Upon entering the forest, one is greeted by towering ancient trees with gnarled and twisted branches, lush moss as green as jewels, and ancient vines that have been entwined for centuries.
Walking in the woods, you are surrounded by dense green trees overhead and crystal-clear streams running beneath your feet.
"When we came in, it looked like just an ordinary grove of trees from the outside! But how come we can't seem to find the end of the grove and can't find the way out?"
The deeper they went, the darker their vision became, and the occasional cries of various unknown creatures echoed in their ears.
A highly venomous snake was coiled around a branch, its tongue flicking at her. Watching this, Yi Shangyun silently swallowed. She felt a genuine sense of fear.
But when she looked back, every road behind her looked exactly the same, so she couldn't tell which road she had come from at all.
So she could only curl up tightly, clutching Tuoba Hong's urn, and warily scrutinize all the changes in her surroundings.
One person quickened their pace, continuing their search along the rugged forest path, surrounded by dense, lush woods.
He muttered to himself, "What kind of place is this? It's like a dense primeval forest."
As I walked, perhaps startled, I lost my focus for a moment and suddenly missed a step.
In an instant, accompanied by a scream of "Ah!", Yi Shangyun swayed precariously and was about to tumble down a slope.
Just at this critical moment, a man in a red robe suddenly appeared, shouted "Watch out!", and flew straight to her location with lightning speed.
He reached out and grabbed her around the waist, pulling her tightly into a hug. The two became entangled and tumbled down the hillside together.
When I woke up again.
The mountain stream flows like a jade ribbon through the valley, rushing along with the mountain's contours.
It may plunge straight down between cliffs, or meander through winding streams and fall into a deep pool.
It is located in a canyon, with waterfalls cascading down and green waters shimmering.
The two of them landed together on the shore of an oval-shaped lake, which was in a remote location and surrounded by mountains.
The lake water is clear and green, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, creating a dreamlike scene.
The lake shore is shaded by green trees, filled with birdsong and the fragrance of flowers, and many small animals are strolling and playing freely by the lake.
Everything seemed like a paradise on earth.
The distant mountains are covered in silver, as if the snow never melts, making the climate here warm and pleasant even in the hottest season.
From here, one can also enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.
The rolling green hills, like a slowly unfolding scroll, complement the ethereal and fantastical clouds on the horizon, creating a picturesque scene.
It's so captivating.
At that moment, the man in the red robe opened his eyes first and woke up.
Ignoring her own pain, she quickly sat up and gently shook Yi Shangyun, who was fortunately being held in her arms.
"Yun'er..."
"Wake up..."
"Wake up..."
Yi Shangyun, nestled in the red-robed man's arms, rolled her eyes slightly and was indeed awakened.
So he slowly sat up, rubbed his still-aching head, and asked, "Where am I? How did I get here?"
The man in the red robe seemed quite anxious as he helped her recall, saying, "You just fell down the mountain. How are you? Do you feel any discomfort anywhere?"
Yi Shangyun, too, didn't bother to check her own injuries. As soon as she came to her senses, she frantically searched everywhere: "My bundle, where is my bundle?"
Upon seeing this, the man in the red robe quickly glanced around.
He got up, picked up a black bundle that was lying not far from the two of them, handed it to Yi Shangyun, and asked, "Is this what you're looking for?"
Yi Shangyun snatched it away and hugged it tightly in her arms, apologizing repeatedly with extreme anxiety: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's all my fault! I didn't protect you well."
The man in the red robe seemed stunned by what he saw, and then murmured with heartache, "Girl...it's been so long, what happened to you?"
Still seemingly shaken and overjoyed at having regained her lost possession, Yi Shangyun momentarily forgot that there was another person beside her.
Seeing her like this, the man in the red robe felt a bad premonition.
He bent down again and knelt beside her, carefully tidying the stray strands of hair at her temples.
Looking intently into her eyes, he softly asked, "Yun'er, do you still remember who I am?"
Only then did Yi Shangyun slowly shift her gaze to the face of the man in the red robe.
After looking at him carefully for a while, he finally asked, "Are you... the Third Young Master?"
Upon hearing this, the man in the red robe was so moved that he burst into tears and pulled her into his arms.
He nearly knocked Yi Shangyun over, embracing her tightly and saying, "Thank God, girl, I knew you wouldn't forget me!"
Since their last separation, Young Master Yi has been searching for her for so long, but having no other choice, he can only wait in front of the Qin Prince's mansion every day.
But what she received in the end was news that the Prince of Qin's mansion had hung white lanterns to hold a funeral for her.
He doesn't believe it, he absolutely doesn't believe it.
How could his girl, the one he protected with his whole life, leave him so easily?
