Chapter 814 Extra: Wu Tuo

Si Linglong only began to recall some of her memories of the Emperor's House soon after she returned to the Abyss.

After the fusion of her memories, she felt as if she had gained an extra memory of her past life.

Perhaps it was because she had some not-so-nice memories from her past life as the Emperor that made her subconsciously resist thinking about them, which was why the integration was so slow.

After thinking about what happened when she was the Emperor's wife, Si Linglong felt a little guilty when facing A Yue.

For no other reason.

It was because, when she was still in the Emperor's House, it was not A Yue she fell in love with.

…

That day, while Helian Yue was busy cleaning up the court, Si Linglong secretly used her own imperial leaves to conjure up a substitute, and then she hid her body and quietly sneaked out of the palace.

After awakening the spiritual power of the Emperor's House, Si Linglong felt that it was much easier to sneak out of the palace.

This time she went directly to a farm thousands of miles away.

On that day when Zhu Ni attacked the palace and Quan Xian died, Helian Tuo gave up his obsession with the throne and allowed Helian Yue to banish him and confine him to Pingcheng Manor, a thousand miles away.

Si Linglong didn't think of Helian Tuo specifically after returning from Kunlun, but now she couldn't help but come to see him.

As her memory came back, Si Linglong also remembered the "A-Tuo" that Quan Xian had repeatedly mentioned.

The divine bird Suzaku, also known as Wutuo, was Quanxian's lifelong love.

Once upon a time, it was also hers.

Quanxian once said that Helian Tuo was a substitute. In fact, since the disaster a thousand years ago, Suzaku Wutuo has no trace. It is rumored that Wutuo regretted not being able to stop Quanxian and disappeared from the world.

Si Linglong thought, however, that he might not be dead.

Perhaps he was just like her, reborn as a mortal with his spirit and soul, and never far away.

When Si Linglong saw Helian Tuo, he no longer had the carefree and unrestrained demeanor he once had.

He was wearing a half-worn robe. He didn't look shabby, but he wasn't flashy either. Only his peach-shaped eyes seemed to still exude a romantic charm.

Helian Tuo was surprised to see Si Linglong.

Even though he was at the manor, he had heard about Helian Yue's enthronement.

The Queen's coronation ceremony should only be over in a few days, so why is she here?

"You came to see me specially? Does he...know?"

Si Linglong felt that these words gave the impression that she was here to meet him in private. Although she did come secretly, it was definitely not a private meeting!

"Don't think too much. I came here just to confirm something."

Having personally explored Helian Tuo's soul, she has confirmed that the Helian Tuo in front of her is indeed the same as her, but it is obvious that he has not awakened any memory about Suzaku. Now he is still just an imprisoned prince of the royal palace in Dayuan.

When Helian Tuo heard her telling him not to think too much, he just laughed at himself and said, "I am in this situation now, why would I think too much?"

Si Linglong didn't know what to say to him. As Si Linglong, she and Helian Tuo had never had any friendship, let alone been concerned about him.

As the Emperor's House...their fate had long been severed by him.

Si Linglong took a step to leave, but when she turned around, she unexpectedly heard a whisper from the person behind her.

"sorry."

Si Linglong turned her head, but saw that Helian Tuo had some emotions on his face that she couldn't clearly understand, like guilt and regret.

"You were drugged that day and have been unable to conceive since then. Although it was not my will, it was done by my subordinates. I owe you an apology."

He had wanted to say this to her in person a long time ago.

If he doesn't say it now, he's afraid he won't have the chance to say it again in the future.

Si Linglong listened to his sincere tone, but her eyes widened slightly in surprise. She realized what he was talking about, and after a moment of hesitation, she decided to confess to him.

"Well... actually I didn't eat the red flower..."

Si Linglong was still a little embarrassed. "I announced to the public that I was infertile, but the emperor didn't want anyone to use this matter to plot against me."

Helian Tuo was obviously stunned when he heard her words, but when he understood what she meant, he smiled.

There was no trace of mockery, it was more like unloading all the burdens, feeling relaxed and yet grateful.

She heard him murmur,

"fortunately……"

Fortunately, you have never been harmed by me.

Si Linglong's heart was moved, and she felt it clearly for the first time.

Maybe Helian Tuo is really sincere to her.

Even though she won't respond.

…

After Si Linglong left, Helian Tuo had a dream that night.

In the dream, he was a divine bird named Suzaku covered in flaming feathers, who lived on a tree called Diwu all year round. He accompanied Diwu for ten thousand years and finally fell in love with him and stayed with him forever.

However, perhaps because he was sentimental, he accidentally saved the merman Quanxian during one of his trips.

Quanxian is handsome and gentle. He falls in love with the mermaid and her deep love for him. He secretly falls in love with her and even burns her leaves for her.

The Diwu who looked exactly like Linglong looked at her with disappointment in her dream, but the sadness in his eyes was covered up by her pride and stubbornness. She had no attachment to him and turned away.

And he watched her turn and leave, but he regretted it.

Perhaps it was because the Fusang tree had once asserted that Diwu and Suzaku were destined to be together that he was too certain that Diwu would eventually belong to him, and Suzaku had never thought that she would leave.

He wanted to win her back, but was tormented by the entanglement of Diwu. In the end, he lost the marriage he had guarded for thousands of years, and his sudden and passionate feelings for Quanxian cooled. He even began to resent the appearance of Quanxian for destroying his friendship with Diwu.

He abandoned Quanxian and tried to use ten thousand years to redeem his imperial house, but he never expected that Quanxian would turn his love into hatred, and his hatred was so strong that it almost swept across the entire Kunlun...

The moment he woke up from the dream, Helian Tuo was surprised to find tears streaming down his cheeks. He vaguely understood why he lost that person, but he could never get it back.

A bitter smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. The only thing she was thankful for was that he said sorry to her.

After all, he was the one who betrayed her first, so he couldn't blame others.