The Sun Moon Federation's Tendency to Seek Advantage and Avoid Harm

Situ Xuan's fingers moved away from Yuanen Yehui's face and hung at his side. His head was lowered, hiding his expression; only his shoulders could be seen trembling faintly.

He reached out and brushed the hair scattered across Yuanen Yehui's face behind her ear, revealing her pale, tear-streaked face. His fingers lingered on her cheek for a moment, then withdrew.

He bent down, lowered his head, and gently kissed her forehead.

Vasha watched the scene, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly into a smile tinged with relief. She said nothing, only turned around and walked to the window, raising her head to look at the new star in the night sky, leaving the space to the two of them.

Situ Xuan straightened, took off his shoes, and lay down beside Yuanen Yehui. His arm slipped beneath her neck and drew her into his embrace. Her body was very light, so light it was like a feather, so light that he felt she would shatter if he used even the slightest bit more strength.

Her body trembled faintly in his arms, then relaxed. Her brows smoothed out, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly into a faint smile. Her body leaned toward him, and she buried her face in his chest like a kitten that had finally found its home.

Situ Xuan held her, his chin resting against the top of her head, and closed his eyes.

The night wind poured in from outside the window, stirring the curtains and spilling moonlight over the two of them. The moonlight was silver-white, woven together with the starlight, illuminating the entire room as brightly as day.

Vasha stood before the window with her back to them, her hands clasped behind her, looking up at the starry sky. A smile hung at