Chapter sixty
Perhaps this is what missed opportunities in life are like. Wen Weili chose a weak resistance for her own destiny and prepared to enter Prince Huai's Mansion and wait for an opportunity. At this time, she was closer to Duanmu Huaixin than ever before. Perhaps if Duanmu Huaixin was given some more time, Wen Weili might really be willing to take him as a partner.
But at that time, it was unknown which prince's passion inspired Wen Weili to leave Prince Huai's Mansion. Perhaps at that time, Duanmu Huaixin and Wen Weili could stay dormant in the imperial city, and they would have the opportunity to cultivate a deeper relationship.
When Wen Weili was hiding in the palace, if she accepted her fate and agreed, the emperor would arrange for Duanmu Huaixin to meet Wen Weili. This would be their last chance to take the next step, but Wen Weili flatly refused.
Perhaps Wen Weili realized that fate had given her three chances to lead a smooth life, but she chose a different path every time. So she finally caught a glimmer of hope - "destiny". The invitation from "destiny" was so mysterious, but Wen Weili was always like her every choice, firmly moving towards the direction she had chosen, and so she finally broke free from the cage of the imperial city.
"Sister, don't you want to go back with me?" In front of him was the increasingly pitiful Duanmu Huaixin. He had obviously grown very tall, but he was still eagerly waiting for Wen Weili's answer like a child, because Duanmu Huaixin knew that Wen Weili would feel sorry for him. "Promise Xinxin that you will not abandon her again, okay?"
"Xinxin..." Wen Weili was silent for a long time, then raised her eyes and met those crystal clear eyes. Duanmu Huaixin was undoubtedly handsome. When he looked at her pleadingly, the noble prince's awe-inspiring temperament cultivated since childhood, coupled with such a broken and sad expression, would make anyone feel pity for him, but not Wen Weili at this moment.
After all, they grew up together, and Wen Weili still understands Duanmu Huaixin very well. Although she will be affected by pretending to be pitiful like this, she is not the same person she used to be.
Sighing softly, Wen Weili shook her head at Duanmu Huaixin and turned to leave.
Duanmu Huaixin could no longer bear it. Having followed Wen Weili since childhood, he had long regarded Wen Weili as his own. He was also Wen Weili's everything. They were an inseparable whole, unable to break free or escape.
But Wen Weili told him that she was leaving?! How could this be possible? He wouldn't allow it. During the time he had been separated from Wen Weili, Duanmu Huaixin had long understood that he couldn't live without her. If he couldn't be by her side, then, as Duanmu Huaixin had said, he was willing to die in Wen Weili's arms, and he would cling to her for the rest of his life.
"Sister, if you want to leave, please wait until Xinxin dies in your arms before you go, okay?" Duanmu Huaixin took out the poison that she had prepared long ago and was about to drink it all.
"Pah!" Wen Weili reached out and knocked the medicine bottle out of Duanmu Huaixin's hand. The crisp sound seemed to wake Duanmu Huaixin up, and he laughed: "You can't bear to see me die, right? Sister, you can't bear to leave me after all!!!"
Wen Weili raised the corners of her mouth and gently stroked Duanmu Huaixin's face. Duanmu Huaixin smiled warmly. He leaned down, slightly bent his knees, and let Wen Weili stroke him. He knew that he had won the bet this time, and Wen Weili softened her heart, which meant she allowed it.
Wen Weili also smiled sincerely, because she knew that Duanmu Huaixin was still in her hands.
Chengpi waited for a long time, so long that she doubted Wen Weili would really run away. Wen Weili finally came back. She came to Chengpi with full confidence, like a victorious general.
"Lord Orange, I'm back. I wonder if the leader of 'Tianming' would be willing to see me again?" Wen Weili asked.
Chengpi was surprised at Wen Weili's different mental state. She had never seen Wen Weili so energetic. She thought to herself, as expected, Duanmu Huaixin was indeed different from other people to Wen Weili.
"Finally you're here. As long as you didn't run away, that's all good," Orange Peel said as he approached. "The leader is always available to meet with the followers. When would you like to go?"
"Thank you. Xinxin and I can stay with you these few days as long as the leader is willing. We can stay in the nearby Ping'an Town." Wen Weili smiled. She confirmed that Duanmu Huaixin was still as obedient as when he was a child. For some reason, she felt the courage to be more unrestrained. She originally planned to follow the arrangements of "fate" and experience it in depth, but now she had the courage to face the plan of "fate" head-on, so as to determine what she can do instead of just going with the flow.
Although she promised Duanmu Huaixin to take him with her, Wen Weili did not bring Duanmu Huaixin with her, considering that all the people in Kuncheng were women. She only let him stay in an inn in the town at the foot of the mountain for one night. Of course, after she came back and talked to Chengpi, she would also go down the mountain to stay with Duanmu Huaixin in the inn.
After agreeing on a meeting with the leader of the Destiny Sect, Xinxin returned to her side. Wen Weili slept very well that night without any dreams. She did not think about those things that happened long ago, nor did she think about what to do in the future. She fell asleep peacefully.
