Chapter 84
Chapter 84: The Moon and the Morning Wind Tell My Feelings (Part 2)
The carriage rattled, and the rainy season in the south arrived a bit earlier.
Inside the simple carriage, Si Cang Qing sat quietly, gazing down at the beautiful man sleeping in his arms.
Cheng TianBi has lost a terrifying amount of weight these days, and his spirit is unusually dejected. If it
weren't for the injured Si Cang Qing being there, he probably wouldn't have been able to hold on any longer.
They say, there is no greater sorrow than a heart that has died.
Si Cang Qing had never understood, but recently, he seemed to vaguely sense the meaning behind everything
Cheng TianBi had encountered. The past events were already like smoke, and perhaps this person was
gradually letting go.
But when everything is brought back to light, those once considered closest to us turn out to be one of
the culprits behind all the tragedies... This despair might be no less than the re-enactment of the past events,
right?
However, Mu Lian Xiang died early, Cheng Ce died, Liu Nian died, Cheng TianBi was almost crippled,
and Cheng TianYang also exiled himself... Meanwhile, the executioner is now enjoying the worship of
thousands in the country.
Actually, it's all in the past.
On that day, Cheng TianBi resolutely burned the succession decree and the letters. Subsequently, under
the arrangement of his personal guard Seventeen, they quietly left Hongdu, and a dozen spies returned to their
country with them.
We're almost at the border town of Yaoguan. Si Cang Qing gently arranged the quilt and blanket for
Cheng TianBi—this time leaving Hongcheng, this person will never return again, right?
Si Cang Qing's gaze gradually turned cold: Cheng TianYi...
"Mm..." Cheng TianBi let out a low moan, his body slightly moving, a sign that he was about to wake up.
During the rainy season, his health deteriorated even more.
Si Cang Qing whispered to the coachman, "Stay overnight at Yaoguan tonight."
"Yes, master."
"Qing," Cheng TianBi had already woken up, climbed up from him, sat up straight, and smiled embarrassedly:
"I, fell asleep on you again... Really, you are obviously the injured person, I..."
"It's okay," Si Cang Qing replied calmly. After more than ten days, his injuries were mostly healed.
Cheng TianBi’s medical skills were so great that he went out of the city, bought some medicinal herbs, and
after a few days of recuperation, he was fine.
"I'm afraid," Cheng TianBi said somewhat sadly, "the scar is too deep and difficult to remove."
Si Cang Qing shook his head slightly. As long as it didn't cause any trouble, scars didn't matter. The biggest
problem was the person in front of him: his health was getting worse day by day, and his mind was sometimes
dazed, but in front of him, he always appeared indifferent and calm...
Such reluctance made Si Cang Qing feel very uncomfortable.
"Are we staying here tonight?" Cheng TianBi lifted the car curtain, and fine rain immediately flew in, leaving
a few delicate droplets on his eyelashes.
Si Cang Qing silently watched him and gently nodded.
Cheng TianBi held the cloth curtain in his hand, staring blankly at the scenery rushing by outside, his expression
vacant and numb.
"Ah," he let out a soft sigh, and the curtain of the carriage gently fell. He turned to look, and Si Cang Qing's
stern face was right in front of him, his warm breath brushing against his face, bringing a touch of warmth
and a flutter of emotions.
"Qing?" Cheng TianBi symbolically struggled a bit but didn't use much force. The warmth of this young
man always made him unable to resist, even creating a crazy desire—just sink into it, don't think about
anything else.
Such dangerous thoughts would often surface, but he would suppress them forcefully: No! Si Cang Qing
almost lost his life for him; he couldn't drag him down any further. Besides, he already has two Empresses!
One of them is his most beloved younger brother.
How could it be possible to take someone else's beloved? If that's the case, how is it any different from
Cheng TianYi's plundering?
Si Cang Qing raised a hand, gently smoothing away the person's worried frown, then casually withdrew his
hand and said coldly, "Take care of your health."
Not looking at him anymore, Si Cang Qing lowered his head again and started reading.
Leaning in the embrace of the other, Cheng TianBi stared blankly at the young emperor. He was clearly
ten years younger than him, yet he seemed ten years older, cold yet steady, bold yet resolute, not dwelling
on the past, indifferent to others' opinions. If he thought of something, he would do it.
Only people like this are the true kings.
The myriad thoughts that had been entangled in my heart for days seemed to have suddenly faded a lot.
Night falls quietly.
Outside the window, a light rain was falling. The temperature inside the room was actually quite high, but
Cheng TianBi wrapped himself in a thick coat, sitting there, gazing at the candlelight in front of him, his
thoughts drifting away.
The door creaked open and Si Cang Qing walked in, smelling damp, probably because he had been caught
in a little rain.
"Let's eat!" Si Cang Qing sat down next to Cheng TianBi, and the servants behind him placed the food on
the table in an orderly manner.
Cheng TianBi took a moment to react before slowly nodding and picking up the bowl and chopsticks in front
of him and starting to eat. After a while, he put it down and said, "Qing, eat slowly."
