What Yi Shangyun didn't know was that every word she uttered, every gesture she made, was causing her immense pain and tearing her heart apart.
At this moment, all the questions that had been bothering me for so long seemed to be answered.
He listened as the woman he had protected with his whole life spoke of her deep affection for someone else.
Xuanyuan Han stood there, completely stunned, his heart filled with jealousy, envy, and hatred.
He had always had many imaginations and suspicions about Wei Mingxuan.
However, he clearly hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
Seeing Yi Shangyun break down in tears, sobbing uncontrollably, I realized I had never been so heartbroken.
Seeing that she, like him, also loved but could not be loved in return, perhaps he should be happy.
She betrayed her own deep affection, and she also failed to obtain the happiness she desired.
She was finally able to understand her own pain.
He was indeed heartbroken, but not because she shared the same fate as him.
He knew that what truly pained him was that she had let him down, yet why was she still unhappy?!
After a moment of silence, Xuan Yuanhan, suppressing the tears welling in his eyes, began to comfort her.
"You should never doubt yourself. You are wonderful, truly wonderful! You are intelligent, kind, and brave. You are the best woman in the world, unmatched by anyone!"
Hearing Xuan Yuanhan speak, not to blame her but to comfort her, Yi Shangyun felt even more guilty and asked him, "Why don't you blame me?"
Xuanyuan Han thought for a moment, then slowly said.
"Strange?"
"If we really have to talk about this word, then who should I blame?"
"In this vast world, amidst the sea of people, what's wrong with your appearance?"
"If you really have to blame someone, blame yourself for not being able to guard your heart and falling in love with you!"
"If we really have to blame someone, we should blame fate for playing tricks on us. Since you made us love each other, why did you have to regain memories that don't belong to this space?"
"Now that things have come to this, no matter who it is, a person with memories of two lifetimes can't be their true self, right?!"
Upon realizing this, Xuan Yuanhan felt even more sorry for her.
Why did all of this have to happen to her?
"I not only don't blame you, but I'm also grateful that I was able to meet you in this life, which has given me a complete life."
Hearing this, perhaps she truly felt some relief. Yi Shangyun smiled and finally gently closed her eyes.
In an instant, two streams of hot tears slid down her cheeks.
The two of them then stayed together quietly, waiting for the sunrise.
soon.
The sky gradually changed from gray-blue to orange-yellow, with magnificent clouds on the horizon, accompanied by a breathtakingly beautiful sea of clouds.
A red sun slowly rises from the clouds, and the sunrise over the "sea" begins.
As the first rays of sunlight pierce through the clouds and slowly illuminate the earth, the mountains awaken in the dawn, as if the whole world has been reborn at this moment.
In an instant, thousands of rays of light illuminated the entire mountain range, and streaks of dawn lit up the peaks.
The sleeping forest was awakened, and the birds began to chirp and sing.
Looking at the rising sun, Yi Shangyun murmured, "It's finally dawn!"
At this moment, still clinging to the last glimmer of hope, Xuanyuan Han asked her, "Could you... not leave? Stay here?"
After thinking for a while, Yi Shangyun finally said two words to him: "No!"
Knowing full well that it was just wishful thinking, Xuan Yuanhan had already anticipated this answer.
Then, with concern, he asked, "So, what are your plans next?"
Yi Shangyun breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I want to go back to the Yi residence first. Since that's where I first arrived here, perhaps there's a way for me to get back."
Seeing that she had made up her mind, Xuan Yuanhan could only say, "Since that's the case, then let me see you off one last time."
Yi Shangyun did not refuse him. She stood up, smiled at him, and said, "Alright, then I'll trouble Your Highness, Prince Qin!"
As they walked down the mountain, both of them remained silent.
Xuanyuan Han so wished that the road ahead would never end.
But things never go as planned.
Soon, the two arrived at the alley entrance in front of the Yi Mansion.
As they walked, Yi Shangyun suddenly stopped and said to Xuan Yuanhan, "I've arrived. Your Highness, Prince Qin, you may leave here!"
Perhaps only heaven knows how reluctant Xuanyuan Han was to part with her, yet there was absolutely nothing he could do.
He had so much to say to her, but what was the point?
All the words I wanted to say succinctly boiled down to this: "May I hold you one last time?"
Upon hearing this, Yi Shangyun paused for a moment, then came to her senses and nodded slightly in agreement.
With permission granted, Xuanyuan Han slowly stepped forward, opened his arms, and embraced her tightly in his warm and broad bosom one last time.
But the thought of that feeling is something I'll never experience again in my life.
So he secretly increased the force in his hand a little more.
His smooth chin pressed firmly against her forehead, his eyes gently closed, and he bid her farewell in her ear.
"Yi Shangyun, I will only say this once, so listen carefully to every single word!"
"From this moment forward, I promise to set you free!"
"but……"
"From this day forward, no matter when, where, or where you are, you must live well for me!"
"Not only should we live well, but we should also be happy, happier than anyone else."
"Otherwise, I will do whatever it takes to find you, even if it means traveling through time."
