A separation of more than a decade cannot be made up for in just a few days, and the estrangement between the two cannot be easily eliminated.
Yongxuan's departure was a huge blow to Niannian.
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"Hey, you're talking about an umbrella? This can be solved with just one word, yet you're making a riddle and using so many words to solve it. Aren't you tired of the hassle?"
Xiao Yanzi looked at Yongqi who walked up to her, her gaze landing on the umbrella in Yongqi's hand, a hint of speechlessness flashing in her eyes.
She really wanted to roll her eyes.
It's just an umbrella, why use riddles and twists? It's really not friendly to someone as uncultured as her. She didn't understand for a long time and looked completely confused.
"You!"
Yongqi listened to Xiaoyanzi's words, tapped her forehead with his finger, and smiled helplessly.
"Yongqi! You hit my head again. I'm already confused, and you hit me again."
Feeling a slight pain on her forehead, and seeing Yongqi's smile, Xiao Yanzi looked at the two people by the river who were enjoying the scenery together. Her eyes reflected her own helplessness.
Looking at Yongqi staring at him, he felt the scene was somewhat familiar, and his confused mind suddenly cleared up a lot.
She inexplicably sensed a hint of doting in Yongqi's words, and for a moment she was stunned. A rare blush appeared on her face, as if to cover up her unease. Xiaoyanzi raised her hand and punched Yongqi in a "reproachful" manner.
"Yes, yes, it was my fault, Little Swallow, please forgive me?"
Even after being punched, Yongqi wasn't angry. He just smiled and obediently apologized.
Benjamin, standing by the river, watched the two of them interact, not missing the shyness on Xiao Yanzi's face. His eyes showed even more loneliness. He looked up at the dark sky and sighed.
Benjamin, Benjamin, can't you see? You've lost this game of chase.
We knew the outcome all along, didn't we?
Why do I still feel uncomfortable seeing the two of them unfold exactly as I predicted and envisioned? Didn't I already foresee it? Didn't I know it was bound to happen sooner or later? Isn't it normal? Why do I still feel this way?
Benjamin, your nationality, your appearance, and the cultural differences between you two have destined you to be on the lagging side.
Benjamin was deep in thought, Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi were playing around, Yongxuan and Qing'er were chatting, Ertai was lost in thought admiring the scenery, and the Emperor and his ministers were discussing civil and state affairs and all sorts of other things...
Every scene is so fitting, so complementary, so beautiful.
However……
"Slap—slap—slap—slap—"
The sudden rain interrupted all the beautiful scenes.
Everyone hurriedly headed towards the pavilion.
Feeling the rain hitting him, Benjamin didn't think about finding shelter. He simply hid his sketchbook in his clothes, making sure it was completely covered to avoid getting wet.
As he endured the downpour and watched the people being protected by those around them as they walked towards the pavilion, Benjamin's state of mind constantly shifted.
Most of the attention was focused on Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi, who were walking towards the pavilion together under an umbrella.
Benjamin, Benjamin, you should learn to let go.
What doesn't belong to you will never belong to you.
Meanwhile, the four of them—Chen Nian, Ertai, Qing'er, and Yongxuan—who had umbrellas, remained calm and watched as everyone ran towards the pavilion. They found a large tree, used their umbrellas to shelter from the rain, and made way for those who were rushing to find shelter.
Fortunately, not many people came out today. Ertai gave two extra umbrellas to the people around him and distributed them. Everyone made do and hurried to the pavilion.
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