Si Cang Qing also put down his bowl, looked at him steadily, and said in a cold voice, "Eat another bowl."
If this man continues to be so decadent, he will probably collapse before he reaches the capital.
Cheng TianBi smiled slightly and said softly, "Don't worry about me, I'm really full." After thinking for a
while, he continued, a little embarrassed, "I'm sorry to have worried you these days. I... I just need some time.
Now, I feel much better."
Si Cang Qing looked at him indifferently. This man's smile, although tired, seemed no longer forced.
Thinking that the other party didn't believe him, Cheng TianBi poured himself another half bowl of rice,
"How about I add a little more. I haven't eaten much these days, so I can't eat much at once..."
"Don't force it." Si Cang Qing stopped him calmly. He just didn't want this man to continue to be decadent,
but if he could really think it through, there was no need to rush.
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"Mm." Cheng TianBi held the bowl, his gaze unconsciously fixed on the food inside, and softly said,
"Qing, thank you for these past few days."
After a pause, he added, "And, I'm sorry."
I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble; I'm also sorry for making you worry.
Si Cang Qing nodded slightly and spoke softly, "The past is already settled. From now on... you will stay in
the Canghuan Kingdom."
"Qing?" Cheng TianBi stared blankly at Si Cang Qing, never expecting that this person would also advise
others. These days, he had been caught up in his own emotions, and Si Cang Qing had only been watching from
the sidelines, his expression indifferent. However, he would occasionally transfer his true energy to him,
and his actions were extremely gentle.
Si Cang Qing slowly finished the last bite of his meal and looked up at Cheng TianBi, who was still lost in
thought.
"I may not understand, but..." The cold voice lingered softly in the silent night, "Mu Lian Xiang entered
the palace as a consort. Cheng Ce both favored her and distrusted her. She was framed and died, but this was
their choice. What does it have to do with you?"
Cheng TianBi widened his eyes in surprise and looked at Si Cang Qing. He then heard him continue, "Those
involved must bear the corresponding consequences of their positions. How many people have died? What
does it have to do with you?"
"Yang was used by others, and he chose to take revenge; that's his business, what does it have to do with you?"
"Liu Nian betrayed you for the sake of his clan; later, he regretted it because he couldn't bear the pressure. He
tells you this, not so much as atonement, but rather as a way to free himself. But that is his choice, what does
it have to do with you?"
"I got hurt because of you, and this is my choice. What does it have to do with you?"
"I don't understand your feelings for Cheng Ce and Liu Nian, but you only need to choose whether to accept
or reject this feeling. That's your choice. As for everything else, what does it have to do with you?"
He had never heard Si Cang Qing speak so long in one breath, each word saying 'what does it have to do
with you.' His words were calm, even cold, but they were all reasonable.
Although many things cannot be distinguished this way. But...
It seems like it's really gotten a bit easier! Yeah, it was something that happened a long time ago. Since I've
chosen to let it go, why should I dwell on it again just because the person who betrayed me was Liu Nian?
If you choose to cherish Liu Nian's affection, why cling to the past?
Since he chose to go back and pay respects to Cheng Ce, it shows he still can't let go of this familial bond.
Why bother suffering over that person's initial indifference?
How they do things and how they think is their business; how you do things and how you think is your own
choice.
Suddenly chuckling softly, Cheng TianBi looked at Si Cang Qing with gentle eyes, "Qing, it's not as you think.
Many things are entangled not because of the events themselves, but because of each person's heart, which
cannot simply choose..."
Si Cang Qing's eyes showed a hint of confusion, but it was clear that Cheng TianBi's expression had become
a bit more relaxed—there were signs of improvement, and that was enough.
Cheng TianBi continued to explain, "For example, no matter what I do, it clearly has nothing to do with you,
yet you would still be willing to help me. Some actions and feelings cannot be completely separated like this."
Si Cang Qing nodded casually; he did things solely based on his own will and never pursued anything else.
Outside the window, the light rain gradually stopped, and the night breeze, slipping through the half-closed
window, playfully entered the room, occasionally bringing a touch of coolness.
"Qing..."
When his hand was grabbed, Si Cang Qing turned around, only to see the person lying on the bed, their gaze
evasive and their face flushed. "Can you stay tonight?"
Because he wasn't feeling well the past few days, Si Cang Qing often personally watched him go to sleep.
Enough of the decadence these days, he should pull himself together. Starting tomorrow, let go of
everything from the past and become a brand new person, for himself, for Tianyang, and especially for...
the person in front of him.
Cheng TianYi's temperament is cruel and erratic, and it won't be long before he competes for the world. Since
he has decided to abandon the past, then let's assist this person in becoming the ruler of the world!
Not for revenge, just for this person, just for... my own heart.
Tonight, let him be weak one last time, using this person's warmth to drive away the last trace of coldness
in his heart.
Si Cang Qing fixed his gaze on the person on the bed, who had almost buried their entire face in the blanket.
After a moment, he gently pried the person's hand away and then raised his hand to unbutton their clothes.
The blue silk bed curtain fell down.
The candlelight flickers gently.
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