Shen Ye didn't speak again. Song Fengzhi took the cloak and gently draped it over him.
Are we going out?
"Okay, I'll take you somewhere."
Shen Ye followed Song Fengzhi to a place he had never been before. The sight before him made Shen Ye gasp in astonishment.
Above us was a deep sky, dazzling stars, and a silvery crescent moon; below us were the lights of countless homes.
"This place is so beautiful."
Song Fengzhi found a spot and gestured for Shen Ye to sit down, while he himself stood on the grass, looking down at the myriad lights below.
"You can see the entire Xinling Mausoleum from here, but Fengzhi, why did you bring me here?"
"I've brought you here to ease your anxiety. I come here whenever I feel uneasy."
Even the mighty General Song Fengzhi, the protector of the nation, had moments of unease.
"Are you trying to tell me that looking at the sky can eliminate anxiety, right?"
"No, look at your feet. When the whole city is beneath your feet, all the unease in your heart will disappear."
He seemed to be saying this to Shen Ye, but also to himself.
Shen Ye followed Song Fengzhi's gaze downwards. The city was brightly lit, still shining brightly even in the dead of night.
In the dead of night, one cannot see whether there are pedestrians on the street, but one can seem to feel a sense of peace and gentleness from the swaying lights.
He turned his gaze to Song Fengzhi's back, wondering if Song Fengzhi was feeling the same way he was.
"I used to think that looking at the sky would make me feel good, but I never thought that looking at the city below would also feel so nice."
"Yes, I like it and I'll bring you here often in the future."
"good."
Do you ever feel insecure?
Song Fengzhi closed his eyes, tilted his head back to face the sky, took a deep breath, then opened his eyes and looked at the dark night. Under the starlight, his eyes were somewhat lazy and bright.
"meeting."
"This is the first time I've ever known that the arrogant and unruly Song Fengzhi can also have moments of unease."
Song Fengzhi smiled and sat down next to Shen Ye. "I am a human being, not a god. I have flesh and blood and feelings. I am absolutely serious about you."
Shen Ye remained silent, and Song Fengzhi stopped asking him questions, his gaze fixed on the city beneath his feet.
The atmosphere fell silent once again. The two looked at the gentle lights that were gradually quieting down. Just as Song Fengzhi had said, this place was reassuring. Chen Ye gradually let go of everything, looked into the distance, and murmured something.
"Actually, I don't want to always hide in a safe place... always just be protected."
Shen Ye gazed into the distance at Xinling, unaware that Song Fengzhi had already turned his head and stared at him for a long time.
Perhaps it was because the night was too quiet, and the thoughts in the deep night were like the calm surface of a lake, reflecting the bright moonlight.
Feeling drowsy, the lamplight blurred into a halo before my eyes, and Shenye gradually closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Feeling the weight on his shoulder, Song Fengzhi turned around and found that Shen Ye had fallen asleep on his shoulder. He reached out and hugged him tightly.
The lights of countless homes below were dwindling, and the entire city was shrouded in darkness. Song Fengzhi turned his head and looked at the sleeping Chen Ye. His breathing gradually became as long and soft as the boy leaning on his shoulder. His deep eyes blended into the darkness, making it impossible to see the light within them.
"I will do everything in my power to protect you, love you, and keep you away from danger and conflict. I will let you do whatever you want. I will fight for you even if it costs me my life. So, you have to be good."
Song Fengzhi looked up and found that the night sky, which had been clear just moments before, was now covered by clouds, and in the distance, a black wind was blowing.
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