Long Xiyue said, "You can't be blamed for that. After all, he was your close friend, your big brother. Even I never imagined he would betray you." She was speaking of Zhou Mo. It was Zhou Mo's exploitation of Hu Xiaotian's trust that had separated them for so long, leaving them at opposite ends of the earth.
Hu Xiaotian said, "Later, I learned the truth. I knew you were trapped in the Fragrant Kingdom, but I didn't come in time to rescue you. I left you suffering in that cage for so long. That was my fault."
Long Xiyue said gently, "I know you must have had difficulties of your own. Your situation was precarious then. If circumstances had allowed it, you would certainly have come to save me. You carry so many burdens on your shoulders, and every move you make affects so many people's lives and safety. Naturally, you must put the greater good first. How could you act on a whim and do whatever you pleased? How could I blame you?"
The gentler and more understanding she was, the guiltier Hu Xiaotian felt. By comparison, he would rather she had treated him coldly like Murong Feiyan, or even cursed him a few times.
Hu Xiaotian said, "Xiyue!" He reached out to lift the pearl curtain, but Long Xiyue cried out, "You mustn't come in!"
Hu Xiaotian was bewildered. Since she said she didn't blame him, why wouldn't she see him? He said softly, "Xiyue, I only want to speak to you face-to-face. Please?"
Long Xiyue said, "Better not to meet than to meet. Hearing your voice again is already enough to satisfy me."
Hu Xiaotian found her words very strange. He smiled and said, "Xiyue, why would you say that? We finally found our way back to