That night, for some unknown reason, Luo Jiu came to an ancient bridge.
Under the moonlight, the lake shimmered, and wisps of mist rose from its surface like smoke or gauze. Willows swayed gently along the riverbank, occasionally brushing against one's face with a soft, ticklish touch.
At this moment, the mist was slightly dispersed by the breeze, and a figure floated on the lake, appearing and disappearing in the distance. Her graceful and slender back looked like that of a fairy who had mistakenly entered the mortal world.
She slowly turned around and smiled slightly at Luo Jiu. Although the woman's eyes were covered with white silk, it still couldn't hide her stunning beauty.
Upon seeing the white silk ribbon, Luo Jiu realized that this must be the original form of her body.
"Do you know? This is where I first met him. Right under this ancient ferry bridge."
"I've known him for ten years, and I've waited ten years for him to marry me."
The woman's voice grew increasingly distant, filled with endless sighs and sorrow.
“Maybe, he will…” Luo Jiu wanted to find a reason for Xiao Yunqing, to leave a reason for “Luo Jiu’s” last obsession.
"No, he won't come again... never again..."
As she finished speaking, the woman's white silk ribbon was covered in blood, instantly staining the entire white fabric crimson. She reached out and touched the damp half of the ribbon, chuckled softly, and spoke with a sense of relief.
Then, her body grew fainter and fainter, almost merging with the thin mist on the lake's surface.
"Thank you..."
Thank you for helping me confront my cowardice and my obsession. I hope that this body of "Luo Jiu" can allow you to write a different life.
"Be careful of Luo Chentian..."
The woman left behind these last words, and her body vanished like a wisp of smoke from the lake, disappearing from the world.
Luo Jiu reached out to pull her, but only grasped at nothingness, and a sense of loss welled up in his heart.
A moment later, Luo Jiu woke up with a start. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and she looked as if she had been pulled out of the water.
She reached out and touched her chest, feeling something was missing. Then she realized that it was probably the last bit of the original owner's obsession that had disappeared with her departure.
But what did she mean by her last words, "Be careful of Luo Chentian"?
Isn't Luo Chentian her father? Why isn't she using honorifics? What exactly is hidden in this Prime Minister's mansion?
Luo Jiu became increasingly confused, to the point that she couldn't sleep at all during the rest of the night.
The next day, Luo Jiu, still dressed exquisitely, waited in the courtyard from the first light of dawn until the stars filled the sky. The third and fourth days were the same.
Luo Jiu knew she couldn't change anything, but in the end, all she stubbornly wanted was to get an answer for the original owner of this body, an answer she had been longing for but could not obtain.
That day, Luo Jiu was sitting in the courtyard. Jin Xia, who was standing beside her, couldn't help but sob softly as she knelt down in front of Luo Jiu's legs, seeing her looking so dejected.
"Miss, Young Master Xiao is not coming."
Upon hearing this, Luo Jiu reflexively said, "Jin Xia, what are you saying? He's back. He promised, and he's always kept his word."
"He's getting married in a few days, Miss, don't wait for him any longer!"
Luo Jiu paused, her hand holding the teacup still, somewhat incredulous. "He's getting married?"
"Yes, he is marrying Princess Ruoyun, and the invitations have already been sent out."
Jinxia felt a pang of pain in her eyes, and her hands clenched involuntarily, leaving marks. "Miss, just forget about him."
Forget about that heartless person who only makes empty promises but never keeps them.
Luo Jiu frowned, helped Jin Xia up, gently wiped away the tears on her face, and said softly, "You know something, don't you?"
"Miss!" Jinxia stamped her foot and pouted when she saw that Luo Jiu was still unwilling to give up. "His servant is at the back door."
Upon hearing this, Luo Jiu immediately turned and walked away. Jin Xia watched Luo Jiu walk away, sighed, and followed after her with red eyes.
On the day the results were announced, Xiao Qingyun went to the city gate before dawn to wait. This was his second attempt at the imperial examination, a gamble he had placed on his parents' hopes and his own marriage.
As dawn broke and the morning light gently illuminated the earth, the palace eunuchs posted the red notice. The red cloth slowly fell down, and the name Xiao Qingyun appeared at the top of the list.
Xiao Qingyun, who was always aloof and elegant young master, could no longer hide the smile on his lips, and his eyes were full of joy.
If I top the list in the imperial examinations, my father probably won't stop me from marrying Jiu'er anymore. And with my official rank, I can finally give my daughter happiness.
He fantasized about marrying Luo Jiu, imagining a grand wedding with thousands of acres of fertile land and a ten-mile-long procession of red bridal procession. His woman deserved the most magnificent wedding.
Pushing open the door, before he could even announce the good news, he was told that a match had been made for him and Princess Ruoyun. Now that he had an official position, the marriage was a done deal.
Xiao Qingyun was stunned by the joyful smile on her father's face. What would happen to her Jiu'er if she married someone else?
Didn't Mingming promise that as long as I became the top scholar in the imperial examination, and became the top scholar in the imperial examination...?
Does that mean I can marry her?
Xiao Qingyun questioned angrily, her joy at passing the imperial examination completely gone.
"Later, the young master had a fierce argument with the master and is now beaten and lying on the bed, unable to get up at all."
After Xiao Qingyun's servant finished speaking, he wanted to reach out and ask Luo Jiu for something, but was warned by Jin Xia's eyes from the side, and awkwardly withdrew his hand.
“Miss Luo, my young master… he was so worried today that his wound has reopened. Could you please go and see him… he was even calling your name in his dreams…” The servant pleaded.
Luo Jiu was somewhat troubled, her beautiful brows furrowing tightly. Before she could even think of a solution, Jin Xia was already urging her to leave.
Silence returned to the air once more.
"Miss, are you... going to see him?"
Jinxia didn't know whether she should ask or not. She had originally been very optimistic about Luo Jiu and Xiao Qingyun's relationship; if the two, who were so compatible, were to become a couple, it would be a wonderful thing.
but……
For various reasons, Jin Xia eventually saw Xiao Qingyun, who had been making promises, and Luo Jiu, who was sullen all day long. She really didn't know whether she should let Luo Jiu get involved again.
Perhaps, separating is the best choice for both of them.
“I’m not going…” Luo Jiu looked up at the sky, and all she could see was gray.
Even if Xiao Qingyun doesn't get married in the end, "Luo Jiu" has already left, and the ending cannot be changed. So why do something futile and only add to the sorrow?
"Miss?" Jin Xia was stunned for a moment, not expecting that Luo Jiu, who loved Xiao Yunqing so deeply, would give up so easily.
"From now on, Xiao Qingyun will only be Young Master Xiao." He will never be the original Xiao Qingyun again. This was said to the original owner of the body, and also to himself.
Her mission has always been simply to seduce the male lead in exchange for rebirth.
Luo Jiu left these words behind, sighed softly, and walked towards the room, her steps slow yet unusually firm.
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