1551 Did Not Dare To Risk Her Health

Long Yang raised an eyebrow when he saw her looking relieved. What was this woman thinking about?

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After Long Yin left Grand Phoenix Palace, he did not immediately return to the Eastern Palace and he left the Palace for the Grand Duke Mansion instead.

He visited the Dowager Duchess first and had a chat with her.

Lu Xue knew that Cousin Long Yin was here, which was why she came to Longevity Hall to see him.

The Dowager Duchess was now at a very old age. She got a little tired after chatting for a short time with them. So, she turned to Lu Xue and said, “Xue’er, make sure your Cousin Long Yin stays welcome here. I’m feeling a little tired and I need to take a rest.”

“Yes, Great-grandmother,” Lu Xue replied obediently. She stood up and said to Long Yin, “Cousin Long Yin, do you have some time? I would like to ask you a few questions.”

“Alright.” Long Yin got up and left Longevity Hall with her.

The Dowager Duchess sighed silently as she watched the two children walk out.

Xue’er was still young and might not have noticed this, but that child, Long Yin..

The Dowager Duchess could tell that he had come to the Grand Duke Mansion mainly to see Xue’er.

She would be happy to see both of them get married. Unfortunately, with Xue’er’s health..

The Dowager Duchess sighed once more, hoping that Xue’er’s health would improve. historical

When they got to the garden, Long Yin turned to look at the beautiful, dainty yet fragile young lady behind him. A happy smile flashed in his dark eyes. Unlike the intimidating effect he had on others, he now looked gentle and his tone was soft. “What would you like to ask me, Xue’er?”

Lu Xue bit her lip as she looked at her handsome cousin who was tall and fair as a piece of jade. She hesitated before bracing herself to say, “Cousin Long Yin, I overheard you telling Great-grandmother that you’re leaving for the Yan Kingdom tomorrow. I..I would like to visit as well. Can you bring me along?” At this point, her face turned red at the thought of how terrible her health was and she quickly explained, “I won’t give you any trouble. I’ll take good care of myself. I promise.”

Long Yin was silent for a while before agreeing readily, “Alright.”

Lu Xue was delighted as her beautiful eyes looked at him brightly. “Really?”

“If you’re able to convince the Dowager Duchess, Uncle, and Aunt, I’ll definitely bring you along,” Long Yin continued. There was a helpless look in his eyes. Xue’er’s health was not suitable for long-distance traveling. Even if she was healthy, his great-grandmother, uncle, and aunt treated her with the utmost care, and might not agree to her joining him on the journey.

The look in Lu Xue’s eyes dimmed when she heard this. “They won’t agree to it..”

A pained look flashed in Long Yin’s eyes when he saw her this way. He could not bear to reject her but she was not in good health and was not suitable for traveling such a long distance. He did not dare to risk her health.

Lu Xue did not notice it. She took a few steps forward and stood below a budding peach blossom tree as she said with loneliness, “I don’t want anything. I just feel a little frustrated being stuck here and I want to go out there for some fresh air.”

Long Yin felt even more pain for her when he heard this.

His cousin had been weak since she was born. Due to her fragile health, she was forced to stay home all the time and could not go anywhere.

As he watched the girl’s lonely face, his voice got even softer as he consoled her. “I understand. Once Yaoyao returns, we’ll go have fun at the imperial holiday home.”

Lu Xue forced a smile when she heard this. Her health could only permit her to travel somewhere near like the imperial holiday home.

She knew that she was putting her cousin on the spot. Lu Xue was aware of her condition, but still made such a stubborn request, which made it quite difficult for him.

At this thought, she sighed silently, but nodded obediently. “Alright.”

She felt an itch in her throat the moment she replied and she started coughing.

Long Yin’s expression changed as he quickly went up to help her.

“Cousin Long Yin, I..” Before she could finish, she began coughing violently and her already pale face seemed to turn translucent.

“Stop talking.” Long Yin’s sharp brows furrowed as he reached out to pat her on the back. When he saw how terrible she was feeling, he carried her in his arms and brought her back to her courtyard, Snowfall Garden.