He didn’t respond to me, nor to the face I had slapped. His sharp laughter continuously pierced my ears: ‘Do you know how she died? Pierced by ten thousand swords, that ridiculous woman, who went to her death to prove her love for me, how laughable!’ His words were like a steel knife stabbing into my heart.
Xiao Wu had given so much for this man. I could never forget that time Xiao Wu knelt before me, stabbing herself repeatedly. When she spoke of Yin Can, her eyes were full of infatuation and admiration, but Yin Can just told me about Xiao Wu’s death so lightly.
‘Qi, have you forgotten? Forgotten that you once promised to help me take back Cang Lian’s world? I want Cang Lian to be worse than dead. How he treated Hui’er back then, I want to repay him tenfold.’ He spoke with a light laugh, his tone calm, a bland smile on his face.
But looking at him, I want to stab a knife into his heart. This man loves only himself. He says he loves Ran Hui’er, but this is just his excuse for wanting power. He loves no one, he loves only himself!”
I want to wait with Yan’er for the Zi flowers to bloom, and then hold hands together waiting to grow old.” Water Zi Qiu looked at me and spoke, his words like a reassuring pill that slowly made my panic and fear subside.
Yin Can glanced at his fingertips indifferently, without any expression: “If I let the rivers and mountains of Cang Kingdom be completely destroyed, would you still be enjoying romantic moments here with your Yan’er?”
He spoke casually, with a hateful smile on his face. Although I used to resent him, I found him repulsive today. I have always been selfish, hating those who destroy my happiness.
“What does the fate of Cang Kingdom have to do with me? I only want the happiness before me!” Qiu looked at me firmly, but his eyes were dim. I still dare not confirm who the “she” in Qiu’s mouth is – Ran Hui’er or another woman. But I know that person will never be me.
