0p0 Chapter 253 Begonia Under the Moon!
Chapter 253 Begonia Under the Moon!
About fifteen minutes later, Mu Xin Nuan realized her posture was wrong and tried to move, but the person next to her held her even tighter and ruthlessly threatened, "Are you sure you don't want to fall?"
Mu Xin Nuan swallowed without any backbone, then carefully stretched out her neck and glanced down.
Although I can't see it very clearly, if I were to fall from this height, I wouldn't necessarily die, but I would at least be seriously injured.
Mu Xin Nuan turned around and glared at him fiercely, "You did this on purpose!"
Duanmu Chuze paused for a moment, then chuckled, "You little rascal, you're so heartless! Didn't you say you wanted to see the moonlit begonias? Otherwise, why do you think I would stay up all night and come all the way to these deep mountains to keep you company?"
Mu Xin Nuan was speechless for a moment, but a certain part of her heart seemed to soften slightly.
"Today is the fourteenth, and tomorrow will be the fifteenth. The moon is perfectly round right now."
"Yes, it's round and bright, indeed quite nice. We can admire the flowers for a while, then admire the moon for a while. We can also look at the stars."
"Why are you here?"
"If I said I missed you, would you believe me?"
Mu Xin Nuan blushed slightly, glared at him again, and then quickly turned her face away, pretending to go look at Hai Tang.
"Do you really like crabapple blossoms, or are you just captivated by such a large expanse of crabapple blossoms for the first time?"
"This is indeed the first time I've ever seen such a large expanse of crabapple trees."
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, she recalled that she had visited Qiyun Temple in her previous life and had long heard of the large crabapple trees on the mountain behind the temple. However, she always came alone, as Jin Hui was always busy and had never accompanied her. And when she was alone, she simply didn't have the mood to appreciate the flowers, which is why she missed so many beautiful sights in her previous life without realizing it.
The perceptive Duanmu Chuze clearly sensed a faint sadness surrounding Mu Xin Nuan, which puzzled him greatly. According to the information he had gathered, Mu Xin Nuan had enjoyed a smooth and successful life in the Mu family from childhood, especially after the death of Madam Song. Why then did she carry such sorrow?
Moreover, with no one interrupting her emotions, Duanmu Chuze sensed that this sadness was growing stronger and stronger.
"Ah Nuan, are you alright?"
Mu Xin Nuan suddenly snapped back to her senses, shook her head, and suddenly felt a coolness on her face. Then, she stared blankly at Duanmu Chu Ze, who took out a silk handkerchief from his sleeve and gently wiped her face.
"You cried."
These three simple words sounded like a statement, but to Mu Xin Nuan, they sounded like a question, carrying a sense of doubt, as if she, Mu Xin Nuan, should live happily in this world and shouldn't have anything like sadness.
"I'm sorry. I lost my composure just now."
"It's alright. Humans have emotions and desires. You're not a god, so it's normal for your emotions and psychology to fluctuate. It's unavoidable."
"Thank you for your thoughtfulness."
"You're welcome. Have you forgotten our agreement? Since we've reached a consensus, then as the two of us, I should treat you like my fiancée and cherish you. And you shouldn't always be so polite to me. I'm the person you're going to spend your life with, aren't I?"
Hearing him mention their agreement again, Mu Xin Nuan suddenly felt a little relieved.
"You know what? I'm so glad!"
"What's there to be thankful for?"
"I'm glad that you were the one who reached a consensus with me, not the Ming King. Otherwise, I probably would have gone crazy." What Mu Xin Nuan really wanted to express was the deep-seated hatred she felt for the Ming King whenever she thought of her past life!
Therefore, she was relieved that Duanmu Chuze and the Ming King were not on the same side. In other words, Duanmu Chuze could only oppose the Ming King, but could never become his ally. In this way, at least emotionally, she felt slightly more at ease.
“I can sense your hostility towards Brother Ming, although I don’t understand why. But it’s not so bad. At least you won’t fall for him. I still have a chance.”
Mu Xin Nuan chuckled, "What are you talking about?"
The two looked at each other and smiled, then fell silent. The atmosphere was so harmonious that it seemed as if they had completely blended into the pure beauty of nature.
Mu Xin Nuan seemed to have figured something out and felt that there was no need to make things difficult for herself. Feeling a cool breeze, she unceremoniously leaned against him to warm herself.
Fortunately, when Duanmu Chuze came out, he brought her an extra cloak; otherwise, Mu Xin Nuan might have caught a cold while admiring the flowers outside for just a short while!
Duanmu Chuze saw that she had finally taken a step forward. Whether it was due to her physical instinct or because her psychological defenses had been lowered by three points, it was a good start, wasn't it?
Duanmu Chuze tightened his grip slightly, and then, like her, looked up at the full moon. He truly hoped that they, too, could be like the moon now, with everything in the future perfectly complete and without any obstacles.
“Anuan, it’s obvious that Ming Wang is after you. I was too careless. I never expected that he would come up with such a despicable method to get close to you. I can’t always be by your side, so you still have to be careful. No matter where you are, you must bring a few girls who know martial arts with you.”
"Okay, I understand. I'll be careful."
“Chunyu’s lightness skill is excellent, far surpassing your Muqing and Muhua. If there’s anything that requires you to go out, you can entrust it to her. Also, she has been by my side for many years, so she naturally has ways to contact me. Don’t bear anything alone. Don’t forget, you have me behind you.”
In that instant, Mu Xin Nuan's heart felt as if a clear spring had flowed in, warm and comforting!
Don't forget, I'm right behind you!
These simple, unadorned words made Mu Xin Nuan feel his care and protection for her perfectly clearly! It felt so good to be cared for!
"I know I won't try to be a hero. If there's something I can't handle myself, I'll have to trouble you. I just hope you won't push me away when the time comes."
"How could that be? Little Nuan, can't you still realize that you're the one who's been pushing people away all along?"
Mu Xin Nuan's body stiffened slightly, and even her knuckles seemed unable to bend. The atmosphere between the two became subtle once again.