Time travel, quick transmigration

Seeing that Shi Yan was in a good mood, Xiao Huanling smiled slightly.

"Ayan, just wait to be my bride."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yan was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. She had never imagined that she would meet someone she loved in this time and space, let alone have the thought of marrying him. But now that she was leaving, she would find it hard to move on for the rest of her life. She would forever remember someone who had touched her heart, someone who had given her the most sincere love.

She couldn't give Xiao Huanling anything; she only wanted to spend one last time with him in her limited time. From then on, she would never fall in love with anyone else. If she only had a few days left, then let her become his wife, and spend her whole life remembering and loving him. Even if they could never see each other again.

"Okay, I'll wait to be Ah Ling's bride."

Xiao Huanling suddenly laughed.

"Ayan, I'm so happy, I've never been so happy."

Shi Yan was somewhat moved and reached out to stroke Xiao Huanling's cheek.

"Whatever makes you happy."

"I'm just as happy."

As if sensing Shi Yan's genuine joy, Xiao Huanling looked at Shi Yan tenderly and leaned forward to touch her forehead.

"Ayan, meeting you and being with you is the happiest, most desired, and most grateful thing in my life."

Shi Yan paused, a sharp pain tugging at her heart. She felt the same way, but ultimately she had to leave, unable to spend her life with him. Unable to respond, she could only softly reply with an "Mmm."

The two talked for a while, but Xiao Huanling was worried about Shi Yan's injuries, so he didn't want to keep talking to her.

"Your injuries haven't fully healed yet, so I won't disturb you. You can sleep a little longer, and I'll stay with you. I'll wake you up for dinner."

Shi Yan was indeed exhausted, but she couldn't bear to sleep. They only had a few days together, so she didn't want to spend most of her time sleeping.

"But I'm not sleepy, not tired, and I don't want to sleep."

Shi Yan tugged at Xiao Huanling's hand.

Xiao Huanling had no choice but to indulge her.

"Okay, if you don't want to sleep, then don't. Sweetie, you can close your eyes and rest for a bit."

She refused to comply.

"No. I just want to look at you. Or you can sing for me."

Xiao Huanling was immediately stumped and looked at Shi Yan with some difficulty.

“Ayan…”

Shi Yan responded with a sound of agreement. "Hmm?"

"Can I not sing?" Xiao Huanling pleaded.

Shi Yan almost burst out laughing, but she kept a straight face.

"No. I just want to hear you sing a song for me, okay?"

Faced with his beloved's coquettishness, Xiao Huanling found it hard to resist. After racking his brains and going through a mental struggle, he finally gave in.

"How about I hum a tune that I heard the local people play when I was on the border of Hedong for you?"

Shi Yan's eyes lit up and she nodded happily.

So Xiao Huanling hugged Shi Yan in his arms and began to hum softly.

The melody was melodious and carried a vast and distant atmosphere. Coupled with Xiao Huanling's clear, deep, and pleasant voice, Shi Yan couldn't help but feel intoxicated and moved. Leaning against the person she loved, in his arms, she felt as if she didn't have to worry about anything. If only she could lean on his arms like this for the rest of her life.

"Ayan, are you asleep?"

When the song ended, Xiao Huanling, not feeling any movement from the person in his arms, gently called out to her from the top of her head.

"I wasn't asleep. It was just that the tune Ah Ling was humming was so beautiful that I was completely captivated. I never realized that Ah Ling was so talented in music. Ah Ling, please hum another tune for me next time. I really enjoy listening to it."

Xiao Huanling smiled very gently.

"Ayan, you don't need to coax me. I know I know nothing about music. But if you like to listen, I'm happy to hum it for you, as long as you're happy."

Shi Yan looked at him and smiled.

“I’m not kidding you, Ah Ling is really very talented, it’s just that you didn’t notice it before.”

"Ah Ling has excellent pitch and a great sense of rhythm, and her voice is also very beautiful..."

Xiao Huanling was overjoyed by the praise, and her smile grew wider and wider.

"I believe you. Okay, stop praising me, or I'll start to get smug."

"Ayan, when it comes to music and dance, you are the most unmatched and the most unparalleled. What virtue or ability do I, Xiao Huanling, have to deserve your sincere affection?"

"On that day, your performance of the 'Rainbow Feather Dress Dance' in the main hall truly captivated me, leaving me mesmerized and unable to forget it for the rest of my life."

Shi Yan couldn't help but recall the scene of her dance in the palace that day, and felt a little dazed, sighing at how quickly time flies.

Xiao Huanling's blunt words made Shi Yan a little embarrassed. She should be happy to be recognized and praised by her beloved, but she was still a bit shy, so she avoided eye contact with Xiao Huanling and adjusted her emotions in her mind.

"I'm telling the truth."

Seemingly sensing the change in Shi Yan's emotions, Xiao Huanling quickly said.

Seeing his nervous expression, Shi Yan quickly patted his shoulder reassuringly.

"Ok, I know."

"Can I just lean against you like this?"

Xiao Huanling nodded and hugged her tighter.

Shi Yan felt that life was incredibly peaceful and serene.

"Ah Ling, let me sing you a song, as a way of returning the favor."

Xiao Huanling was quite tempted, and her already clear and bright eyes became even more dazzling.

"I've never heard Ayan sing before, and I'm really looking forward to it."

Shi Yan smiled and began to sing a song she had heard before.

"When you hold my hand tightly, I decide to go with you. No matter how many setbacks we face, I will never back down. Even if the river flows backward, I will still be by your side. Through past and present lives, you are my unchanging guardian... Even if one day heaven and earth separate, I will never leave you, I will always hold you in my arms. Oh... For you, I love you... Because I love you, I can only love you... In the cycle of life, you are the only memory I will never forget..."

So this is what it feels like to love someone. Shi Yan only truly understood this when she fell in love with someone. To truly love someone is to do it willingly, and to have truly loved someone is to have lived a life without regrets.

Xiao Huanling listened quietly, as if he could feel Shi Yan's heartfelt words. He was deeply moved and inexplicably saddened.

"Ayan, this song is so beautiful, but your singing makes me want to cry..."

……

The following day, Chen Bowen invited Aunt Yun, the most experienced matchmaker in the city, to help Xiao Huanling propose marriage to Shi Yan. He also invited Jiang He and Qin Yun to bring the betrothal gifts prepared for Shi Yan to Antang to meet Shi Yan.

Aunt Yun truly lives up to her reputation as a matchmaker, having successfully brought together dozens of couples. She is extremely professional and competent, and Shi Yan at least acknowledges her abilities after meeting her.

Aunt Yun had a kind and gentle face, and she was also very quick-witted. She praised her marriage with Xiao Huanling to the skies.

Seeing the several boxes of betrothal gifts that Jiang He and his men had brought, along with the matchmaker, all presented in such a formal manner, Shi Yan felt cherished and loved. Although their current circumstances and circumstances didn't allow for it, Xiao Huanling still went out of his way to prepare the best for her. While she wondered where Xiao Huanling got the betrothal gifts, she couldn't deny that she liked being treated with such care.