Chapter Thirteen: Gains and Losses Interdependent

  Zhi Yan didn't think that the news of her sudden disappearance yesterday would reach Liu Biyu's ears, and on the second day, early in the morning, Liu Biyu came to Rong Wang Fu with her maid.

  "I didn't expect yesterday's incident would shock even you, causing such a big commotion. I really feel somewhat guilty about it."

  Liu Biwu smiled wryly, with a hint of bitterness and helplessness on his face. "He searched for you everywhere yesterday, even mobilizing the Imperial Guard's troops. Such a big commotion, I'm afraid it would be hard for me not to know... He really cares about you..."

  Sat there with a awkward expression, didn't know what to say, couldn't think of anything to comfort her, afraid that by now, no matter what was said it would be superfluous. A woman seeing the man she deeply loves coldly ignoring herself but being nice to another woman, whoever it is will go crazy right? If one day Zeyan has someone he likes, what kind of state will I be in?

  Pfft, what's going on in your own mind, you're just dependent on Ze Ye, how could you suddenly have such a despicable thought, it's really sinful...

  "Miss Zhiyan, what exactly happened yesterday? Why did you suddenly disappear? Were you kidnapped by some wicked person?"

  "There was no intruder... it was actually me who climbed out the window and ran away..." Yan said with some embarrassment, "As for the specific reason, I'm not telling you."

  "I understand, everyone has their own secrets and their own difficulties, you don't want to say it, I won't force you either."

  She thought she would break the pot and ask to the end, but she didn't expect her to be so understanding. From the memories of people who had traded with him before, rich girls were often arrogant and proud, and she also thought that Liu Biyu belonged to them, but she didn't expect her to be such an understanding person. Such a beautiful and understanding girl, Shen Yugeng actually treated her so coldly. In Xingyan's heart, Shen Yugeng's image was immediately discounted.

  "Miss Liu, I think you're such a good person, Shen Yuqing... no, it's Rong Wang who has no reason not to like you."

  "What's the use of being good if you're not liked? Liking someone isn't about asking a teacher for advice or because they're perfect, it doesn't mean they have to love you. Zhiyan, have you ever liked someone?"

  "I..." gazed blankly at the sky with empty eyes, while in my mind, some vague figures and voices flashed by once again.

  This time it was a woman, although her face couldn't be seen clearly, but she could feel the sadness and happiness in her voice, "Thank you for helping us."

  "Why did you fall in love with him? As the most beloved princess of the Heavenly Kingdom, you fell in love with a demon king..."

  "Have you ever experienced the feeling of falling in love with someone? If so, you would understand that love has nothing to do with each other's identity and ethnicity. I don't understand why gods and demons must be sworn enemies, why can't they be together... all I know is as long as it's him, it's enough..."

  "Zhi Yan, you..."

  "Sorry, Miss Liu, I'm distracted again..."

  "It's okay, from now on you can call me Biyu. From childhood to adulthood, my parents have always kept me at home, and there was no one who would talk to me. This is the first time someone has spoken so many words with me. Xie Yan, you are my first friend."

  "Friend..." Yan's eyes widened in confusion, unsure why this word suddenly felt so alien to her.

  "Don't you want to?"

  "Of course I'm willing, you're also my first friend."

  Zhi Yan sometimes thought that Liu Biwu was really stupid, she could be stupid enough to force herself to learn something for Shen Yuke, force herself to fall in love with everything he loved, she could also be stupid enough to give up the things she cherished and valued most for one person, handing him over to another person, what's even more stupid is that she used her own life as a bargaining chip to fulfill his marriage with another person.

  After many years, Zhi Yan never thought that even if fate and time completely erased the traces of her past, she was still true to herself.

  "Zhe ran, when are we going home?"

  "Home? Didn't you always call it a little hut?"

  "Yes, I've changed my mind. Biyu told me that home isn't necessarily about having family, but where the people most important to you are, that's where the most beautiful home is." Zhiyan lifted her head to gaze at the starry sky, leaning on Zeran's shoulder, and suddenly felt that the stars she used to dislike now shone with a warm glow.

