The Great Dream God

After Wei Yanren left in a hurry, Princess Ziyang sat alone in her exquisite boudoir, feeling as if a huge rock was pressing down on her heart, making her toss and turn and unable to fall asleep. She knew that this feeling of depression was not without reason, so she decisively called her close friend Meng Jin, hoping to find the answer from him.

Meng Jin, the witty and loyal friend, was led by the gentle hand of Princess Ziyang's personal maid Xu Xiaofeng, through the flower-filled courtyard and into the princess's elegant residence. His eyes were full of concern for the princess, and as soon as he saw Princess Ziyang, he could sense the worry between her brows.

Princess Ziyang stared at Meng Jin with a sharp gaze, her tone filled with anxiety and confusion: "Meng Jin, what did Wei Yanren say when he talked to you? Why is he so angry, as if he was deeply hurt?"

Meng Jin frowned slightly, recalling the conversation just now, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "He tried to get closer to me, telling me about the deep friendship between us in the past, as if we were close friends who could talk about anything. However, faced with his sudden show of goodwill, I felt strange and awkward. So, I responded to his hypocrisy bluntly. Maybe my words were a bit heavy and touched his sensitive nerves." Although his words were light, the irony and helplessness contained in them were obvious.

Princess Ziyang sighed softly, her eyes gleaming with understanding and care, and responded: "Indeed, your words really touched his heart." She knew that everyone has their own weaknesses, especially for this proud and sensitive person, an unintentional word could cause unexpected harm. She continued: "Perhaps we should be more considerate of other people's feelings. After all, the human heart is like a mirror, reflecting our words and deeds."

Meng Jin looked at the princess and scratched his head apologetically. There was a hint of seriousness and practicality in his tone: "Having said that, if he really can't bear such a small setback, then perhaps returning to his hometown and living a peaceful life would be a better choice for him. After all, the world doesn't always go as one wishes. If you can't even withstand this little wind and rain, how can you face the storms of life?" Although his words were direct, they contained deep concern and expectations for his friend.

Princess Ziyang frowned, her eyes full of concern and reproach: "You have really gone too far. He is a sensitive man with a strong sense of self-esteem. Your words and actions have deeply hurt him. A sincere apology is necessary. This is a respect for him and a comfort to his emotions." Her words were full of reason, trying to make Meng Jin understand the seriousness of the matter.

Meng Jin sighed, his eyes flashing with a tangled look. "I understand what you mean, Princess, but you also have to understand my difficulties. It's not that I don't want to apologize, but I'm afraid of the situation after the apology. If I apologize to him, it means that I need to consider taking him on this adventure. However, his strength is far inferior to ours, and this journey is full of unknown dangers. I'm worried, if he encounters an accident during the journey, how will I face my conscience?" Meng Jin's voice revealed deep worry and helplessness.

"I would rather break off my friendship with him now and endure his misunderstanding and resentment than see him die on the journey because of my decision. This is not the attitude I should have towards a friend, but I really can't find a better solution. I hope he can understand that this is not my contempt for him, but out of protection for him." Meng Jin's eyes were firm. Although this decision made him painful, he believed that it was the only right choice at the moment.

Princess Ziyang pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement. Her words revealed thoughtful wisdom: "Indeed, your point of view cannot be ignored! We should respect personal choices and growth. For Wei Yanren, if he cannot adjust himself, external help can only be temporary and cannot cure the problem. Letting him face and solve it himself may be the real antidote." Her eyes were firm, and she had obviously made up her mind.

Seeing this, Meng Jin smiled slightly, understanding the princess's decision. He straightened his back, and his tone was full of responsibility: "Then, I will go back and continue to prepare. Time is running out, I must act immediately!" He knew that his mission was important, and any delay could affect the journey that was about to begin. Meng Jin's eyes flashed with determination, and he couldn't wait to devote himself to the next work and make full preparations for the upcoming trip.

Meng Jin's movements were like slow motion. He turned his head slowly, and every turn carried unfathomable weight. His eyes were like the stars in the middle of the night, bright and firm, as if they could penetrate time and space and take in the stars in the entire universe. At that moment, everything around him seemed to be condensed by his eyes, still in the cracks of time and space. He cast his gaze on Xu Xiaofeng who was standing behind him, the weak but tough girl. His voice was low and warm, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake. "Xiaofeng, look, I promise you that when I complete this journey and return, I will officially marry you. At that time," his tone was full of longing for a better future, and his determination was as solid as a rock, "that woman will no longer be qualified to interfere in your life, and your happiness will be dominated by you."

Princess Ziyang's brows were furrowed like willow leaves trembling in the rain, condensing dissatisfaction and anger. With a noble and majestic posture, she approached Meng Jin step by step, and every step seemed to step on the strings of the air, causing invisible ripples. Her sharp eagle-like eyes pierced Meng Jin's heart, and she confronted him without hesitation. Her hand, slender and powerful, decisively blocked Meng Jin's hand that was stretched out to Xu Xiaofeng, and her tone was cold and firm, "You have to understand that Xiaofeng is mine," her eyes were like ice, flashing an inviolable light, "Don't touch him until you complete the task!!"

Meng Jin's eyes were as cold as ice. He glared at Princess Ziyang fiercely. The complex emotions in his eyes seemed to tell an endless story. The princess did not retreat, but just endured his gaze calmly until Meng Jin slowly withdrew his sharp gaze. He turned around, his back looked resolute and firm, as if everything just now was just a passing cloud. His footsteps echoed in the courtyard, gradually moving away from Princess Ziyang's mansion, leaving behind silence.

Princess Ziyang watched him leave, but her mind was full of thoughts. She looked down at the gentle Xu Xiaofeng in front of her, whose soft face looked particularly moving in the sun. She gently stroked Xu Xiaofeng's cheek and sighed, "What a beautiful woman, like a gentle breeze, impossible to control with ordinary means, but it is you who can make a slacker like Meng Jin surrender and inspire his inner fighting spirit and passion! His every move, every frown and smile, all have meaning because of you." After the voice fell, Princess Ziyang's eyes flashed with deep thoughts about the future, as if she saw the picture of Meng Jin's transformation and growth step by step under the influence of Xu Xiaofeng.