Love that can't be loved anymore, gatherings that must eventually disperse, all the splendor fades into a dream.
The sea will never dry up, the sky will never be seen through, and with a smile, I'll wander with you through this mortal world.
Jiang Qingluan's singing reached a point of near-heartbreaking intensity by the end, releasing all the emotions she had suppressed for a lifetime.
When the music ended, she could no longer bear it and burst into tears, lying on the piano table.
The hatred within her family made her no longer dare to believe in the romance and beauty of worldly love.
For 1,500 years, her heart has been sealed with cement, and she dares not hope for such a luxury as love.
It wasn't until Shen Zhao appeared and she learned about his past that she realized there really were genuine feelings in this world.
But the man was a married woman, and a woman with an extremely strong possessive nature, which made her suffer even more in the years that followed.
Being naturally introverted, she didn't dare to step forward and actively pursue this love. She could only spend her days by the Jade Pool, constantly recalling every little detail of the short month she spent with Shen Zhao.
Later, Shen Zhao died, and her heart died with him.
At first, I was shocked and couldn't believe that Yu Xiyan would actually send the man who only had eyes for her to his doom.
However, there was nothing she could do. The only thing she could do was to terminate the cooperation with the Dayin Dynasty, and that was all.
Now reborn, he learns that Shen Zhao has also been reborn and has distanced herself from that marriage.
This should have been her best chance to pursue true love, but...
She found that she still didn't have the courage to stand in front of Shen Zhao and tell him all her thoughts.
Even now, she can only express her deep love for the man in front of her through her singing.
Honestly, she hated herself for being timid and weak, afraid of being rejected, yet she envied her best friend for being able to successfully marry Shen Zhao.
Even though Mu Qiuyao encouraged herself, saying that she would bear the consequences of her words, she still didn't dare to mention it to Shen Zhao.
Because she was genuinely afraid of being rejected.
If that's the case, she might not even be able to survive.
"Don't cry."
With a soft call, and feeling a warm massage on her shoulder, Jiang Qingluan finally raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears.
What met his eyes was an extremely complex expression.
"I……"
"Don't say anything, I understand."
Having lived nine lifetimes, Shen Zhao was naturally very clear about Jiang Qingluan's personality.
This is a well-educated, introverted woman who is not good at expressing herself, but is also persistent.
Such a woman would be the most suitable partner, whether in ancient or modern times.
"Alas~"
Shen Zhao handed her a white handkerchief and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Young Master Shen, I..."
For a moment, Jiang Qingluan was too nervous to speak.
“You don’t need to call me Young Master Shen. Since you allow me to call you by your name, you can call me by my name in the same way.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingluan's heart raced instantly.
“Shen Zhao…”
"Um."
A single response brought the two of them much closer.
Jiang Qingluan quickly stood up, lowered her head, and asked in a low voice, "Did you understand what I just played?"
"If you still can't understand this, then you're really a fool."
Upon receiving the reply, Jiang Qingluan blushed and was momentarily at a loss for words.
"So what do you think?"
She couldn't help but ask another question.
But as soon as the words left his mouth, he immediately regretted them.
She was afraid of hearing Shen Zhao say things like "Let's just be friends" or "True friends are hard to find."
However, Shen Zhao extended his palm.
"Let's go, come back to Xiliang with me first."
Jiang Qingluan instinctively placed her hand in Shen Zhao's palm.
"If you hurt your hand in the future, please don't touch the strings anymore. It will break my heart."
After saying that, Shen Zhao gently took those jade-like hands and carefully held them in her palm.
It was as if an electric current swept over Jiang Qingluan.
The words "I will feel sad" and now "hold your hand" have already shown his attitude.
"Young Master Shen..."
What did you call me?
"I'm sorry, Shen... Shen Zhao..."
"Um."
Meeting the man's gentle gaze, Jiang Qingluan bit her lower lip lightly, finally mustering her courage to gently press her lips against Shen Zhao's chest.
This is the moment she had dreamed of countless sleepless nights.
Now that it has actually come true, it is so wonderful.
He gently stroked Jiang Qingluan's hair, soothing her fragile and easily broken heart.
"Alright, it's time to go."
"Um."
Jiang Qingluan reluctantly parted from Shen Zhao's embrace. Meeting his clear eyes, she felt an overwhelming sense of happiness.
With Shen Zhao holding her hand, the two strolled out of the bamboo forest.
"By the way, the situation in Bashu has been settled, and you can return at any time to succeed to your Jiang family throne."
"No need. After so many years, I no longer feel a sense of belonging here. As long as I can see the people of Shu free from the exploitation and oppression of the Xu family, I will have no regrets."
"Alright, I won't force you, but you must accept the title of King of Shu. Only in this way can the Shu region restore order as quickly as possible after the turmoil."
"Well, whatever you say is what I will listen to you."
Jiang Qingluan didn't care about any of that; she believed Shen Zhao would arrange everything properly.
After walking along a long path, the two finally emerged from the bamboo forest.
...
To the north of Xiliang, on the top of the towering snow-capped mountains, there is a warm lake as clear as a mirror, which is the Tianhan Lingquan.
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