Eternal Night

Chapter 193

I was furious: "Who said he can't remember? Brother Yongye is the most meticulous; he will definitely remember it."

"Alright, alright, so what if she remembers it? If she lost it, are you going to go back to Sanyu Pass to look for it? Don't you want her antidote anymore?"

Yes, the antidote is the most important thing. I glared at Yuepo and said, "You better behave yourself. Tell me, did you steal this hairpin?"

Yuepo snorted: "Why would I steal your hairpin?"

I snorted back: "My brother Yongye is ten times more handsome than you. Who knows if you really like him... Ah, I know! You must be in love with my brother Yongye, so you're jealous of his intimacy with me, which is why you stole the hairpin!"

Yuepo chuckled awkwardly: "Me, jealous of you? Who's jealous of whom?"

I was unhappy all day, and Yuepo didn't say much on the way either. After passing through the State of Song and entering the border of the State of Qi, we stopped in a small town to stay overnight. We only needed one room, and I slept on the floor again.

That night, Yuepo must have carried me to bed; he's not a bad person at heart. I thought of Brother Yongye, that hairpin, and my parents, and I couldn't sleep.

Just then, I heard Yuepo get up. Was he planning to play the good guy again while I was asleep and carry me to bed? As I was thinking this, he indeed walked up to me. A faint fragrance wafted from him, and I instinctively held my breath, my face flushing red. After all, he was a man, and my heart only belonged to Yongye… how could I find his scent pleasant?

He carried me to bed, and I, still awake, was too shy to move. I thought he would sleep on the floor, but instead, he walked to the window and opened it. I squinted and looked out; a firework flashed in the darkness outside.

Who would set off fireworks late at night? It's not Chinese New Year.

Just then, Yuepo came to my bedside again. I closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep. He looked at me for a while and murmured, "The Drunken Dream Powder should still work."

"Drunken Dream Powder"? What is that? The name sounds like something that makes you sleepy. When did I get drugged with it? Was it the scent I smelled from him just now? When I instinctively held my breath?

Yuepo left the bedside and leaped out the window. Good heavens, his agility is dozens of times better than mine. Wasn't he supposed to be a martial artist? I couldn't resist my curiosity and followed in the direction he went.

After walking for half an hour, I thought I would never find him again. Just then, I heard a voice coming from the woods: "Take this hairpin to Mr. Cheng, and make sure to keep Marquis Yong'an in Chen for two or three months. It would be best to capture him and send him into the valley."

My hands and feet are ice cold. When Brother Yongye sees that hairpin, he will definitely think of me. Is Yuepo going to use me to capture Brother Yongye? He is so cruel.

I need to tell Brother Yongye. I quietly retreated and ran quickly back to the inn, intending to grab my package and leave.

As soon as I entered the room, I heard some noise, so I quickly went to bed and fell asleep.

Moon Spirit returned so quickly. He stood by the bed and looked at me for a while; my heart was pounding in my throat. He lay down on the floor.

I'm extremely anxious; I'll definitely find a way to get rid of him tomorrow.

"You stay put in the inn, you hear me? I'm going to the street to buy some things!" I said to him fiercely, just like always.

He snorted and sat down in the room to drink tea.

I took the gold and silver, left the inn, and led my horse into the street. This was a small town in the State of Qi. I deliberately strolled around, making sure no one was following me, before whipping my horse towards the State of Chen. I excitedly thought, "That brat must still be waiting foolishly at the inn. I'm going to Chen to find Brother Yongye and tell him about Yuepo's treacherous scheme."

My horse's forelegs suddenly buckled, and I cried out in surprise, almost falling off the horse. I quickly regained my footing, and there were three men in blue robes in front of me.

Without thinking, I drew my sword and charged.

Their martial arts skills are excellent; I can't beat them.

I knew I would fall into their hands, but Yue Po didn't show himself. Did he know I had seen through him? I deliberately ran towards the inn, shouting as I ran, "Brother Yue, the people from Youli Valley are here to capture you! Run!"

I was struck on the back, my voice cut off in my throat, and I fainted from the pain.

When I woke up, I was in a strange place. An empty room. I didn't know where I was; I had no strength, and my legs seemed unable to move. I was terrified and started crying.

Brother Yongye, he will definitely come to save me. That was my only thought.

The door opened, and someone came in—a strange man. As soon as I saw him, I screamed, and I kept screaming for a long time. The door closed again, and I was still screaming.

I started to pretend to be crazy. I frantically pounded my legs, partly because I was genuinely scared, and partly because I thought that if I went crazy, I might still have a chance to run away.

I miss home, I miss Brother Yongye. I'm worried he'll be captured by Yuepo.

This person is too cunning; he actually pretended not to know martial arts. He probably planned to use me as a hostage to lure Brother Yongye into a trap when he tricked me into going to get the antidote.

Several months later, the weather gradually got warmer.

Finally, someone led me into a courtyard. Yue Po stood there, looking at me innocently. The gentler his smile, the more afraid I became of him.

My legs are immobile, and I feel weak all over. What can I do about him?

"Brother Yongye..." My tears flowed uncontrollably. I don't know why I was sent to stay with Yuepo. But I feel it's related to Brother Yongye.

"Rose, I am Moon Soul," he said, his eyes filled with inquiry.

I stared at him with wide eyes and exclaimed, "Brother Yongye, I've finally waited for you!"

He paused for a moment, then pulled me to sit on a chair, as if trying to wake me up: "Have you forgotten? I am Yuepo, not your Yongye brother."

The more he acted like this, the more I pretended not to know him. I leaned against his chest and whispered, "Brother Yue is missing, Brother Yongye, don't leave me. My legs won't move, I want to go back to Anguo, I want to go home."

He seemed quite surprised, sighed, and stopped pressing me for answers. He simply put his arm around me and said, "Brother Yongye won't leave you. He'll take you back to Anguo, back home."

As night deepened, he carried me back to my room. I closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep. Just then, I heard the sounds of fighting coming from next door in the courtyard, and I heard Brother Yongye's voice.

I almost thought I was dreaming.

Moon Spirit seemed to have no time for me and hurriedly left.

I dared not call out, for I feared I would be a burden to Brother Yongye. I understood; I had not been wrong. They had sent me here to lure Brother Yongye here.

I used a hairpin to poke small holes under the bamboo mat, little by little. I don't know if I'll live to see Brother Yongye again, but I want to leave him something. To remind him that Yuepo is not to be trusted.

Not long after, I was taken away again.

People must always have hope. I must hold on until I see Brother Yongye.