Huangfu Mi was slightly taken aback by those words, but she quickly regained her smile, pressed her face close to Meng Wan's cheek, and laughed, "Then I'll just never regain my memories!"
"You..." Meng Wan's expression changed, and she raised her hand to knock him on the head. Then, hands on her hips, she said angrily, "What nonsense are you spouting? What do you mean by never regaining your memories? Let me tell you, you've been taking the medicine Hua Jiuye prescribed for you on time, do you understand?"
His fierce and menacing appearance was quite at odds with his gentle face. Seeing this, Huangfu Mi retorted without backing down, "Hua Jiuye also said that I should go to the places I've been before, but how am I supposed to find my memories if you're not with me?"
In one sentence, Meng Wan lost her arrogance.
Indeed, she was afraid of the cold and refused to go out. He had tried to ask her to go out several times, but she refused each time. Now, hearing his half-joking and half-serious complaint, he felt a little guilty.
He shrugged sheepishly and said, "Didn't I already say it's been too cold these past few days? Let's talk about it again in a while."
"Wait, wait, all you ever do is wait. I guess I'll just have to wait a while before taking my medicine."
"You dare!"
Another round of heated debate ensued, the two of them thoroughly enjoying themselves and completely forgetting about Huangfu Yu.
He couldn't help but rub his forehead. "Um..."
He stood up from the pearwood chair, opened his mouth slightly, and uttered two words.
The couple then realized that there were other people in the study, and that their purpose in coming was to admire the bow and arrow that the Emperor had bestowed upon Huangfu Mi with Huangfu Yu.
An awkward silence fell over them. Meng Wan gave a dry laugh, glared at Huangfu Mi, and then turned to Huangfu Yu with an apologetic look: "I'm sorry, Fifth Brother, I forgot you were here. I hope you'll forgive my embarrassment."
Fortunately, Huangfu Yu was good-natured and still smiled gently. Looking at the couple, who were arguing but were clearly very loving, his smile became even gentler: "It's alright, you don't need to worry about me. I just came to check on my seventh brother's bow and arrow. It's getting late, so I'll head back now."
She remained polite and courteous, which only made Meng Wan feel more guilty. She glared at Huangfu Mi and then quickly stepped forward to personally escort Huangfu Yu to the door.
"Fifth Brother, come over and sit for a while when you have nothing to do. It must be quite lonely for you to be all alone in the Prince's residence."
Huangfu Yu nodded, his voice still gentle, and waved to Meng Wan: "I know, go back now. I'll come again another day. I still need to find my seventh brother to go hunting!"
Meng Wan nodded, watching Huangfu Yu leave, and sighed almost imperceptibly: "Fifth Brother is truly a good person!"
She had a good nature and a kind heart, but it's a pity she was too burdened by grief. She was still deeply saddened by Ningyan's death, so she could never find joy. Sigh...
"What? You're having second thoughts now? You think Fifth Brother is better than me?"
Behind him, Huangfu Mi spoke, half-jokingly and half-teasingly, his tone full of mischief.
Meng Wan immediately turned her head and glared at him, thinking to herself that Huangfu Mi was becoming more and more sarcastic; even perfectly good words would turn sour in his mouth.
Before she could finish speaking, Meng Wan paused.
What did he just say? He asked her if she thought Fifth Brother was better than him? But why would he ask that?
"Huangfu Mi, could you be...?"
"What's wrong?" Seeing her looking at him strangely, Huangfu Mi raised her hand and touched her cheek. "Is there something on my face?"
Meng Wan shook her head. Huangfu Mi didn't suspect anything. Seeing that it was getting late, he took her to the dining room for dinner.
Meng Wan ate the meal absentmindedly. After finally finishing and returning to her room, she pulled Huangfu Mi to her side as soon as she closed the door.
Huangfu Mi had noticed her unusual behavior early on, and now he was puzzled. He raised an eyebrow and looked at her, whispering in her ear, "What's wrong? You're acting strangely. Are you missing me terribly?"
He winked ambiguously, but before he could get close, Meng Wan suddenly stopped him, blocking his face to the side, and snorted, "Don't be so cheeky, I have something to ask you."
Is something the matter?
"What is it?" Huangfu Mi's expression turned serious. He looked down at her, and she looked up at him, her eyes filled with a deep sense of inquiry.
Indeed, she was still harboring doubts about his earlier remark and felt compelled to speak her mind. She held back for a moment but couldn't resist, so she raised her head and asked, "Could it be that you've regained your memories?"
When she asked this question, her eyes were bright and fixed on him without blinking. Huangfu Mi was clearly taken aback, then raised an eyebrow: "Why would you ask that?"
Meng Wan's eyes widened: "Didn't you say before that I thought Fifth Brother was better than you? Doesn't that mean you've remembered things from the past?"
Huangfu Mi was taken aback, then burst into laughter. No wonder the girl had that expression earlier; she thought he was suspicious. Since that's the case...
"actually..."
"But thinking about it, it's impossible!"
Before he could speak, she interrupted him, saying to herself, "If you regain your memories, you will definitely tell me first. There is no way you would hide it from me."
His confident assertion took Huangfu Mi somewhat by surprise.
If he says something he shouldn't at this moment, will there be serious consequences?
He hesitated for a moment, then smiled back, looking at Meng Wan's smiling face. "Yes, of course I haven't recovered yet. I'm waiting for you to stop being so lazy and come with me to find my memories!"
Meng Wan pouted and snorted, "Yes, yes, I know. I'll go out with you tomorrow, okay?"
V94
Meng Wan was a woman of her word. The next morning, though reluctant, she got up early as promised, washed up and tidied herself up. She then asked Mu Ci to find her a warm cloak to wear before she and Huangfu Mi left the house hand in hand.
They didn't ride in sedan chairs or bring any entourage; just the two of them walked around, observing people and scenery in a tranquil and serene manner.
Naturally, Meng Wan led him to places where the two had memories of each other: Bali Pavilion, Shili Slope, and Dongbai Tower, where the two first met.
As we walked, she told him about everything, from the past to the present, bringing back long-forgotten memories.
The day passed quickly, and by evening, they were both extremely hungry. Meng Wan suggested that the two of them have dinner at Dongbailou.
Because the day had been so pleasant, Meng Wan was still in a good mood. While eating, she looked at Huangfu Mi in front of her and blinked, "I've been talking all day, have you remembered anything?"