Nangong Xue quickly smiled apologetically and said, "No, of course not. I'm just not used to it." Looking at the faintly white sky, a wave of sleepiness crept over her. Her eyelids grew heavier and she couldn't help but sneak a glance at him. She tried to close her eyelids slowly, but her head was still heavy. Finally, she lost consciousness and fell asleep. This time, she didn't have any dreams. Early the next morning, she felt a ray of sunlight shining on her eyelids. Her eyeballs felt warm and she vaguely saw a golden line.
After an unknown amount of time, Nangong Xue shook her head and woke up. Looking around, he realized that he was the only one left sitting in the wild grass. There was no one else around, and the wind blowing in his face carried a bone-piercing chill. He suddenly felt flustered and did not know how to deal with it. He did not care whether or not there were still enemies around. He stood up and started running in the wilderness while shouting, "Is anyone there? Is anyone there? Answer me … "The wild grass seemed endless. She ran for a long time but still couldn't find the end. Nangong Xue bent down slightly and grabbed her knees with both hands, panting softly.
At this time, she heard someone say coldly behind her, "It's so early in the morning. What are you screaming for?" Nangong Xue turned around in surprise and saw An Yesun standing in front of her with a bamboo tube in his hand. His face was full of impatience. Nangong Xue felt as if she had been reunited with a family member after a long time. She was so happy that she forgot to hide her emotions. She ran forward and shouted, "Where have you been? Didn't you say you would keep watch for me? You made me so nervous … I thought you didn't care about me anymore! "
An Yesun said, "Don't be so agitated. Do I have any obligation to care about you?" He held out the bamboo tube and said, "But I can do what I said. I just thought that you would be thirsty when you woke up, so I went to find some water. "As he finished speaking, he looked away slightly.
Nangong Xue was flustered. She took the bamboo tube with both hands. But when she thought about how it would be indecent for her to raise her head and drink water in front of him, she became shy. She turned sideways and drank a few drops in small sips.
An Yesun kept looking elsewhere. The two of them looked at each other in silence for a long time before he said faintly, "Rest for a while more. We'll continue our journey."
Nangong Xue quickly swallowed the water in her mouth and said, "I'm fine. I slept for a few more hours, so I feel much better now. You can't waste too much of your time because of me. Let's go. "
An Yesun said, "Whatever. You said it yourself. If you can't hold on, don't cry and cry for rest. "Nangong Xue laughed and said," What kind of person do you think I am? I'm not some rich young lady, how can I be so delicate? "
An Yesun coldly said, "That's good." Finished speaking, he walked straight ahead. Nangong Xue did not expect him to have such a temper. She stood there in shock. An Yesun took a few steps before he realized that Nangong Xue had not caught up with him. He turned around and said, "Come here! Are you afraid of me? "
Nangong Xue gripped the bamboo tube tightly and pressed it against her chest. She buried her head in deep thought. When she heard his question, she looked up as if she had just woken up from a dream. She flashed a bright smile and said, "No!" Then she changed her mind and said, "That's not entirely true. When I first met you, I hated and was afraid of you. I thought you were cruel and merciless, that you were a righteous hero and a devil hated by all. But after interacting with you for a few days, I realized that I only saw the surface of you. I never really understood you, and I never thought from your perspective. That's why I developed all kinds of prejudices. Now, I respect you, but I'm no longer afraid of you. "
An Yesun coldly said, "I want everyone to be afraid of me. Why do you want to be an exception?"
Nangong Xue laughed and said, "You want to be the source of other people's fear. What a childish way of thinking. But have you ever thought that authority shouldn't be built on fear? Those people might be submissive to you on the surface, but they must have accumulated a lot of resentment in their hearts. Who knows how they'll curse you behind your back. They'll try to set you up whenever they have the chance. Just like … just now, the subordinates of the Demon Sect were discussing a rebellion against the Hierarch Jiang. Since ancient times, emperors have always been cruel and immoral. Which one of them did not cause the dynasty to die a short life? A truly wise emperor should use his benevolence to convince the masses. He should make the officials willingly listen to his orders and be willing to shed their blood for him. He should not force them to die if the emperor wants them to. Only then can they truly love their country and do their best when they go to war. You've already done well. As long as you don't always put on a straight face and act cold and distant … "
An Yesun said, "Is it fun to try and analyze other people's inner thoughts? Don't think you're smart. No one can truly understand me. " Nangong Xue blurted out, "That's because you're willing to close yourself off. Why aren't you willing to open your heart and accept others? Is being a loner who is not understood and living in a dark place where you can't see the light of day all your life? Is that what you like and pursue? "
An Yesun did not respond. Nangong Xue spoke even more enthusiastically, "Besides, for a girl, a man is her sky. If you want to be a tree that she can rely on, you have to be trustworthy. It's useless to indulge and pamper her … "
An Yesun's face grew darker and darker. His gaze dimmed and he said in a muffled voice, "You talk too much …" At this moment, his entire body was shrouded in a layer of dangerous aura. Nangong Xue knew when to stop. She said, "Alright, if I say too much at once, you won't remember it all. When you have time, think about what I've said. At least, what I've told you is my true feelings and experiences. It's very different from those fake flattery words. "
An Yesun was silent for a long time before he said, "Promise me one thing. In the future, don't use the empty titles of Hall Master or Young Marshal to call me. Those are just titles, official positions that anyone can obtain. I don't want to wait until a hundred years later, when people mention me again, they'll only remember those empty titles. "
Nangong Xue laughed, "Alright, I don't want to call you that either. But since you like to be respected, I'll do as you wish. How about it? Do you feel uncomfortable now? "An Yesun said," Don't talk nonsense. Just tell me if you can do it or not. " Nangong Xue laughed, "Then you have to promise me one thing as well. Don't start talking about 'your righteous sects' and so on. Don't you also think that there's no difference between righteous sects and evil sects? So even if I'm a disciple of a righteous sect, you can't be biased against me because of that. Just treat me as a friend, okay? "
An Yesun humphed coldly and said, "What's this? Are you trying to negotiate with me? " Nangong Xue sighed inwardly and waved her hand, saying, "I'm not. I said that I want you to treat me as a friend. We should treat each other as equals. If you can make a request, so can I. Just treat this request as a small request from a friend. Won't that do? " An Yesun's eyes drifted. He thought that what she said wasn't completely unreasonable, but he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. He reluctantly replied, "Then … I'll try my best."
