sauce for him and handed it to him.

"Here, it's the same dipping sauce you liked back then, and this fruit tea too. Try it and see if it tastes the same as it did back then. Time flies so fast. It feels like the days in Dongli Town were just a short while ago, but looking back, it feels like three years have already passed."

The steam rising from the bottom of the pot filled the space between the two of them, covering up the moisture in his eyes.

After raising his hand to take it, he thanked him softly.

"Thank you very much. Yes, time flies by in the blink of an eye. So much has happened in just a few short years. Thinking about it now, I really miss those days."

"There's no need to be polite between you and me. Okay, let's not talk about the past anymore and start eating. I've been starving for most of the day just for this bite."

Su Minsheng lowered his eyelids to suppress the bitterness in his heart.

"it is good."