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The King believed that his mindset had already reached the point where he could face a collapse of Mount Tai without changing his expression, but when faced with Wang Ma, he seemed somewhat unsure of what to do.

Although the King really wanted to conceal his inner turmoil, the more he tried to hide it, the more intense the chaos in his heart appeared.

The King and Wang Ma sat facing each other, but neither knew how to begin speaking or what to say.

Even if there were a thousand words buried in their hearts, after the passage of time and their prolonged unwillingness to meet, despite having a thousand words to say, upon reuniting, they had no idea how to begin, as time has the power to dilute everything.

After an unknown period of time, the King suddenly spoke, breaking the stifling atmosphere once more: "Would you like something to drink?"

"No need!" Wang Ma gently shook her head and said, "This simple tea is fine."

The King wanted to speak again, but his mouth opened only to find he had nothing to say, plunging him back into silence.

Just as the King was engulfed in silence, Wang Ma suddenly spoke up: "You don't look much different from before!"

"I was old back then!" the King said softly, "As for you, you're still as beautiful as ever!"

"Time shows no mercy; I've aged too."

"I heard from Ye Xunhuan that you have a daughter?"

Although Wang Zilin was the King's daughter, he was unaware, and Wang Ma also had no intention of telling him, merely nodded lightly: "Yes, she's in college now!"

"I've seen that child; she's quite pretty and very much like you in your younger days," the King said softly. "How's her studies?"

"Very good!" Wang Ma said softly.

"That's good," the King said with great relief, "If she ever needs my help, just let me know; I'll do my utmost to assist her!"

If the King wished to help someone sincerely, he could surely elevate them to the pinnacle of success!

Wang Ma simply smiled without saying much more.

Currently, Wang Zilin had no need for the King's help, nor would Qiu Ruoxi and Ye Xunhuan let Wang Zilin suffer any lack. Even when Wang Zilin marries, Qiu Ruoxi and Ye Xunhuan would certainly prepare an exceedingly lavish dowry.

"Where have you been all these years?"

Perhaps because the conversation had opened up, the King became less reserved, and the atmosphere also ceased to be as heavy as before.

"I met a kind person who helped me once, so I've been staying with the Xiahao family ever since!" Wang Ma had no secrets from the King, speaking truthfully.

The King's face slowly showed a look of surprise: "You… you're at Xiahao Yunting's place?"

Wang Ma nodded: "Yes, I've been looking after Miss, Qiu Ruoxi, as a nanny!"

Upon hearing Wang Ma was acting as a nanny for Qiu Ruoxi, the King's face instantly showed a complex expression, along with a deep sense of guilt.

"You… you've become a nanny?"

"Yes," Wang Ma replied softly, "I don't have any skills, but I have to support myself and my child, so I could only work. I'm not good at other things, but I can take good care of people."

"I'm sorry, I..."

"It's nothing." Wang Ma seemed to know exactly what the King wanted to say and directly interrupted him: "Miss and the others have been very kind to me."

This moment finally explained to the King why Ye Xunhuan hadn't told him how he found Wang Ma; Wang Ma had been under his very nose all along; how could it be possible not to find her!

"Miss and Master have never treated me like a servant, always seeing me as family, even Zilin and the others treat me like a sister."

The King let out a sigh of relief: "That's good."

"How have you been these past few years?"

"Aimless!" the King said with a bitter smile, "Living day by day."

"Why does that sound so miserable?"

"It's not so much misery as it is confusion. I don't know what I should be doing; what exactly should I be doing!" the King said, full of helplessness.

"I see!" Wang Ma's face slowly revealed a look of understanding: "Since you're unsure, sit down and think it over carefully."

"I will."

"I…" Wang Ma hesitated, as if wanting to speak.

"Just ask whatever is on your mind!" the King said gently to Wang Ma.

"I... I heard from Master that between you two..."

"Is it true that only one of us can survive?" the King softly interrupted Wang Ma.

Wang Ma nodded.

"Yes, it's true that only one can survive," the King said indifferently, "I'm not sure how he told you, but his mother's death has a lot to do with me, as do many experiences in his life; it's all my doing!"

"The hatred between us runs deep."

The King's words made it impossible for Wang Ma to dissuade him from leaving, for the meaning behind his words was already quite apparent.

Wang Ma sighed lightly: "So the Master was right."

"Did you want to see me to ask me to stop?"

"But now I know that you both can't just let this go!"

"If possible, I really wouldn't harm him." The King's face showed a deep bitterness.

Fate played tricks, and the King never imagined that the woman he once loved would now be serving as the nanny for Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi, with an excellent relationship to boot.

"Then... can you not kill him?" Wang Ma cautiously, somewhat pleadingly said, "I watched Miss grow up; I regard her as my own daughter, and Master, as my son. I..."

"I understand your meaning," the King interrupted Wang Ma once more, "If the circumstances allow, I will ensure he survives."

The King did not promise directly, for whether he could do it was another matter, but he had no intention to deceive Wang Ma, thus he expressed uncertainty about his relationship with Ye Xunhuan.

Upon hearing the King's words, Wang Ma immediately let out a sigh of relief: "Regardless of the outcome, thank you this time!"

"It's nothing!" the King said casually, "Did you want to see me partly because of Ye Xunhuan?"

"Half," Wang Ma said, staring at the King, "I also wanted to see how you've been all these years!"

"I also have one more thing to ask of you!"

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(PS: Owe one chapter, will make up for it tomorrow!)