"Foolish girl, I'm not as good as you imagine..."
Hearing Yan Ruyu's words, Xiao Xie could not help but sigh.
When he entered the world of Shrouding the Heavens this time, Xiao Xie had not intended to stir up any romantic entanglements. Yet, without realizing it, he had done so anyway.
To Xiao Xie, the help he had given Yan Ruyu was hardly worth mentioning. But to Yan Ruyu, it was a debt of gratitude as immense as the heavens, coupled with Xiao Xie's own charm.
After fermenting for several years, that gratitude had turned into a deep love.
"I don't care. In Ruyu's heart, you are the best. Ruyu knows that brother Xiao is a peerless hero, while I am merely a little demoness, unworthy of you. But..."
Yan Ruyu's expression turned sorrowful. Two lines of tears flowed down her face as she choked out, "But... but Ruyu wants you to know that there was once a girl who loved you deeply..."
"Ruyu, you're too foolish."
What is love in this world, that it makes people vow their lives to one another? Paired travelers fly from north to south, their old wings having weathered countless seasons. The joy of reunion, the bitterness of parting—amid it all are lovestruck men and women...
Knock!
Upon hearing that, Qin Yao reached out and rapped the red-clad maid on the forehead. Rolling her eyes, she said, "Are you missing a few screws? If we barge in now, won't Her Highness kill us?"
"But there's a little one in there too!"
The red-clad maid rubbed her aching forehead, looking utterly innocent.
Hearing this, the corner of Qin Yao's mouth twitched. She shrugged helplessly and said, "I'm not going in, anyway. Whoever wants to go in can go by themselves!"
The other Maids exchanged