Kapitel 1079: Chapter 1076: Refusal

His eyes were inscrutable.

Ye Muyu, observing from the side, felt that he seemed lost in deep thought. She decided not to disturb him, silently contemplating the words she had just heard reverberating in her mind... Could it be that the Lin family was planning something against her?

But that made no sense, for she now had an imperial command bestowed upon her head, and the Lin family wouldn't likely embarrass her publicly. However, behind the scenes, their calculations could be another matter entirely.

Ye Muyu pondered in her heart, unaware of when she fell asleep.

Chu Heng, hearing her gentle breathing, turned his head to look at her. His gaze softened as he reached out to touch her cheek and planted a kiss on her forehead before extinguishing the light and going to sleep.

The next morning arrived early.