"Hmm, but what time is it now? Why aren't there any lights? It's so dark!"
Xu Yuehuai asked in confusion.
"Clatter—!"
The medicine bowl that Ah Qi had just picked up suddenly fell to the ground.
He froze, his face turning pale instantly.
Xu Yuehuai noticed Aqi's unusual behavior and her heart tightened. She struggled to sit up, grabbed Aqi's hand tightly, and asked worriedly, "Aqi, what's wrong? What happened?"
Ah Qi's lips trembled slightly, and his gaze avoided Xu Yuehuai's eyes. He swallowed hard, trying to calm his inner excitement.
"Sister Yue, I...I..." Aqi's throat seemed to be blocked by something, and his words became intermittent. He couldn't tell Xu Yuehuai that terrible truth, because it would cause her too much pain.
Xu Yuehuai stared intently into Aqi's eyes, and she saw the struggle and contradiction within him. She realized that Aqi was hiding something important, and that it must be related to her.
"Ah Qi, tell me the truth! No matter what happens, I will face it!" Xu Yuehuai's tone was firm and resolute, and her eyes revealed an unquestionable determination.
She has endured so many hardships and trials that she is now fearless in the face of any challenge.
Ah Qi took a deep breath; he knew he couldn't keep it a secret any longer. He gripped Xu Yuehuai's hand tightly, his eyes filled with apology and sorrow.
"Sister Yue, I'm sorry... It's broad daylight now, there's no need to light any lamps!" Aqi's voice choked with sobs, his heart filled with pain and self-reproach.
He couldn't believe he had been so careless, leaving Xu Yuehuai in a sea of fire and causing her to lose her sight!
"So, it was my eyes that were the problem..."
However, Xu Yuehuai was not discouraged. She knew that Aqi had done everything he could to protect her, and that he had been trying to find a way to heal himself.
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault! How about I compensate you with my eyes?" Ah Qi said, taking out a dagger.
Xu Yuehuai gently patted Aqi's hand and comforted him with a smile, "Aqi, don't think like that. You've done very well. I should be thanking you. Fortunately, you saved my life."
Although she was in darkness, Xu Yuehuai's heart was filled with light. She firmly believed that she could overcome this difficulty because she was not alone. She had Aqi, a friend, by her side, and he cared for and looked after her.
Xu Yuehua smiled slightly. Although the world before her was shrouded in darkness, her heart was filled with hope. She firmly believed that as long as she persevered, there would be a day when she would see the light again.
"I will definitely find the best doctor in the city to treat you, and your eyes will definitely recover completely!" Ah Qi said with great determination.
Xu Yuehuai said, "The most important thing now is that will. I don't know what happened to it, or if it was burned."
“This matter is not as important as your health, so you don’t need to worry about it anymore. I will have someone investigate it carefully.”
"Alright, what about Qin'er and the man in black? How are they?"
When Aqi heard Xu Yuehuai inquire about Qin'er and the man in black, he fell silent. His face turned pale, and his eyes flickered, clearly indicating that he was going through a fierce internal struggle.
Xu Yuehuai keenly noticed Aqi's unusual behavior. She frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.
She pressed on, "Ah Qi, tell me, how are Qin'er and the man in black? Did they escape from the fire?"
Ah Qi gritted his teeth, a hint of apology flashing in his eyes. He lowered his head and said in a slightly trembling voice, "I'm sorry. I rushed into the fire all by myself. I could only save one person. I chose to save you because you are the most important person to me."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai's face paled. Her heart felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer, the pain making it hard to breathe. She tried to compose herself and asked in a trembling voice, "What about Qin'er and the man in black? Did they escape on their own?"
Ah Qi was silent for a moment before whispering, "Those two...they were mercilessly burned to death. They both made the same choice as me, asking me to save you!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai could no longer hold back her tears. She remembered how kind Qin'er and the man in black had been to her, and the sacrifices they had made to save her. Her heart ached as if it were being torn apart, and she could not accept this cruel reality.
Her tears fell like beads from a broken string, each drop filled with longing and guilt for Qin'er and the man in black. She felt her heart bleeding; the pain was indescribable.
Xu Yuehuai felt as if she had fallen into an endless darkness. Her world suddenly became so lonely and helpless, as if she had lost all support.
Seeing Xu Yuehuai's tears, Aqi was filled with guilt and pain. He knew that Xu Yuehuai had deep feelings for Qin'er and the man in black, and he also knew that his choice had brought her immense suffering.
He wanted to comfort her, but didn't know what to say. Time seemed to stand still, and the air was filled with sadness and helplessness.
Xu Yuehuai's tears flowed incessantly; her heart ached as if it were being torn apart. She felt as if she were trapped in an invisible abyss, unable to escape.
Looking at Xu Yuehuai's tears, Aqi felt increasingly guilty.
He knew that his choice had caused Xu Yuehuai immense pain, a pain that no words could console. He only wanted to silently stay by her side, letting her know she wasn't alone.
"Stop crying. What will happen to your eyes if you keep crying?" Ah Qi had no choice but to persuade him.
"I need some peace and quiet. You can leave now."
"Okay, but you must take good care of yourself and don't do anything foolish."
She nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on her lips, pale yet full of determination.
Ah Qi sighed helplessly, stood up, turned and walked out of the courtyard. His back view carried an indescribable heaviness and sorrow.
The courtyard gate slowly closed, leaving Xu Yuehuai alone to face her inner struggles and confusion.
Her heart was filled with the images of Qin'er and the man in black robes; their sacrifice was like a sharp sword, piercing deeply into her heart.
Tears of sorrow welled up in her eyes, but she didn't let them fall. Time seemed to stand still, with only the gentle breeze blowing, causing petals to dance in the air.
Suddenly, the courtyard gate was pushed open, and a maid walked in. She looked at Xu Yuehuai with a hint of disdain and hostility in her eyes.
In her view, Xu Yuehuai caused Aqi to lose a golden opportunity to regain her position.
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