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As dusk fell, the neon lights in front of the mansion lit up one after another, splashing various colors across the dim sky, creating a gentle or bright backdrop for feelings of heartache or confusion. She slowly propped herself up, the lonely figure and faint outline of Ruan Yu leaving lingered in her mind.
"Madam." A gentle knock came from outside the door, careful not to disturb her thoughts. She quickly responded, and saw Jiexiang push the door open. The light from the Crystal Palace illuminated Jiexiang, making her appear hazy.
Cheng Mosu quietly watched her, the window slightly ajar, and outside, the swing among the Peach Trees swayed in the wind, petals falling in response. She smiled slightly, as the spring breeze lifted the ends of her hair, rippling in her eyes. Unable to contain her emotions about their parting, Jiexiang choked out, "Young Mistress, this... this is a Pass, Young Master instructed me to give it to you. Please take it."
She took the thin piece of paper, a faint scent of ink wafting between her fingers. A smile lingered at the corner of her eyes, yet it couldn't hide the bitterness in her heart. "Thank you, Jiexiang, please take care of yourself too."
Jiexiang opened her mouth as if to say something but hesitated. She smiled, her clear gaze falling on Jiexiang, gently saying, "What's wrong? If you have something to say, please do."
Gathering her courage, Jiexiang said, "Young Mistress, this is the first time I've seen Young Master treat someone with such sincerity. Young Master has always been focused on his own interests and never considered others at all. But he has truly cared for you; otherwise, he wouldn't have let you leave in such a critical moment."
She nodded lightly, knowing well Ruan Yu's kindness towards her. However, she felt unable to repay him in any way and could only silently express her gratitude and distant wishes. There was nothing more she could give.
Jiexiang held Cheng Mosu's delicate fingers and felt her coldness but still calmed herself down and said, "Young Mistress, I only ask one thing from you; can you promise me?"
"What is it? Please speak."
"When Young Master drives away Third Young Master, will you return to Young Master's side?" Jiexiang looked at her expectantly. "During this time, Young Master has finally shown some semblance of humanity. The past was Young Master's fault, but everyone deserves a chance to change for the better; don't you think?"
A faint smile appeared at the corners of her Rose-Colored Lips. She had seen fields full of blooming petals and floating clouds above her head. The life of all things in this world is but a fleeting moment; those calls that echoed back and forth vanish without a trace when they draw close to one's soul.
If Ruan Yu could let go of so much through this incident and no longer commit wrongs, she would be willing to be with him.
She did not respond to Jiexiang's words, only smiling lightly as she looked at the young soldier sent by Cai Deputy Officer at the door, saying, "Thank you for your trouble."
"Madam, you are too kind. Cai Deputy Officer is my uncle. He instructed me to take you to Mr. Cheng. You can just call me Xiao Zhou."
Cheng Mosu nodded and stepped forward, with Jiexiang's voice trailing behind in the thinning air, floating softly, "Young Mistress, I believe you have feelings for Young Master. Jiexiang will be here waiting for your return."
She paused for a moment, having already walked out of the Ruan Family Mansion's main gate. Looking back at the transparent windows behind her, she felt her chaotic thoughts calming down. The buried time and disturbed ideas quietly settled and grew rapidly. She smiled faintly and turned away without any lingering attachment.
Along the way, Xiao Zhou did not say much to her. She glanced at him quietly and realized that Ruan Yu was probably a great tyrant in their minds. She couldn't help but sigh and took the initiative to say, "Xiao Zhou, you don't seem very old."
"Hmm?" Xiao Zhou noticed that Cheng Mosu was speaking to him and quickly replied, "In response to Young Mistress, I just turned seventeen this year."
Cheng Mosu's water-colored eyes rippled slightly. She wanted to tell him not to be so formal but thought that Ruan Yu's violent demeanor must have deeply rooted itself in the hearts of these soldiers, which could not be changed in an instant. So she continued, "Since there is already Cai Deputy Officer serving in the army, how can your parents bear to let you go too? After all, you are still so young."
"That's because I can't stand the Japanese Army; I want to drive them out!" Xiao Zhou mentioned his ambition, his spirit soaring.
She smiled lightly, her delicate fingertips gently brushing against her jade-like forehead as she tucked a strand of hair blown loose by the wind behind her ear. The corners of her rose-colored lips lifted slightly as she spoke softly and gently, "At such a young age, having such ambitions and insights is truly remarkable."
Xiao Zhou gazed at her in a daze, unable to speak for a long time. When he saw her bright water-like eyes shining on him, his cheeks flushed involuntarily as he lowered his gaze. "Thank you for your praise, Young Mistress; I feel unworthy."
She smiled lightly, the bright moonlight casting a layer of enchanting charm over her. Time seemed to stop as it quietly guarded a touch of elegance for her. The brilliance blooming at the corners of her eyes made him entranced, finally understanding where Ruan Yue Shao Shuai's boundless longing came from.
Thinking about how easygoing Cheng Mosu was made him talk more along the way. "Actually, Young Mistress, you may not know this, but I joined the army because I admire Shangguan Shaoying."
She felt a sudden jolt in her heart, slowly sliding through the rare warmth. However, she was now particularly distant from him, but that did not hinder the sweetness that filled her heart whenever she thought of him. She heard Xiao Zhou say, "Shangguan Shaoying is a person of great reason, able to discern right from wrong. He always prioritizes the Country and does not engage in any private dealings, unlike Jiang Shanghao..."
As he spoke, he suddenly stopped, glancing awkwardly at Cheng Mosu. He thought to himself that this Young Mistress was after all Ruan Shaoshuai's wife, and hearing him praise Ruan Shaoshuai's arch-nemesis would surely upset her. To his surprise, Cheng Mosu smiled gently and said, "What you said is true."
"Really?" Upon hearing this, he felt invigorated. "It's just that my uncle is Ruan Shaoshuai's aide-de-camp, which forced me to join the army in the Northwest. Otherwise, I would definitely go to the Northeast!"
While they were talking, they had already arrived at the hotel where Cheng Yi was staying. She bid farewell to Xiao Zhou, who seemed a bit reluctant and stood at attention to salute her. "Young Mistress, I have completed my mission. Until we meet again!"
"Mm." She smiled lightly at him, but her mind wandered back to Ruan Yu's fierce gaze beneath those Narrow Eyes, causing her heart to flutter with worry. She was concerned about Ruan Yu and hoped that he could light a lamp in the darkness he was in.
As if centuries had passed in a long stretch of time, she pressed her Lip Corners together lightly and revealed a faint smile. "Xiao Zhou, if you see Ruan Yu, please tell him to take care of himself. If he survives this calamity and I am still here, then I will return and we will no longer be apart."
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