Under the starry sky, in the dark night.
Xia Chu and Lan Yuying followed the moon wind and climbed to the legendary Fengxiang Tower.
Fengxiang Tower has jade eaves and is as tall as the sky. A lifelike fire phoenix is carved on the top of the tower, circling and flying, so it is named Fengxiang.
Since its inception in the Western Regions, Fengxiang Tower has stood still today.
In early summer, standing up there felt like you were on the Milky Way, it was vast and majestic and really beautiful.
Yue Feng Wan didn't know when he stood behind her, so close.
He lowered his head and breathed gently on the back of her neck, causing a layer of hair to rise all over her body unconsciously. There was a fear of danger coming, and full of unknown tension and panic.
"I like it there the most." His voice was as magnetic as ever, lingering in Xia Chu's ears. The condensed heat flowed between her ears, causing a slight itch.
From the gap above her and Lan Yuying's side, a white jade finger with clear bones stretched out to rub her cheek and pointed at a place.
Fengcheng is surrounded by mountains and rivers. Wherever the moonlight wind points, the starlight from the dome continues to flow into the lake. The sky and water are the same color, and there are thousands of stars. It is difficult to tell where is the sky and where is the lake.
"The stars and rivers are silent, and the sky and water are connected. It's really rare." Lan Yuying looked at the magnificent and picturesque scenery and lamented that it was like a fairyland but not like the human world.
"If you like it, you can come here often in the future." Yue Fengwan's tone became a little warmer, which made Xia Chu feel a hint of doting, and made her happy for Lan Yuying from the bottom of her heart.
No matter what the outside world thinks about Yue Fengwanfeng, although he still doesn't know how to express his feelings for Lan Yuying, his sister, he is completely satisfied with her.
Xia Chu was looking at Lan Yuying under the stars with a stunned look on her face, and the voice of Yue Feng sounded in her ears: "This trip was in a hurry, otherwise it would be best to prepare some fireworks and let Fei Lian set them off under the tower. "
Xia Chu stiffened when she heard this. The fireworks in his mouth reminded her of the kind of human body he wanted to see when he was hunting in the eastern suburbs of Liang State. The so-called fireworks...
Maybe he felt the stiffness of her body, and a faint laugh came from behind. It was so soft that even Lan Yuying didn't hear it and just followed his words: "Then next time you come, brother, remember to prepare in advance."
"Okay." Yue Fengwan agreed happily.
But those eyes kept falling on Xia Chu's profile, and her heart suddenly twitched, with a slight soreness and pain.
Next time, there should be no her...
At this moment, Xia Chu suddenly turned around, and that beautiful face ran into his deep blue eyes. She smiled at him under the bright stars.
"The Prince Regent is kindly hosting you. Let me set off a firework for you." After she finished speaking, she made a fist with one hand, slowly raised the fist until it reached the top, and suddenly opened her fingers. Under the bright stars, she smiled like a flower. Said: "In the future, you can watch fireworks this way."
Lan Yuying was teased by her blooming fireworks and smiled sweetly. Yue Fengwan suddenly stretched out his hand to cover Xia Chu's head, and then left instantly, as if a feather was brushing against her.
When Xia Chu closed his eyes, a voice sounded in his ears: "Okay."
There was actually the same doting in that tone as in the response to Lan Yuying's words just now.
When Xia Chu raised his eyes, he saw a deep blue pupil with ripples.
His expression was as calm as ever, but the reflection of the stars and moon in his eyes seemed to be stirred by the water light and fluctuated slightly the moment he saw her raising her eyes.
Yue Fengwan only felt the burning heat in his heart, and looked sideways at Lan Yuying, who was still trying to make fists and set off fireworks above his head: "Meng'an, it's time to go back."
After he finished speaking, he turned around. The two girls froze at the same time and looked at each other.
The original smile gradually solidified and slowly froze.
Xia Chu took one last look at the vast starry sky. The moon was setting in the west and the night was dark.
Indeed, it’s time to go back…
On the way to the palace, Yue Feng on the carriage held his forehead and closed his eyes, not saying a word.
Lan Yuying and Xia Chu didn't know whether they were afraid of disturbing him, or they were thinking about how to face it later and how to uncover their grudges. They both lowered their eyes in tacit understanding and said nothing. Diandian, who only stayed in the carriage, also noticed that the atmosphere was depressing and extremely quiet.
There was an eerie silence in the carriage for a moment, which made the already uneasy heart even more panicked.
But in the hearts of the three of them, even though the silence was mixed with uneasiness, they all hoped that the journey back to the palace would be slower and longer.
Let this short-term peace last a little longer...
The carriage rumbled through the long street. Even though Fengxiang Tower was located in a remote place, the road back to the palace still had an end.
Whether they wanted it or not, the carriage still arrived at the ancient wooden palace door.
At the end of Yuan Shiting's trail, Yue Fengwan finally spoke up. He said to Xia Chu in a calm tone: "Tonight, you can rest in Xianyu Palace. Zi Luo will find a room for you."
After speaking, without waiting for the two of them to respond, they turned around and walked towards the direction of Mingyue Palace.
Xia Chu and Lan Yuying looked at each other. If they hadn't noticed Yue Fengwan's back because they had their own concerns, if someone had looked up, they would have discovered that after he turned around, he actually took a few steps to fly. Only with Lian's support could he leave.
Zi Luo led them to Xianyu Palace, but she turned back three times every step of the way. It wasn't until she couldn't see Yue Fengwan's back at all that she calmed down and led the way.
The early spring wind blew through the corridor, dry and cold.
It was obvious that they had just walked this road a few hours ago. Although they could not be said to be elated at that time, they were still filled with the joy of meeting for the first time.
But now, I can only look at the distant sky, sighing in my heart, looking at the moon in the sky, how little life is.
Tea and snacks are available in the hall, incense rises from the stove, and the thin bamboo silk curtains are raised. From the couch by the window, you can also see the poetic scenery of the rockery, flowing water, green trees and red flowers in the courtyard.
But the two of them just sat facing each other on the couch. Xia Chu turned around with the tea cup in his hand, thinking and hesitating with an uneasy heart, and finally asked: "What exactly happened that night."
It was obviously a question, but it made her say it with a tone of sadness that changed over and over again.
Lan Yuying involuntarily turned her face to the side, avoiding her eyes, and looked out the window as if to escape.
"That day, my brother suddenly appeared in Kunning Palace and told me about my life experience." She paused after saying this and murmured to herself in the same emotional tone: "Yun Yi, when did you know about me? His true identity?”
This call of "Yun Yi" made Xia Chu feel a sudden pain in her heart, as if her heart was being squeezed.
"I didn't mean to hide it from you. I wasn't sure at the time. I've been checking..." Xia Chu's gentle tone as always speaking to Lan Yuying concealed a slightly trembling voice: "I have always hoped that it wasn't real."
(End of chapter)