Over there, Yong Yaxuan was slightly tipsy. It wasn't the wine that had muddled his mind but his own emotions. He rambled on, "They all think I'm a fool and can't see through their schemes. But now that I'm back, how could I let them have their way? However, public opinion cannot be ignored, and this matter really needs to be carefully considered." After saying that, he took another sip of wine.
It seemed that he was also aware that the situation in the court was not optimistic. If he didn't take precautions, there would surely be turmoil.
At this time, it wasn't completely dark yet, but the moon had already risen in the east. Its bright and gentle light shone on the calm pond, looking rather charming. Ji Feiyu didn't dare to look at Yong Yaxuan directly. She could only hide behind the pillar and accompany him.
When she came back this time, she had imagined that she would keep a straight face and tell him that she hadn't forgiven him yet but was willing to try to get along with him for a while. However, the reality was that she was hiding behind the pillar, her heart in a mess, and was frantically thinking about what to say when they met.
But in this situation, the harsh words she had prepared in advance just couldn't come out.
They accompanied each other like this for a while. Suddenly, Ji Feiyu heard him get up unsteadily. She peeked out and saw his staggering steps. It seemed that he was really drunk.
"The moon shines bright,
The fair one's in sight.
With a graceful gait,
My heart's in a state.
The moon shines clear,
The fair one's so dear.
With a gentle mien,
My heart's in between.
The moon shines bright,
The fair one's in sight.
With a charming air,
My heart's in despair..."
He suddenly started singing an ancient song about missing someone, with a low nasal tone as he walked slowly over. Ji Feiyu stood still, but her heart grew even sadder because of the sad tune.
Singing softly under the moon, was that the longing he wanted to express? But that longing was always buried deep in his heart and never reached its destination... Was the longing so bitter that it could break one's heart, so he wanted to drown his sorrows in wine? Did the warmth of the wine make him feel less cold and lonely? But in the long night, he would eventually sober up...
Yong Yaxuan, Yong Yaxuan, why do you have to do this? You were once the pride of heaven, shining brightly. Now, you've become a companion to the moon, destroying your own light... Isn't this just too silly...
Ji Feiyu turned around and was about to step out from behind the palace pillar when she suddenly saw him staggering out of the winding corridor and towards the pond. There was no railing by the pond like there was in the corridor. Ji Feiyu was afraid that he would lose his footing and fall into the water.
"Yong Yaxuan, be careful!"
Just as she finished worrying, she saw him lose his balance and fall into the pond. Without hesitation, she ran out from behind the pillar to pull him. Under the moonlight, Ji Feiyu's anxious expression was clearly seen by Yong Yaxuan. His eyes were clear and filled with surprise. Their hands clasped together, the lines on their palms intertwining. But the momentum of the fall was too strong. Ji Feiyu couldn't hold him back and was instead pulled into the water by him. For a moment, the water splashed.
One second, Ji Feiyu was staring at Yong Yaxuan with wide eyes. The next second, she had fallen into the water with him. After they entered the water, their clasped hands naturally let go.
Through the water, Ji Feiyu saw the smile in Yong Yaxuan's eyes. Time seemed to stand still. She was completely stunned.
What Yong Yaxuan saw was the bright moonlight shining into the water and the figure that had fallen with him. That figure was floating in the water, bathed in the sacred light of the moon. It was so familiar. Although the face of the person was in the shadow of the moonlight due to the backlight, he knew without seeing that it was the one he had been longing for.
It was because of the voice that called his name.
Yong Yaxuan almost let himself sink because he didn't know how to swim. Seeing this, Ji Feiyu swam towards him. The distance in the water seemed so close but was actually so far. Ji Feiyu reached out her hand to him, but Yong Yaxuan just couldn't reach it. Ji Feiyu dived anxiously and finally grabbed his hand. Yong Yaxuan only felt a warm touch on his hand, and then he felt a strong force pulling him upstream.
Ji Feiyu held her breath and swam upstream with all her might. Just when she thought she was going to run out of air, they finally surfaced. Ji Feiyu gasped for air. But she saw Yong Yaxuan take a breath and then start to sink again. She quickly grabbed him and dragged him towards the shore.
"Your pond is so dangerous. You dared to dismiss all the palace servants. Aren't you afraid of drowning yourself?" Ji Feiyu placed one hand on the edge of the pond to steady her sinking body and couldn't help but say.
Yong Yaxuan imitated her and held onto the edge of the pond. But he coughed so hard from choking on water that tears were almost streaming down his face.
Ji Feiyu watched him and patted his back to help him catch his breath. "Are you feeling better?"
Yong Yaxuan caught his breath. With tears in his eyes, he looked at her and smiled. "Yu'er, why do I always see you in a different state? How did you get into the palace? If it weren't for the discomfort of drowning, I would really think I was dreaming." His voice was extremely gentle, and his eyes were filled with surprise. His bright eyes were truly beautiful.
A cool breeze blew by. Ji Feiyu really felt cold soaking in the water. She said, "Your Majesty... We're still in the water. How about we go ashore and talk?"
Yong Yaxuan immediately nodded. Then, they climbed out of the water in a sorry state.
As soon as they got out of the water, they felt the heaviness of their wet bodies. Yong Yaxuan stood up first and reached out his hand to Ji Feiyu, who was sitting on the shore.
Ji Feiyu had used up all her strength saving him in the water. Seeing Yong Yaxuan reaching out to pull her up, she was more than willing and gave him her hand.
Yong Yaxuan pulled Ji Feiyu up and said, "Go take a bath in my palace. The water outside is too cold."
Only then did Ji Feiyu remember that Yong Yaxuan's bedroom had an indoor hot spring, which was where he took his baths. So she quickly followed him towards there against the cold wind.
As soon as they arrived at the indoor hot spring, Yong Yaxuan said, "Yu'er, go take a bath. I'll go out first. I'll ask the maids to bring you a set of clothes later."
After saying that, he was about to leave when Ji Feiyu called out to him. "Wait. What about you?"
Yong Yaxuan said, "I'll change my clothes first. I'll go in after you're done."
For some reason, Ji Feiyu thought of the time when she and Hu Hudie got caught in the rain. Hu Hudie waited for her to finish bathing first and then caught a cold.
So she blushed and said awkwardly, "How about we take a bath together?"
Yong Yaxuan's expression was really something. He was stunned for a moment and then laughed. "Yu'er, saying things like this to me is very dangerous."
Ji Feiyu immediately shut up and waved her hand. She gave up. "Fine. You go out first."
Yong Yaxuan gave her a smiling look and then left.
Only then did Ji Feiyu quickly take off her wet eunuch's clothes. At this time, a triangular oil-paper package fell out of her clothes. Ji Feiyu then remembered that this was the powder Hu Hudie had given her to wash off the disguise.
She put the powder aside and directly got into the hot spring to take a bath. The feeling of being wrapped in warm water was simply wonderful. Thinking carefully, if she didn't consider the people and things around her, home was still a good place.