Both worlds are like dreams

Mo Ruilin was not a cruel person, so he naturally did not pursue the matter. Instead, he made him a leisurely prince.

He was also very conscious and handed over all the troops in his hands, but there were not many. Then he asked to go to Qinghe County near the imperial mausoleum and no longer take care of court affairs. From then on, he guarded the imperial mausoleum while living a carefree life.

Xue Huang found that it was not until today that she could see clearly the Third Prince, who looked a bit stupid and wanted a beating, and he hid himself very well.

No wonder Xue Huang sometimes felt that he gave people the impression that he had brains, but not much.

It’s true that people cannot be judged by their appearance.

"Please sit down." Xuehuang poured him a glass of wine.

Mo Yiming was somewhat flattered, "You have never been so polite to me before."

"So you want me to be rude?"

"No, no! I am no longer your enemy."

"Your Highness the Third Prince really surprised me."

Mo Yiming smiled, "After so many years of disguise, I can finally take off the mask, but for a moment, I can't even tell what I look like. I don't know if you believe it or not, but I don't want to fight for the position of crown prince, nor do I want to be an emperor. I lost my mother when I was young, and my father doesn't like me very much, so I just want to live a carefree life. But when people are alive, there will always be times when they can't help themselves. When Shen Congfeng came to me, I actually knew that he didn't really want me to be the emperor, but just wanted a puppet that he could control. But I had no choice but to cooperate with him, because I knew that if I lost my value, I would have no way out."

"So you disguised yourself as an obedient pawn, becoming stupid and arrogant? You knew that you would die if you messed with me, but you still went for it without knowing the consequences?"

Mo Yiming was a little embarrassed. "I've been acting for too long, and sometimes I can't help but get too deep into the role. I did offend you a lot before. But..."

"But what?" Xue Huang asked.

"My love for you is real."

Xue Huang almost choked. If he hadn't looked so serious at the moment, she would have punched him.

"Don't think too much," Mo Yiming explained hurriedly, "I know you have someone in your heart, and I know there is no possibility for me and you, but before I leave, I still want to tell you what's in my heart. When I first saw you, I was attracted by your appearance, but later, the unrestrained and free-spiritedness in you was as bright and dazzling as the sun. You are different from us. You have the freedom we once longed for, which attracts people to get closer step by step. Now, I can leave here, and maybe I can find that freedom."

"Then I wish you get what you want." Xue Huang said sincerely.

Mo Yiming looked at her with some regret, "I also hope that you can find the bright and beautiful self you once were. At that time, you had a bright smile and were carefree and free. It was really great."

Xue Huang tilted her head, "Are you talking about the lawless look I had when I beat you up?"

"Not really." Mo Yiming has not forgotten the punch she gave him on the eye socket, and the memory is still vivid.

"In fact, there is nothing unusual about people like me. It's just that we are in different environments, and our personalities are also different. If you go out into the world, you may meet many people like me."

"Maybe. But you were the one I met first, and you were the one that caught my attention first. Then when I looked at others, I couldn't see through them anymore."

Xue Huang seemed to be thinking about something and didn't say anything.

"No matter what, I still hope that you can be free and at ease in the future." Mo Yiming's eyes were full of sincerity.

Xue Huang nodded, "Thank you very much."

After bidding farewell to Mo Yiming, Xue Huang welcomed the other two people who appeared at the pavilion in the center of the lake today.

Zhao Manqing and Murong Hen.

She was speechless. Did they discuss this beforehand?

Xue Huang changed two cups, opened another jar of wine, and invited them to sit down.

"Are you two here to say goodbye to me again?"

"How do you know?" Zhao Manqing asked with a smile.

"I guessed! But I'm quite surprised to see you two show up together!"

"I'm going back to Rashomon," Murong Hen said, "Miss Zhao said she wanted to go to Jianghu, and it's on the way, so I'll give her a ride."

"With Master Murong taking care of Manqing, I can rest assured."

"Don't worry about me. Although my martial arts skills are not as good as yours, I also want to try my luck with my own abilities. If I find a place I like, I will stay there. Or, I will do something meaningful."

"Don't worry, Miss Xuehuang," Murong Hen said, "Miss Zhao is your friend, I will take care of her."

Zhao Manqing smiled slightly, "Mr. Murong has been kind to me, and now I am grateful for your care."

"You're welcome. We in the martial arts world always put loyalty first. Such trivial matters are not worth mentioning."

"When do we set off?" Xue Huang asked.

"Tomorrow." Zhao Manqing said.

"So hasty?" Xue Huang was surprised.

