Hun Changqing simply let Yao Ye hold him without saying a word. Amid the quiet woods around them, the scene seemed so peaceful and serene. Holding Hun Changqing, Yao Ye felt calmer and more at ease than she had in years. How she wished time would stop flowing and preserve this moment forever.
"I..."
After they had held each other for an unknown length of time, Yao Ye slowly loosened the arms she had wrapped tightly around Hun Changqing. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and her red lips parted. She wanted to say something but did not know how to begin, leaving her looking rather at a loss.
"All right, why do you look as though we're parting in life and death, never to see each other again? I'll be staying in the Imperial Capital for a while this time. I'll come see you during that time."
Hun Changqing gave a helpless chuckle at the sight of her expression.
At his words, delight immediately spread across Yao Ye's face. Her red lips curved into a beautiful smile, and tiny glimmers of joy sparkled in her lovely eyes. She nodded emphatically at Hun Changqing. For her, receiving such a promise from him was already more than enough.
"It's getting late, and I still have things to take care of. You should head back first."
Yao Ye nodded and was about to get up, but then something occurred to her. Her pretty face suddenly reddened, and a hint of hesitation appeared in her eyes as she struggled to decide how to bring it up with Hun Changqing.
"Hmm? What is it?"
Noticing her hesitation, Hun Changqing thought she had something else to discuss and asked in confusion.
At his question, Yao Ye's already flushed cheeks grew even redder. Lowering her head slightly,