The awkward atmosphere was broken, but he felt more reluctant in his heart.
Quan stood by the window with his hands behind his back. Shen Qingwan sat on a chair by the window and looked at him, waiting for him to continue speaking.
He always loved white clothes, his black hair was tied up with a golden crown inlaid with emerald green, his tall body was straight like a pine tree, and his handsome appearance revealed an innate mystery and elegance. A breeze blew by, carrying a strand of his long hair, adding a touch of romantic charm.
"I brought you here today because I have something to tell you." Quan didn't turn around, and his voice came over slowly with the evening breeze.
"I'd like to hear the details." Shen Qingwan responded immediately. She was confused and curious and wanted to know why Quan asked her to come over.
"I'm about to..." Quan slowly turned his head, looked at her with his dark eyes, and then gently uttered the rest of the sentence, "Leaving."
"Hmm?" Shen Qingwan raised her eyebrows, somewhat surprised to hear the news. Her heart sank, and she paused before continuing, "Why are you leaving so suddenly?"
"I've been planning this for some time. I originally wanted to leave right away, but after giving it some thought, I decided it would be better to tell you." Quan said this with a leisurely smile, perhaps because he didn't want to sound sad about this farewell.
"Is that so?" Shen Qingwan nodded, but a slightly sour feeling arose in her heart. The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and she didn't expect that today's meeting would be their farewell.
"Then, can you tell me why you left? Where are you going?" After asking this subconsciously, Shen Qingwan couldn't help but slap her leg. She felt a little regretful and thought it was inappropriate for her to ask this. She and Quan were not related in any way, and his itinerary didn't need to be fully disclosed to her. Saying this would make her feel a little more pressurized.
Without hearing Quan's immediate answer, she coughed lightly, then pulled the corners of her mouth awkwardly and smiled, "If it's inconvenient,"
"It's not inconvenient, it's okay to tell you." Quan waved his hand and smiled gently, "I have some things to do in the northwest."
"The northwest? It has always been a barren place. If you go there, you must be more careful. The wind is strong and the sand is not as abundant as in the south." When Shen Qingwan heard that they were going to the northwest, her heart skipped a beat. Now she and Quan were far apart, and she couldn't help but give him a few more instructions.
"What's wrong? Am I such a greedy person in your mind?" Quan couldn't help but laugh softly after hearing what Shen Qingwan said.
"I... I'm just giving an example, please don't make fun of me." Shen Qingwan saw Quan laughing, and she also curled up the corners of her mouth unconsciously.
"I don't know how long this journey will take, and I don't know when I will be back." When Quan said this, the light in his eyes faded a little, as if it was stained with a wisp of inky gauze by the gradually darkening night outside the window.
"If you come back again, let me know and I can welcome you back." Shen Qingwan tried to make her tone as relaxed as possible, "After all, you have helped me so much."
"When you say that, it feels like I'm your benefactor." Quan curled his thin lips, walked back and sat down opposite her, pouring himself a cup of tea. Hot steam rose from the teacup, making Quan's face a little blurry.
She was stunned, not knowing how to proceed.
Quan drank a cup of tea himself, then picked up the teapot and poured her a cup. He gently placed the cup in front of her and said softly, "This is tea made from the tea trees that I sent people to cultivate in the mountains. You can't drink it in the palace. Try it."
"Okay." Shen Qingwan picked up the teacup, and a unique fragrance immediately came to her face. Although she had drunk many fine teas that were tributed from all over the country in the palace, Quan's tea really had a unique flavor as he said.
"Let's use tea instead of wine today. Let's have a drink as a farewell drink." Quan picked up his teacup and raised it in the air. His eyes as dark as lacquer looked at Shen Qingwan quietly.
"Okay, I don't know what to say, so I just wish you a safe journey." Shen Qingwan also raised her cup, and the two cups clinked together, making a crisp sound, and the two drank the tea in the cups together.
"The moonlight is very beautiful tonight." Quan's gaze was directed to the window, and she also turned to look at the bright moon.
Quan's love for Shen Qingwan is like the moon tonight, clear and bright. He can take out this feeling to savor it at any time, or keep it in his heart. As long as he knows it, she doesn't have to know... She is now the emperor's concubine, and his feelings will only add a burden to her.
The abbot of Fashan Temple said that Shen Qingwan was his destiny, and Quan had never tried to escape from it. If it is destined to happen, it will happen eventually, and if it is not destined to happen, don't force it.
The two walked to the window, letting the moonlight shine softly on each other. At this moment, they seemed to be silent with a tacit understanding.
What kind of existence is she in relation to power
Many images emerged in Shen Qingwan's mind. Over the past few years, Quan had always come to her rescue when she was in danger. She had been grateful more than once for having someone like Quan around her. It seemed that he always had magical powers to help her out of trouble. He was like a god, mysterious and made people want to get close to him.
It was quite pleasant for the two of them to drink tea and enjoy the moon.
Fu Yuheng was very anxious, because all the people he sent out returned empty-handed. He also kept a low profile when he went south this time, without many people, and without any clues, the search was very troublesome.
Now it seems that Shen Qingwan has disappeared from the face of the earth. Fu Yuheng was in a state of panic in the governor's mansion, pacing back and forth, thinking about all the people who might have kidnapped her. She never liked to argue with others, and she rarely had conflicts with others. Could it be that they were coming for her? They kidnapped her first to threaten her
In this case, Fu Yuheng would rather those people come directly at him. Shen Qingwan was injured not long ago and has not fully recovered yet. Now her whereabouts are unknown. He is worried that she has met with an accident.
The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became. Fu Yuheng's brows were tightly furrowed, as if they were twisted into a knot.
"Your Majesty, I made some honey and pear juice. Please have some to cool off."
Fu Yuheng waved his hand impatiently, "Take it away, I don't want to drink it."
"But..." Li Jieyu opened her mouth and tried to struggle, but was interrupted by Fu Yuheng.
"Didn't you hear? Take it away." Fu Yuheng's voice already revealed his displeasure.
"Yes." Li Jieyu walked away with the pear juice in a sullen manner. She had originally wanted to take this opportunity to perform well in front of Fu Yuheng while Shen Qingwan was away, but seeing that he was in such a bad mood, she must be still missing.
Thinking of this, Li Jieyu couldn't help but laugh in her heart, Shen Qingwan, oh Shen Qingwan, even God won't let you go, and you're trying to snatch the emperor from me, it would be better if you died.