It was another full moon night.
Standing on top of the city gate tower, Murong Chuan felt his life slowly draining away. As far as the eye could see, the peaceful people were still living happily. They did not even know that war was coming. Singing and dancing was good, wasn't it? A faint smile appeared on his face.
The outside world is full of lights and colors, but, Qianqian, without you, even the grand brilliance is just a pale piece of white to me. Everything was bustling, haha, as if everything was in ruins. Cough, cough. Heavy coughs followed, and her pale face turned red.
"Imperial Father, why did you summon me?”Suddenly, a man's voice came from behind her. It was a low greeting, and it was quiet, like water.
The Crown Prince of the Jin Kingdom, Murong Qingyue.
Murong Chuan felt that he owed Qing Yue a lot, just like Liang Yu and Nian 'er. However, there was no way to make up for it. The river of time could not be reversed. Since he was ready to let go, he would have to bear more responsibility for this child who had been enduring patiently.
Murong Chuan turned around and looked at Qing Yue. His eyes were filled with love and apology. He put his skinny hand on Qing Yue's thin shoulder and said slowly,"Yue 'er, you've grown into a man.”There was a hint of melancholy in his sigh.
"Father, I have grown up a long time ago. Have you forgotten that I am already twenty-three years old?”Qing Yue was surprised and touched by Murong Chuan's warmth. Ever since Aunt Qian passed away and Yu 'er left the palace, he rarely cared about the things around him.
"Yes, Yue 'er. From now on, this country will be under your protection. Remember, from this moment on, you have the right to make any decision. Until you die, you cannot betray this country. Do you understand?" Murong Chuan's tone suddenly became serious and he nodded his head.
"Alright, I'm relieved. Let's go. Follow Imperial Father out of the palace. Remember, if one day I am no longer around, then no matter what they ask of you, you must unconditionally satisfy them.”Murong Chuan sighed and walked down the city tower step by step.
Qing Yue didn't understand Murong Chuan's actions, but he had a bad feeling about it. Ever since Aunt Qian left, his father had never been happy. Now, his words and actions were even more unbelievable. Was it because of Aunt Qian?
In the carriage, Nian 'er slowly moved into Xiao Feng's arms. Xiao Feng opened her arms and carried Nian' er up so that he could sit on her. Nian 'er immediately hugged Xiao Feng's neck and grinned.
"Yu 'Er, when you see him later, don't be so cold to him like before. He really cares about you.”She knew that Liang Yu had always had a love-hate relationship with Murong Chuan. Thinking about Murong Chuan's current state, Young Feng was still very worried.
"I know. He's also very bitter." Liang Yu said in a low voice. However, Nian 'er had never met Murong Chuan before, so how could she accept her father, who had indirectly killed her mother? However, whenever he looked at him, he would think of Qianqian. Qianqian had said," Yu 'er, don't go back to those high walls…Qianqian's words were filled with so much loneliness and sorrow. How could she not blame him? However, could he really forget the happiness he once had?
Seeing Liang Yu's silent expression, Young Feng put Nian 'er down and pulled Liang Yu's hand."Yu 'Er, you have to believe that Qian Qian never blamed him. Sometimes, relationships are like this. It's not something that can be explained clearly. If you do this, Qianqian won't feel at ease.”
"Aunt, then, do you have any resentment towards Luo Xuan?”Liang Yu raised her head and looked at Young Feng. Her eyes were filled with anticipation, a cautious anticipation.
Letting go of Liang Yu's hand, she leaned back and the corners of Young Feng's mouth curled up into a faint smile. She mocked herself,""Aunt is very weak, isn't she? For such a man, she was covered in bruises. I hate Luo Xuan only because he refused to love me. He refused to admit that he loved me. This made me suffer more than not loving me. However, how could I bear to hate him? In this world, there will be no one who loves him more than me, but there will also be no one who hates him more than me.”
"But, aunt, what if Luo Xuan is trying his best to redeem himself? Will auntie still be with him?" Liang Yu remembered that day in Phiona's room, Luo Xuan looked at Phiona with deep affection. She knew that Luo Xuan wasn't as heartless as the rumors said.
" Heh, it's already, too late…" Xiao Feng's sleep-talking voice gently spilled out from her lips. Loneliness, reluctance, grief, reluctance, it seemed so sad, so hurt, so lonely, so hopeless.
Liang Yu knew that Young Feng had already made up her mind, so she remained silent.
What could be crueler than two people who loved each other not being able to be together?
Shen Yinan, will we also reach this step one day?
When the carriage stopped at the entrance of the River of Forgetfulness, a servant had already come up to help them get out of the carriage.
When Young Feng held Nian 'er's hand and stood at the entrance of the River of Forgetfulness, Liang Yu couldn't help but tightly pull on Young Feng's sleeve, her eyes looking at Young Feng with a complicated expression. Knowing Liang Yu's nervousness and uneasiness at this moment, Young Feng smiled at Liang Yu, signaling her not to worry.
