Legend has it that when a person dies, a teardrop shed by their beloved, if it falls on them, will transform into a red birthmark. This mark serves as a contract, guiding them through reincarnation...
In the end, Xuanyuan Han was brought back to the island by Lü'er.
But after he came back, he was no longer the same Wei Mingxuan.
From then on, he seemed to have gone mad, always staying by himself, repeating only three words over and over again.
"We can't lose it!"
"We can't lose it!"
Clearly, the sachet that he still treasured even after losing his memory was not found.
Yesterday, almost all the monks in the Guanyin Temple worked together to pull it out of the pool.
They even went so far as to drug him before bringing him back after he fell into a deep sleep.
Now, fearing that things might change while things are still going on, Greenie didn't want to wait a moment longer.
So as soon as he returned, he urged the old man to arrange for the two of them to get married ahead of schedule.
Red candles are lit.
Bright red "double happiness" characters were pasted all over the small island.
Greenie put on the wedding dress that she had painstakingly sewn over countless nights.
Sitting in front of the mirror right now, I laughed, and I cried.
Although the old man didn't know exactly what had happened, because Greenie didn't mention a word about what had happened between the two of them when she returned.
But he had a vague feeling that Xuan Yuanhan must have regained some of his previous memories.
Seeing that Greenie was clearly heartbroken but still trying to force a smile, the old man stood outside the door watching her and sighed heavily, "Alas!"
After calming down, Lü'er wiped away her tears, put her veil back on, and went out.
The old man helped Xuanyuan Han, who was also dressed in a red festive wedding outfit, and slowly walked to Lü'er's side.
Even now, Xuanyuan Han's gaze remains vacant, and he mutters to himself.
"We can't lose it!"
"We can't lose it!"
The old man couldn't bear to watch any longer and advised Greenie, "Child, why don't you just let it go? Look at him, he's already like this. Although Grandpa likes him very much, as the saying goes, forced love is never sweet. You're still young, and on this deserted island, young men are rarely seen. It's Grandpa's fault for trapping you here. You finally met one, and you've mistaken this brief companionship for romantic love..."
Before the old man could finish speaking, Greenie raised her voice and stubbornly said, "No, he likes me. He said he would treat me well and stay here to take care of me for the rest of his life. In this life, I only want him. No matter how big the world is, I don't want anyone else but him."
Seeing that Greenie was now completely obsessed, the old man still wanted to continue to persuade her: "His accent is not from our country, and look at his demeanor, he is clearly of extraordinary nobility. These are turbulent times, and we met him at the seaside. If the Regent finds out about this, I'm afraid we'll be in trouble..."
Unexpectedly, no matter how much the old man tried to persuade her, Lü'er remained steadfast: "Grandpa, please don't try to persuade me anymore. My mind is made up. Let's get married quickly!"
Helpless, the old man could only offer a final reminder: "Have you thought it all through carefully?"
The two were so engrossed in their own conversation that they were completely unaware that Xuan Yuanhan was gradually regaining his senses.
When he was stimulated again and realized that the world around him was full of festive colors, he suddenly remembered everything completely.
Seeing that Greenie was no longer speaking, the old man had no choice but to raise his voice.
"one……"
"bye……"
The sound had barely begun when it immediately fell silent.
When Greenie didn't hear the expected sound, she impatiently lifted the veil: "What is it now?"
But then she saw Xuan Yuanhan staring intently at her. Greenie noticed his gaze was different from usual, as if something was wrong, and she froze, "Brother Mingxuan, you..."
Xuanyuan Han slowly said, "Miss Lü'er, I'm sorry, I cannot marry you. The one I love has always been only her, and I cannot live without her!"
Listening to Xuan Yuanhan's few words, he lightly described the past few months of their daily companionship.
Greenie's eyes immediately welled up with tears. She shook her head, pleading heartbrokenly, "Brother Mingxuan, don't leave Greenie behind, please don't..."
Having regained his memories, Xuan Yuanhan was a completely different person. He formally introduced himself and expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
"I am the King of Western Qin. Thank you both for saving my life. I will repay you with everything I have in the future if you need anything. However, I already have a queen in my palace, and she will be my only wife."
"He is actually the King of Qin of Western Qin..." Upon hearing this, the old man finally learned his identity, but he stood there in disbelief, unable to speak any more.
Only Greenie seemed to have nothing to lose, fearlessly saying, "So what? She doesn't want you anymore. She just said it herself yesterday outside the Guanyin Temple gate. Have you forgotten? Even that tattered sachet was thrown away by her own hand."
Having said that, Xuanyuan Han habitually touched the pocket where he usually kept his sachets, and finally clenched his fists tightly.
Recalling everything that happened at Guanyin Temple, Xuanyuan Han felt heartbroken: "Yes, I deserve to die. I actually forgot about her. No matter what happened before, I never saw her drink alcohol. She must be very sad. No, I must go and explain to her right away."
Thinking of this, Xuanyuan Han immediately took his leave: "If you need anything in the future, please feel free to come to me. I have other important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now!"
Seeing that she was about to leave, Greenie quickly chased after her.
"Brother Mingxuan, don't go, don't..."
But after chasing for only a few steps, he suddenly lost his footing and fell to the ground.
The old man then came to his senses, stepped forward to help him up, and said, "A person like King Xuanyuan Han of Qin is not someone you can keep, child. You two are destined to have no fate together!"
"Waaaaah..." In the pitch-black night, Greenie finally let out a heart-wrenching cry.
The next day.
Just after morning.
