Both worlds are like dreams

Xue Huang was strolling alone on the long street of Shangyang City. Since she insisted on coming here four years ago, the scenery of this city has hardly changed.

Become a person, and be herself from beginning to end.

This time, she decided to say goodbye properly.

She went to Donglin Temple to pay homage, lit the eternal lamps for her deceased relatives with her own hands, looked at the portraits of her parents and brothers, and tried hard to engrave their appearances in her heart.

She went to the Moon God Tree again, praying for the gods' blessing and for Gu Qinglan to live a peaceful and happy life for the rest of his life.

The wish they once made was still hanging on the tree. Xue Huang looked at the wooden sign engraved with: "To grow old together, never parting, life or death", and felt sad because she couldn't do it.

She wanted him to live in peace, even if it meant that he had to forget her.

Xue Huang buried all her emotions deep in her heart and left silently, without noticing that there was a figure following her silently.

He came to the Moon Goddess Tree, looked at the wooden sign with a smile, wrote another one and hung it up.

When the wind blows, the words on it can be clearly seen: May you live a long and healthy life.

Xuehuang passed by Jinxiu Tower, which was under construction. The girls who had worked there were busying around inside. When they saw her, they came over to say hello, and Xuehuang responded with a smile.

Sihai Trading Company chose a better location in Shangyang City. It was larger than Jinxiu Tower and was very lively inside. Those old people from Shanhe Gate and Beiyuan who were unwilling to leave settled down here.

The essay on business that Xue Huang copied was given to Wei Yunzhou, and he and Luo Ning led everyone to run the Sihai Trading Company.

The restaurant was handed over to Yun Qing and Zhuo Yang, and those who had originally followed Xue Huang and were unwilling to leave were also accommodated here.

Xuehuang chose a private room near the window to taste wine. After a while, Luo Ning and Yun Qing came to find her.

They all knew that Xue Huang was leaving, and they also understood that Xue Huang must have come to say goodbye.

"Please take a seat, sisters." Xue Huang said with a smile.

"Does this wine taste right?" Luo Ning asked.

"Yes! It tastes good."

Yun Qing poured her a glass of newly brewed wine and said, "This is a new recipe. It's not on sale yet. Young Master, please taste it first."

Xue Huang raised an eyebrow, "Is it a wedding banquet?"

Yun Qing was stunned for a moment, her pretty face slightly reddened, "Young Master is teasing me again!"

"When are you two getting married? I have prepared the gifts. Let your uncle give them to you on my behalf."

Yun Qing was shy and didn't respond.

Xue Huang raised her eyebrows, "Sister Luo Ning, have you noticed why Yun Qing is so easily shy now?"

Luo Ning also laughed, "Yun Qing used to be very outgoing and always took the initiative to chase Zhuo Yang. It was the last time they rescued people in the city together, Yun Qing was so tired that she fainted. Zhuo Yang, that silly boy, thought that Yun Qing couldn't wake up, so he hugged her and cried and said a lot of mushy words. Even though the sisters were used to hearing sweet words, they were moved by his infatuation."

Yun Qing smiled brightly, "I didn't expect that he, such a sullen person, would lose his composure that day. It's so embarrassing! I didn't think it was a big deal at first, but my sisters always tease me about it, and when I think about it, I feel... Oh, stop laughing!"

Luo Ning covered her lips and said, "Anyway, the sisters are all waiting to drink at your wedding."

"Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get some. But young master, will you be back by then?"

Xue Huang shook her head. "We are stationed in the northern border. We cannot leave easily without an imperial decree."

"But why don't you let anyone follow you? Zhuo Yang and I are willing to go with you."

"You guys just stay and run the restaurant well. I hope that one day, Sihai Trading Company will be able to open branches all over Liuyun Continent." Xuehuang said with a smile.

A few people chatted about other things, talking and laughing, it was really lively.

It was not until the evening that the waiter brought a guest to see Xue Huang.

Luo Ning and Yun Qing left, leaving Xue Huang to chat with the visitor.

"Grandpa Gu." Xue Huang poured him a glass of wine. "This is the newly brewed mulberry wine from the restaurant. I remember you liked it very much."

The person who came was Duke Jingguo. Xue Huang asked Wei Yunzhou for help in advance and invited him here.

When she left in her previous life, she didn't say goodbye seriously, and she wanted to make up for this regret in this life.

"Leaving again?" Duke Jingguo sighed.

Xue Huang nodded, "All good things must come to an end. Gathering and parting are the norm in life."

"Frostfall City is not a good place. Child, you can't go there."

"I've been there before," Xue Huang said with a smile, "The four seasons there are not as distinct as in Shangyang City. It seems that there is no spring and autumn, only midsummer and cold winter, but the scenery is also very beautiful. Standing on a high place, you can see the endless snow-capped mountains. Beiyuan's ancestors, the Phoenix Tribe, once lived at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. It can be considered my home."

"I once had a dream!" Duke Jingguo's expression was meaningful, "My beloved granddaughter and grandson both died in the snowy mountains."

Xue Huang paused and said calmly, "It's just a dream, Grandpa, don't take it to heart."

"Sometimes I also think that maybe it was just a dream, but it was too real, so real that it seemed like a reincarnation of fate."

"Is there any difference between reincarnations?"

"Have."

"That's good." Xue Huang smiled and picked up some food for him. "Since it's different, it proves that it was just a dream. We just need to work hard to prevent everything in the dream from happening again."

"What if what is happening in reality is moving towards the trajectory of the dream?" asked Duke Jingguo.

“Just because the trajectories are close doesn’t mean the endings will be the same.”

"Fate is indeed a difficult proposition."

"Grandpa, try the food here. You have bad teeth, so I'll ask them to make it softer. Let's see if it tastes good."

"You have a heart."

Xue Huang smiled, "As long as Grandpa Gu likes it, you can come often in the future. It's free!"

"Okay!" Duke Jingguo no longer hesitated, "No matter where you go in the future, remember to come back and see me. If you have time, write me a letter."

"I will." Xue Huang silently accompanied Duke Jingguo for dinner. Some things don't need to be said so clearly.

"I've eaten too much, let me help digest the food!" Duke Jingguo said with a smile.

"I'll go with you!"

"No need! Just sit down, I'll be back soon!" Duke Jingguo said, and walked out.

Xue Huang felt strange. Duke Jingguo didn't eat much just now?

When she arrived at the door, she saw Duke Jingguo walk into the private room next door, and then Gu Qinglan came out after a while.

She smiled, met Gu Qinglan's gaze, and immediately understood Duke Jingguo's intention.