"Without any ties, you can be considered to be free.”With a faint smile, Helian Xuan gently fanned himself with the folding fan in his hand, looking like a carefree young master. The sky outside gradually darkened, and the sun was setting. The originally lush green had also drooped down. Yue Bai and Yue Moyan were at the side with their heads lowered, completely invisible. The siblings were still in the grass, but no one knew what they were planning.
The two of them chatted excitedly about the current situation, the grassland, Xifeng, Xia Country, Zhao Country, and so on. They talked until the moon was high in the sky, and Yue Moyan kept dozing off. There were a few times when Yue Baitian reminded her not to fall asleep.
"That's for the best. This Prince still has matters to attend to, so we'll gather at the Prince's mansion tomorrow at noon.”Helian Xuan gestured to Xia Zihou. The little errand boy was leading her out when Xia Zihou glanced at the sunset scenery by the window and said," Under the heavens is the land of the king."”Helian Xuan respectfully replied,"The land of the land is not a subject of the king." Your Highness, take care." The two of them looked at each other and smiled.
Xia Zihou glanced at where the siblings were hiding and walked over. Yue Bai Tian grabbed Yue Moyan who was about to drag him out and covered his mouth. The three of them disappeared into the dark night.
Only then did the two people walk out from the bushes.
"Royal brother, do you think she succeeded?”
"Let's go." He slapped the back of the girl's head to wake her up. Seriously, wasn't he being too curious? Nothing could escape her big grape eyes, and there was nothing he could do about it. He could only walk back helplessly.
"Eh? Royal brother, where are you going?"
"Back to Xifeng." The sound of his gnashing teeth was carried away by the wind. Xia Zihou, that bastard, what method did he use to make that stubborn stinking rock agree? He had come no less than twenty times, but it was not necessarily useful every time. He was really angered to death. He was the dignified Crown Prince of Xi Feng, and the future Emperor of Xi Feng was actually inferior to a Regent like her. In recent years, rumors about her had spread everywhere. She was supposed to be called by the late Emperor to become the regent when she reached the age of 10, but she disappeared without a trace when she was 10 years old. Then, she returned to Xia Country three years ago. Other than the Eldest Princess, she also appointed the regent. In three years, she had revived the abandoned court affairs of the Emperor. However, other than the Crown Prince, there was also the Third Prince. Before she appointed the regent, the entire court was in chaos. It wasn't easy to stabilize things. Zhao really knew how to look for opportunities. It seemed that in this world, it was time for Xi Feng to plan.
A figure appeared in the attic behind Fangling Temple, with two people following behind him. Xia Zihou was sitting on the roof of the attic, and there was a balcony above. There were four praying mats on it, and they circled around a tea table. There were a few books in a secret compartment beside the tea table. Apart from that, there was also a person sitting above, meditating quietly.
"How is Little Brother Jing doing in the world? It had been three years since they last met, yet he was living quite well?”Xia Zihou was seated there as well, and the two people he brought with him had also left to carry out their duties in the martial world. The person sitting on the futon had clear and moist eyes that faintly emitted some spiritual aura. There were a few red dots on his bright head. When he heard this, the monk opened his eyes. His gaze was filled with peace and indulgence.
"The biggest regret in life is the wrong persistence and giving up easily. This year, you have the image of a red phoenix moving. It's time for someone to come and grow old with you.”
"Hmph, monk, this isn't something you should worry about, right? Why? Do you really intend to be a monk for the rest of your life? After I settle this war, I might be able to bring you back.”Xia Zihou was half-lying on the bed as she stared at the monk opposite her. She suddenly felt that the rising moon was somewhat similar to his bald head. She couldn't help but laugh. Her laughter was as low as a wind chime. Xia Jing lowered her eyes and smiled.
He had a very good relationship with Xia Zihou since he was young, and Xia Zihou had also taken exceptional care of him. Although they were not born from the same mother, the two of them could be considered to have relied on each other in this palace. Unlike Xia Zihou, who was doted on by the late Emperor, Xia Jing only had three princes in the palace because of the Emperor. Xia Mu's mother was Empress Ning, and for the sake of Xia Mu's throne, she would even send someone to poison his meals. He was the son of the rebellious concubine, and the Emperor had never paid attention to him. He would even punish him every time he saw him. Xia Zihou protected him. Naturally, he became one of the targets that Empress Ning wanted to get rid of.
That year, his birth mother was stabbed to death in the name of Ni Fei, and he, who was only five years old, was also locked in Empress Ning's secret chamber. She pierced his lute bone with an inverted hook. Later, it was Xia Zihou who discovered his tracks and caused a ruckus in the harem to save him. At that time, he swore that he would endure it. He needed power. However, time would wear down many things. When you see through it, you will realize that those things that you once yearned for to the extreme can be put down so easily. In the ten years that he had escaped from the Imperial Palace with Xia Zihou, he had stopped thinking about those illusionary nobles. He only hoped that he could protect this woman in peace, just like how she had protected him in the past.
