Splendid Twins

The three of them stood silently by, not daring to make a sound. At this moment, only the sound of wind was blowing gently through the empty courtyard, bringing with it a sense of desolation and coolness.

Si Yao looked at Liu Niang who was crying beside her, angry at her for not fighting, sad at her misfortune, and said in a stiff tone:

"Tears are the most useless things, and so are men. Don't expect anyone to understand you!"

"I...Yaoyao..."

Liu Niang paused and spoke in a daze, then Si Qing pulled her sleeve.

"Yaoyao, let me handle it."

Si Qing said in a deep voice that as the eldest son, he had to shoulder the responsibilities of the family, so there was no reason for him to let his younger sister take the lead.

Si Yao glanced at him calmly, then walked out the door, saying as she walked:

"If you upset me again, you'll all leave!"

As soon as these words came out, Si Lao Er's expression suddenly changed. His lips moved, wanting to say something, but he didn't open his mouth. After Si Yao left, he just sighed heavily, and Si Qing closed his eyes and said in a deep voice:

"Come on, let's go in and have a good chat."

Si Yao walked out with a cold face. She wanted to find another place to live outside. She thought it would be unsafe here...

As soon as he turned the door, he heard the sound of horse hooves not far away. Looking up, he saw Zhou Yu, dressed in brocade robe, riding a horse towards him. His face turned cold and he stopped waiting for him.

"Si Yao."

Zhou Yu was full of vigor and shouted expressionlessly. The deep meaning was clear to both of them. Si Yao said coldly:

"wait for me."

He turned back and entered the stable in the backyard. When he was leading the horse out, he could faintly hear Si Qing's angry voice. A hint of sarcasm flashed in Si Yao's eyes. Some people are born to be worthless!

Seeing Si Yao climb onto the horse swiftly, Zhou Yu asked with some doubt:

"Where?"

"Don't you want to explain? Come with me."

After Si Yao finished speaking, she left first. Seeing this, Zhou Yu had no choice but to ride his horse and follow her.

Si Yao did not stop along the way. Because of Zhou Yu's arrival, Zhou Yao in the space screamed heartbreakingly:

"Brother, save me!"

"Brother, kill her!"

"Bitch, how dare you talk to my brother..."

Si Yao became impatient with the noise, so she blocked the signal from the space and whipped the horse loudly on its butt. The horse raised its hooves in pain and galloped forward at a high speed.

Walking along the tree-lined dirt road, the trees on the road are arranged in an orderly manner, willows are scattered, wild flowers are swaying, and bees and butterflies are flying around. It is such a fascinating scene, but there is no chance to stop and appreciate it.

Finally, an hour later, the two arrived at their destination. Zhou Yu saw the Fahua Temple not far away, dismounted with a cold expression, and said in a deep voice:

"What are you doing here?"

Si Yao glanced at him as if he was an idiot and said softly:

"Look at your sister!"

Zhou Yu: “…”

The Fahua Temple is magnificent and towering, with halls and pavilions stacked up in an orderly manner. The red walls and golden tiles sparkle in the sun, demonstrating its solemnity and sacredness.

The steps outside the gate are paved with bluestone, and there are probably thousands of them. On both sides of the steps, there are green pines and cypresses, which add a bit of mystery and tranquility.

"Follow."

Si Yao said this and went up the stairs, taking two steps at a time. Her movement was light and graceful, as if she was walking on flat ground, without any effort.

Zhou Yu was able to keep up at first, but later he started to breathe heavily. Si Yao turned to look at him and said in a light tone:

"no?"

"You, go on your way..."

Zhou Yu glared at him angrily. What could a man say that was wrong?

He has to do it no matter how hard it is. It's just a staircase. He can do it!

Si Yao smiled and turned around to go on her own way. After about an incense stick of time, she finally reached the gate and saw a monk sitting at the door. Zhou Yu took a breath and saw her saying something in the monk's ear.

"what happened?"

Si Yao straightened up and looked at him:

"I've placed a memorial tablet for your sister. Would you like to go take a look?"

Zhou Yu's face suddenly turned pale, and he spoke tremblingly:

"My sister, dead?"

"Ah."

Si Yao replied calmly that she would send Zhou Yao away sooner or later!

The hall was filled with smoke and the sound of wooden fish was melodious. The smoke seemed to carry a mysterious power that made people feel awed. He stared at the memorial tablet, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, and his hanging hands clenched into fists. He was unwilling to give up...

Si Yao waited for him to come out and then led him to the back mountain, where a cenotaph was built for Zhou Yao. When he looked up, he was amazed by the sunflowers all over the mountain...

On the hillside, sunflowers bloom like a sea, and the golden petals shine in the sun, as if the whole mountain is covered with these gorgeous colors.

A hillside is like a golden ocean, with sunflowers clustered together, swaying gently in the breeze, exuding charming fragrance.

"This……"

Zhou Yu seemed to be frozen in the moment of shock and even forgot to breathe. To be honest, he had never seen flowers blooming so gorgeously and luxuriantly.

"When I woke up, your sister had committed suicide. I saw her suicide note, which said that Si Wan had returned and there was no place for her in the mansion. Your father also said some bad things to her. She gave up her life on her own, and I didn't take her body by force.

I built a cenotaph for her. Inside are the things she used. You can dig them out and have a look. Here, this is her suicide note..."

Si Yao handed it over with a piece of paper between her fingertips. Fortunately, she had put it away at the beginning.

Zhou Yu took it with a sad face. He saw that it was his sister's handwriting. The words were blurred. I'm afraid that the girl wrote it while crying...

Si Yao walked a little further away, admiring the blooming sunflowers. He had wanted to get some flowers for Zhou Yao, but couldn't find any. The sunflower seeds he casually scattered actually bloomed. Could this be considered an unexpected success?

After a while, Zhou Yu came over, his eyes were red and his voice was nasal:

"So, what are you?"

"what?"

"Are you some kind of ghost or mountain spirit?"

Si Yao was so angry that she laughed and snorted coldly:

"I am a human being, a living person!"

"How can a girl claim to be my father? Anyway, my sister is not coming back, so just tell me the truth. I can't do anything to you..."

Si Yao took a deep breath and said slowly:

"I am a human being, but not from your era..."

She stood on the hillside and looked into the distance. Behind her were sunflowers in full bloom. Her eyes tried to penetrate the clouds, hoping to see the familiar yet distant modern world.

Imagining whether there is also warmth from her hometown in those twinkling stars, she will think of the prosperous modern city, the busy streets, and the relatives and friends who spent time with her.

However, she also understood that traveling here was an irresistible fate, and she could only bury this nostalgia deep in her heart and try to adapt to this strange ancient world.

After listening to her, Zhou Yu was filled with disbelief. How could there be such a powerful and prosperous dynasty...

"Can you, can you still go back?"

Zhou Yu asked tentatively. It was the first time he heard such an incredible thing.

"I don't know. Maybe I can't go back."

She was hit by a car, and Zhou Yao committed suicide. Perhaps it was the simultaneous occurrence of two events in time that changed their fates. But now, she is not sure if she can give it a try!