A life of two souls traveling through time

Seeing that the prince had not spoken for a long time, Si Yao raised her eyes and looked at him. Seeing the other person's eyes, Yan Zong hurriedly lowered his head, feeling guilty like a child who had made a mistake. He picked up the teacup in front of him to hide his panic. After a long while, he said coldly: "This silver hairpin is not worthy of you."

Yan Zong's sudden words made Si Yao frown in confusion. Did she hear it wrong?

"I think this silver hairpin is not worthy of you." Yan Zong took a deep breath, put down the teacup, stood up and walked in front of Si Yao. He looked at the silver hairpin on her head that was inlaid with three bamboo green gems, with obvious displeasure in his eyes.

"Although Si Yao cannot agree with the prince's opinion, she should respect it. Si Yao also thinks that everyone's aesthetic taste should be respected." Si Yao was somewhat dissatisfied with the other party's domineering and strong tone.

Seeing the anger on Si Yao's face caused by his words, he actually thought it was somewhat cute. Instead of being angry, he was happy. He couldn't help but take two steps closer to her again.

"Si Yao, congratulations to Prince Zong on his wedding." Feeling the pressure from the tall man in front of her, Si Yao unconsciously took a step back and suddenly bowed to congratulate him.

What a crap! Si Yao's congratulations really ruined Yan Zong's mood, and he felt a lot of resentment stuck in his throat.

"Congratulations to Miss Si Yao for becoming Mr. Sanxiu's last disciple as she wished." Yan Zong turned around and sat back in front of the window in distress, with a hint of resentment towards Si Yao in his cold eyes.

"After all, Si Yao should also thank the Prince of Zong. If the Prince of Zong had not sent Si Yao to Sanxiu Pharmacy, she would not have had the opportunity to form this master-disciple relationship with Master." Si Yao bowed to Yan Zong sincerely again. Although she was placed in Sanxiu Pharmacy as a chess piece by him, she was still grateful to him for allowing her to have a connection with Sanxiu Pharmacy and medicine.

"I think you should thank me indeed. However, for such a great favor from me, Miss Si Yao, do you think I should just give you a verbal thanks?" Yan Zong returned to his icy face and laughed coldly.

"I will repay the king's kindness with a gift of grass and a ring when I am capable in the future."

Yan Zong stared at Si Yao without saying a word. The pent-up anger in his heart made him frown. After a long while, he sighed helplessly and said in a cold voice, "Go away."

"Doesn't Prince Zong have something to return to Si Yao?" Si Yao kept her eyes downcast, so she didn't notice the disappointment on Yan Zong's face.

"I didn't bring it." Yan Zong continued to pour himself a cup of tea with an expressionless face and said lightly.

"Si Yao, goodbye." Si Yao was speechless again, but it was a good thing for her to leave early, so she bowed and turned to leave.

Yan Zong watched the beautiful figure hurriedly going away. The reluctance and regret that immediately arose in his heart made him alert. He had always acted decisively, so why did he become indecisive and his mood changeable when facing this woman?

Yu Cheng, who was standing outside the door, looked at his prince's distressed expression and couldn't help but feel curious: His Highness only had this expression when he was busy with military affairs. Could it be that this Miss Si Yao also made His Highness so worried?

In the military camp outside the city at night, although it was early spring, the thick snow had not melted yet. The sound of the patrol soldiers walking in front of the tents stepping on the snow was very harsh.

Yan Zong stood in front of a campfire with a gloomy face, looking at the cold moon in the night sky with a troubled mood.

"Your Highness, is there something on your mind?" Mr. Fan walked out of the tent and asked with concern as he looked at the tall and lonely back of the prince.

"When my mother was alive, I was full of vigor and pride. I didn't take anyone seriously except my father. After my mother died of depression, I saw clearly the ruthless path of the royal emperor. From then on, I followed your advice and was cautious in my words and deeds, treading on thin ice. I even asked for orders to guard the border and stay away from Kyoto." As he spoke, Yan Zong sighed with melancholy, then turned to look at Mr. Fan and continued, "Sir, I have been obedient for all these years. I want to be willful for myself again."

