Chapter 1041 – I See (2/2)
These words had a simple meaning that could easily be imagined.
It was just looking back on the extremely close and excellent relationship between both sides and an expression of hope that it could continue.
Lastly, the White Emperor said, ”At Holy Maiden Peak, you and Zhexiu killed that fellow. It was excellent.”
This comment ended the conversation.
An attendant led Chen Changsheng and Tang Thirty-Six to Luoluo's residence.
Chen Changsheng continued to ponder those final words.
Tang Thirty-Six explained, ”He was speaking of the White Tiger Divine General. That fellow was also incredibly bold to dare call himself 'White Tiger'. If not for the alliance between the two races, he would have been killed by the White Emperor ages ago. It wasn't easy for the White Emperor to act, so he should truly be quite elated to see you kill him.”
As they reached that stone hall at the highest point, they saw a figure standing by the railing. Chen Changsheng was somewhat surprised, but he still went into the hall first.
Tang Thirty-Six naturally did not follow, instead walking toward the woman by the railing.
The stone hall was not of crude construction. Round windows and ebony partitions made the space appear very luxurious and beautiful.
Luoluo stood in front of a painting like a lonely white flower in a pot.
Her face was pale and her expression mournful. She looked very pitiful.
It was not merely because of the callousness of her mother and her death, nor was it just because of the parting soon to come. Many other things contributed to this sadness.
Chen Changsheng stood in front of her, remaining quiet for a very long time. Suddenly, he proposed, ”Do you want to come with me?”
Luoluo lowered her head, saying nothing.
Drip, drip, drip. Tears splashed against the floor.
After a few moments, she raised her head and wiped the tears off with her sleeve. She revealed a sincere smile and replied, ”Teacher, there's no need.”
If Chen Changsheng had said 'come with me' instead of 'do you want to come with me', she might have followed him.
The latter was a proposal seeking her opinion. The former was an order.
As a student, how could she defy her teacher's will?
Alas.
She very naturally leaned into Chen Changsheng's chest.
Just like in the past.
Chen Changsheng didn't know where to put his hand.
When he saw the trails of tears on her face, her dazzling smile, and her clear eyes, he thought of many things.
The walls of the Orthodox Academy, pockmarked by rain, the dazzling twilight visible from the great banyan tree, and that clear lake.
His hand fell.
But it was different from the past.
This time, his hand fell on her back.
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A long time had passed, but Chen Changsheng had still not come out.
Tang Thirty-Six could not help but look to his side again.
Xu Yourong paid him no attention, and she also did not turn to look into the hall.
This was the highest place in the Imperial City, higher even than the observation platform.
Standing by the rail, she could clearly make out the observation platform.
She knew that a pear tree had once grown there.
She knew how touching the sight of pear blossoms bathed in rain was.
She had personally witnessed the sight not too long ago1. (TN: 'Pear blossoms bathed in rain' is a Chinese expression that means 'weeping beauty'.)
Just who would not pity that young face drenched in tears?
Tang Thirty-Six finally could suppress himself no longer. ”You…”
Xu Yourong impassively said, ”Shut your mouth.”
Somewhat angry, Tang Thirty-Six said, ”I…”
Xu Yourong lightly arched her brows, saying, ”Even I cannot help but love her upon seeing her, much less him.”
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1.'Pear blossoms bathed in rain' is a Chinese expression that means 'weeping beauty'.