Chapter 440 Hesitant to Speak
Chapter 440 Hesitant to Speak
At dawn the next day at the Prince of Jin's residence, Li Cunxu awoke, and suddenly a guard came to report:
"The princess left a letter, instructing that it be presented to the king after he wakes up."
Li Cunxu opened the letter and read:
My friends and I have departed, deeply grateful for your kindness, which I will never forget. However, fate is unavoidable, and I must take my leave now. May you take care.
Also, please tell Du Xiao that he needs to be extra careful in the year 913 in order to survive the calamity.
Please also convey my regards to my mother, who is a virtuous and kind mother-in-law. I am not of this world, so please forgive me.
Now that I have departed, do not think of me.
Twilight Sparkle kowtows
"Prepare the horses!"
Li Cunxu then led his entourage to Daming Temple in Yangzhou, but when they arrived there, Qiu Ziyue and her party had already vanished without a trace.
Only Arutai and Xiaowan remained where they were, tears streaming down their faces.
In his grief, Li Cunxu asked:
Why don't you return with them?
Only five sticks of incense were lit in the temple, so that they could return.
At that moment, beneath the vast sky, the winds and clouds surged, and five figures broke through the air.
The red ribbon burns like a flame, winding around the wrist to create patterns of destiny.
Qi Yuxuan's gaze was sharp, Qiu Ziyue's long hair flowed freely, Qiu Langyu was agile and graceful, Zhao Wanqing was aloof and ethereal, and Leng Feng stood tall and proud.
They walked side by side, traversing the torrent of time and space, like stars falling to earth, or ancient war gods reappearing in the world.
As the air surged, the skyline of the modern city appeared and disappeared, as if welcoming this legendary soul returning from the depths of time.
The lives of the five people finally returned to normal.
Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Ziyue returned home. The villa was still cozy, and the roses at the door swayed gently in the breeze, as if welcoming them back.
Pushing open the door, everything inside was exactly the same as it had been three years ago, except for a layer of tranquility that had settled with the passage of time.
"Minglan! Jingyun!"
As soon as they entered, Qi Yuxuan grabbed Qiu Ziyue's hand and headed straight for the living room.
Minglan was playing with building blocks on the sofa, while Jingyun was intently flipping through an old photo album.
Upon hearing the sound, the two children looked up, paused for a moment, and then burst out laughing.
"Is it really you?"
Qiu Ziyue's mother stood up, her voice trembling slightly.
"Is this not a dream?"
Qiu Ziyue rushed over and hugged her mother tightly, tears streaming down her face.
"Mom...we're back!"
Qiu Ziyue's mother was in tears. She held her daughter's face in her hands, as if afraid it was an illusion.
"Oh my god, I thought you weren't coming back... These past three years have been so tough."
Her voice was choked with emotion, yet it carried a sense of relief.
Minglan and Jingyun also came over and hugged Qi Yuxuan's long legs.
Qi Yuxuan picked up the two children one by one and spun them around.
This man has weathered many storms; he knows what separation means and how difficult it is to reunite.
The family sat around the sofa and chatted about the events of the past three years.
Every memory is brought up again, and every laugh or cry is given new meaning.
The next morning, sunlight filled the entire room.
Qiu Ziyue changed into her beautiful school uniform and embarked on her journey to the music academy.
She is already a senior in college, and there are only a few months left until graduation.
The three-year absence made her cherish the present moment even more, and also gave her a deeper understanding of music.
Qi Yuxuan continued to pick him up and drop him off by car, drawing surprised glances from his classmates on campus.
"Qiu Ziyue is back?"
People were whispering among themselves.
"I heard she went to a very far place, I never thought I would see her again."
Qiu Ziyue simply smiled indifferently at these gazes.
She walked into the classroom, picked up her pen and carefully took notes on the teacher's explanations. Occasionally, she would play a few melodies to prepare for her upcoming graduation performance.
Despite experiencing many setbacks, she never gave up on her dream.
Meanwhile, Qi Yuxuan returned to Ziyue Film and Media Company.
As a popular star, his sudden disappearance sparked countless speculations, but now he has returned to the screen with a more mature and charming demeanor.
The residents of Z City were in an uproar.
Everyone on the streets is talking about where this big star who has been missing for three years has gone.
Some entertainment programs seized the opportunity to invite Qi Yuxuan to participate in interviews.
"Mr. Qi, can you tell us what exactly happened to you in the past three years?"
The host asked curiously.
Qi Yuxuan smiled slightly, his tone calm yet full of strength:
"I'm so sorry, I was delayed by some things. But now, I'm back, and I hope to continue to bring you better works."
This short sentence moved countless fans to tears.
25-year-old Qi Yuxuan, dressed in a sharp black suit, appeared more composed than ever before, exuding an undeniable charm in every gesture.
Qiu Ziyue has once again become the focus of attention due to his return.
The tacit understanding and affection between the two have long transcended the limitations of time and space, making them the most perfect partners in the eyes of the public.
As night fell, Qi Yuxuan stood on the balcony gazing into the distance.
Qiu Ziyue walked over to him and handed him a cup of warm coffee.
Are you tired?
She asked softly.
"Fortunately."
Qi Yuxuan took the coffee, turned to look at her,
"Twilight Sparkle, do you know? These past three years have taught me a lot. But the most important thing is that no matter what happens, you and I can't live without each other."
Qiu Ziyue smiled and rested her head on his shoulder.
"Me too, Yuxuan."
The moonlight shone on them, highlighting their two intertwined figures.
Qiu Ziyue looked up at Qi Yuxuan beside her. Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating his profile and outlining his soft, handsome features.
“Yu Xuan…”
She opened her mouth, but her voice was as soft as a feather.
"I have something to say..."
The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them back.
How should she bring it up? Should she tell him what happened between her and Li Cunxu in that unknown little mountain village?
Should he tell him that he couldn't resist the temptation and crossed the line under the influence of aphrodisiacs and impulse?
"what happened?"
Qi Yuxuan noticed her unusual behavior and looked at her gently.
Qiu Ziyue lowered her eyes, her heart pounding like a drum.
"N-nothing."
She shook her head frantically, but her heart was in turmoil.
The scene from that night kept replaying in my mind—the humid room, the dim candlelight, and Li Cunxu's burning gaze…
"Is it really just a small matter?"
Qi Yuxuan frowned and reached out to grasp her wrist. "You look troubled."
His touch made Qiu Ziyue even more nervous. She pulled her hand back and forced a smile.
"It's okay, I just recently came back and am still adjusting."
But the moment the lie was uttered, her heart felt as if it had been pricked by a needle.
Why not just say it directly? Is it because you're afraid of losing Qi Yuxuan, or because you're overwhelmed with shame?
A gust of wind blew outside, swirling up a few fallen leaves.
Qiu Ziyue took a deep breath and mustered her courage to raise her head again:
"Actually... in that small mountain village, that night, I and..."
"Wait a moment!"
Qi Yuxuan suddenly interrupted her as her phone rang.
He glanced at the screen and said apologetically:
"Sorry, Twilight Sparkle, the director is calling, I have to answer."
Qiu Ziyue stood there, frozen, watching him pick up his phone, stand up, and walk towards the door.
At that moment, she felt all her courage had been taken away, leaving her only with regret and confusion.
Perhaps, some things should never be said...
She smiled bitterly, lowered her head, picked up the now-cold coffee, took a sip, and felt the bitterness rush to her throat.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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