The night is as dark as ink, with moonlight gently sprinkled. In Ni Chang's chamber, a small lamp flickers softly. Ni Chang sits quietly by the window, her eyes filled with deep thoughts. Her heart is in turmoil, feeling both admiration and confusion towards Ye Ran's brave performance at the market.
Her fingers unconsciously twirl a withered flower by the window, her heart filled with complex emotions. She murmurs to herself, " Ye Ran, who are you really? The you at the market seems like a completely different person from the one I know."
The wind outside the window gently blows, bringing the coolness of the night, and Ni Chang shivers slightly. She hugs herself and looks towards the distant starry sky, as if searching for answers.
Suddenly, her gaze falls on a book in the room. She gets up and walks over lightly, picking up the book and flipping through it. The story in the book is about a chivalrous hero's deeds, which inevitably makes her think of Ye Ran.
Ni Chang sat back in her chair, placed the book on her lap, and sighed softly, "If Ye Ran truly has a hidden identity, then what should I do about our relationship?"
Her eyes revealed confusion and unease. Ni Chang knew she was frail and often reckless. When faced with the unknown, she felt both curious and fearful.
Suddenly, a slight knocking sound broke the silence in the room. Ni Chang was slightly startled, then responded, "Come in."
The door opened slowly, and Liu Xu walked in. She said softly, "Miss, it's late at night, you should rest."
Ni Chang looked at the willow catkins and said softly, "I understand, but there are some things in my heart that are hard to put to rest."
The willow catkins walked gently to Ni Chang's side and comforted her softly, "Miss, perhaps everything will be clear tomorrow. It's late at night, you should rest well."
Ni Chang nodded, but her doubts did not diminish. She looked at the moonlight outside the window and silently thought, "Ye Ran, what secrets are hidden behind your mystery?"
Seeing this, Liu Xu sighed softly, gently put a coat on her, and then quietly left the room.
Late at night, Ye Ran arrived at Ni Chang's door, his steps light and slow, as if afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the night. His shadow stretched long in the moonlight, casting onto the stone path in front of the door. Ye Ran stopped, took a deep breath, as if mentally preparing himself.
The door gently pushed open, and Ni Chang turned around, her face showing a complex mix of unease and anticipation. Her eyes sparkled with a bright light, like the brightest star in the night sky.
"Ran, you finally came." Ni Chang's voice was gentle and reserved, her hand trembling slightly, revealing her inner nervousness and unease.
Ye Ran nodded, his expression serious. "Miss, I know you have many questions. Tonight, I will tell you everything." His voice was low, carrying an indescribable sense of sorrow.
Ni Chang's heart tightened, and a barely noticeable excitement flashed in her eyes: "What is your true identity, after all?" Her tone was filled with curiosity and an eager desire to know the truth.
Ye Ran took a deep breath, and a distant sadness was revealed in his eyes: "I, was originally a knight-errant in the martial world. My family suffered a massacre due to a conspiracy. Since then, I have wandered the martial world, with my sword as my only companion." His words conveyed a deep sense of helplessness and tragedy.
Ni Chang Upon hearing this, she was shocked and a complex emotion surged in her eyes: "Then why did you conceal your true identity and come to my residence?" Her tone carried a sense of incomprehension.
Ye Ran's face flashed with painful memories: "I originally sought clues to avenge my clan, but unexpectedly discovered the changes in your residence. I chose to stay to protect you." His voice was resolute, yet his eyes revealed deep emotions.
Ni Chang After listening, the initial shock gradually turned into complexity. There was a glint in her eyes as she softly said, "You, actually..."
Ye Ran Smiled faintly, but there was a hint of bitterness in the smile. "Miss, I only did what a knight should do. I just didn't expect to meet someone like you here."
Ni Chang feels both betrayed and sympathetic towards Ye Ran's past. Her voice trembles as she says, "I understand everything you've been through. But why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Ye Ran approaches Ni Chang with steady and slow steps, each one seeming to bridge the distance between their hearts. His eyes are sincere as he says, "Ni Chang, I didn't want you to worry about me. And I was afraid that once you knew the truth, you would leave me."
Ni Chang felt a surge of inexplicable emotions in her heart, tears shimmering in her eyes. "How... how could I leave you because of this?" Her voice was filled with a struggle of incomprehension and emotion, revealing her innocence and purity.
