Once, whenever she encountered difficulties, whenever she felt exhausted in body and mind, whenever she felt she could no longer hold on, how she had longed to hear the voice of the man she loved by her side, giving her endless courage and strength, leading her out of those dark days.
Knowing he was gone, she and Tomboy could only comfort and support each other through thorns and hardships. But even though she called her that, Tomboy was still a woman. Her shoulders were just as slight as her own, and the entire burden of Merlot Heavenly City rested upon them.
Whenever such moments came, He Xi would always think, If only he were still alive...
She missed him and thought of him, but what about him? He was clearly alive, yet hid away and refused to see anyone. He had clearly come to Merlot Heavenly City, yet had kept his identity hidden from both her and Kesha.
Wasn't that infuriating?
No matter how strong a woman was, she had her vulnerable moments. Especially after hearing Hua Zhen call her "Silly Girl," He Xi could no longer control her emotions. She simply stared straight at him as tears streamed endlessly down her face.
She cried so heartbreakingly, as though she wanted to vent all the grievances she had endured over the years.
That was right—grievance.
So what if she was the Heavenly Base King of Merlot Heavenly City? So what if she was Queen Kesha's Holy Right Wing?
No matter how imposing she was now, no matter how exalted her status, those titles meant nothing at this moment. Before Hua Zhen, she was still only that simple, innocent Silly Girl from back then.
Whether it was Kesha or He Xi, they appeared lofty and domineering, looking down upon all beneath