"Even if I have a noble birth, I am still the woman with a sense of chastity in my bones. I can't let myself go." Zixi said, unable to help but smile bitterly again, "For a queen, this is actually a bit ridiculous, but I can't..."

So even if she gave Nan Mohao the title, she still couldn't force herself to give him a couple.

This should not have been her fault, but he was bound by the rules of Xuanyin Palace and the rules of the royal family. He had a status with her, but he could no longer marry her.

So he was destined to be very likely to die in his life alone.

After all, she still owe him.

"Your Majesty." Nan Mohao's voice was low, but there seemed to be something inexplicable in his usual indifference. "There are many hidden guards in Xuanyin Palace. All hidden guards are destined to lose their freedom since the day they entered the hall. It is only the luck of a few people to die alone. Most of the hidden guards may not live at that time."

As his eyes fell on Zixi's face, a smile appeared on the corner of Nan Mohao's lips, "I am really lucky. But there is a question, I want to ask Your Majesty at this time."

Zi Xi said curiously: "What's the problem?"

After reaching out and lifting up the hair on her temples, Nan Mohao smiled faintly: "Just just now, everyone in Xuanyin Palace has no freedom. Even if you don't enter the harem and have no status with Your Majesty, you will never be able to marry you... Why does Your Majesty feel that you only owe me?"

Zixi was surprised.

"Shouldn't Your Majesty owe all the hidden guards in Xuanyin Palace?" Nan Mohao raised his eyebrows.

Zixi: “…”

"Xuanyin Guard is the sword of the emperor, and his duty is to protect the emperor." Nan Mohao sighed, "Your Majesty should not be in any way, because this is the responsibility and significance of the existence of Xuanyin Guard. The reason why Your Majesty feels guilty towards me may be because... I feel sorry for my efforts over the years but have not received any reward?"

Zixi: “…”

"Or because Your Majesty is not without feelings for me?"

Zixi: “…”

"I will not think about anything else now. I just wish Your Majesty good and I am willing to protect Jiu Rao and her country for Your Majesty." Nan Mohao pulled Zixi and lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "My only wish is that Your Majesty can have a peaceful and smooth life."

Zixi's heart was sore, and she was silent for a moment, and whispered: "Nan Mohao, after returning to the imperial capital, if you can meet a good girl..."

Before he finished speaking, Nan Mohao's face had changed, "Your Majesty."

"Don't be anxious first." Zixi raised his eyes and chuckled, "If you can meet a good girl and you can fall in love with each other, marry her, and I will give you freedom - this sentence will always be valid."

Nan Mohao pursed his lips and said nothing.

"If you will never fall in love with others in this life, then a hundred years later, Nan Mohao, there will be your place next to my coffin - you cannot sleep together in your life, and I don't want to leave you alone after death."

Nan Mohao was silent and just looked at her quietly.

"If..." Zixi lowered his eyes, a sigh passed through his eyes, and he stretched out his hand to wrap his waist, "If there is a next life..."

What will happen if there is a next life?

Zixi didn't say anything again. She loved Chu Chen in this life, so there were some things she shouldn't say.

A throbbing flashed in his heart instantly. Nan Mohao pursed his lips and was silent for a long time before he reached out to wrap his hand around Zixi's shoulders, but his heart responded silently:

If there is a next life, I would rather pay any price, just to exchange for a chance to love you openly.

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Chapter completed!