Disappearance is not the same as death. Death leaves behind remains, but disappearance leaves nothing behind.

"No way!" Qi Duan didn't dare to think about anything and directly rejected the answer.

Feng Guang said unexpectedly, "This is just my dream. Dreams are all false. Why are you so agitated for someone who doesn't exist?"

Qi Duan clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging into his palms. "Anlu is not a dream."

“Young master…” Her gaze was filled with pity. “I know you’re not used to living here, but we must persevere and live on. Indulging in illusions is not a good way to escape reality.”

Qi Mu chuckled softly.

Qi Duan took a step closer to Feng Guang and asked stubbornly, "You know where she went, don't you?"

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, young master. She is just a person who doesn't exist. I don't know anything about her."

"She exists!"

"Qi Duan." Qi Mu stepped forward, blocking Feng Guang's path and Qi Duan's steps forward, who was in a state of excitement. He kindly reminded him, "As the saying goes, there is a difference between men and women. Although you and Miss Xia are still engaged, it is best not to get too close, as it is not good for Miss Xia's reputation."

Qi Duan was not someone who easily showed his emotions. He quickly regained his composure and took a step back. Thinking of the phrase "engaged couple," his eyes held a hint of something ambiguous as he looked at Feng Guang.

Would she do anything detrimental to Anlu?

Feng Guang didn't have that much power yet. She stepped out slightly from behind Qi Mu, and as soon as she met Qi Duan's gaze, she knew what he suspected. But she didn't care. Instead, her smile became even brighter under the veil.

"Judging from your behavior, young master, I'm afraid that the person named Anlu is very important to you. I dare to guess that she is the woman you love. Regardless of whether she ever really existed, since she has disappeared and you value her so much, why not die with her?"

Go keep her company?

This suggestion was so deceptive that Qi Duan was taken aback. He had clearly not thought of this before, but then he rejected it. No, An Lu must still be alive. She must not be dead.

What if Anlu really dies...? What should he do?

Qi Duan lowered his gaze, his aura becoming subdued. After a long while, he said, "I will take the initiative to propose annulment of the engagement."

Feng Guang nodded with a smile, "Thank you for your trouble, young master."

At Shenshi (3-5 PM), a torrential downpour began, and the landslide caused by the rain blocked the road, making it the only way up and down the mountain.

With no other option, Feng Guang and Qi Mu had to stay on the mountain for one night. However, instead of returning to the abandoned house, they rested in a wooden cabin not far from it. Although the cabin was simple, it was not drafty or leaky, and it was quite clean.

"Someone will definitely come to clear the road tomorrow, so I'm sorry to trouble Miss Xia today."

“The prince’s status is more noble than mine. It’s not like I’m being wronged that he’s staying in this wooden house for the night.”

Qi Mu smiled slightly, "Someone comes to clean here every now and then, so please feel at ease staying here, Miss."

"But... there's only one bed here."

"Don't worry, Miss, I'll just sit at the table tonight."

Feng Guang hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Young Master, please forgive my question, but why are you unwilling to live in this abandoned house? Is it simply because you don't want to see Young Master Qi?"

"Miss Xia, are you unaware? Ever since a maid died there more than ten years ago, ghosts have been frequently haunting the place. It is said that ghosts prefer women with a strong yin energy and avoid abandoned houses. I am only doing this out of concern for you, Miss."