La pluie printanière est comme du vin, les saules comme de la fumée

Chapitre 12

The countryside at night has a unique charm.

Silver moonlight filtered through the leaves, dappling the ground and creating a serene beauty. The moonlight enveloped the earth, its silvery veil a veil of light.

Feng Xue stared at the silver gauze on the ground, suddenly lost in thought, and even for a moment forgot about Situ Xingyun's presence.

Silver, a soft color, the silver veil covering the earth at night.

Looking up at the silver moon in the sky, she felt a place in her heart softened by the gentle moonlight, and a soft smile involuntarily appeared on her lips.

A nameless longing welled up like a spring, and my heart ached inexplicably. Tears streamed down my face, staining the veil beneath my silvery moonlight.

As glistening tears slid down her sleeve and onto the glass bead bracelet on her wrist, a dazzling burst of seven-colored light erupted from her wrist, overshadowing the silvery moonlight and soothing the stinging pain in her heart.

Don't cry, it will make her sad...

Feng Xue was slightly taken aback. She seemed to hear many men's voices, some deep, some mellow... all filled with deep concern. They were all saying the same thing: "Don't cry, she'll be sad."

Volume One: A Woman Among the People Knows Qingyun's Night Walk 3

When Situ Xingyun arrived, he held his breath.

In a rainbow of light, she raised her head, gazing up at the silver moon. Tears streamed down her face, blooming into tiny flowers. Her long, black hair danced without wind, making her appear like a celestial being descending to earth on auspicious clouds. Her gaze was so gentle, so gentle that it touched... his heart.

When Feng Xue's heart had completely calmed down, the silver moonlight gradually replaced the soft, seven-colored light.

The gentleness in her eyes vanished, replaced by calm, like the stillness of the night. The tears on her face had been dried by the wind, as if the tears were just a dream.

Bathed in moonlight, she walked into the woods.

Situ Xingyun paused for a moment, then followed.

It was a clear stream that meandered through the woods.

She casually found a large rock to sit on, gazing at the clear river water, at the thin layer of moonlight on the river surface, and at the silver moon reflected in the river.

What just happened is unbelievable; it feels so surreal yet so real.

The glass bead bracelet on her wrist had been worn since she was born. Her father and mother said it was something she had worn since birth, and its origin was unknown. However, it perfectly matched the inscription on the tombstone from that year—"May you find love, glass beads, and may the world be blessed."

Perhaps, this string of glass beads has a name: "longing".

Longing... longing... perhaps this string of glass beads has a story that is earth-shattering!

Situ Xingyun leaned against a tree, and by the moonlight, he could clearly see Feng Xue's expression. There was a faint sadness in her eyes.

What... could make her so sad?

Listening intently, she heard Situ Xingyun's breathing. She pursed her lips, stood up, and after taking one last deep look at the silvery moonlight, she murmured softly, "After my walk, it's time to go back." Her voice was low, but just enough for Situ Xingyun to hear.

Situ Xingyun leaped and jumped onto the tree.

Feng Xue lowered her eyes and walked out of the woods.

After Feng Xue emerged from the woods, Situ Xingyun jumped to the riverbank and gazed down at the clear water. The river was still crystal clear, still tinged with a faint silvery hue.

It still looks so soft.

Feng Xue, oh Feng Xue, why are you so sad?

The moonlight shone on Situ Xingyun's face, turning it silvery, even his dark, jade-like eyes seemed to be tinged with silver. When he saw his own eyes, reflected in the river and gilded silver by the moonlight, his heart softened. A faint smile appeared at the corner of his eyes, along with a tenderness he had never shown to anyone before.

Volume 1: A Woman Among the People Knows Qingyun's Night Walk 4

Feng Xue entered the city.

On the way back to the manor, the vendors selling late-night snacks were still busy. Just then, Fengxue's stomach started rumbling, so she chose a nearby stall, sat down, and ordered a bowl of noodles.

The night remained dark, and the shopkeeper couldn't see Feng Xue's face clearly, only that she was wearing a veil. Judging from her attire, he guessed she was the daughter of a wealthy family. As if meeting a distinguished guest for the first time, the shopkeeper warmly welcomed her.

Actually, besides her stomach problem, there was another reason why she sat down for a late-night snack—Situ Xingyun. She waited for a long time, slowing her pace, but still couldn't sense him behind her.

"Miss, your noodles." The shopkeeper had added extra toppings. "Uh...Miss, would you like to remove the veil?" Feng Xue shook her head, gently lifting the veil with one hand while using chopsticks to put the noodles into her mouth. She ate with the practiced ease of a normal person.

"No... I'm sorry to bother you, Miss." Sensing Feng Xue's silence, the shopkeeper awkwardly retreated.

Suddenly, a sharp glint flashed in Feng Xue's eyes.

He... has arrived.

Setting down her chopsticks, Feng Xue said softly, "Young Master, you must be very tired after walking for so long. Why not sit down and have a bowl of noodles to rest? After being used to delicacies, it's nice to occasionally enjoy some simple tea and rice."

After emerging from the woods, Situ Xingyun assumed that Feng Xue had already returned to the manor, but he was surprised to find her in a noodle shop, where she spoke to him.

Turning her head, her bright eyes were fixed on Situ Xingyun not far away.

A fleeting hint of embarrassment crossed his face, but Situ Xingyun instantly regained his composure. A smile played on his lips as he walked over and sat down beside Feng Xue.

“The princess is quite intrigued, eating noodles outside in the middle of the night.”

“This is Fengxue’s habit, and besides, I mentioned it to Your Highness this morning. Fengxue enjoys taking walks at night.” She blinked, then changed the subject, “I’m sure Your Highness is aware of this as well!”

"When was it discovered?" Situ Xingyun asked calmly, his gaze unchanged. This was the only question he wanted answered.