  Zeran held her hand, a faint smile also blooming on his face, but for some reason he suddenly retracted all tenderness, and his eyes were filled with coldness and distance. He abruptly withdrew his hand, as if he had touched something that disgusted him, and walked away without saying a word.

  “Ze Ran……” Yan looked at him with a dazed expression, not knowing what had happened or why he suddenly seemed so disgusted with her. She thought that he must have always disliked her, after all, he was a high and mighty god, why would he be good to her for no reason? Maybe it was just his temporary interest, a momentary whim that led him to save her, giving her unintentional care and tenderness, now that he had lost interest, he should proudly fly back to the sky that belonged to him. She didn't understand her feelings towards Ze Ran, nor did she know if it was the love that Liu Biyu spoke of, but she knew that Ze Ran was the most important person in his life.

  At this moment, she suddenly felt the emotions of Liu Biyu, putting him in the softest place in her heart, entrusting everything to him completely. But only later did she realize that it was all just a one-sided wish. She thought Shen Yuke was hateful for disappointing Liu Biyu's true feelings, but now she feels that Zeran's actions are even more heartbreaking. At least Shen Yuke never gave her hope, while Zeran, after repeatedly giving her tenderness and hope, instantly destroyed them with his own hands.

  The heavens seemed to understand her emotions, a light rain quietly fell, she looked through the hazy rain curtain, bitterly smiling as he left without looking back, and shook her head in self-mockery.

  "Sister..." A paper umbrella appeared with a faint fragrance, and Le'er stood quietly and sensibly beside Zhi Yan, gently holding her icy hand. He had seen the whole situation just now, he didn't know what he could do, thinking about it, quietly staying by Zhi Yan's side was the best comfort for her.

  He blinked, his hand lightly brushed, and a red poinsettia appeared out of thin air, which he handed to her with a mischievous glint in his eye. "Sister, just like what this poinsettia represents, don't worry, I said it before, I'll always be by your side."

  She smiled lightly and her heart was filled with warmth, she closed her eyes and leaned gently on his shoulder.

  The rain brought down the fallen cherry blossoms, and such a scene was beautiful but with endless desolation.

  Shen Yuqing stood behind the artificial hill, silently watching everything, with an indescribable feeling in her heart.

  It was late at night, and Ze Ye was sitting in his room. A cluster of petals suddenly flew towards him like sharp blades, but Ze Ye just smiled lightly and formed a pale blue protective shield around himself, deflecting the petals to one side.

  "Why!" Le'er glared at him furiously, her body surrounded by rapidly swirling red flower petals.

  "You were just thinking of killing me? A small peony flower demon like you, do you think you can overthrow a god?" Zeran's right hand swept across, a cold and icy light rapidly pierced through Le'er's body. Le'er's body swayed, blood gushing out like water, his red clothes becoming even more enchanting.

  "I... I just want to kill you... I was wondering before, why didn't you tell your sister the whole truth? Now I finally know, you don't like her anymore, right?"

  He was looked at coldly by Ze, his eyebrows furrowed in discontent. "These things have nothing to do with you, it's best if you don't interfere."

  "You're really a bastard." Le'er slowly sat down, his body slowly emitting a red glow, the flowers and plants in the room also slowly withering away, while Le'er's wounds were gradually healing.

  "The peony is indeed the king of flowers, with skills like yours, even the flower god would feel inferior."

  "I don't need your praise, it's up to you to abandon her, I will always be by my sister's side, and the things you don't plan to do, I will tell her about them."

  "How dare you!" Ze Yan shouted, raising his hand. A blue light shone on Le Er's body, and the red glow around her grew weaker and weaker. Her body also became more and more frail, finally collapsing to the ground. A red peony appeared faintly on the ground. "Since you're going to do it this way, I don't need to keep you either."

  Ler's weak smile slowly dissipated, losing all its strength, and returned to its original form.

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