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I left the the Xie Family.
The heavy gate of the Xie Mansion closed slowly behind me, each dull thud striking at my heart, as if declaring my complete severance from the past.
The scheme to frame Gu Heng was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up waves that engulfed me, leaving me unable to escape.
I became the target of everyone's scorn, fear consuming me like a rising tide. I couldn't even bear to imagine how Gu Heng would view me now; the tenderness we once shared had surely turned into daggers, piercing my heart mercilessly.
Hiding in the dim room of an inn, I dared not step outside, curling up in a corner, trembling uncontrollably.
Outside, the bustling streets were alive with noise and activity, a stark contrast to my current solitude and desolation.
I picked up my pen to write to Gu Heng, my hand shaking as each word felt like a cry from my heart. Tears blurred my vision and soaked the paper.
In the letter, I poured out my love for him, my guilt, and my pleas, hoping for his forgiveness.
I handed the letter to my sister, Xie Yu, feeling anxious yet clinging to a faint hope, like a drowning person grasping at a last straw.
"Sister, please make sure he receives this," I implored.
"I will," Xie Yu replied with a soft sigh, worry etched in her eyes. "Take care of yourself."
I clutched Xie Yu's hand tightly, my fingertips turning white as my heart pounded like a drum.
Days passed with no news. My heart grew heavier by the day, as if crushed under a massive stone, leaving me breathless.
Xie Yu wrote back saying that after reading the letter, Gu Heng remained silent and quietly burned it.
My heart sank into despair, all hope extinguished.
I knew that he was completely disappointed in me and would never forgive me again. Between us, there was no way back.
Despair and regret gnawed at my heart like a venomous snake, and I felt as if I were suffocating.
I fled the capital, escaping this place that had caused me so much pain, fleeing from the once beautiful memories that had now turned into piercing wounds.
I traveled south to the misty Jiangnan, where fine rain fell like silk, gently washing away the grime from my heart.
In a small town, I rented a modest room and made a living selling calligraphy and paintings. Life was hard but peaceful.
The gentle and tranquil landscapes of Jiangnan gradually soothed my inner scars. I began to learn how to let go of the past and reconcile with myself.
Years passed like fleeting shadows, slipping away in an instant.
I gradually became accustomed to life in Jiangnan. Each morning, as I opened the window, I was greeted by the sight of blue bricks and dark tiles, with small bridges over flowing water. It felt as though I had found inner peace.
I thought I could completely bid farewell to the past and start anew, forever sealing those painful memories deep within my heart.
However, fate played a cruel joke on me.
It was a bustling temple fair, crowded with people, their voices mingling in a lively cacophony of shouts and laughter.
I squeezed through the crowd, gazing at the dazzling array of goods, trying to immerse myself in this vibrant atmosphere and temporarily forget the unpleasant past.
Suddenly, a familiar figure caught my eye—tall and imposing, radiating charisma. Even amidst the throng of people, he stood out like a beacon.
Gu Heng.
He was dressed in Official Robes, exuding an air of grandeur that made him stand out in the crowd, as if a celestial being had descended to earth, making it difficult for anyone to meet his gaze.
My heart sank suddenly, as if it had plummeted into an icy abyss, and my blood felt like it had frozen in my veins.
I hurriedly lowered my head, avoiding his eyes. I was afraid of being recognized, afraid to face him, afraid to see the disappointment and indifference reflected in his gaze once more.
"That gentleman is truly accomplished; he has achieved so much at such a young age," a woman beside me remarked, her tone filled with envy.
"Indeed! I heard that a few years ago he was nearly harmed by a woman and almost lost his life," another woman chimed in, her voice tinged with sympathy.
"What a pity! Such a good person should not have suffered at the hands of a Villain."
The murmurs around me felt like needles piercing my heart. My cheeks burned with shame and fear, overwhelming me once again.
I kept my head down, too afraid to speak, wishing only to escape this place as quickly as possible.
"Miss, your calligraphy..." A gentle voice reached my ears.
I looked up abruptly and met Gu Heng's deep gaze.
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