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Petals fell in a colorful cascade. It was also the time for us to part ways.
Under the Pear Tree, where blossoms drifted down in a flurry, I had initially been reluctant to come, but I had agreed to meet at An Yijun's earnest request.
He stood there in his crimson attire, quietly gazing at me. His Gaze was deep, reminiscent of the vast purple waves of Provence's Lavender Field. We stood far apart, not approaching each other, merely exchanging distant glances.
One of his beautiful phoenix-like eyes was missing due to An Yijun, and he now wore an eye patch. The black fabric was embroidered with a totem, a gift from Little Seven. It was a creation by Jun Jin, specifically designed for him.
Yet, this did not diminish his allure; rather, the absence of that eye made him appear even more mysterious and enchanting. He exuded a kind of flawed beauty. For some reason, I suddenly thought of that sculpture—the armless Venus statue—stunningly beautiful, its sorrow and tenderness enough to break one's heart. It seemed to carry a power akin to the starlight in the dark night, like broken wings leaving behind a trail of sadness.
This was the price he paid for everything he had done for himself.
One eye, one fallen heart.
His expression was weary, as if he had aged significantly, yet his pale face bore an astonishing beauty. You seemed like Yuwen Ruojian, yet somehow you were not.
We stared at each other for a long time, neither of us speaking, neither breaking the silence. Petals landed on my shoulder, and I gently brushed them away as if wiping off dust.
I had thought I would hate him; if it weren't for everything he had done, none of this would have happened. An Yijun wouldn't have fallen under the Curse, and Azure Thorn wouldn't have left because of me. But unexpectedly, what I felt for him now was more Light and Breezy: it was resentment, it was forgiveness, it was an emotion I couldn't quite understand myself. He truly astonished me; he made me look at him seriously for the first time and began to reshape my understanding of him.
His love was startling.
I took a deep breath and then said indifferently, "Goodbye."
With that, I turned to leave.
"Wait," he said with difficulty. It seemed his body had not yet recovered from its injuries as he coughed in the wind.
I paused but did not turn back.
The wind lifted my long hair, scattering it wildly and gracefully.
"I'm sorry," he said softly. "I didn't know it was you. I didn't know."
I let out a light laugh; it all seemed unimportant now.
I gazed at the dazzling blue sky, as if the world would remain unchanged by what had happened to us. Turning my back to him, I nodded slightly and then walked away.
Your graceful figure, like the wind,
Will not linger for anyone.
I want to grasp your shadow,
Yet you vanish in an instant...
Who shattered the vast glass of the sky,
Falling from above,
Cutting through you and me,
Whose face... sheds tears?
Blossoms bloom in countless numbers at the moment she looks back, her white attire stitching a butterfly that belongs to him into his life.
Returning to Jin State, back to Jun Jin Villa. I hurried to the valley bottom to find her.
Everything that had happened recently left my mind in chaos. I felt trapped in a huge web, being watched and bound by unseen forces, yet powerless to struggle. The departure of Azure Thorn left me heartbroken. There were also inexplicable questions in my heart that I couldn't let go of. Why did seeing that person evoke so many strange feelings? Why did I always feel that what I had forgotten was something very important?
"High Priestess, even now, will you not reveal the truth to me?" I said with a cold smile.
"Truth?" The High Priestess's expression was calm. "I wonder which kind of truth you seek, my master."
I spoke in a low voice, "You know very well."
"Then what if I tell you, and you find that the truth differs greatly from what you imagined?" The High Priestess's demeanor remained indifferent, as if it did not concern her.
"What have I forgotten?"
"You have forgotten what you were meant to forget."
"By what right..." I looked at her with pride, sneering, "By what right do you get to manipulate my fate? My destiny is mine to decide; you are not qualified..."
I gazed at her, no longer beating around the bush, and coldly asked, "Who is he? Why have I forgotten everything about him, even my life in the palace?"
"Do you really want to know?" She sighed lightly, asking with a hint of resignation.
I nodded. For the past four years, I had not wanted to remember anything from the past. However, since my return this time, my heart had been restless and anxious. It felt as if I was anticipating something, needing to know something. This feeling tormented me day and night, leaving me unable to sleep and deeply unsettled.
She looked at me seriously and replied calmly, "Alright, I will tell you. The truth is that after you woke up, in unbearable pain, you asked me for the Forgetfulness Pill. After taking it, you forgot everything. If you want the truth, then this is it. You chose to forget everything yourself."
I stared at her in disbelief. How could this be possible?
"This is impossible?!" I exclaimed in panic. "You must have done something. You are lying to me."
Her expression was numb as she said, "I already warned you that the truth you seek differs greatly from the real truth. It is your obsession that has led us here."
"Why would I do such a thing?" I stared blankly at my hands in horror. This couldn't be true; I would never do that. Why would I do such a thing?
A flicker of pity crossed the High Priestess's eyes, but she continued, "After waking up, you were disheartened and did not want to remember those pains or the people who hurt you. Thus, you asked me to erase your memories." She sighed softly. "When you took the potion and woke up, everything seemed unchanged, yet you remembered nothing. Because of your deep sorrow, it was not just that person’s memories that were lost; even your other memories were affected. You forgot even yourself. However, you should gradually be recalling everything about An Jin by now. Otherwise," a strange light flickered in her murky gaze, "you wouldn't be able to recount those stories and prophecies. They are all true, aren't they?"
I gazed at her, my gaze deepening. She could see through people more than I had imagined, and she understood much more than I thought.
However, I would not trust her. How could I choose to take the Forgetfulness Pill and forget everything just because I was afraid of being hurt and reminded of those memories?
Moreover, I remembered the warmth of that man's gaze and his accommodating eyes. How could he ever hurt me?
Every time I encountered his gaze, my heart would involuntarily flutter.
I couldn't recall him, but I could feel the soft love and warmth in his gaze.
I gave her a cold smile. "What else are you hiding? One day, I will find out." With that, I turned and left.
She watched my departing figure with a strange smile.
Then she suddenly muttered to herself, "Master, everything I've done is for your own good. Even if you find out something, it will only bring you more pain."
You must be wondering why An Jin did that. Why did the High Priestess say it was her own request to forget? ... In fact, there are deeper reasons; it's not as simple as her not wanting to get hurt... But Yueyue can't reveal the whole truth at once... so let's take it slow. If you enjoy this, remember to vote for Collection...
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