Ye Ran gently held Ni Chang's hand, his movements gentle and delicate, as if afraid of hurting her. His voice carried a rare firmness instead of his usual nonchalance. "Ni Chang, no matter what the future holds, I will protect you until the end of my life." His eyes shone with unparalleled sincerity, deep and resolute.
Ni Chang looked at Ye Ran, and a deep emotion gradually emerged in her eyes: "Ran, I believe in you. Promise me, from now on, there will be no more secrets between us." Her tone was resolute and sincere, showing her deep trust in Ye Ran.
Ye Ran looked at Ni Chang with intense affection in his eyes. He nodded slightly and responded affectionately, "I promise you, from now on, you will be the most important secret in my life." His voice carried a tenderness that had never been seen before.
At this moment, Ni Chang felt an unprecedented warmth. She leaned in Ye Ran's embrace, tears silently falling, yet it was a sense of relief in her heart.
Ye Ran gently held Ni Chang, their figures intertwining in the faint light, as if creating a world that belonged only to the two of them in this quiet night. In that world, there was no suspicion, no barriers, only deep understanding and endless emotions.
Time seems to stand still at this moment as they embrace each other, silently sharing their heartbeats and body warmth.
Then, Ni Chang lifts her head, tears glistening in her eyes, and softly asks, "Ran, what were you like when you were young? What adventures did you have in the martial arts world?"
Ye Ran's face showed a complex expression, with a hint of a mischievous smile at the corner of his mouth. His tone carried a hint of nonchalance as he said, "When I was young, I was a real troublemaker. The swordsmanship my family taught me was mostly used to stir up trouble." There was a self-deprecating tone in Ye Ran's voice, but his eyes shimmered with the light of memories.
Ni Chang listened with curiosity and asked, "So what kind of experiences did you have after entering the martial arts world?" Her voice carried a sense of exploration and longing for the unusual man's past.
Ye Ran sighed softly, his voice filled with sorrow: "The martial world, it's a place of love and hate intertwined. I once sparred with an old hero on Frost Sword Cliff, and I've fought against nameless opponents in the long nights. Every encounter has taught me the true meaning of survival."
Ni Chang gazed at Ye Ran and spoke gently: "Your past is so full of hardships. But why choose to conceal your identity and come to my mansion?"
Ye Ran's eyes flashed with deep emotions, and he answered softly, "I discovered a secret about your family, something you don't even know. At first, I just wanted to find out the truth and then leave in a hurry, but unexpectedly, I found myself irresistibly drawn to you."
A strange emotion surged in Ni Chang's heart, and she gently asked, "During those days, did you feel lonely?"
Ye Ran lightly smiled, "Loneliness? That's the feeling of the weak. I always thought I was strong enough, didn't need anyone's sympathy. But since I met you, I realized that true strength is having someone worth protecting."
Ni Chang listened to Ye Ran's words, deeply moved, her eyes filled with tears but also with a determined light. She responded softly, "Ran, I know you're a rascal in the martial arts world, but in my heart, you are the most shining star. Wherever you go, I am willing to accompany you."
Ye Ran looked at Ni Chang with deep gratitude in his eyes. He reached out his hand and gently held Ni Chang's hand, his tone carrying an imperceptible tenderness: "Ni Chang, having you by my side is truly the greatest fortune of my life. But don't forget, I am a wandering rascal, and I may sometimes give you a headache." As he spoke, a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Ni Chang lightly bit her lip and coquettishly said, "Ran, you scoundrel, always so eloquent. But whether you are a rascal or a hero, I will never leave you."
Ye Ran listened to Ni Chang's words and his eyes filled with a deeper smile. He leaned down and lightly kissed Ni Chang on the forehead, his tone filled with a playful indifference: "Tsk tsk, my lady, are you trying to seduce me? Well, since you said that, I'll just have to follow you wholeheartedly."
Upon hearing this, Ni Chang couldn't help but blush lightly. She gently pushed Ye Ran: "Stop teasing me. I'm serious."
Ye Ran showed a rare seriousness on his face as he gazed at Ni Chang with unmistakable affection: "Ni Chang, I am serious too. In this ever-changing world, meeting you is my greatest fortune. I will use everything I have to protect you and guard you."
Upon hearing this, Ni Chang was deeply moved, and she tightly held Ye Ran's hand, softly saying, "Ran, thank you. With you here, I no longer feel lonely."
The two of them sat quietly like this, the night outside growing deeper. In this silent night, under the moonlight, their shadows intertwined like a wordless couple, quietly accompanying each other.
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