When Wen Weili woke up in the morning, she heard Duanmu Huaixin knocking on the door before she even got up. "Sister, are you up yet? Would you mind letting me help you get ready?"
"Xinxin? Why are you up so early?" Wen Weili yawned. "If you don't want to go back and sleep for a while, then come in."
Duanmu Huaixin understood the meaning behind Wen Weili's words and happily pushed the door open, holding a basin of water in his hand. "Sister, what would you like for breakfast today?"
"Just some light porridge and some side dishes will be fine," Wen Weili said, knowing that ordinary inns couldn't afford the most exotic dishes. She was worried that Duanmu Huaixin would want the sumptuous breakfast of four dishes and eight soups he'd had at the palace. After a moment's thought, she ordered, "Tell the waiter to go buy some sweet rolls and salty steamed buns. Then, spend some money and ask the mill to grind some soy milk with the four delicacies. There's no time to make porridge, so just this will do."
Wen Weili finished speaking, but saw Duanmu Huaixin didn't say anything, just staring at her blankly, and couldn't help wondering: "What? What are you daydreaming about? Oh, I haven't washed up yet - don't!"
"Sister!" Duanmu Huaixin suddenly woke up and rushed forward happily. Regardless of Wen Weili's resistance, he hugged Wen Weili. He was already a grown man. Wen Weili felt Duanmu Huaixin's tall stature very clearly at this moment - he could easily cover her in his arms, but she heard Duanmu Huaixin muttering to himself: "Weili, don't leave me. No matter where you go, as long as you take Xinxin with you, it will be fine."
"........" Wen Weili did not speak. She stroked Duanmu Huaixin's back again and again, feeling his hot body rising and falling with his breathing. For the first time, she began to think about what Duanmu Huaixin - Xinxin, the child who had followed her since childhood, meant to her.
Are they playmates? Yes, they were playmates when they were young, but they have grown up and can no longer return to those carefree days.
Were they husband and wife? Perhaps they had been, but Duanmu Huaixin considered her his wife, while Wen Weili never considered him her husband.
Are they companions? A certain moment has passed, but the time they spent together was too short, and they parted before they had time to express their feelings to each other.
Duanmu Huaixin silently dressed Wen Weili, choosing a simple and elegant dress, carefully matching her hair accessories, and meticulously drawing her eyebrows. It was not until Wen Weili seemed to come to her senses, as if lost in thought, that he asked, "Sister, are you thinking about Xinxin?"
Wen Weili smiled broadly, took a handkerchief, and wiped the sweat off Duanmu Huaixin's face. She didn't answer Duanmu Huaixin's question, but asked Duanmu Huaixin seriously: "Are you willing to be my accomplice? Xinxin, I will do many treasonous things. If I fail, even your status as a prince will be lost. You can only die with me, and this is your only chance to refuse. Xinxin, think it over before answering, okay?"
Duanmu Huaixin, however, was not considering the situation as Wen Weili thought. He could not help but burst into laughter. At the same time, he was extremely decisive and swore to Wen Weili directly: "Of course I am willing. I even want it more than I can bear, sister! Wen Weili, my sister Wen, I, Duanmu Huaixin, your heart, swear by heaven and earth at this moment: If you do not abandon me, I will follow you. If you break this oath in the slightest, I will be condemned to hell and suffer all kinds of pain!"
“!!!” Wen Weili was speechless for a moment.
"Xinxin!!!" Wen Weili was extremely shocked and didn't know how to respond. She could only help Duanmu Huaixin up first, "You...you don't have to make such a solemn oath..."
"Only then will Sister truly trust me, right?" Duanmu Huaixin smiled contentedly at Wen Weili. "Xinxin is so happy that Sister is willing to ask this. In fact, she has already been thinking about keeping Xinxin with her all the time, right? Only in this way will Sister be unsure and ask for Xinxin's answer."
Wen Weili smiled and sighed, "Oh, that's right, Xinxin, you're too smart. Since you've already made such a vow, how can I leave you again? Now that things have come to this, let's go have breakfast first. I'll slowly tell you everything."
"Okay!" Duanmu Huaixin agreed and had breakfast with Wen Weili. He stared at Wen Weili along the way and did not forget to look at Wen Weili while eating. He was afraid that she didn't even pay attention to what she ate. After eating, he followed her step by step, as if he was afraid that Wen Weili had forgotten.
"Don't worry, since I promised to tell you, I will definitely tell you. What's more, Xinxin made such a solemn vow, how could I bear to make her sad?"
Wen Weili lit a small clay stove in the room, boiled a pot of tea, and told Duanmu Huaixin as much detail as possible about what happened after they separated. Ever since Duanmu Huaixin was willing to be Wen Weili's accomplice and made such a vow, Wen Weili completely believed in Duanmu Huaixin. Although her face still looked calm, she felt unprecedented tranquility and peace of mind in her heart. She only felt a sense of peace of mind in Duanmu Huaixin's sincere feelings, and Duanmu Huaixin did not let her down. Therefore, Wen Weili was also willing to open her heart to Duanmu Huaixin.
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