"It's not too hasty," Zhao Manqing said, "I originally planned to see you while the princess was under house arrest before leaving, but then too many things happened. Master Murong and I decided to help some people in the city. Now that things are over, it's time to set off."

Xue Huang discovered that there was always a different kind of light in Zhao Manqing's eyes whenever he mentioned Murong Hen.

She smiled and said, "That's great. I wish you both all the best. If you encounter any problems, you can ask my second uncle for help."

Murong Hen nodded, "Thank you Miss Xue Huang, we are parting today, there is no need to see you off. I hope we can see each other again in the future, and I hope you will be happy in the future."

"The road ahead is long, take care of yourselves." Xue Huang sent her sincere wishes.

After chatting with them about some martial arts world, Murong Hen took Zhao Manqing and left.

Xue Huang saw that Zhao Manqing had developed feelings for Murong Hen, and she sincerely hoped that Murong Hen could let her go and look back at other scenery.

She changed the cup, poured another glass of wine, and continued to sit in the pavilion waiting.

Sure enough, before sunset, another person arrived.

This is the fifth one today, and probably the last one.

The last one was Mo Yunchen, who walked over silently from the bamboo forest behind.

Looking at the wine poured on the table, he was a little surprised, "You knew I would come?"

Xue Huang shook her head, "I don't know, I just wanted to try it out. You are the fifth person to come here today."

Mo Yunchen sat down beside her and looked at her face which was as indifferent as water. After not seeing her for many days, the sadness between her brows faded a little, but she became even more indifferent, as if she no longer cared about some things.

The two drank in silence, neither of them spoke.

The sun sets in the west and the sky is filled with clouds.

After a long while, Xue Huang spoke calmly, "Can you see such scenery in Shuanglin City?"

During the three years she was imprisoned, Xue Huang never stepped out of the palace. She only knew that the winters there were very cold, as if there were no spring and autumn, and even the summer was not that hot.

"Yes, the sunrise and the sea of clouds, the sunset and the evening glow, have their own unique beauty."

"I said that we would renegotiate the terms when you come back. Now that you have fulfilled your promise, you can make your request."

"Have you thought about it?"

"I am willing to go with you, the conditions remain unchanged, but I want you to promise not to become the next Shen Congfeng."

Mo Yunchen was silent for a moment, "Not enough."

"I can also help you find the secret of Beiyuan. In exchange for your staying in the northern border for the rest of your life, you won't have to fight."

"This is the condition you proposed, but this is not what I want."

"what do you want?"

Mo Yunchen looked at her, "This time, I want your heart."

Xue Huang was stunned for a moment and didn't say anything.

"I can promise you that I will not embarrass them anymore, but I want your sincerity. I want you to dig Gu Qinglan out of your heart, forget your feelings for him, and give your heart to me from now on. If you can't do that, there is no need for us to negotiate."

Xue Huang was silent. Has she forgotten Gu Qinglan?

She knew that only if Gu Qinglan gave up his feelings for her could he live in peace. But when the moment came, she still felt heartbroken.

She couldn't do it. Her feelings for him were already engraved in her heart. How could she dig them out?

"I can not do it."

"No hurry, I can give you some time."

"Mo Yunchen, you should know that there are too many things between you and me. It is impossible for us to be sincere."

"How do you know if you haven't tried it?"

Xue Huang was silent for a moment, "Okay, I promise you."

Mo Yunchen looked at her with mixed emotions in his eyes.

"But I have one condition." Xue Huang continued.

"explain."

"What I want is Gu Qinglan's safety and Beiling's future stability, nothing more. If you can do this, I am willing to swear by Guigu's promise to stay by your side for the rest of my life, and never abandon you, even if I die. But if one day I find out that you have lied to me, our deal will be voided immediately."

Guiguzi’s promise is worth a thousand pieces of gold and is as firm as a mountain.

The fact that Xue Huang was willing to make such a vow already showed her determination.

Mu Guang was right. Mo Yunchen was a sword, and its edge was not yet revealed. She wanted to try to make the scabbard to seal his edge.

She is willing to spend the rest of her life in prison in exchange for the stability of the people she cares about.

Mo Yunchen's eyes flickered slightly, his face still as cold as ice, "Okay, I promise you."

Xue Huang looked at Wanxia and said, "Remember, don't lie to me again. If he lives, I live. If he dies, I die."

Mo Yunchen's eyes were slightly cold. He knew she could do it, and he also knew that she had never truly believed in him.

Otherwise, she would not have protected Gu Qinglan behind her without hesitation that day. She would really be willing to die for him.

He didn't say anything, sat with her for a while, then got up and left.

Perhaps at this moment, he was not sure about making a promise.