Li Yijie's body leaped in all directions, but he never left the big tree in the middle of the courtyard. After a few moves, the sword's aura had swept away the outer layer of leaves. Li Yijie raised his sword and slashed, causing the leaves in the air to fall down in a specific pattern. At first Nangong Xue didn't see anything strange, but when she saw the thick layer of leaves scattered around the tree, she said angrily, "What is he doing? What does he think my courtyard is? He can show off his swordsmanship, but he wants me to clean up the leaves on the ground? "As she said this, she went to look for a broom.
Lu Qian quickly pulled her back and said, "Don't worry, Brother Li's good intentions are all hidden in these leaves. He hasn't finished practicing yet, when you see the results, maybe you won't be willing to sweep them away. "Nangong Xue angrily said," If you don't manage the house, you won't know how expensive the rice is. What do you know? "
Lu Qian looked at her slightly angry face. Although her facial features couldn't compare to Shen Shiyun's stunning charm, they didn't lose their elegant beauty. He almost blurted out, "I'll be your Master." But after thinking about it, he remembered that he came here today to help Li Yijie. If he said that, he was afraid that she would be so angry that she would turn around and leave on the spot. If that happened, she wouldn't be able to see Li Yijie's real efforts. So he smiled apologetically and took the broom, and said in a gentle voice, "When we're done, I'll help you clean up. You just have to watch carefully. "
Nangong Xue snorted, she really didn't know what kind of fake kindness this weasel had for no reason.
Lu Qian delayed in every way possible until finally Li Yijie finished practicing his swordsmanship. There were even more leaves on the ground. The strange thing was that there were gaps between the leaves, making them look like strange shapes.
Lu Qian said, "Alright, let's go take a look." Nangong Xue didn't even want to move her feet. She angrily said, "What are you looking at? Isn't it just a pile of leaves? Could it be that flowers can bloom from it? "
Lu Qian smiled and said, "You guessed wrong this time. Although there are no flowers inside, there is something more precious than flowers. Come here. "He took her hand and led her to the pile of leaves. He said, "Look carefully, use all of your imagination. Don't treat it as a pile of leaves. Use your heart to experience it. "
Nangong Xue felt even more disdain as she listened to his explanation. He barely managed to stretch his head out to look at the rightmost end, only to feel that the shape vaguely resembled a Chinese character, which corresponded to her name. It was the character "Xue". As for the second character, not only was it easy to distinguish, it was also easy to guess. It was the character for "son". Then it was followed by the words "Happy Birthday, I love you".
Nangong Xue was slightly surprised. "You … you still remember my birthday?" she asked. She had wandered the Jianghu for many years and encountered many difficulties along the way, so she had completely forgotten about herself. After his reminder, she finally remembered that today was her birthday.
Li Yijie was moved. "Of course I remember. Because today is the second most important day in my life. I have never forgotten the six years when you faced the wall and reflected on your mistakes. I will arrange a banquet in my room and drink by myself. I wish you happiness and happiness forever. "
Nangong Xue was silent. She thought of the time when she was on Mount Hua, when all of her martial brothers treated this day as a good opportunity to please her. This was because only a birthday present could be given openly without anyone suspecting that there was an ulterior motive behind it. But among the many presents that were piled up into a small mountain, the only one that she looked forward to was Li Yijie's present.
Li Yijie doted on her a lot. Almost every year, he would give her an unexpected surprise. But ever since the day they left the mountain, this tradition was stopped. Li Yijie's story was right about one thing. The search for the Tears of Broken Soul was indeed the funeral of their relationship.
Li Yijie didn't know that she was immersed in her memories. Seeing the gentle light in her eyes, he hurriedly struck while the iron was hot. "Do you like it, Xueer? I specially practiced this sword technique for your birthday. I call it the 'Muxue Sword Technique'. It's my gift to you. It was a difficult task to arrange these leaves into a specific shape with the invisible sword aura. But no matter what, I still managed to practice it. Originally, I should have written this blessing on a piece of paper and sent it to you. But you know that I don't know how to write. If I asked someone to write it for me, it would seem insincere. It was Brother Lu who said that if I used these leaves to write, people wouldn't laugh at my ugly handwriting anymore. But … but in my opinion, it's still very ugly. In short, Xueer, as long as you can understand that I've already done my best, it's fine. You should be able to understand my sincerity towards you. In the future, I promise you that I'll definitely work hard in martial arts and study. I'll advance in both the pen and the sword, and I'll become a true Wulin Alliance Leader. "
Nangong Xue continued to stare at the leaves without saying anything. Lu Qian couldn't hold himself back any longer. He smiled and said, "Xueer, you know that Brother Li is lazy. For this sword technique, he really woke up early and slept late. He didn't even sleep or rest. If you're not moved by his sincerity, then even I, an outsider, will be moved. " On the other side, Li Yijie was also looking at her expectantly. He wanted to hear an affirmative answer from her.
Nangong Xue finally looked up at Li Yijie and said calmly, "Not bad. Thank you very much. But even if I'm moved, it doesn't mean that I'll marry you to repay your kindness. " Li Yijie's smile immediately disappeared. He forced a smile and said, "I just … wanted to give you a simple birthday wish. That's all."
