"He came again today. There was no more osmanthus cake. He seemed to be a little disappointed. This autumn, he should dry more …"
"Drunken Mo, this silly girl, can't hide anything in her heart. She obviously likes him. He should have seen it, right?"
"He was taken away. What should I do? What should I do? There's finally news from the brothel. It's good that he's fine …"
"It's been a month. I wonder how he's doing outside. Those people didn't make things difficult for him, did they …"
"Two months …"
"Four months …"
"God bless, he's finally back. Drunken Mo is also very happy. Seeing her hiding in the room and crying …"
"If it can continue like this, it's really good. This year's osmanthus is very good. He will definitely like it …"
"Drunken Mo, he, they … It's good that Drunken Mo can have a good home …"
…
…
Li Yi sat there in a daze. Images kept appearing in his mind, and his emotions were no longer under his control.
These emotions were what Wan Ruoqing had once felt, and they were also what he was feeling at this moment.
Although he had not experienced it personally, for some reason, these emotions and feelings were so real and clear, filling his heart.
Joy, grievance, happiness, sadness … All kinds of things were intertwined.
In the willow alley, the person standing behind the door and watching the two people in the courtyard talking and laughing was her.
Outside the brothel, the figure standing at the entrance of the alley and looking into the distance was also her.
In front of the window of the small building, watching a figure disappear, she sat there for a long time until night fell … It was still her.
…
She still smiled at him and spoke softly, exactly the same as before. But no one knew the pain in her heart.
Wan Ruoqing looked at him clutching his chest and crying uncontrollably. Her beautiful face had already turned pale. She said anxiously, "What's wrong with you? Is your chest uncomfortable? I'll call the doctor right away!"
The moment she turned around, Li Yi reached out to grab her wrist and said in a low voice, "I'm fine, don't worry."
He had only personally experienced some of the things in her heart. She could even stand here and talk to him without the slightest bit of awkwardness. What could possibly happen to him?
Wan Ruoqing's face was still pale. She looked at him and said worriedly, "Then you …"
"It's okay. My chest suddenly hurt a little, but it's much better now." Li Yi shook his head and said, "I'm a little thirsty …"
"I'll go get some water."
Wan Ruoqing hurriedly got up. There was a glass container and a cup in the corner of the room. Although it was what she usually used, she couldn't care so much at this moment. After pouring a cup of water for him, she quickly walked over.
Li Yi picked up the glass of water and drained it in one gulp. Only then did he calm down a little.
Wan Ruoqing was still worried. She looked at him and whispered, "Is there really nothing wrong?"
Li Yi smiled and stood up. He patted his chest and said, "I'm really fine. Let's go out. They should be done soon."
Wan Ruoqing shook her head and said, "You rest here for a while. I'll go find a doctor."
"I'm really fine." Li Yi shook his head and said, "When you enter the palace tomorrow, just find a doctor."
Wan Ruoqing looked at him a few more times. Seeing that he was really fine, she nodded and said, "You must remember tomorrow … the play is almost over. Let's go."
She turned around and prepared to open the door.
"Ruoqing."
A voice came from behind her.
She turned her head and looked at him in confusion.
He used to call her "Miss Wan" or "Miss Ruoqing." After they got to know each other, he didn't call her that. In his memory, he had never formally called her that.
Li Yi slowly walked over. He looked at her and said in a low voice, "Can I hug you?"
She was startled and didn't believe her ears. She raised her head to look at him.
Li Yi opened his arms and took a deep breath. "Just for a moment."
She looked at the smile on his face and her heartbeat sped up. She clasped her hands together and didn't know what to do.
After hesitating for a long time and seeing that he still didn't put his hands down, she slowly opened her arms. Li Yi embraced her and put his hands around her waist. He slowly closed his eyes.
Wan Ruoqing opened her eyes. Her heart was beating very fast. She didn't know where to put her hands. After a long time, she finally dared to hold him gently. She carefully looked up and closed her eyes as well.
No one knew how long it would be for a moment.
It could be as short as the blink of an eye or as long as the world … Li Yi didn't know either.
"They're coming." After a long time, Wan Ruoqing finally spoke softly.
Li Yi let go of his hands and said, "Let's go down as well."
As for this hug, they tacitly didn't mention it. When he walked out of the building, Zeng Zuimo and Lin Wanru also walked over from the opposite side. Goddess Luo Shui glanced at him and asked in surprise, "What happened to your eyes?"
Li Yi rubbed his eyes and said, "Nothing. Sand accidentally got in my eyes."
"Are you done now? Let me help you blow it …" She walked over worriedly and stood in front of him. Just as she stood on her tiptoes, she seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly moved away with a red face. She whispered, "Is there anything else?"
Lin Yong strode over and said, "Men and women shouldn't touch each other. It's not convenient for this lady. Li Brothers, do you want me to blow them for you?"
"What are you blowing for …" Fang grabbed his arm and pulled him back. "There's sand in my eyes too. Help me blow them …"
Li Yi looked at her and shook his head gently. "It's fine now."
Zeng Zuimo nodded and then turned to Lin Wanru. "The other places in the brothel are also quite interesting. Let me show you …"
"Okay. Thank you, Miss Zeng." Lin Wanru nodded happily.
After visiting the brothel and saying goodbye to Zeng Zuimo and Ruoqing, it was getting late. Although there were still many places they hadn't been to, there was still a lot of time after today. They were not in a hurry, so they directly returned home.
Usually, when he had time, he would cook by himself. When there were guests coming from afar, cooking a table full of exquisite dishes was the most basic way to treat guests.
Lin Yong was dragged out for a drink by Fang. Lin Wanru and Ruyi were talking in the room. This time, Miss.Liu took the initiative to help in the kitchen. Xiao Huan hid far away when she saw her. Because of what happened last time, she was tied up in the room and spanked by Miss.Liu. For the past two days, when she saw Miss.Liu, she would hide as much as she could. If she couldn't, she would pretend to be pitiful. Except for meals, they almost didn't appear together these days.
Li Yi didn't regret peeking at Ruoqing's diary. What he regretted was that he directly imprinted it into his mind.
His mind was now filled with two kinds of emotions. Every time he experienced the other emotion, his nose would sting and tears would flow uncontrollably …
"You're crying?" Occasionally, when she raised her head and found that his face was covered in tears, Miss.Liu's surprised voice came from the side.
Li Yi held a wooden shovel in his hand and looked back at her. He shook his head and said, "There's too much smoke, I'm suffocated …"
In the kitchen, the last soup was boiling. Li Yi washed his face and walked out of the courtyard. Miss.Liu took something out of her arms and threw it over.
"A dagger?" Li Yi caught the thing she threw over. After looking at it, he slowly pulled it out.
"This is for you. Use it for self-defense." Miss.Liu glanced at him and said faintly, "Be careful. This dagger can cut through iron like mud. Don't hurt yourself before hurting others."
"By the way, there's one more thing. I want the brothel to publicize more chivalrous deeds of martial arts heroes who see injustice on the road. When did you see Miss Wan …" Thinking of another matter, Miss.Liu had just opened her mouth when she saw Li Yi suddenly with tears in his eyes. She quickly walked over and asked hurriedly, "What's wrong with you?"
Li Yi held the dagger and casually wiped his eyes. He held her hand and said in a low voice, "It's nothing. I like the dagger you gave me very much. Thank you, Ruyi …"
Miss.Liu stared at him blankly. "Just because … of this?"
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