My sister is Luna

"Hmm, Cain is going to have some bloodshed soon, or maybe it's some kind of romantic trouble. If he avoids it, he'll be incredibly successful with many beautiful women around him. If he doesn't, although he won't die, he'll be demoralized, become cautious and timid, and be very attentive to that person's mood. Hmm... in layman's terms... he'll probably be... henpecked?"

Ming Shiyin opened his eyes, lost in thought. His voice was deep and magnetic, as if it possessed a mysterious magic.

"It's a real pity we couldn't tell Cain. Why don't we go and tell him? After all, we're on the same side now, and we should consider his interests. Xing'er, why don't you go? It'll be a good opportunity to stretch your body. You've been sitting studying the chess game for almost a whole day. If you keep doing that, it won't be good for your health, and you won't grow tall."

“Master, sometimes even if people know their fate, they can’t necessarily change it. Two choices, two outcomes, you have to choose one in the end. Besides, this is someone else’s emotional entanglement, it’s a private matter, why should we get involved? Cain will make his own choice, why should we do anything unnecessary?”

Yi Xing raised his head, his gaze clear and firm, his youthful face displaying a composure beyond his years.

“That’s true. What seems good to outsiders might be bad to Cain, and what seems bad to outsiders might be good to him. Telling him is just giving him these two choices in advance. How he chooses is up to him. It’s really unnecessary.” Ming Shiyin nodded slightly, agreeing with Yi Xing’s point of view.

“But that’s no excuse for you to play chess all the time and not exercise. Come on, let’s go for a walk.”

"Yes……"

Yi Xing replied weakly, putting down the chess piece in his hand. His small figure showed a hint of reluctance, but he still obediently followed Ming Shiyin out.

……

"~—~——" The mechanical servant rolled its pupils and made an unintelligible sound, which seemed to be the sound of machinery starting to operate.

"Why do I feel like it's looking at me?" Cain wondered, looking at the mechanical servant's pupils, which were contracting and then dilating.

"My dear customer, these miniature mechanical figures are from a fellow villager of mine. Don't they look incredibly realistic and lifelike? Why not buy one? By the way, these mechanisms don't have any vision; they're just decorations. The movement of their eyes is simply a program; it's probably just an illusion created by those lively eyes. They're not actually looking at you."

The Western merchant at the stall had a warm smile on his face and explained in fluent Oriental language.

"Is that so? Maybe it's just my imagination." Although Cain said this, he still had that strange feeling, as if an invisible eye was watching him from the shadows.

"——~" The mechanical servant's pupils moved as Cain moved.

"Hey, it's looking at me, isn't it? It's definitely looking at me! I'm not mistaken, with such human-like gaze and movements, it can definitely see me!"

Cain was surprised. He suddenly felt a strange sense of unease. Through the mechanical pupil, he seemed to see another person's eyes, eyes that were deep and mysterious, yet so familiar.

"Haha, sir, this is the power and charm of mechanical arts! Human beings have created 'life'! Buy one!" the merchant said with a fawning smile.

"Are modern mechanical beings this intelligent? The art of mechanical engineering is truly remarkable," Cain could only sigh.

"Would you like to see the Chang Le Fang performance again?" Shangguan Wan'er suddenly suggested, diverting Cain's attention.

"Huh? Going again?" A strange look flashed across Cain's face. After all, he had just met the two top courtesans of Chang Le Fang not long ago, and they had even become colleagues.

"Yes, I heard that the dancers are performing on the banks of the Qujiang River. If we're lucky, we might even have the chance to hear Yang Yuhuan's beautiful zither music again." Shangguan Wan'er's eyes were filled with longing and anticipation.

"You're really into listening to this? Is this what you're after?" Cain said, somewhat speechless.

“That’s right, it sounds so good, why not listen to it? You must want to listen to it too, right?” Shangguan Wan’er said with a smile.

"Yes, it sounds nice. Let's go then," Cain said helplessly.

"Come on, I'll take you to Qujiang. Qujiang is one of the famous scenic spots in Chang'an. It has a gentle stream, is quiet and elegant. If it weren't for the crowds and noise these days, it would be a great place to practice calligraphy."

With a wave of her hand, Shangguan Wan'er led Kaiyin toward Qujiang, her steps light and cheerful.

"Speaking of which, if a celebrity like you goes to such a crowded place and gets spotted, aren't you afraid of being surrounded by your female fans again?" Cain asked with a teasing smile.

"What are you afraid of? This time we'll just stand further away and watch from the side. We definitely won't be discovered." Shangguan Wan'er's face turned somewhat uncomfortable. It seemed that the huge crowd surrounding her last time had indeed left her with considerable psychological trauma.

You were also spotted on the side yesterday, have you forgotten?

Cain smiled silently and left with Shangguan Wan'er, waiting to see the show.

……

On the banks of Qujiang River.

The crowds thronged along the riverbank, creating a lively scene.

The dancers of Chang Le Fang danced gracefully on a corner of the riverbank, their clothes fluttering like fairies descending to earth. People surrounded them in circles, applauding and cheering, creating a lively and extraordinary scene.

"You danced well, but not as well as Miss A-Li. It's a real pity. Gongsun Li and Yang Yuhuan haven't arrived today, otherwise they would definitely put on a great show, and there would be even more people."

Shangguan Wan'er sighed softly, a hint of regret in her eyes. She and Cain were standing at the edge of the crowd, watching the dancers perform.

"Do you want to see more?" Cain asked.

"Let's go, it's almost over, there's nothing left to see." Shangguan Wan'er pulled Cain away from the crowd, her movements gentle and natural.

The two strolled along the riverbank, silent for a moment, yet the atmosphere was warm and cozy.

"Ok?"

Suddenly, Cain frowned. He felt a strange sensation; the sharp gaze made him feel uneasy.

It felt like I was being watched again, like the one who watched me in the morning... No, no, this feeling was different. The former was like being spied on, while this was an undisguised, burning gaze, open and aboveboard, without any fear of being discovered. Who was it?

Cain thought to himself and turned his head away.

On the pavilion, a chestnut-haired woman leaned on her long cane, staring intently at him.

Cain froze, stopping in his tracks.

Precise investigation method? Is that Milady? Her appearance is exactly the same as Milady's companion skin in the game. Yes, it's just a coincidence, right? She's just someone who looks similar. Milady has to manage and develop the vast sea city. How could she, who is absolutely rational, easily run here? I must be seeing things.

Cain's mind was churning with thoughts, like a surging sea, unable to calm down for a long time.

"What's wrong, Cain?" Shangguan Wan'er noticed Cain's unusual behavior and asked with concern.

"No, it's nothing," Cain said with a wry smile as he turned around.

His feelings were very complicated, and his emotions toward Milady were also complicated. He tried his best to deceive himself and not believe the reality.

He had lied to Milady and left without saying goodbye, though it was out of necessity, because the bloodlust he felt at that time shrouded him like a dark cloud, and he did not have ten years to wait, so he fled.

But he had betrayed her trust, that was a fact. He didn't know how to face her, how to meet her gaze. Cain felt guilty and uncertain.

He was horrified to see Milady's disappointed and heartbroken gaze. He was afraid of that look, and the thought of it made his heart ache and he felt terrible.

"Hey, it looks like someone's walking towards us. Chestnut hair, and a really beautiful lady. She's looking this way, with such a passionate gaze. Could it be one of my fans coming to ask for my autograph? What should I do? Cain, should I run and hide?"

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