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Xin'er didn't know how long she had been crouching beside the boy. Her mind felt blank, and her heart felt as if it had been hollowed out, leaving her unable to think of anything at all.
Although she had not known this boy for long, they weren't truly acquainted; she only knew his name.
Now, this boy had actually…
Died!?
The thought made Xin'er feel an overwhelming sadness.
Immediately, her dazed Beautiful Eyes were covered with a mist.
Tears, crystal clear and shimmering, swirled in Xin'er's eyes before cascading down her pale Cheeks.
With a soft 'plop,' one of the tears fell onto the boy's face.
"Woo… please don’t die… Woo, I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. You can’t just die like this! Woo, please wake up!?"
Though she had been angry at him for teasing her earlier, now, seeing the boy lying motionless on the ground filled Xin'er with guilt and sorrow.
Her tears flowed like a flood that could not be contained.
Before long, Xin'er was weeping uncontrollably, her pitiful cries tugging at the heartstrings of anyone who heard them.
Even Aotianqi, who had initially intended to tease her a bit, felt a pang of compassion.
So, pretending to be dead, Aotianqi finally opened his eyes. His gaze was filled with apology and complex emotions as he looked at the girl crouched beside him, crying so sorrowfully. He spoke softly.
"Stop crying. Even if I were dead, your tears would wake me."
"Ah!? You, you, you came back to life!?"
Seeing the boy who had been lifeless suddenly open his eyes and speak, Xin'er was taken aback, her heart racing with joy.
"Hehe, I'm just glad you're awake, just glad! You have no idea, I thought you were dead. I was so scared!"
Xin'er laughed and cried at the same time. Watching her, Aotianqi felt a stirring in his heart.
After all, he was born into a royal family. His mother had passed away early, leaving him and his sister to navigate the treacherous palace filled with intrigue.
Though his father doted on him, the brothers who shared his blood sought to eliminate him for the throne.
In this world, aside from his sister, there was truly no one who treated him with genuine kindness.
Yet here was this girl before him.
Her tears were so sincere; she was genuinely worried about him!
Thinking of this, Aotianqi felt a pang of guilt for having teased her earlier, and a wave of deep emotion washed over him.
After a moment of his beautiful, narrow Phoenix Eyes shimmering, Aotianqi spoke up and asked,
"Did you really fear that I would die!?"
"Of course! How could I not be afraid!"
Upon hearing the boy's words, Xin'er, though puzzled, answered honestly.
The young man couldn't help but smile at her words.
"Ha ha, you're concerned about me! I'm so happy!"
Aotianqi laughed heartily, but inadvertently pulled at his wounds, causing him to frown and cough lightly.
In truth, when he saw the girl fall from the tree earlier, he had the ability to catch her and ensure they both landed safely.
However, he wanted to tease her a bit, so he let her land on him instead, turning himself into a human cushion.
Yet, Aotianqi felt that it was worth it.
Although he was indeed a bit injured.
Unaware of Aotianqi's thoughts, Xin'er noticed his pained expression and realized he had been hurt while protecting her. Her dark eyebrows knitted together in concern as she immediately asked, "Are you okay!? Where are you hurt!? Should I go find someone to help!?"
Knowing her own slender frame, she worried that she might not be able to lift him later, despite his young age and tall stature.
As Xin'er contemplated this, she turned to look for help.
At that moment, however, she felt a tight grip on her wrist.
"No need to find anyone."
"Uh!?"
Hearing his words, Xin'er frowned and was about to say something when the young man spoke again.
"My chest hurts a bit, and my leg seems to be limping, but I can still manage. For now, just help me back to my palace."
"Oh, okay then!"
Upon hearing the boy's words, Xin'er did not argue. Instead, she mustered all her strength to help him up from the ground.
Xin'er was slender, standing at only five feet three inches tall. Lifting a boy who was over six feet tall was quite a challenge for her.
Moreover, the boy seemed to be seriously injured, as most of his weight pressed down on her frail shoulder when she helped him. One of his large hands was tightly resting on her thin shoulder as well.
In the past, Xin'er would have been displeased by a man leaning on her like this.
However, this boy was injured because of her, and he was hurt badly. So, Xin'er paid no mind to it and struggled to support him as they walked toward his palace under his guidance.
"Just keep walking straight."
"Turn left, then turn right..."
"Do you see that Jade Corridor? Just pass through it, and we'll be there..."
