Chapter 114: Brilliant Light
Upon hearing this, Shen Jiasui let out a breath quietly, and at this moment he felt relieved.
This was the first time in her two lifetimes that a man had expressed his feelings to her. It would be a lie to say she wasn't nervous.
Fortunately, Cui Mingjue is not an unreasonable person.
Having said this, Shen Jiasui began to say goodbye.
Cui Mingjue suppressed the bitterness in his heart and said in a gentle voice: "I will go and explain to Madam Shufei, Miss Shen, there is no need to bother about this."
Shen Jiasui felt more at ease after hearing this. He nodded to Cui Mingjue, turned around and walked out of the pavilion.
Cui Mingjue stared at Shen Jiasui's back, then took a step forward. In the end, he couldn't help but asked loudly:
"Miss Shen, do you already have someone else in your heart?"
He had just said so much, and Miss Shen had explained it all, but the last sentence had not received a response.
He couldn't help but have extravagant hopes. If Miss Shen didn't have someone she liked, then he still had a chance.
He would let Miss Shen see his changes. He was not in a hurry to get married and he could wait.
Shen Jiasui paused when he heard this.
She hesitated for only a moment, but Cui Mingjue seemed to understand. His lips turned slightly pale and his eyes showed despair.
A person as decisive as her would have denied it immediately if it wasn't true.
"Is... is it Jiang Xun?"
Cui Mingjue's voice almost trembled as he slowly uttered the name that was lingering in his heart.
Under the dry well.
Jiang Xun, whose name was called, slowly raised his head and looked up at the dark night sky left by the wellhead.
His body was as tense as a fully drawn bowstring, and his eyes, which were usually clear, were already blurred, but at this moment he showed a very gentle smile.
Shen Jiasui replied calmly: "Mr. Cui, this is my private matter. I don't need to explain it to anyone."
Cui Mingjue frowned, and quickly caught up with Shen Jiasui, saying seriously:
"Ms. Shen, I have no intention of slandering Jiang Xun. Regardless of whether he is consistent in his words and deeds, judging by his actions rather than his heart, his actions over the years have already made him a gentleman and a good official."
"But he is in a difficult situation and has already been in a desperate situation. I just can't bear to see you go into danger with him and live in fear of your own future."
"Miss Shen, the waters of Shengjing are too complicated. Every step needs to be carefully considered. The emperor has arranged him to be next to the emperor's grandson for a reason. He is just--"
Having said this, Cui Mingjue suddenly stopped talking.
He was impulsive.
Even if there is silence all around, there are some things that cannot be spoken.
Does Jiang Xun understand these things?
Cui Mingjue had no doubt that Jiang Xun understood better than anyone else.
As someone who also admired Miss Shen, he did not miss the restraint and forbearance in Jiang Xun's eyes.
Eyes don't lie.
According to his understanding, Jiang Xun is a very sensible person, so Jiang Xun should know to stay away from Miss Shen.
But if Miss Chen also has Jiang Xun in her heart, if they know each other's feelings, Jiang Xun is not a saint after all. Cui Mingjue doesn't believe that he can still have the heart to push Miss Chen away.
Shen Jiasui listened silently. When he saw Cui Mingjue suddenly stopped talking, he frowned and waited for a while.
Seeing that he had no intention of speaking again, Shen Jiasui did not ask any more questions and nodded at him, "If Mr. Cui has nothing else to say, I will take my leave first."
This time, Shen Jiasui no longer gave Cui Mingjue a chance to speak, and Cui Mingjue had no reason to stay.
He could only stare blankly until Shen Jiasui disappeared in the wintersweet forest on a snowy night, taking away his last thought.
He knew it very well. Miss Shen had said nothing to deny it just now, which explained everything.
Without human voices, the surroundings became even lonelier and colder.
Cui Mingjue was feeling mixed emotions. He glanced back at the viewing pavilion behind him, sighed softly, and turned away.
