After being taken back to Baicao Valley by Yi Sanshao, Yi Shangyun received exceptional care from him.
Looking at her face, which was finally regaining its rosy hue, Young Master Yi felt extremely distressed.
“Girl, I’ve finally found you. What have you been through these days? You’re almost unrecognizable.”
A ray of sunlight pierced through the thin clouds, dispelling all the darkness and loneliness of the long night.
Baicao Valley is a place of tranquility.
Only the early birds, who were out foraging for food, were busy chirping and chattering in the woods.
That night, Yi Shangyun slept very soundly.
She herself seemed to have lost count of how long it had been since she had a good night's sleep.
When I opened my eyes in the morning, I saw the sleeping face of Young Master Yi, who had been guarding the bedside all night without daring to leave for even a moment. He must have been too tired.
Before me was still the same as when we first met, with those captivating peach blossom eyes and a handsome, dashing face that were rarely seen in the world.
It is said that people with these eyes have the ability to steal souls.
She wished that if he could also steal her soul, perhaps she wouldn't be so sad!
But just then...
She then realized that it seemed that in every moment of crisis in the past, this man had been silently and selflessly protecting her.
But only in front of him could she be completely uninhibited and be her most authentic self.
At this thought, Yi Shangyun felt extremely apologetic and murmured to him, "I'm sorry..."
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes uncontrollably.
Afraid of waking him, Yi Shangyun quickly wiped away her tears, carefully got out of bed, and draped a thick blanket over him.
Only then did she tiptoe out of the door and gently close it behind her.
Once outside, head west.
The paths here are shaded by flowers and covered with petals, making a stroll through them a truly enchanting experience.
The colors range from white to purple, a riot of hues, vibrant and dazzling, varying in shades and tones, filling the sky with a riot of colors, like smoke and rosy clouds.
She climbed to the observation deck, which was about 8 meters high, and saw a variety of colors layered upon each other, all laid out before her.
The distant mountains are shrouded in mist, and layers of clouds drift by. Standing in the fields, walking among the ridges, the vastness of the sky and earth instantly broadens one's mind. It evokes a sense of liberation, like birds soaring freely in the sky or fish leaping in the sea. It also brings a joyful feeling of returning to the countryside and reciting poetry in the mountains.
Centered around the viewing platform, over a hundred varieties of medicinal herbs and flowers are in full bloom in the surrounding terraced fields. Dazzling in the sunlight, being there is like being in a poem or a painting.
Looking at the boundless expanse of naturally growing herbs before her, she suddenly felt as if she had forgotten all her troubles and felt exceptionally at peace.
I couldn't help but gently close my eyes, take a deep breath, and inhale the rich herbal aroma in the air.
It was as if the scent alone in the air was enough to heal me.
Gazing at the panoramic view of the Medicine Valley before her, she imagined: the wind rustling through the branches, rain falling from the eaves, fallen petals carpeting the ground, until the green mountains turned white. Year after year, the seasons changed, year after year, far from the hustle and bustle of the world—wasn't this what she had longed for all her life?
The mountain is serene and tranquil; being there, one's heart finds complete peace.
At this moment, she so greedily wished to stay here forever and live such a simple and peaceful pastoral life.
What do those vows of eternal love mean now? What does it matter if she's Princess Yongning, a descendant of the guardians of Western Qin, or the legitimate daughter of the Yi family? What does it matter if she was destined to be this way...?
She no longer wanted to care about the world or anything else.
All she knew was that she was a human being with flesh and blood, that she too had her own desired life and the life she wanted to live, but...
At this thought, she suddenly frowned again, filled with desolation, and clutched her chest, muttering to herself, "But why, why do I feel so sad..."
Just then, she noticed very light footsteps behind her and glanced back.
A quick glance revealed that the newcomer was none other than Young Master Yi. Yi Shangyun then subtly curved her lips into a smile and turned to ask, "You're awake?"
Young Master Yi smiled at him, his eyes filled with tenderness.
So he stepped forward and draped a sky-blue rain cloak over her shoulders, asking, "When did you wake up? Why didn't you wake me?"
Yi Shangyun expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your kind care, Third Young Master. If it weren't for you last night, I'm afraid I would have..."
She felt very guilty when she recalled seeing Young Master Yi busy taking care of her in her dazed state last night.
He paused for a moment, then added, "I didn't want to disturb you just now; I wanted you to sleep a little longer."
Young Master Yi stared into her eyes and said earnestly, "My silly girl, don't you understand? As long as it's all for you, how can it be considered a disturbance? I'll do anything for you willingly."
Realizing that strange look had returned to Young Master Yi's eyes, Yi Shangyun hurriedly tried to explain, "Young Master, I..."
Before he could finish speaking, Young Master Yi placed two fingers to his lips, silencing him: "Shh..."
And so, the two looked at each other for a while.
After a while, Young Master Yi suddenly said to her, "Girl, come back to Nan'an with me!"