That night, he saw with his own eyes that Yi Shangyun, disguised as a man, slipped out of the palace.
At this moment, he held her so tightly, so truly, and couldn't help but tighten his grip: "You know I could give you my life, I will never allow you to leave me like this..."
"Third Young Master..."
"Third Young Master..."
"quick……"
"Let me go..."
"I can't breathe!"
Until he heard Yi Shangyun's cries for help, which rang intermittently in his ears.
She also used her two slender hands to gently pat his back.
Young Master Yi suddenly realized his mistake and quickly let go of her hand, apologizing, "I'm sorry, girl, I'm so happy to know you're still alive!"
As soon as Yi Shangyun was released, she collapsed to one side, gasping for breath.
At this moment, Young Master Yi finally spoke up and asked, "I heard you're planning to go to the grasslands. What are you going there for?"
Yi Shangyun gently stroked the black bundle in his hand again and said, "I am taking the Second Prince back to the grasslands!"
Young Master Yi glanced at the bundle, seemingly having guessed something, and wanted to confirm again: "What Second Prince?"
Seeing that Yi Shangyun was gently stroking the black bundle in his hand.
Young Master Yi seemed to finally understand, but asked in utter astonishment, "Could it be that you mean, the Second Prince of Beilie Kingdom, Tuoba Hong, has already..."
Recalling what had happened recently, Yi Shangyun silently closed her eyes, and two lines of crystal tears instantly slid down her face.
Young Master Yi asked, puzzled, "I've heard that the Second Prince of Beilie, Tuoba Hong, is skilled in both literature and martial arts, yet has a leisurely disposition and is quite proficient in traditional Chinese medicine. How could he have achieved this at such a young age..."
Yi Shangyun could no longer hold back, so she opened her eyes and said with extreme self-reproach, "All of this is because of me. If it weren't for saving me, he wouldn't have fallen into Emperor Jing's trap..."
Young Master Yi pressed, "What exactly happened?"
After listening to Yi Shangyun's detailed account of the whole incident, Young Master Yi fell into deep thought.
Yi Shangyun, however, was already in tears, staring dejectedly at the calm lake in front of her, and said, "Third Young Master, I suddenly feel like I'm a jinx. All those close to me will only bring misfortune in the end. So, you should stay away from me too, I don't want to drag you down with me."
Seeing that Yi Shangyun was so saddened by this, Young Master Yi sat down beside her, slowly raised an arm, and pulled her tenderly into his arms.
He comforted her, saying, "My girl, you are the best woman in the world. How could you possibly be a jinx?! Don't be afraid, and don't believe in any jinx nonsense. Over the years, you've saved countless lives. Clearly, whoever meets you is lucky. So how could I not accompany you to the grasslands this time? From now on, no matter where you are in the world, let me always be with you!"
"But……"
Upon hearing this, Yi Shangyun suddenly sat up, seemingly still harboring some concerns.
How could she tell him that Emperor Jing had only granted her six months of freedom?
But Yi Sanshao suddenly reached out and held her hands tightly, his gaze burning with passion as he said, "Girl, don't reject me anymore, okay?"
Yi Shangyun never responded to this in the end, nor could she respond; she could only keep staring into his passionate eyes.
What should you do if you don't get a response?
Immersed in the beautiful scenery before my eyes.
Young Master Yi explained, "Do you know that this lake is called Jade Lake? The lake's water level is controlled by itself, and no one has been able to unravel its mystery to this day."
Yi Shangyun exclaimed, "Nature's artistry is always breathtaking, creating such a beautiful world."
Young Master Yi added, “There is another even more amazing sight here: people are not allowed to shout loudly by the lake. If someone ignores the warning and shouts loudly, it will instantly bring down rain, hail, or snow. The scenery is spectacular and unique.”
At that moment, Yi Shangyun suddenly smiled hopefully and said, "I can't wait for it to snow!"
There was a long silence.
After an unknown amount of time, Young Master Yi hesitated for a moment before suddenly asking, "Can you tell me why you faked your death?"
After thinking for a moment, Yi Shangyun said, "Many chaotic things, perhaps only when I die, will everything go back to normal, and each will return to its proper course!"
"Can……"
He seemed to want to say something, but also had some reservations.
After thinking for a moment, she finally spoke up: "But can you really let him go? With his keen senses, he might soon discover that this is a scam. What will you do then?"
Yi Shangyun seemed extremely determined: "It's useless. As long as I don't admit it, no one can do anything to me. Besides..."
Hearing Yi Shangyun abruptly stop speaking, Young Master Yi asked, "What?"
After thinking for a while, Yi Shangyun finally mustered up her courage, turned to the side and said to Yi Sanshao in a very serious tone, "Sanshao, actually I... am not a person from your era."
"What did you say?"
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