nycdaug Chapter 324 The Sorrow Before Parting
Chapter 324 The Sorrow Before Parting
Upon hearing this, Sikong Jin was immediately startled. Her starry eyes paused abruptly, and in an instant, the dim light began to flicker. After a long while, she replied with some helplessness, "Hope... at this time, hope is certainly impossible to realize. There is no such thing as 'if' in this world, and besides, I have always been very averse to this word."
"That's why I've never given up my determination to conquer the world. That way, I might be able to obtain some things that I've never been able to get."
As Di Beizun spoke, he suddenly pulled on the reins, lowered his head, and quietly looked at her in his arms. Meeting her bright, star-like eyes, he suddenly smiled, a smile that carried a hint of loneliness and desolation. "Do you also hope to see me ascend to that position one day?"
Does it really matter whether I want it or not?
Sikong Jin stared at him intently and asked in a low voice.
"Yes, it's important."
His tone was firm and certain, and his gaze towards her softened for a moment. His captivating, devilish smile returned to his face, making Sikong Jin gasp for breath.
"You agreed to my conditions... I'm both delighted and at a loss. If you had refused, I wouldn't have been able to do anything about it, Ajin... You don't know, I've made countless gambles in my life, and this time... I've placed such a huge bet. If you were to abandon it, then what awaits me..."
His soft, emotional voice was low, and one could almost hear a sigh, "So, Sikong Jin, from the moment you nodded, I..."
Seeing the enchanting smile blooming on his face, Sikong Jin felt a sudden tenderness rise in her once calm heart, as if a warm sun had shone into her usually tranquil mind. Her indifferent heart, which had never been touched before, was slightly shaken in an instant.
In fact, she had to admit that when she learned that Tuoba Yu had not agreed to her request, she was not necessarily very sad. She was just a little disappointed. After Tuoba Yu rejected her, the only person she could think of at the time was Di Beizun.
And, for some reason, the thought of him suddenly made her feel that all her problems could be solved by him, and she felt that as long as she found him, he would definitely agree to her request. That's why she wrote a letter directly to Xingqi Tian, asking them to hold on, confident that she would be able to bring reinforcements there soon.
Sure enough, after she made her request, he actually agreed to it so quickly. However, she didn't expect him to make such a condition. When he heard that she didn't intend to agree, he stormed off in a huff, throwing her the military tally in his hand.
How could she put it? Whenever she thought of these things, she felt a faint joy that she couldn't suppress. Every time she felt protected, it seemed to be given by him. That feeling was strange; it made her feel somewhat vulnerable, but at the same time, it made her feel a warm feeling that was hard to describe flowing through her heart.
I don't know when it started, but his influence on me has become so profound.
Thinking this, Sikong Jin suddenly took a deep breath, her thoughts complex. A gentle, sincere tenderness, never before revealed to anyone, surfaced in her usually calm and serene eyes. "We've always been separated more often than together. And the land is so beautiful. You are the supreme emperor of the Great Zhou. If one day you truly conquer the entire world, countless women, all stunningly beautiful and charming, will be at your disposal..."
The struggling sunset finally succumbed to silence, the evening glow gradually dissipating in the wind. The vast sky was soon replaced by a desolate darkness. A bright moon hung high in the distant sky, its pale light pouring down, covering the ground as if it were covered with a layer of silver, yet it looked somewhat forlorn and lonely.
On the path leading deep into the dense forest, the crisp sound of horses' hooves broke the silence of the cool night. Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see a rider slowly making his way through the vast twilight on the quiet path.
Under the desolate, watery moon of the Great Zhou Dynasty, two people in black cloaks rode on horseback. In front of them was a petite young man with a delicate and otherworldly appearance. Behind him, tightly embracing the young man, was another person in a black cloak who was tall and noble. His stunningly beautiful face had a captivating and bewitching charm. His expression was calm and reserved, but his whole body exuded an aura that was enough to look down on everything.
They rode forward, their horses traversing the twilight, wading through the water, and finally coming to a slow stop on a flat meadow by the stream.
"Let's get down and rest for a bit."
The deep voice sounded particularly sensual and beautiful in the cool and quiet night.
He nimbly dismounted and took Sikong Jin's hand in his.
Sikong Jin followed his lead and dismounted. She subconsciously looked around and, by the bright moonlight, discovered that the scenery around her was quite nice. Unknown wildflowers bloomed all over the ground, and in the distance, it seemed that the mountains and fields were covered with flowers swaying in the night wind. She could faintly hear the sound of flowing water, and even the air was filled with a strange fragrance.
He walked to the stream, bent down, and leisurely washed his hands. Then he walked to a towering tree and sat down silently. He then looked up and quietly watched Sikong Jin, who was still standing motionless by the horse.
Sikong Jin silently withdrew her gaze, turned to look at him, and saw that he looked somewhat dejected. After thinking for a moment, she walked over and sat down beside him. She leaned back and lay directly on the soft grass, staring at the cool moon that seemed very close to them. After a moment of contemplation, she suddenly turned to look at him again, suddenly unsure how to dispel the melancholy before parting.
"The moon in the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty is so beautiful, Your Majesty. As I look at the moon, it suddenly transforms into Your Majesty's peerless, cold, and bewitching face. Your Majesty, do you think I'm ill?"
A mocking voice broke the somber atmosphere.
Aside from the lecherous and audacious Lord Sikong, there's probably no one else in the entire Fengyun world who would dare to flirt with His Majesty the Northern Emperor so brazenly.
Di Beizun did not answer, but turned his head and looked at her with a deep gaze. His bewitching face had a captivating beauty. After a while, a slight smile appeared on his lips. "If it is a real illness, I can naturally cure you."
Upon hearing this, Lord Sikong raised an eyebrow in surprise and said, "I almost forgot that Your Majesty is also skilled in medicine. But, Your Majesty, can you also heal the heart?"