387 Rei Xiu Xiu Er
The strings, like flowing water drawing out breaths, each note, each thought, is like water splashing against a stone, stirring up the deepest dreams within in an instant.
Separation is the greatest thing, like the flowing water from east to west, but in the end, the two will meet again.
Alas, human sentiments are as fleeting as clouds and water, and such joyous gatherings are even harder to repeat.
The warm piano music felt like entering a beautiful dream, a dream that returned to a cozy space that was not here.
Busy and bustling, running around, family reunions are hard to come by, holidays are short, and separations are frequent, but a few coins can ease all worries.
The beautiful music cleansed my soul, and when I awoke, tears were already in my eyes.
They waited patiently and quietly by their side.
Wait quietly.
A song about homesickness is also a song about missing people—friends, lovers, and relatives—people who are on one's mind.
It feels like yesterday, slowly resurfacing in my memory.
The zither can carry the world; no matter how chaotic the world becomes, it can be restored to order with a flick of the finger.
Who will listen to my tune as I pluck the strings? Why bother plucking the strings for anyone? I raise my head to the vast land, but there is no one to see me!
The music was indescribable; I was so captivated that I forgot everything around me.
I gently put the pastry I'd been holding into my mouth, and it was delicious.
She nodded gently, deeply grateful, and said, "I really wanted to see Xiuxiu, who gave me, a stranger in this land, such wonderful memories."
In my butterfly dream, home is ten thousand miles away; the cuckoo sings on the branch as the moon shines at midnight. We should both weep as we gaze at the bright moon, and speak of the traveler far away.
She nodded slightly in thanks, a hint of unforgettable past lingering in the corner of her eye.
Lian Xiuxiu said softly apologetically, "Xiuxiu was only thinking of her own happiness and didn't intend to cause you sadness, young master. I am truly sorry."
After speaking, she gently twirled the edge of the exquisite porcelain plate with her fingers, picked up a piece of pastry, and gently brought it to He Chen's lips, her lips curving upwards into a gentle smile.
Time seemed to stand still. The maid, Tao'er, watched as her mistress treated someone she had just met in such a way, even personally preparing soup for her.
Her heart was immediately filled with unease. None of the other people with names and prominent families had ever received such treatment from the young lady. It was truly preferential treatment.
"Thank you." She gently opened her mouth and ate it. The sweet aroma wafted up, and it truly had a unique taste and texture. She savored it quietly.
After finishing the pastries, it was time to leave. The night was deep, the moonlight shone, the candlelight cast shadows, and a faint fragrance wafted through the air, gently wafting into the nose.
"Please be kind to Xiuxiu and treat me well. I hope you will visit the border region sometime in the future so I can extend my hospitality." She rose gently to express her gratitude and prepared to take her leave.
Lianlian and Xiuxiu looked on boldly and fearlessly, their eyes resolute and firm, filled with an indescribable deep affection, wanting only to find a place in their hearts where they could find peace.
A certain, expectant voice said, "Xiuxiu has been presumptuous. Xiuxiu wishes to ask Young Master Shen to take me away."
After saying that, her face turned bright red to her ears, yet she bravely awaited the answer.
Such a stunning beauty, I'm captivated, I don't know how to refuse her, nor do I know why.
He said in a low voice, "Okay. Does Xiuxiu have anything to pack?"
Xiuxiu shook her head, stepped forward gently, her eyes meeting his directly, without the slightest hesitation, and said, "Thank you, Chen Lang."
Like a wife waiting for her husband, waiting for his embrace.
He paid no attention to Tao'er, who was standing next to him with her mouth agape.
Gently wrap your arms around my waist, gently embrace me. The fragrance fills my nostrils, my heart is filled with its sweet scent.
Soft and gentle, warm temperature, pleasant and comfortable.
After a moment of tenderness, she said softly, "Xiuxiu, pack your things, we're leaving."
He placed a newly acquired ordinary space and the Cloud Piercing Arrow into it, and explained in a low voice.
Xiuxiu's beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement as she embraced her lover tightly.
With a shy whisper, she said, "My love, please wait a moment, I'll be done soon."
I hurriedly went into the room to tidy up.
When Tao'er saw that her mistress had decided whether to stay or leave, she became anxious and rushed over. Her hoarse voice came from behind her, "Miss, I want to go with you too."
Don't abandon me, I want to stay with you forever.
Gently packing her things, she softly asked, "Peach, have you made up your mind? If you want to leave, I have some silver here for you."
Finding a place to live the life of a wealthy old man is no problem.
If you leave with me, you can't regret it later.
Tao'er quickly hugged her mistress and said firmly, "I want to stay with you, mistress. Everyone else is wicked and has ill intentions."
"I'm willing to endure any hardship if my mistress takes me along."
After a short while, she walked in, wearing a simple black silk cotton robe and a soft, delicate hand-woven scarf around her neck.
She came to his side, smiling gently, and asked, "Shen Lang, does this outfit fit you well? I made it myself; I'll make one for you too when we get back. Please don't mind."
She nodded slightly and complimented, "It's really beautiful."
Xiuxiu explained in a low voice, "Tao'er is also a person with a bad fate. She was abandoned when she was a child and raised by others. Originally, I wanted to wait for myself to find my ideal husband, but Tao'er let her choose for herself."
Now she's willing to leave with me. Tao'er is still young and immature, so please be patient with her, Shen Lang.
She nodded gently and smiled softly, "Okay."
Hearing her lover's promise, Xiuxiu's face was full of smiles.
Tao'er had been waiting quietly. At this moment, she quickly stepped forward and whispered, "Thank you, young master. I will definitely serve you and Miss well in the future."
Please, son-in-law and daughter, don't abandon me. Otherwise, I'll have no home.
"Okay." He nodded in agreement. His word was his bond.
"Yay!" The baby face, like the weather in June, changes in an instant. She instantly brightened up, grabbing the young lady's hand tightly and refusing to let go.
She said softly, "What does the young master like to eat? I can cook. And Miss likes candied hawthorn berries, I like those too."
Xiuxiu gently interrupted, "Alright, Tao'er, we'll talk about it another time."
"Yes, Miss." Xiu'er nodded immediately, her eyes shining with delight.
"They're gone," she asked softly.
Xiuxiu nodded, and said affectionately, "Wherever my love goes, I will go."
With a gentle nod, the beauty gently embraced him, and Peach gently held his hand, while part of the Divine Bell Shield protected the two of them.
It floated gently through the air and slowly emerged.
The enormous lion-horse hadn't moved; it was still lying down in its original spot, resting. Its eyes occasionally glanced at the sky.
Seeing He Chen emerge, its eyes lit up, it stood up, let out a soft hiss, stomped its feet on the ground, spread its fleshy wings, and actually took flight.
It stood quietly opposite He Chen, as if waiting for its master.
Looking at the lion and horse that had been waiting for a long time, he felt a little strange and began to feed the lion and horse.
He then took out a beast pill he had refined and gently flicked it into the lion-horse's mouth.
Tao'er exclaimed with delight, her eyes shining, "Young Master, this horse is so cute! It even begs for food!"
Xiuxiu whispered, "Chenlang, this lion-horse seems to have submitted to you."
After she finished speaking, her eyes shone brightly as she looked at her lover with admiration and respect.
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