The memories are vivid, as if they were right before my eyes.
"The system says that this is a world within a book, and it wants me to find you and assist you in becoming a wise and benevolent ruler."
Xie Lang was taken aback.
He remembered the day they first met, the frozen body and the cold bun, and the handkerchief that carried a faint fragrance and wiped his mouth. Was it... like that?
"I admit that at first I was only focused on completing the mission, and once I had accomplished my task, I would ask to resign and travel the world."
Wen Hemian chuckled softly, her voice filled with indescribable complex emotions: "But Your Majesty is too obedient, too lovable. In the end, I came to regard you as family, and over time I couldn't bear to leave you."
Even pets can develop feelings, let alone living people who have been by your side for many years.
At that time, Wen Hemian did not know that she was also a person in the world of the book, nor did she know that the Prince of Huailing and his wife were her biological parents. Compared to enjoying her parents' love without any guilt, she actually felt that her relationship with Xie Lang was deeper.
They accompanied and supported each other, serving as both teachers and friends, which was extremely important to both of them.
"It is indeed troublesome to dress as a man, but with the system covering it up, I am not worried that you will be able to tell," Wen Hemian said. "However, I did not expect His Majesty to find out so quickly. I never intended to hide it forever, so it is fine to tell you. Besides, as the mission ends, the system's protection for my test drive will gradually disappear."
Hearing this, Xie Lang's eyes reddened slightly.
He seemed to realize something: "Did your departure from me mean the mission was over?"
Xie Lang didn't hate the so-called mission that much. On the contrary, he was actually very grateful that the mission brought Wen Heming to his side.
From Wen Heming's words, we can tell that the mission is very important. So when she chooses to let go, does it mean that the bond between them has ended?
"There is some connection."
When the topic came up again, Wen Hemian felt a little depressed. She looked at Xie Lang seriously and said, "His Majesty at that time was enough to make me feel at ease letting go. Besides, I have touched the interests of too many people. Even if I don't leave, there will still be a storm when I return to the capital."
Everyone was undoubtedly happy to have just eliminated the Ning faction, but many more were busy dividing up the profits behind it, and the court was in a frenzy. Wen Hemian did not want to be forced to form a faction to protect himself.
Even with Xie Lang always on her side, given their complicated relationship, it would be difficult for things to turn out well.
At the time, this was the best option in her view.
Xie Lang looked very aggrieved: "You won't even believe me."
Wen Hemian: "..."
She was genuinely at a loss for words: "How can you expect me to trust you enough to stay in the capital and wait to be devoured by you?"
Wen Hemian felt that, given the reckless and impulsive nature of the little wolf cub at the time, he might actually have done such a thing.
It was precisely because she realized this that, after their reunion, she let him have his way and didn't say anything that would further irritate him.
The emperor was clearly bothered by this: "You can't just leave me behind without a word anymore."
Wen Heming nodded: "Hmm. Alright, don't get all red-eyed after just a few words. If others see this, they'll say the emperor is weak."
That's absolutely true. Xie Lang is indeed somewhat cowardly when it comes to relationships. After being separated for three years and reunited, he can't hide his anxiety and insecurity.
As the truth was gradually revealed, Xie Lang finally got to glimpse the truth hidden at the bottom.
Wen Heming seemed to have no intention of hiding anything from him.
He finally couldn't help but ask, "You left because the mission was over, and because of me... So, what about three years later, when you decide to come back?"
Wen Heming was incredibly clever. Xie Lang didn't believe she couldn't evade his investigation. The world was vast, and there were always places the emperor couldn't reach. If she wanted to hide, he certainly wouldn't be able to find her.
But she came back on her own initiative.
Wen Heming said gently, "The system says... you have a high tendency towards self-destruction and turning to the dark side. I'm very worried that something might happen to you."
"Huaichuan".
She addressed the emperor by his given name with a solemn air, and the light in her eyes, illuminated by the candlelight, seemed gentle and tender.
"I came here on a mission, but I returned to Beijing only because of you."
Xie Lang's eyes flickered slightly.
Feeling her hand tighten and then loosen instantly, as if afraid of hurting her, Wen Hemian lowered her eyes and smiled: "Does Your Majesty trust me?"
She was always composed and calm, unmoved by anything. Although she asked the question, her words already conveyed a sense of certainty.
She was clearly the one who was clueless before, but now that she's open up, she's gradually gained the upper hand in front of Xie Lang.
Xie Lang's voice trembled slightly: "You know perfectly well that I believe you."
Regardless of Wen Hemian's initial purpose in coming to his side, she was different from those who tried to scheme to destroy him.
Most of the warmth he felt in his youth came from her. Having been together for so long, how could he not believe it?
Having said everything, Wen Hemian felt completely relieved, and a smile silently flashed across her eyes: "Aren't you afraid of being fooled by me?"
Xie Lang: "I am willing."
His eyelashes fluttered, and he began to ask other questions: "You said you went to another world. Are you living well there?"
"fine."
Wen Hemian concealed the fact that she had been in poor health in her past life. After all, it was something that happened in her previous life. Xie Lang would only feel sorry for her now that he knew, so why bother with it?
"That world is a thousand years in the future, where men and women are equal, people live in peace and prosperity, and lead lives completely different from ours... Putting aside everything else, there's no need to worry about assassinations that could happen at any moment."
After Wen Hemian finished speaking, fearing that his keen mind might be disappointed, she added, "However, the place we live in now is also quite good. Although the local vassal kings have not been completely eliminated and foreign tribes are still eyeing us covetously, I can work with His Majesty to make this place a peaceful and prosperous place."
These words were spoken very fluently.
I used to think about letting go and not caring, but now that I've come back after all this time, I suddenly realize that I've thought about it countless times in my mind.
Xie Lang listened attentively, and after listening, he murmured, "No wonder the Grand Tutor knows so many strange things. Are these things commonplace in that world?"
"Hmm." Wen Hemian's smile widened. "I didn't expect His Majesty to accept it so quickly."
She not only accepts the identity of the characters in her book well, but also does not reject the new things she talks about.
"I was personally trained by the Grand Tutor."
Xie Lang had once rejected their teacher-student relationship, thinking that Wen Hemian was reluctant to change because of this, but now he felt that it might not be so bad.
On the contrary, no one could separate their connection.
He suddenly got up silently and picked up Wen Hemian.
They were just sitting and chatting peacefully when Wen Hemian was genuinely startled: "What are you doing?"
Xie Lang lowered his head and kissed her, smiling as he asked, "When the Grand Tutor first picked me up, did he ever imagine that one day you would be picked up by me?"
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