Nangong Xue saw that under her constant persuasion, he finally understood how to compromise with others. It was easy to change mountains and rivers, but it was difficult to change a person's nature. It wasn't easy to convince him, so she was quite proud of herself. While they hurried along, she still smiled from time to time.
After fighting side by side for the night, the two of them had become much closer. Nangong Xue didn't have to worry about his indifference and didn't have to be careful to please him. Sometimes she would whisper some of her troubles to him, but since he didn't respond, she would just treat it as if she was talking to herself.
An Yesun and Nangong Xue also interacted more often. Their words were less harsh, and occasionally he would ask her about some of his emotional problems. He would say things like, "Let me ask you, if there was a person, what would you do …" Nangong Xue could tell that he was using her as an example. The other girl was, of course, Chu Menglin. On the surface, she didn't say anything out of consideration for his self-esteem, but instead patiently advised him. As time went by, Nangong Xue gradually gained a deeper understanding of this aspect. However, she still couldn't see through her relationship with Li Yijie.
One day, they arrived at Xianyang. It was only a few days' journey from Mount Hua. At first, Nangong Xue was in a hurry to get there, but when she realized that the day of their reunion was right in front of her eyes, she was filled with anxiety and her heart was beating like a drum.
She was only wearing a simple garment made of coarse cloth. Not long ago, when she fought with the Yellow Mountain Sect disciples, her clothes were cut several times by the opponent's saber. Half of it was hanging on her body. Her clothes were ragged and she looked like a beggar. Thinking about how she and her martial brother had been separated for six years and now they were reunited, she couldn't be too sloppy. She had been thinking about this for a long time. As soon as they arrived at the big town, she immediately pulled An Yesun aside and said, "Come with me to the silk shop! Let's pick a piece of good cloth first, then we can go to the tailor shop and have a new set of clothes made. It won't cost much. "
An Yesun usually didn't pay attention to his appearance, so he wasn't interested in her womanly suggestion at all. He coldly said, "Boring."
Nangong Xue giggled and said, "What's boring about it? Eating and wearing clothes are all normal things. I'll definitely get it done quickly. Just listen to me this once, okay? "She tugged at his sleeve and shook it back and forth, vaguely acting like a spoiled child. An Yesun indifferently said, "You seem to be in a good mood today." Nangong Xue smiled and said, "Indeed, so you're not allowed to be a wet blanket." An Yesun sighed and said, "Go in by yourself. I'll wait for you outside."
Nangong Xue laughed and said, "Don't be like this. I still need you to be my advisor!" She suddenly grabbed his hand and turned into a silk shop in front of them. An Yesun glanced at her hand that was holding his, and his initial irritation returned. After a moment of hesitation, he didn't shake her hand off.
The two of them entered the main hall. In front of them, fabrics of various colors were placed everywhere. It was a dazzling sight. Nangong Xue walked around the room, unable to hide the smile on her face. She praised, "This is great. I've always wanted to have new clothes made, but I never had the chance." She was very satisfied with the color of this piece of fabric, and the texture of the other piece was excellent. She picked one piece after another, reluctant to put it down.
An Yesun looked at the growing pile of fabric in her arms. His expression was indescribably strange. He said in a low voice, "You … uh … want to buy all of these?" Nangong Xue only just realized that the fabric had touched her chin. She smiled awkwardly and said, "Of course not." She found an empty spot nearby and put the fabric down. She picked up the topmost piece and stuck it to her body. She gestured back and forth for a while, then lowered her head to look at it. She picked up the second piece and pulled it over her collar. She smiled and said, "Does it look good?"
An Yesun was staring at a young woman whose back looked very much like Chu Menglin. When she turned around, he realized that he was lying to himself again. He was annoyed and casually said, "Yes, it looks good, it looks good."
Nangong Xue said angrily, "No, you're not sincere! You said that you want to be my advisor. You have to be more serious. "An Yesun said," How do I help you? "
Nangong Xue smiled bitterly and said, "Do you really not understand, or are you just joking with me? Sigh, after you see it, you can tell me which one looks the best based on your first impression. Going to the market with a girl is a comfortable job. As long as you answer my questions, it's fine. "
An Yesun was confused and said, "Isn't it the same no matter what I wear?" Nangong Xue smiled and said, "Haven't you heard that 'Buddha relies on gold, and people rely on clothes'? No matter if you're a man or a woman, you should dress up well before you meet your sweetheart. If the color and style of the clothes match you, it will greatly increase your attractiveness. When the time comes, no matter if you're a man or a woman, old or young, everyone on the street will be amazed. That's a great feeling. " An Yesun said, "If you want to make clothes for your sweetheart, then go and give Li Yijie a headache. Why are you asking me?"
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