Nangong Xue said, "Alright, I've received your gift. Can the two of you leave now? "Lu Qian frowned and said," Are you really so heartless? Brother Li is so humble for you. You're not even willing to invite us in? "
Nangong Xue said, "Master Yuan isn't here. I shouldn't have entertained male guests without permission. Since I'm a woman, I should scrupulously abide by the way of a woman. "Lu Qian sneered and said," The way of a woman is to be guarded in your heart. It's not to be forced on the surface. "Nangong Xue said," Thank you for your reminder. However, I feel that since Lord Li is the Wulin Alliance Head, and you are also an official of the imperial court, the two of you should spend more effort on working for the common people and seeking the well-being of the common people. There is no need to spend all your effort on these minor details to please me. "
Li Yijie said, "Only when you're happy will I have the faith to do everything. Otherwise … your shadow will always be in front of me. "Nangong Xue didn't express her opinion and said," It's you who isn't focused. How can you blame me? Official Lu, don't forget what you promised. Sweep away all those leaves. There are many things in this world. Once missed, you'll miss them forever. Relying on human strength, you can never make up for it. "
Li Yijie said anxiously, "People have their joys and sorrows. The moon waxes and wanes. A moment of disappointment is inevitable. Now I'm willing to pay ten times, or even a hundred times the price for my mistake. But … I don't want to miss you. "As he said this, he hurriedly ran out. It was this kick that created a strong gust of wind. Before Nangong Xue could answer, some of the leaves on the ground were swept up by the wind. Even when they fell back to the ground, they had already been completely disrupted.
Nangong Xue stared blankly. After a long time, she said, "Everything is the will of the heavens. Look, the love you gave me is so shallow. When the wind blows, it completely disappears. Why are you talking to me about eternity? "As she said this, she entered the manor without looking back. Li Yijie stood rooted to the ground. He muttered, "Could it be … that this is really the will of the heavens? Xueer and I are destined to be unable to be together? "
Lu Qian said, "Don't be disheartened. I don't believe in the will of the heavens. The only thing worth believing in is ourselves. Man can conquer the heavens! She said that the fortress built by leaves dissipates easily. Just give her a fortress that can last for a long time. Let's see what else she has to say. However, Xueer has indeed changed … "She was already used to treating him coldly. But now, towards Li Yijie, she could be so indifferent. There was a faint sense of cruelty. In the past, when his rival in love lost, he would celebrate without restraint.
Day after day, it was already the eve of the wedding. Nangong Xue was trying on her wedding dress in her room. She wore a red silk blouse on the inside and a red embroidered gown on the outside. She wore a necklace around her neck, an emerald glass mirror on her chest, a red veil draped over her shoulders, a pouch on her shoulder, and a 'fixed hand silver' wrapped around her arm. She wore a red skirt, red trousers, and red satin embroidered shoes. She looked at herself in the mirror. She was extremely charming, but there was a lack of joy in her eyes. She sighed and sat down by the table. She slowly drew her eyebrows and thickened the layer of rouge on her face to hide her haggard appearance. Just as she was painting her red lips, she suddenly saw a figure in the bronze mirror. The figure was standing behind her, quietly looking at her. His appearance was extremely lonely.
Nangong Xue sighed softly. She turned around and said, "Why are you here again?" At this time, the rejection in her voice was not as strong as before. There was even a faint sense of expectation.
Li Yijie looked at her in front of him. She was so beautiful that he did not dare to look at her directly. He mumbled, "Tomorrow you will be officially married to Yuan Gongzi. Tonight, I am … I am here to give you my last blessing. "
Nangong Xue frowned slightly. A trace of anger flashed across her face. She immediately calmed down and said, "Oh? Why don't you say it is your last chance? "
Li Yijie said, "If you must say it like that, then it is not impossible. There are some words that I am afraid if I don't say it today, I will never have the chance to say it again. "
He gathered his courage and took out a few scrolls. He said, "These days I have been depressed. I can only drink to drown my sorrows. I know that I do not have the right to destroy your happiness. But how could I be willing to watch you get married? I was the one who pushed you into someone else's arms. I picked up the brush and wanted to write a few words. But all I could think of was you. The way you look when you are happy, when you are angry, and when you act like a spoiled child in front of me. They all have their own characteristics, but they are all cute. So I drew all of them. If you said that the leaves on the ground symbolize the unsteadiness of love, then I will draw it on paper. Even if the paper turned yellow and became tattered, the vivid images would never disappear. When there's not even a scrap of paper left, there's still my heart. It's still beating for you. As long as I'm alive, it won't stop. My love for you will also never stop. "
Nangong Xue looked at the bronze mirror and continued applying makeup. She said faintly, "Don't say things like 'forever'. That is too far away. Only childish children like to make empty vows of undying love, but we are no longer at the age where we act on impulse. "
Li Yijie said anxiously, "No, if being childish means I can continue to love you, I would rather be childish! Love is long, and heroes are short. I finally understand now. My love for Yun-er is just a kind of love for beauty … Everyone has it, but the one I truly love is you. You are the only one! Don't leave me when I have just understood my feelings. Give me another chance, okay? I've already gotten used to having you by my side for a long time. I really can't imagine what kind of mess my life would be without you. "
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