Upon hearing this, Yi Shangyun stared at him with wide eyes, utterly astonished.
Young Master Yi continued, "No matter what happened in the past, I swear that for the rest of my life, I will take good care of you and never let you suffer any more harm. I really can't bear to see you like this."
For some reason, at this moment, Yi Shangyun was genuinely moved by his words.
Seeing the wide-eyed look in Yi Shangyun's eyes, Young Master Yi quickly pointed to the sky and swore, "Don't worry, I just want to take care of you and protect you. I will never force you to do anything. If you don't want to... I won't."
As with many times in the past, when Young Master Yi said those words, he already knew he would be rejected.
Even now, he could still sense that Yi Shangyun still deeply loved Xuanyuan Han.
After a long silence, it was as if even the air around them had stopped moving.
Unexpectedly, Yi Shangyun suddenly uttered, "Okay..."
At that moment, Young Master Yi could hardly believe his ears and asked again to confirm, "What did you say?"
Yi Shangyun composed herself somewhat and said, "I said... I'm willing to go back to Nan'an Kingdom with you."
At this moment, he didn't know how long he had been waiting; he even thought that he would never see that moment again in his lifetime.
For a moment, he was so happy that he didn't know what to say.
Overwhelmed with excitement, he grabbed Yi Shangyun's shoulder tightly and looked at her again and again to confirm.
"Girl, you agreed?!"
"You really agree?!"
"How could you..."
"That's great, that's really great..."
As he spoke, he suddenly released his grip and shouted loudly at the towering mountains, flowing rivers and waterfalls, birds, beasts, insects, fish, and all things on earth before him: "Did you all hear that? The girl agreed! She agreed to come back to China with me..."
Looking at Yi Sanshao's back, which was as happy as a child, Yi Shangyun suddenly felt tears welling up in her eyes for some reason.
His gaze lingered on the distance, and he silently thought, "Perhaps it really is time to leave. From now on, this journey through mountains and rivers will never end. In this life, we will never meet again... I owe you nothing... and I will not think of you..."
"There's no time to lose, so let's set off back to Nan'an tomorrow morning, shall we?" Young Master Yi suggested, fearing that things might change if he delayed.
Yi Shangyun nodded.
Hesitantly, she said, "Third Young Master... before you leave, please let me see him one last time, okay?"
Seeing the hesitation in Yi Sanshao's eyes, Yi Shangyun explained, "Don't worry, there's no possibility between him and me in this life. But... there are some things I need to hear him say to me in person."
Seeing her seemingly resolute gaze, Young Master Yi thought for a moment and agreed, "Alright, I'll make the arrangements."
At this moment, Yi Shangyun hesitated for a long time before finally speaking: "There is one more thing..."
Young Master Yi looked at her face and asked, "What is it?"
Yi Shangyun said, "Third Young Master, could you help me find someone?"
Looking for someone?
As he repeated her words, Young Master Yi pondered for a moment before asking, "Who are you looking for?"
Yi Shangyun paused for a moment and said, "Could you please help me find a person named Wei Mingxuan?"
“Wei Mingxuan? Who is that?” Young Master Yi asked.
"I just want to know who Wei Mingxuan really is, that's why I'm looking for him. For some reason, he always appears in my dreams, but when I wake up, I can only remember his name. Even... his appearance is blurry."
Yi Shangyun was truly distressed and helpless.
"Don't worry, I will find this person for you no matter where you are."
Young Master Yi had a vague feeling that this person was so captivating to Yi Shangyun. Although he was jealous, he thought that this person must be very important to Yi Shangyun, so he solemnly agreed.
"Thank you, Third Young Master..." At this point, Yi Shangyun finally withdrew his gaze and looked into the distance again.
A gust of wind blew by, and Young Master Yi said gently and with concern, "It's getting windy, take care of yourself, let's go back..."
"Hmm," Yi Shangyun said quietly.
After settling Yi Shangyun in, Young Master Yi carefully closed the door behind him as he left.
The maid Zisu hurried forward and bowed, saying, "Third Young Master."
Young Master Yi only glared at her.
They only stopped when they went downstairs and were far away from Xiaoyao Pavilion, and walked to a quiet lakeside.
Zisu followed him all the way here. Although she was really unwilling, she still apologized to him, saying, "I'm sorry, Third Young Master."
Young Master Yi gritted his teeth and said to her with his back to her, "Considering that you have followed me for many years, I will not hold it against you this time. But if you do it again in the future, I will definitely not let you live."
“Yes, Zisu understands,” Zisu replied.
Only then did Young Master Yi ask her, "Speak, what do you want with me?"
Zisu reported, "Third Young Master, someone from the Prince of Qin's residence has come and says they want to see you."
"The Prince of Qin's Mansion?" Young Master Yi paused for a moment upon hearing this.
After a moment's thought, he squinted and said, "You've come at just the right time..."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com