Xuan Yuan Yue, still worried, hurriedly went to Mei Zhi Xuan's palace: "Where is the Regent?"
The guard at the door timidly reported, "His Highness has just finished court and is currently in a rage!"
Just as he stepped across the threshold and entered, through the gap in the beaded curtain of the entrance hall, he saw Mei Zhixuan slam his fist heavily on the table in front of him: "Damn it, I was just one step away, how could she suddenly come back?"
Mei Xiyuan, who had arrived earlier, was also seething with hatred: "That Lu Yuan is such an eyesore! I didn't expect him to bring that bitch back at this critical moment. But you too, you're so indecisive and soft-hearted. That's all you've got in your life!"
Upon hearing this, Mei Zhixuan glared coldly at Mei Xiyuan and reprimanded her, "Are you courting death?!"
After a while, Mei Xiyuan suddenly seemed to think of something and spoke again: "However, even so, the war between the two countries is only temporarily suspended, not canceled. We are not without opportunities. Isn't he still here? He can always cause some trouble, right?"
Hearing this, Mei Zhixuan perked up again and asked, "What's your idea?"
The two then lowered their voices and began to talk in secret.
Just then, the maid Jinlan followed her in and cautiously called out, "Your Highness..."
Xuanyuan Yue quickly took two steps back and walked out of the hall. Jinlan then leaned forward and whispered something in her ear.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan Yue looked at Jin Lan's face in surprise and asked, "Where is he? Quickly take me to see him."
Back in his palace, he encountered Xuan Yuanhan, disguised as a guard, who had infiltrated the palace.
It was only a day and a night apart, but just by looking into his eyes, you could tell that the real him had returned!
Xuan Yuan Yue found it hard to believe, so she tentatively called out, "Uncle Qin?"
Unexpectedly, Xuan Yuanhan immediately demanded, "Yue'er, what did you two talk about yesterday? Do you know where she went? Take me to see her!"
Xuanyuan Yue finally believed it, and was both surprised and delighted: "Uncle Qin, have you really regained your memories?"
Xuan Yuanhan, having regained his memories, discovers that Yi Shangyun has not yet returned to the world she described.
Anxious and worried the whole way, in his desperation, he suddenly grabbed Xuan Yuan Yue's wrist: "Yue'er, I know that even if I forget someone, I should never forget her. You know, I can't live without her, I need to see her immediately!"
Xuanyuan Yue had never seen him so flustered and helpless, but after thinking for a moment, she said in a low voice, "It's too late, everything is already too late!"
Knowing only of concealing his identity and focusing on his journey, Xuan Yuanhan was still unaware that the situation in Dongning had changed...
Hearing Xuan Yuan Yue's words, Xuan Yuan Han slowly released his hand and asked in confusion, "Too late?"
With a hint of reproach in her voice, Xuan Yuan Yue recalled, "Since you've made your choice, she can make hers too. You can never go back. Yesterday, at Guanyin Temple, didn't you personally teach her that people should look forward? At that time, I told my uncle that one day he would regret the decision he made that day. But I didn't expect it to happen so soon!"
Xuanyuan Han did regret it, but all he wanted to see at that moment was to ask, "Can you tell me where she is?"
Xuanyuan Yue thought for a moment and asked, "Does Imperial Uncle know what day it was yesterday?"
Xuanyuan Han thought for a moment, not understanding what she meant: "Yesterday?"
Even now, just thinking back, Xuan Yuan Yue still feels a bit scared. She said, "Could it be that Uncle Qin has forgotten that 200,000 elite troops from Dongning Kingdom have already gathered on the border of Western Qin, eyeing it covetously? If it weren't for her yesterday, those 200,000 troops would have already marched straight into the heart of Western Qin."
May our land be free from the smoke of gunpowder and the chaos of war!
May the people of Western Qin live in peace and prosperity, and enjoy a peaceful world!
"Is this all you've got, relying solely on these two oaths to protect your people?"
Xuanyuan Han then suddenly realized: "I..."
In the past, she so hoped that Yi Shangyun and the man she admired most in her life could find happiness.
But now, after all the twists and turns, neither of them has been able to find happiness.
In the grand scheme of things, the responsibilities that everyone has to shoulder seem to have never changed.
At this moment, Xuan Yuan Yue's feelings were extremely complicated: "Uncle Qin, don't worry, she's doing well! Although the Empress's ascension to the throne delayed this war, those who instigated it haven't given up. Uncle, you should hurry back to Western Qin and make a plan as soon as possible!"
Xuanyuan Han suddenly realized what was happening. He was extremely surprised.
"What did you say?"
"The Empress?"
"she?"
But he still wanted to see it all for himself: "No, I don't believe it. I won't leave until I see her today."
Xuanyuan Yue was afraid that if he lingered here too long, it might arouse suspicion, so she urged him, "Uncle Qin, what's wrong with you? No one will wait for you forever. Yun'er, he did give you a chance."
Xuanyuan Han pleaded with her once more: "Yue'er, please help me one more time."
Xuanyuan Yue seemed to have no other way to deal with him, so she instructed her maid, "Jinlan, go to the King's palace and report this matter to the King. See what the King says."
Time passed second by second.
Finally, Jinlan returned to the palace.
Xuanyuan Han anxiously went up to ask, "How is it? Has she agreed to see me?"
Jinlan shook her head: "The King said she had nothing more to say. Since everyone has decided to move on, we will never see His Highness the King of Qin again in this life!"
Xuanyuan Han was shocked and took several steps back before stopping, muttering to himself.
“She said…”
"With me..."
"This life..."
"We will never see each other again!"