Confession in the Making, Fortune's Influence

A grassy field a hundred miles from the Goddess Palace was lush and green, its fresh air lifting the spirit.

An Yang invited Tan Tai Hong Yue on an outing. It was rather out of the blue, but it was only a stroll in the countryside, so she did not think much of it or refuse.

Her heart now belonged entirely to Chi Yu. She had long since cleared An Yang from her mind, and even while out on this walk, all she thought about was Chi Yu.

To her, An Yang was merely an acquaintance, someone she showed a little courtesy to out of respect for the Evergreen Palace.

But An Yang did not see it that way. She had not even refused his casually made-up invitation, which clearly showed how much she valued him.

He felt that spring had finally come for him, that his goal would soon be achieved. His mind ran wild, anticipation stirred within him, and he wore a confident smile.

He followed behind Tan Tai Hong Yue, his eyes fixed on her graceful figure, yet he said nothing.

Tan Tai Hong Yue looked ahead and paid no mind to An Yang's silence.

Before long, they reached an open area with a broad view. Tan Tai Hong Yue sat down on the grass.

Seeing her sit, An Yang's heart raced. Drool nearly slipped from the corner of his mouth as he thought, It's happening.

He hurried over and sat down beside Tan Tai Hong Yue.

Composing himself, he looked up at the warm sun. "This blazing sun is truly warm. It warms the earth, and even more so, it warms my heart."

Tan Tai Hong Yue glanced at the warm sun and nodded, humoring him out of courtesy.

Seeing this, An Yang edged closer to