Chapter 392 It’s great that you’re still alive

When Gu Qingquan took action, he just felt that the mask was unsightly.

Because the person standing in front of her at this moment was no longer Wu Lie, but Baili Lie.

She didn't think much when she reached out her hand, but until her fingertips touched the cold black and gold mask, she vaguely felt that her behavior was somewhat inappropriate.

However, Wu Lie did not move. He almost submissively let her reach out to him, and even lowered his head imperceptibly to make it easier for her.

Gu Qingquan immediately stopped considering the question of whether it was suitable or not.

After forcing someone to take off his clothes in front of you, do you still care about taking off his mask?

Gu Qingquan did not realize that because of Wu Lie's unintentional "tolerance", she became more and more justified.

After taking off the mask, she saw the man's cold and handsome face again, which looked more stable and indifferent than when he was a teenager.

It's clearly the same person as in my memory.

Gu Qingquan couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

Why didn't she recognize him at first sight when he took off his mask and went on stage for her?

Maybe it was because the memory was too distant, or maybe it was because... she felt in her heart that the person was dead.

It was not until now that Gu Qingquan dared to truly believe that the person he thought died in the fire was standing in front of him.

Wu Lie originally thought that after they recognized each other, she would question him.

Why don't you acknowledge her?

Why don't you go find her when you're still alive?

Why would you rather be a dark guard than step out in front of people?

After he decided to reveal his identity to her again, he was mentally prepared to explain it to her.

If she asked, he would tell her.

But Gu Qingquan never asked. He just carefully identified the appearance of the person in front of him, as if he wanted to remember his current appearance firmly in his mind, seriously and attentively.

Wu Lie has always been a patient person, and he never even blinked when Helian Yue got angry at him.

But facing Gu Qingquan's focused gaze, his facial muscles subconsciously tensed up, but he still did not dodge and let her look at him.

Perhaps it was too quiet, Wu Lie could even hear the sound of his own breathing and heartbeat.

After a long while, he still couldn't wait for her to speak, so he couldn't help but ask,

"You, don't you want to know why?"

Wu Lie did not want to tell her what Beichen had done to him. It was a secret that should not be easily known to others. Even in the secret guard camp, no more than one person knew his true identity.

After all, the more people know a secret, the more trouble and danger it will bring.

He didn't want to involve her in all this trouble.

After hearing his voice, Gu Qingquan finally withdrew her gaze from his face. She still looked lonely and cold, but she did not ask him about what happened in the past as he had expected.

"For me, confirming your identity is enough. I have never thought of pursuing the truth that you want to hide."

Gu Qingquan's voice was calm, not at all as aggressive as before.

Wu Lie opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something. Gu Qingquan glanced at him and raised her eyebrows slightly, "Or do you want to tell me?"

Wu Lie pursed his lips slightly, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "If I don't tell you, will you still...break up with me?"

There was a hint of caution in Wu Lie's tone. Obviously, he was very concerned about Gu Qingquan's previous determination not to recognize him again.

A hint of guilt flashed across Gu Qingquan's eyes.

I didn't dare tell him that I had never thought of disowning him as a friend. What I said just now was just a strategy...

This was the first time that Gu Qingquan had used this method to bluff someone. He felt somewhat guilty, but he could not show it. He could only respond with a straight face.

"No, so if you don't want to say it, you don't have to say it."

After saying that, he seemed to feel that his tone might be a little stiff, so he slowed down a little and added, "If you want to tell me one day, you can tell me later."

Although they knew each other when they were young, they hadn't seen each other for many years. Gu Qingquan couldn't ask him to be open and frank with her all of a sudden. For her, the result tonight was already very good.

"It's getting late. I'm going back now."

As Gu Qingquan spoke, his eyes fell on the black and gold mask in his hand. After thinking for a moment, he returned the mask to him.

Wu Lie reached out to take it, but Gu Qingquan did not let go immediately. He just stared at him.

"Can you please not wear this mask when you are in front of me from now on?"

She didn't like the way he hid himself behind a mask, as if he was born to live in the shadows.

But obviously, he is the noble seventh prince of Beichen.

It was because he was sent to the Abyss that he suffered so many years of sin.

Now, even his own surname has been lost.

She thought, at least in front of her, he could be the Baili Lie he once was.

Wu Lie listened to her words, his eyes moved slightly, but his face habitually did not show any emotion. He just looked at her, nodded for a while, and said in a serious and hoarse voice, "Okay."

If she doesn't want him to wear it, he doesn't have to.

At this moment, Gu Qingquan seemed to see the boy when he was young again. Although he was older than her, he never contradicted her and always went along with her no matter what she asked for.

very nice.

A smile slowly appeared at the corner of her mouth. This was the first smile that Gu Qingquan had given him since he appeared in front of her as Wu Lie.

Like a lotus in clear water, sparkling and shining.

Wu Lie was stunned, and his dark eyes rarely fell on her face.

She was a solitary person, especially after she thought he was dead, she became less and less willing to interact with people. She only liked to be with weapons, not to mention smiling like she was now.

At least, he had never seen it when he hid in the dark and secretly watched her several times.

Precisely because it was so rare, he couldn't take his eyes off it.

After a long while, he finally heard her speak softly. Her voice was cold, but filled with relief.

She said,

"Ariel, it's great that you're still alive."

For a moment, Wu Lie felt as if there were waves surging in his chest. Inexplicably, he seemed to be feeling a sense of bitterness. He seemed to be trance-like, as if the years since they were separated were filled up little by little by something.

How could I not feel happy in my heart——

It’s great that he can still live and meet her.

…

The night was getting darker.

When Si Linglong confirmed that her sister Quan was escorted back to her yard by Wu Lie, she knew that their plan was probably successful.

Without immediately going to Gu Qingquan to share the joy of her successful plan, Si Linglong led people directly to the garden where Helian Yue was.

"Let's go find Ayue."

Shu Hong vaguely guessed what her concubine Guipin and Concubine Quan were planning, but since her master didn't say anything, she didn't ask any more questions, but...

"Is it inappropriate to go to the Emperor at this time?"

How could a concubine run to the emperor's bedroom on her own after dark?

Si Linglong didn't care. She had already finished the job, so she had to go to A Yue to take credit for it first. What was inappropriate about that?

However, when the two of them went to the bedroom where Helian Yue was, they were stopped outside by Futai.

It’s not that she was not allowed in, but, “My dear concubine, the emperor is taking a bath in the hot spring right now, it’s really not appropriate to disturb him.”

Fu Tai thought that after he said this, Concubine Lang Gui would be embarrassed and say that she wanted to leave first.

As a result, when Si Linglong heard the word "hot spring", her expression seemed to be stunned for a second, and then, the light in her slightly closed almond-shaped eyes gradually grew larger.

It was as if there was a little person in my heart, poking his head out curiously——

【Oh? Hot spring bathing?】