Cypress Boat Floating

Lu Ciqiu looked at Ye Jianqing in front of him quietly, with an indescribable bitterness in his heart. He should have expected that a kind and innocent person like Ye Jianqing would choose to distance himself without hesitation once he knew that he was a man who would do anything to achieve his goals. However, he still couldn't help but want to deceive himself, always hoping to prove that he had a special place in Ye Jianqing's heart and was different from others. However, the facts seemed to cruelly tell him that he had lost the bet. In the past few days, Ye Jianqing's deliberate alienation from him was the most powerful evidence.

"Actually... even if that's the case, it doesn't matter. I know you always hate this kind of thing and think I hurt innocent people." Lu Ci Qiu tried to defend himself, but when the words came to his lips, he hesitated. After all, what he was doing was full of risks and crises. If Ye Jianqing could take this opportunity to stay away from him, it might be a good thing. He stared at Ye Jianqing, but was surprised to find a trace of sadness in her eyes.

"Lu Ci Qiu, are you so sure that we still have countless chances to be reborn? Is that fleeting flower on your wrist really a guidance from God?" Ye Jianqing's voice trembled a little, as if revealing the uneasiness and fear deep in his heart.

Lu Ci Qiu wanted to reach out and hug her tightly in his arms, but he didn't dare to do so.

The two of them have experienced countless ups and downs together in this long journey of life, and they have always been each other's most loyal and steadfast protectors. But now, why can't they explain even such a simple question clearly?

They seemed to be two parallel lines that would never intersect, only meeting briefly under the arrangement of fate, and then they had to move forward separately. However, Lu Ciqiu was unwilling to accept such an ending. He didn't want to be separated from Ye Jianqing, and he didn't want to never see her again in this life.

But at the same time, he was very worried that Ye Jianqing would be hurt because of him. Every time he watched Ye Jianqing die in front of his eyes, the heart-wrenching pain almost drove him crazy.

He hopes to stop this painful cycle of rebirth. He longs for Ye Jianqing to stay away from him and this capital city full of intrigues, to pursue her own happy life. But on the other hand, he is worried. If Ye Jianqing really leaves, will she still be able to live a happy life? Will someone treat her sincerely?

Lu Ciqiu was in great pain. His love for Ye Jianqing grew day by day. This love made him always cautious around Ye Jianqing. He longed for Ye Jianqing to respond to his love one day. However, he did not dare to express this love, and even did not dare to let Ye Jianqing know. Therefore, he could only silently endure the torment of this love and struggle alone in the abyss of his heart.

"Whether we can be reborn or not, I will regard every life as the last one in my life. Every time I am reborn, I hope this is the end, and I will no longer witness you leaving me and dying in front of my eyes." Lu Ci Qiu's voice was filled with endless sadness and helplessness, and his pain was not false at all. Although he didn't know what Ye Jianqing felt, he sincerely hoped that Ye Jianqing could live a happier life.

At this moment, Ye Jianqing sighed softly, with a look of worry and helplessness on her face. She slowly raised her head, stared at Lu Ci Qiu, and said softly: "Lu Ci Qiu, in fact, our ideas are very similar. I am not blaming you for doing this wrong. After all, everyone has their own persistence and choices. I just think there may be other more roundabout and gentler ways to deal with this matter. This way, we can achieve our goals and avoid unnecessary troubles and risks."

She looked at Lu Ci Qiu deeply and continued in a sincere tone: "You are undoubtedly putting yourself on the stove by doing this. If you can't do it perfectly, then it will be difficult for your second brother to protect you. The current situation is very complicated. The emperor, the prince, and all the civil and military officials are eyeing you covetously. They were originally dissatisfied and jealous of you because of your previous outstanding performance, and have been looking for opportunities to suppress you. But now you have taken the initiative to stand up and become the target of public criticism. Doesn't this provide them with a perfect excuse?"

At this point, Ye Jianqing couldn't help but shook his head, his eyes revealing deep worry: "I'm just worried that something bad will happen to you!"

Lu Ci Qiu chuckled: "It's too late to turn back. Besides, these things need someone to do them. My second brother also wants to find a chance to cure these old diseases. Isn't it better for me to do this now?"

"You..." Ye Jianqing opened her mouth and didn't say anything else. She should have known that she couldn't stop Lu Ci Qiu.