After tonight, I have no more worries in my heart. Now I have only one thought, even if I die, I will help my cousin get what he wants.
This is the glory of the family and also Cui Mingjue's birth mission.
......
The footsteps faded away, and the world seemed to have lost its sound.
Jiang Xun was cautious after all, and he forced himself to wait for a long time. He wanted to breathe a sigh of relief, but at this moment he heard the sound of footsteps coming closer and closer.
His eyelashes trembled, and he pressed himself against the wall of the well. At this moment, he heard an angry shout: "Who is there?"
Jiang Xun looked up suddenly. This voice was...
The person who left and came back was Shen Jiasui.
In fact, just now, after she disappeared into the wintersweet forest, she never left.
She had to be cautious, even meticulous.
When she was talking with Cui Mingjue just now, she did hear some unusual noises. After thinking about it, she was afraid that someone was eavesdropping on them.
So just now in the wintersweet forest, she watched Cui Mingjue leave and then stayed there for a long time.
She was worried that the person eavesdropping was Lu Yunzheng, or someone else with great martial arts skills.
But after a long time, she didn't hear any movement. She thought about it and decided to come out and bluff.
On the snowy night, no one responded to her.
Shen Jiasui couldn't help but shake her head. It seemed that she was really seeing enemies everywhere.
Jiang Xun's breathing gradually became rapid.
Miss Shen was the only one outside, and she would be able to easily spot him if he made the slightest noise.
She is so kind that she will come down to see him without hesitation...
As soon as this thought came to his mind, Jiang Xun's heart became like a small boat swaying in the waves, struggling between reason and desire.
He knew very well what Cui Mingjue had left unfinished.
The emperor's heart was as deep as the abyss. After the death of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the position of heir was left vacant and the court was in turmoil.
To him, God's grace and favor are just superficial.
Because he was just a touchstone arranged by the emperor for the princes and grandchildren. He stood at the forefront of their game and struggle and was a chess piece that could be sacrificed and abandoned at any time.
If he retreats, he will die. If he takes a wrong step, he will die again.
Only by trying your best can you find a way to survive.
The only consolation was that before he lost his value as a chess piece, in the eyes of others, he was a close minister of the emperor and was protected by God's grace.
Therefore, he asked the emperor for the position of Shaoqing of Dali Temple. Even if he could not escape death in the end, at least he had truly pleaded for the people, had done something, had not forgotten his beliefs, and did not let this life in another world be in vain.
Miss Shen was the only surprise.
He was not afraid of death, and he could accept any outcome with ease.
But now, he felt a trace of attachment, and his thoughts, longings, desires, hopes and regrets all surged up in his mind.
If possible, he also wants to... accompany his sweetheart for a long time...
Jiang Xun lowered his head.
In the end, he chose to remain silent.
Walking on a road with an uncertain future, what he should do is to protect Miss Shen from afar.
If he could see her happy and peaceful every year, it would be the greatest blessing that this bumpy fate could bring him.
Jiang Xun's thoughts had just reached this point when a ball of orange light suddenly appeared, casting itself into the dark and damp dry well and shining on his face.
Jiang Xun suddenly raised his head, sweat dripping down his forehead and temples. Having stayed in the dark for too long, he instinctively raised his hands to cover his eyes, but heard a cry of extreme surprise:
"Master Jiang!?"
Jiang Xun's heart trembled and he looked up in disbelief.
Miss Shen's bright face was reflected in the warm orange light from the fire starter, just like the light of day suddenly breaking through the sky, shining brightly and easily dispelling all the darkness.
Jiang Xun opened his mouth, and the mental defenses he had built up with so much difficulty collapsed like a joke the moment he saw Shen Jiasui.
Reason and restraint receded like the tide. Whether it was the effect of foul drugs, the outbreak of desire, or the surging love, it was hard to control one's emotions.
He reached out his hand towards the warm sun with longing, his voice was hoarse, but so pious and joyful.
“Miss Shen…”
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