Aotianqi kept giving directions, his gaze fixed on Xin'er's face the entire time.
Seeing her struggle to support him, a fine sheen of sweat appeared on her smooth forehead.
Noticing this, Aotianqi's phoenix eyes flickered for a moment before he shifted most of his weight off her.
With the pressure lifted from her, Xin'er felt much lighter.
As they walked in the direction he indicated, she couldn't help but admire the elegant and majestic palace surrounding them.
The palace was indeed vast, its expanse unimaginable.
They had been walking for nearly half an hour, yet they still hadn't arrived.
She couldn't help but wonder how Xuan was doing right now.
Although she desperately wanted to return and find Xuan, the boy beside her was injured because of her, and for the moment, she couldn't leave his side. It was truly frustrating.
What puzzled Xin'er the most was that despite having walked for half an hour, they had yet to encounter a single palace maid. Given the number of maids in the palace, how could that be possible?
If only they could meet one, she could send a message to Xuan, so he could come find her...
Xin'er was filled with confusion, but her gaze remained fixed ahead, completely unaware that the boy's eyes were focused on her face the entire time.
Moreover, his Phoenix Eyes sparkled with a hint of amusement and pride...
Ah, what an interesting and naive girl she was.
And so easy to deceive!
In truth, while he was indeed injured, the path he guided her along was deliberately winding, leading them to secluded areas.
After all, it was not every day that he had the chance to reunite with this girl; fate had brought them together.
Thus, he had to make good use of this opportunity.
Even if he couldn't make her like him immediately, he needed to ensure she got to know him a little better, didn't he?
Thinking of this, Aotianqi opened his mouth to ask.
"By the way, your name is Xin'er, right?"
The last time he was attacked by an assassin, he had hidden in her room, where she had taken care of him, and he learned her name.
Thus, this name had lingered in his heart, surfacing every time the night grew quiet.
And the beautiful face of the girl had remained unforgettable to him...
Unaware of the boy's thoughts, Xin'er nodded upon hearing his words and replied.
"Yes, my name is Xin'er. You remember my name!"
"Hehe, of course I remember. I haven't lost my memory."
Hearing Xin'er's words, Aotianqi merely smiled at the corners of his mouth. Then, as if recalling something, he asked again.
"By the way, the jade pendant I gave you last time—are you wearing it?"
Upon hearing the boy's question, Xin'er blinked in surprise and confusion. Then, as if realizing something, she spoke up.
"Ah!? Are you talking about the jade pendant you left in my room when you left? I'm sorry; I didn't wear it. If I had known I would meet you in the palace, I definitely would have brought it to return to you!"
She thought he was asking for the jade pendant back. Xin'er quickly explained.
In truth, she had kept the pendant all along, planning to return it to him one day when they met again.
Although she also knew that encountering this boy again might be impossible.
Unexpectedly, today in the palace, he encountered her again.
Contrary to what Xin'er was thinking, upon hearing her words, Aotianqi felt a wave of disappointment wash over him.
His mood began to sour.
The joy that had been present in his brows was quickly overshadowed by a hint of displeasure, causing his expression to turn sour.
As he opened his red lips, he spoke in annoyance.
"Why are you so foolish? Who asked you to return my jade pendant?"
"Ah!?"
Seeing the boy's irritated expression, Xin'er was momentarily at a loss, scratching her head in confusion.
She didn't understand what she had done to upset him.
Just a moment ago, when he asked about the jade pendant, she thought he wanted it back!
Now, for no reason at all, he was calling her foolish! Where had she been foolish!?
What a strange boy!
Xin'er thought to herself. Not knowing how to respond to his sudden anger, she fell silent and simply supported him as they walked forward.
Noticing Xin'er's quiet demeanor, Aotianqi felt frustrated but couldn't help but bite his tongue in regret.
He hadn't meant to upset her.
He didn't know why he was so angry. Perhaps it was because he realized how little she valued her own possessions and how little she cared about him, which made him upset.
But it wasn't really her fault!
After all, if he thought about it, they were merely strangers who had crossed paths. He had accidentally intruded into her room, and she had kindly saved him.
She didn't know the reason he left that jade pendant behind, did she?
And she certainly didn't know its significance...
It was a relic of his mother. Before she passed away, his mother had entrusted this jade pendant to him with her dying words, instructing him to find a woman he truly cherished.
A son’s last words. A cherished woman...
Heh, wasn't that the girl beside him!?
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