"Because of Miss Si Yao?" Mr. Fan narrowed his eyes and asked Yan Zong with a smile.

"It seems that Yu Cheng is talking too much again..." Yan Zong turned his head away nervously, looking at the jumping flames in front of him, and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"Haha, General Yu Cheng is also concerned about Your Highness." Seeing the prince showing the panic of a big boy, Mr. Fan was relieved. However, when he heard Yu Cheng's report today, he was more worried. He sighed and said, "Si Yao is indeed a good girl, but it's a pity..."

"What a pity?" Yan Zong frowned and asked quickly, turning his head.

"Your Highness has been entangled with Miss Si Yao right after your wedding. Have you ever thought about the consequences if this matter gets out? Your Highness can ignore the rumors, but Si Yao is just an ordinary girl. Rumors can destroy a person. Besides, does Your Highness understand Miss Si Yao's feelings? Can she accept Your Highness and give up studying medicine and be trapped in the Prince Zong's Mansion from then on? And the Princess Zong, can she tolerate Miss Si Yao? Even if Your Highness dislikes her, it cannot change the fact that she is the principal wife chosen for you by the Emperor. At present, for the sake of good relations between the two countries, the Emperor will definitely favor the Princess Zong. And how confident is Your Highness that you can protect Miss Si Yao?" For those who are deeply in love between men and women, all their intelligence and rationality will be overwhelmed by the word love, leaving only blind longing and imagination. Mr. Fan is an experienced person after all, so he naturally understands His Highness who is just beginning to fall in love.

"Sir, are you trying to persuade me to give up on her?" Yan Zong's face was stern, with a hint of loneliness between his brows. Mr. Fan's words really woke him up. He regained his sanity, but his heart ached. He realized belatedly that it was inappropriate to let someone break into his heart.

"What is love in this world? It makes people commit to each other for life and death. If love between men and women in this world can be let go, why are there so many infatuated men and resentful women? This matter is not timely, Your Highness must think twice. Besides, Your Highness should first understand Miss Si Yao's feelings. After all, the hurt you caused her before is not small." Seeing the loneliness in Prince Zong's eyes, Mr. Fan felt distressed. He had watched Prince Zong grow up and had treated him like a child. Now that things were going against his wishes, he had no choice but to do his best to help Prince Zong.

Yan Zong remained silent and said nothing. He just looked up at the lonely moon again, his expression returning to its usual cold and majestic look.

In the backyard of the medicine shop, Xiuming was suddenly pulled into the room by his master Sanxiu to chat:

"Did you have a good time playing with A Yao today?" Sanxiu asked Xiuming with a gossipy look on his face.

"We are not children anymore, so why should we have the mood to play? We will come back after we get the clothes and buy the jewelry..." Xiu Ming shook his head and replied seriously.

"Hey, you're just a stupid boy!" Sanxiu's face immediately fell after hearing this. He glared at Xiuming with disappointment. How could he be so stupid at the age of thirty?

"Master, what do you mean?" Xiu Ming looked at his master with confusion.

"You should have started a family at your age." Sanxiu rolled his eyes and muttered.

"Hehe, Master, please don't match us up randomly. I'm ten years older than you. We can be brother and sister at most!" Xiu Ming finally understood what Master meant. He was so frightened that his face turned pale and he quickly put down the teacup in his hand and explained.

"What's wrong with being only ten years old? You're just using age as an excuse. You don't even like A Yao who is so good?" Sanxiu's face became even more worried when he heard it. It seemed that this disciple really intended to live a life of abstinence.

"Junior sister is the best in my eyes, so I treat her as my sister."

Sanxiu couldn't help laughing at his disciple's stupid words. Never mind. Everything is up to fate. Just let nature take its course!