"At that time, no matter if Wei Mingxuan, Gu Mingxuan, or Zhao Mingxuan are by your side, or even if it is the Jade Emperor or the Heavenly King... I will make sure you have no peace!"
Before she could react, Yi Shangyun, who was already moved to tears by her words, suddenly withdrew from her embrace, turned around, and resolutely left without looking back.
Watching Xuan Yuanhan's departing figure, Yi Shangyun didn't bother to wipe away her tears and finally burst into tears, repeatedly saying several times.
"sorry!"
"sorry!"
"sorry!"
Perhaps it was because I was too emotional at the time.
Suddenly, everything went black before Yi Shangyun's eyes, and she stumbled and fell to the ground.
It was almost noon.
Having finally understood everything, Xuanyuan Han rode his horse at full speed and returned to his residence.
Cheng Liang hurriedly went to greet him: "Your Highness, you're finally back!"
As he spoke, he glanced behind him but did not see the shadow of Yi Shangyun.
So he asked with some confusion, "Why didn't Your Highness's Princess Consort return with you?"
Xuanyuan Han stopped abruptly, glared at him, and ordered, "From now on, no one in the manor is allowed to mention her again! Consider her as already..."
Even if it's just a harsh word, he can never bring himself to be ruthless.
Finally, he could only weakly say, "Don't mention her again. She'll never come back!"
After saying that, he continued walking towards Chenghua Hall.
"How could Your Highness... But..."
For a moment, Cheng Liang, who had no idea what had happened, was at a loss for words and could only hurriedly chase after him.
Upon arriving at Chenghua Hall, Cheng Liang reported to him: "Your Highness, a few days ago after the morning court session, I heard that the Emperor summoned Yi Shangkun to his study..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xuanyuan Han exclaimed in surprise, "Do you know why the Emperor summoned him?"
Cheng Liang looked troubled and shook his head.
“Our people have tried, but… we can’t get any information at all.”
Xuanyuan Han frowned upon hearing this.
Cheng Liangfu continued, "Strangely enough, early the day before yesterday, Yi Shangjun was suddenly summoned to the palace alone!"
At this point, Xuan Yuanhan suddenly had a very bad premonition.
Could it be that his actions are related to Yun'er?
Could it be that Emperor Jing intends to kidnap Yi Shangkun and his son to blackmail Yun'er?
Then Yun'er... isn't she in danger?
Emperor Jing has become desperate and is resorting to desperate measures. It seems that he has really been careless.
The palace may seem calm on the surface these days, but it turns out that something was waiting for him here.
Upon realizing this, he hurriedly ordered, "Quickly send someone to the Yi residence to find Yun'er. Tell her that the Yi residence is no longer safe and that she must leave immediately. Remember, under no circumstances should she enter the palace!"
"Yes! I'll take care of it right away!"
After receiving the order, Cheng Liang immediately withdrew.
Although Xuan Yuanhan felt a great deal of reluctance at Yi Shangyun's departure.
But if Yi Shangyun can really find a way to return to her own world, that would be good nonetheless.
If she is well, he will have no weakness left.
Then, there were no more worries about doing many things.
But Xuan Yuanhan's heart, which had finally calmed down, was lifted again, and he murmured, "Yun'er..."
Unexpectedly, Cheng Liang returned as soon as he had left.
Xuanyuan Han looked up in surprise at his face and asked, "Why are you back? Hurry up and go to the Yi residence, or it will be too late!"
Cheng Liang looked extremely pale and reported, "Your Highness, the Second Miss of the Yi Family requests an audience!"
Xuanyuan Han was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Yishangxue? What's she doing here?"
With that, Yi Shangxue stepped over the threshold and entered the hall, bowing to him: "Yi Shangxue greets Your Highness Prince Qin, begging Your Highness to save my father and brothers!"
Xuan Yuanhan was startled and asked, "What exactly happened?"
Before Yi Shangxue could speak, she had already begun wiping away tears.
"For some reason, my father and brother have been placed under house arrest in the palace for many days, and we have been unable to find out anything about them."
However, what Xuan Yuanhan cared about was: "Does she already know about this?"
Yi Shangxue was clearly confused: "Her? I don't know what Your Highness is referring to..."
Xuanyuan Han was getting anxious: "Yun'er, didn't she just go back to the Yi residence this morning? Didn't you see her?"
Upon hearing this, Xue, who was wearing a white coat, was repeatedly astonished.
"Big sister?"
"Isn't my eldest sister already dead?"
"You mean... Yun'er didn't return to the manor today?!" Xuan Yuanhan was instantly stunned.
Yi Shangxue shook her head, having no idea what he was talking about.
"Oh no, could it be that Yun'er has already fallen into his hands?"
Upon realizing this, Xuanyuan Han hurriedly got up and prepared to leave.
Cheng Liang asked, puzzled, "It's almost noon, Your Highness, where are you going?"
Xuanyuan Han said in a low voice, "Enter the palace!"
"What?" Cheng Liang exclaimed in surprise and quickly followed after him.
Three days later...
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