I laughed along, tears rolling down, and when he looked at me, I quickly shifted my gaze to the autumn chrysanthemums in full bloom.
He laughed more freely, his eyes losing focus, “Don’t be like me… even if you’re at your wit’s end… you must liv
“Miss Lan, the Prince wants us to send Doctor Shuo back to Qiliu Town for a proper burial.” Several servants stopped outside the flower bushes, Liu Yu’s actions were indeed quick.
“Qiliu Town?”
“According to the Prince, it’s Doctor Shuo’s hometown.” The servant was reluctant to say more, stepping forward to support Shuo Ruohan from my arms, brushing off the chrysanthemum petals from his clothes.
I couldn’t bear to watch anymore and ran straight to Shuo Ruohan’s room. Two maids were locking the door.
“Move!” Startled by my cold voice, the two maids quickly retreated.
I pushed the door open, it was a very clean room. I opened the wardrobe and took out the bundle Shuo Ruohan mentioned, placing it on the table and opening it. A scroll rolled out, with some soft goods and silver inside.
I smiled bitterly. Did you mean not to oppose Liu Yu by telling me to escape? You already knew about your fate, so why did you still help me…
I unrolled the scroll, colorless, like a sketch delicately placed on paper. A breathtaking face with a spontaneous smile, yet carrying a hint of melancholy.
I picked up the copper mirror and slowly reflected my own face. The person in the painting immediately appeared in the mirror, with three distinct red marks on the right cheek.
Shuo Ruohan, you fool… I collapsed on the table, weeping uncontrollably.
On the eighteenth day after Ruohan left, the chrysanthemums in the Suzhou City government office began to wither, petals scattered everywhere, a desolate scene…
“The Crown Prince’s wedding, we’ll head back to Yue City these days.” Liu Yu walked to me.
y side, dropping a few surviving chrysanthemum flowers.
“Understood.” I responded mechanically, turning to leave but being pulled into an embrace as usual. He lowered his head and whispered by my ear, “Ye Xi is hosting a banquet tonight. Don’t stay cooped up, come along.”
“Since Ruohan left, you only say these three words.” He left his hand suspended in mid-air, his tone dissatisfied yet still gentle.
