Baili Zhentao fell into silence, unable to refute what Baili Hongzhuang had said.
In fact, as Baili Hongzhuang had mentioned, he didn't pay much attention when Qin Yayun was pregnant until Baili Hongzhuang was born.
If Qin Yayun had hidden this fact, it was entirely possible.
Just as Baili Hongzhuang had said, Qin Yayun had no reason to write such a lie in her diary, so there was only one possibility—this was the truth!
"No matter what, I have grown up in the General's Manor for more than ten years. I hope General Baili lives a good life. I believe the royal family will not treat you unfairly, considering Emperor Beichen's face. As for you and me, we are already strangers."
Baili Hongzhuang's voice was indifferent and calm, and she truly had no emotions for Baili Zhentao.
In the past decade or so, although they were known as father and daughter, they had no interaction at all.
If it weren't for the consideration of Qin Yayun, the General's Manor would have no connection with her in the future.
With that, Baili Hongzhuang stood up, no longer saying much, and walked out of the room directly.
She and Baili Zhentao were already like strangers, and there was nothing more to say.
Baili Zhentao watched Baili Hongzhuang's departing figure, not having personally seen the diary left by Qin Yayun, so he didn't know if Baili Hongzhuang's words were true or false.
However, what he could be sure of was that Baili Hongzhuang and the General's Manor would no longer have any relationship in the future.
All of this ultimately crumbled in his own hands.
Seeing Baili Hongzhuang leaving with Emperor Beichen so quickly, Baili Haoxuan couldn't help but rush into the room and ask, "Father, what did Baili Hongzhuang say to you?"
Baili Zhentao waved his hand, as if he aged in an instant. "She won't be coming back in the future."
As soon as these words came out, Baili Haoxuan also froze. Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Beichen were so extraordinary now. He had wanted to take advantage of their popularity and develop himself.
Hearing this, Baili Hongzhuang had completely severed ties with the General's Manor?
His grand plans were shattered, and Baili Haoxuan's expression turned grim.
Emperor Beichen and Baili Hongzhuang walked on the street, where there were very few pedestrians, and their figures stretched long under the moonlight.
With his large hand tightly holding Baili Hongzhuang's small hand, Emperor Beichen spoke, "How are you feeling?"
A faint smile appeared on Baili Hongzhuang's lips. "Are you asking about my feelings at the banquet or my feelings about the General's Manor?"
"Both," he replied.
Emperor Beichen gazed into Baili Hongzhuang's eyes, hoping that she would be happy. However, he could sense the melancholy in her heart.
"My feelings at the banquet were naturally delightful. I finally vented all the humiliations I have endured over the years," Baili Hongzhuang chuckled.
From now on, she was no longer the young lady of the General's Manor who was constantly ridiculed and trampled upon. She had become someone that everyone admired.
"As for the General's Manor, I never truly belonged there. It's just that circumstances have changed, and I feel a bit sentimental," she said.
Although she possessed all of Baili Hongzhuang's memories, she was not truly Baili Hongzhuang, unable to fully experience the same emotions.
Therefore, she could only lament for the previous Baili Hongzhuang, uncertain how she would feel after learning about everything that had happened now.
As for herself, she was still full of hope, and the path she would walk in the future was what she cared about the most.
Emperor Beichen tightened his grip on Baili Hongzhuang's hand and reassured her with a voice filled with comfort and affection, "In the future, I will be by your side. As long as you think of me, it's enough."
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