Langyue said he only loved the people of Ye Mountain and didn’t want the peaceful Ye Mountain to be destroyed by the imperial court. If I could help him protect Ye Mountain, would his furrowed brows be smoothed out?
Taking the food basket from the serving attendant, I slowly walked to the tomb and placed the basket in front of him. He remained kneeling, his eyes showing no awareness of my presence. I smiled, “Langyue left with a smile at the end…”
He still didn’t speak. I stood up and left, silently saying goodbye to Ye Suo.
When I entered Shuo Ruhan’s room, he was asleep, face down on the table. I took a thin cotton blanket and draped it over his shoulders, then packed his few belongings. Under his pillow, I discovered a painting scroll and couldn’t help but open it. A stunning beauty with bright eyes and beautiful teeth was depicted on the paper. A sense of familiarity washed over me. As I was mesmerized, Ruhan had already awakened and was staring at me.
I felt somewhat embarrassed holding the painting, as it was someone else’s private possession. I quickly rolled up the paper and jokingly asked, “Your beloved?”
“Hmm? Hmm.” His tone rose on the second syllable, then dropped to a flat tone.
“Okay, seems like nothing’s missing,” I said after observing the room. He leaned against the table, supporting his head with one hand, watching me with interest. “What exactly are you up to?”
“I’ve decided, I’m going to elope with you!” I laughed teasingly.
He slightly raised his eyebrows, then shook his head to indicate he didn’t understand. I continued playfully, “I want to return to Yue City with you and three thousand troops.”
“Miss Long, in front of Shuo Ruhan, you don’t need to be armed. We are friends,” Shuo Ruhan’s pale eyes carried absolute seriousness.
Hearing these words, my smile vanished. I collapsed, sitting powerlessly on the floor, hugging my knees. “Ruhan, I want to protect Ye Mountain. Will you help me?”
“You want to seek help from the Prince of Chen for Ye Suo?” A small shock passed through his eyes, then he resolutely refused, “Impossible!”
stances of Ye Mountain and the imperial court, he would have come personally long ago!”
