At Emperor Xue Ye's words, everyone present quietly left. Before long, only Lin Ya and Xue Ye remained in the room.
The air seemed to fall silent. Xue Ye simply looked at Lin Ya before him, and only after a long while did he finally speak.
"Xiaoya... this seems to be the first time we've officially met."
"Mm." Lin Ya nodded. Looking at Xue Ye before him, he could say that this was the stranger he was most familiar with in this world.
Looking at the taciturn Lin Ya, Xue Ye said nothing for a moment. "I know I owe you far too much, but I'm sorry. If I went back to that time, I would still do the same."
"You did nothing wrong." Lin Ya shook his head.
If Xue Ye had not sent Lin Ya away, Qian Renxue would likely have killed him before he had the chance to grow up.
Emperor Xue Ye smiled. His temperament had always been steady and composed. He did not try to become overly close with Lin Ya right from the start, since that would easily backfire.
It was better to slowly close the distance like this. After all... he should still have plenty of time...
They did not discuss the nation or the world, nor did they talk about family matters or romance. Emperor Xue Ye simply chatted with Lin Ya as though they were two ordinary friends.
"Should Xue Qinghe still be kept?" At last, Emperor Xue Ye asked his first serious question.
Hearing Emperor Xue Ye's words, Lin Ya lowered his head and thought for a while before saying, "Wait for me to cast a divination first."
When in doubt, Fenghou Strange Gates!
Fifteen minutes later, Emperor Xue Ye left the resting area with a smile on his face.