When Luo Xuan, who was about to leave, saw this scene, he couldn't help but be a little absent-minded. However, he only regained his senses for a moment and nodded to Xiao Feng before leaving. As for Nie Xiaofeng, she did not notice the trace of sadness in Luo Xuan's eyes from the beginning to the end.
She saw two imposing men walk into the listening device that Young Feng and the others used. At this moment, when she saw Young Feng bring two children over, she did not have to guess to know that they were definitely related. Luo Xuan suddenly felt that he was very laughable. Back then, wasn't he the one who pushed her away? Why did he mind when he saw someone else beside her? Young Feng, although Master is trying hard to redeem himself, is it because your heart is really unwilling to open up to Master?
Nie Xiaofeng brought Nian 'er and Liang Yu into Tingfeng.
Looking at Murong Chuan who looked even more haggard than before, Young Feng's eyes were filled with worry,"Are you alright?"
Murong Chuan looked away from the two kids and smiled at Xiao Feng,"I'm fine, Young Feng. I heard that you went out for a while. What's wrong?”
"Mind your own business. You guys catch up. I'll go to Xiao Xiao's place.”Phiona prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute, Young Feng." Murong Chuan quickly called out to stop Xiao Feng and then ordered Murong Qingyue,"Yue 'er, come and greet Little Feng."
Murong Qingyue had never seen Xiao Feng before, but from their simple conversation, he could immediately tell that this woman was not an ordinary person. At least, in her father's heart, she was not an ordinary person. He walked in front of Young Feng and gave her a greeting."Junior Murong Qingyue greets Madam.”The very gentle and easy-going Crown Prince.
"No need. You can call me Xiao Feng.”Young Feng said to Qing Yue. Then, he turned around and left, closing Ting Feng's door.
"Father, who is Xiao Feng?" Qing Yue, who rarely went out of the palace, did not know Xiao Feng.
"Young Feng is a very important person to me, a friend. Yue 'er, if Imperial Father is no longer around in the future and you encounter any difficulties, go to the Perched Phoenix Pavilion to look for Xiao Feng. If there's anything, she will help you. These two are your younger siblings.”Murong Chuan held Nian 'er's hand with one hand and Leng Yu's with the other. Liang Yu struggled reflexively, but when she met Murong Chuan's eyes that were filled with desire, she finally lowered her hand. Nian 'er did not feel anything for the man who was holding her hand. In her world, perhaps she had never thought that she needed a father. The person who suddenly appeared was his biological father. He was just curious. Was he Qian Qian's husband? She was not as good-looking as her brothers in the pavilion, Nian 'er muttered softly in her heart.
Qing Yue's face was filled with shock. Surprise, disbelief, joy.
"Is it Yu 'Er?" Qing Yue looked at Liang Yu, extremely excited.
When Liang Yu heard Qing Yue's words, a warm current flashed through her heart. This was her brother, who was once her treasure.
"Brother Qingyue, you still remember Yu 'Er?”Liang Yu smiled at him.
Hearing Liang Yu's affirmative answer, Qing Yue felt that there was nothing in the world that could be happier than this. Yu 'er, you're finally back. After so many years, you're finally back. As if he did not see his father in front of him, Qing Yue pulled Liang Yu into his arms and hugged her tightly, as if he was afraid that she would accidentally leave again."Yu 'Er, Brother Qingyue has always missed you. You're finally back. You won't leave again, right?”
Liang Yu hugged her brother and did not answer. Brother Qingyue, I have never left the Golden Capital, but I will not live in that imperial city. My home is in the Perching Phoenix Pavilion. Brother, I'm sorry.
"Hey, you brat, let go of my sister. My sister is not someone you can hug casually.”Nian 'er let go of Murong Chuan's hand and walked to Qing Yue's side, tugging at his sleeve.
She looked down at the little boy who was glaring at her and felt a sudden warmth in her heart. Seeing this child push her away and block in front of Liang Yu, she couldn't help but feel amused.""Little brother, I'm your big brother. You can't be unreasonable.”He gently pinched Nian 'er's tender face and smiled.
"Hmph, don't call me little brother. This young master has a name and surname. This uncle of yours is very rude.”Nian 'er had a look of disdain on her face.
"Nian 'er, don't mess around. He's my brother, Brother Qingyue. This is Nian' er, my little brother.”Liang Yu berated softly.
"Sister, in front of outsiders, people can only call me Asakawa Yuu, not Nian 'er.”Nian 'er looked at Liang Yu with a depressed expression.
"Alright, Yu 'Er, can you and Nian' er accompany me back tonight?”Murong Chuan looked at the three children in front of him and felt that he could finally leave in peace.
Looking at Liang Yu's hesitant expression, Murong Chuan stood up and walked to her side.""Yu 'Er, don't refuse."
"Yu 'Er, come back with us. I've collected a lot of gifts for you over the years.”Qing Yue happily said to Liang Yu.
"Alright then, but it's just for this one night.”
"Alright." Murong Chuan nodded. Although Qing Yue didn't understand and wanted to ask why, when he saw his father's expression, he swallowed the words that were about to come out. It was better to go back and ask.
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