Chương 155: Chapter 155: Reconciliation (part 2)

Shanguan Zu Jin's POV

I know I have to apologize. I need to acknowledge my mistake and accept the consequences of my actions.

I was the one who mistook the empress. I'm the reason why she let herself choose to be kidnapped.

It's my fault that her life is harder in the first place. I know there's a part of her that wishes to die instead of dealing with Wu Jinmai's problem.

If that happens, I know I'll regret it for the rest of my life. "Forgive me for letting out everything to you. My frustrations, my anxieties, my mistrust of you, and being doubtful—I let them out on you. My hidden hatred for Wu Jinmai... I give them to you," I whispered.

I realize something as we travel back to the palace. There's a man who will love her truly unconditionally.

A man who never treated her badly because of his fear of the past. A man who will protect her whether she's a tyrant or not.