"After all these years, I've already let go. I only hope that the people today can have less undeserved disasters. The only thing I can't let go of is you. If you marry someone one day and live a peaceful life, I might really let go.”Xia Jing frowned as she looked at Xia Zihou's hideous face with the birthmark. She felt a little guilty. Where did this scar come from? It was just that he had tasted a poison that he shouldn't have. Fortunately, Master Liaochen had saved the two of them. The birthmark grew bigger and bigger, more and more hideous. It was like a disgusting piece of skin that was attached to his beautiful face.
Xia Zihou noticed his guilty expression and leaned over to rest his head on his shoulder." You don't have to feel guilty," he said in a clear voice." This birthmark might not be real." It's been so many years. Forget it. I only hope that you can return to the mortal world as soon as possible. A place like the Buddhist Sect is not suitable for you.”"I know that your ambition is actually the entire world. When you were eight years old, you once said that if you became king, you would definitely unify the entire world. I still remember the longing and determination on your face under the plum tree eight years ago. However, I never thought that you would choose to stay away from the mortal world so as not to fight with me.
"Is that so? If she didn't have this birthmark, all the men in the world would go crazy for her.”She definitely would. Just with this unparalleled noble status and unparalleled beauty, everyone in the world would probably kneel before her. However, did she just say that the birthmark might not be real? Xia Jing's eyes flashed with a glimmer of light. Over the years, he had made countless medicines to save this face, but there was no effect at all. Could there really be that reason?
"Sigh, I will set off for the battlefield tomorrow. Don't worry, I will fulfill your wish.”To fulfill your wish and unify the world. If Royal Sister said it, she would definitely do it. However, Xia Jing shook her head and smiled indifferently. "These years, I have already seen through it. The world will be united after a long time, and it will be separated after a long time. There is no need to force anything. My biggest wish now is for Royal Sister to live a peaceful life. There's someone beside you holding your hand and growing old together.”
"You brat, after not seeing me for three years, your ability to speak has improved.”Xia Zihou took off the other half of the mask and poured some tea on the other side.
"What are you doing?" Xia Jing was shocked. She pulled down the hand that was pouring the tea and took the silk scarf from the side to wipe her carefully under the moonlight. The silk scarf began to be stained with color, and gradually, a face that was exactly the same as the other half without any flaws appeared in front of Xia Jing. Xia Jing's wiping action paused and she was stunned for a while before she came back to her senses.
"Buddha said that form is emptiness, and emptiness is form. I see." The scarf in Xia Jing's hand was blown away by the wind. Xia Zihou leaned back with his eyes half-closed, not saying a word. What was lust was emptiness and emptiness was lust? Wasn't this clearly teaching her little brother Xia Jing to be bad? Hmph, it seemed like she had to find some time to have a good talk with her Master Liaochen. Otherwise, when she brought him out of the Void Gate in the future, she would be thinking about becoming a Buddha. That would be terrible. Who would spend their entire life with Buddha? Buddha would not hold hands with you and grow old together.
"Heh, Master Liaochen sure is serious about teaching.”Xia Zihou gritted his teeth. That old monk had become lawless just because he had saved her. She was 20 years old this year, but the child in front of her was only 17 years old. He was not even 20 years old yet. Xia Zihou's face darkened. Xia Jing knew her concerns, but she couldn't say too much. She could only smile and say," He let go of it with a single thought and felt at ease in his heart. You don't have to feel sorry for me. I'm really tired of those battles. I'll have a good sleep. After that, it'll be another abyss of suffering. No matter what, I have to protect myself.”
"Alright, I understand. Every time I come and go, I have to listen to you recite for half a day.”Xia Zihou's lips curled into a gentle smile. Xia Jing turned her head to look at the bright moon. A strange feeling swept across his heart. He had been with her for so long, he didn't care if she had become so heartless that she could even attack his younger brother. He didn't care how many people she had killed with a flip of her hand. He didn't care. As long as that person was Xia Zihou, his eldest sister, it was fine.
Xia Zihou's hair was slightly disheveled as he leaned on his lap and looked up at the clouds in the sky. Xia Jing combed her hair neatly with her fingers. When she saw one or two strands of hair that fell out, she would be shocked for a long time. The person on his lap finally fell asleep. Looking at the person who was sleeping quietly, his cold fingers touched the mask that was even colder. Life is really tiring. Actually, you're tired too, aren't you? Sister.
He had lived in that cold palace for eight years. During those eight years, he was still young, but he had always had an elder sister who was two years and eight months older than him. She was doted on by the late Emperor, but he had suffered the loneliness and humiliation of the palace. He was the son of Consort Ni, and he had always considered himself the son of Consort Ni. Everyone in the palace abused him. He was clearly in such a prosperous place, but he could not wear warm clothes or eat his fill. He had to deal with those persecutions time and time again, and he met her by chance. She protected him and doted on him. The late emperor never rejected any of her requests because when she was seven years old, she had already discussed the country with the late emperor. When she was ten years old, the late emperor summoned her to be the regent when she reached adulthood. However, she took him and escaped. After that, the new emperor, Emperor Xia Chong, ascended the throne. She only returned three years ago.
She protected him and doted on him, but she also knew that he always had a place in her heart. No matter what, it could not be changed. She had killed too many people, so he was willing to join the Buddhist Sect and pay for them one by one. She was alone and lonely, and he only wished that she could have someone who loved her, pampered her, and protected her for the rest of her life. So peaceful.
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