Lu Jingxing's expression was indifferent; he didn't believe a word of what Mu Wan Yun said. 'She's probably only fawning over me because I saved her from Princess Huayang,' he thought.
Mu Wan Yun rose onto her toes and offered him a kiss, but Lu Jingxing remained rooted to the spot, letting her try to win him over.
Seeing Lu Jingxing remain as still and lifeless as a block of wood, Mu Wan Yun's resolve began to waver.
'After all, I can't bear children. If I really became the Empress, just occupying the position without an heir wouldn't be enough to protect myself.'
'There was already the matter of our separation and the unresolved issues with the Mu Family between us. Leaving him would be painful, but it's better than us drifting further and further apart. Better to just give up now.'
Mu Wan Yun pulled away from Lu Jingxing's lips and dejectedly left Taiji Palace.
