The Guzheng of The Moon

XXXIII

He must endure. With the situation still not recovering properly, Yue forced himself to appear before all the invited guests. He had to do this and show Gu Zheng that he was fine without the man.

Just supply a little knowledge of the sword movement by looking at Hong's training. Yue turned it into a sword dance move.

Without letting go of her eyes on Gu Zheng, Yue continued to show her dance. No matter with Ah Mei who looked at him angrily.

His feet were shaking, of course. He was afraid when everyone's eyes recognized who he was. The Aib that Yue would always carry in her entire life was thanks to someone. But that fear instantly disappeared when he saw Ah Mei who was trying to attract Gu Zheng's attention.

He threw away his face and turned to Lai Xin and a girl. And Yue was sure that the girl was his eldest brother. Looked at him with happiness. He could not deny, he also smiled faintly when he saw the two of them.

Early in the show, Yue had to do the dance herself and then some other girls came around her. Make Yue the center of attention.

Fortunately Yue's body was quite gleaming to do this dance. He also used a real sword. There is a chance that he will hurt himself or another dancer.

The rest he just had to show Yue who had never been seen by anyone.

*****

"Good work, Hong," praised Lai Xin.

Shamefully Hong lowered his head. "Thank you, Princess."

It was not Yue who was the concern of Lai Xin, but the two people who were sitting far across. Especially the girl who was none other than Empress Yuhan.

This was the second time for him to see Empress Yuhan clearly. Her mind just kept turning and her hand rubbed against her arm, weighing about to throw the knife she had hidden behind her dress. With this distance, Lai Xin could definitely stick her knife right in the head of the damned girl. If only Hwei Yang had not distracted her.

"Save that one for our beloved sister" Hwei Yang said without looking at Lai Xin.

"I know, after all, too many eyes are looking," Lai Xin replied.

The sword dance that Yue was carrying was quite mesmerizing to all the guests, even some of them were clucking in admiration. They whispered to each other about his sister's name.

It was common for a dancer, capable of attracting the attention of nobles, to usually end up as a mistress. And if you're lucky you can even be a concubine.

A whore? Nope. A dancer is loyal only to one master who is able to draw his heart. But as long as the dancer does not have a master, the dancer is free to dance for anyone.

That was Yue's goal. Attracting Gu Zheng's attention. And it seems that even before the dance started, the man had already shown his interest first.

Can Lai Xin see that gaze, a gaze that exasperated her half to death. The gaze was filled with affection and was only aimed at Yue.

Then why did you let her go? Fuck, mind.

There was no need to wait for long to know all the events that had befallen Yue all this time. Because the source of the information itself comes without being asked.

Aunt Hwang who was none other than aunt Yue herself came to her and asked for protection for Yue. At first the middle-aged woman was indeed a little suspicious when Gu Zheng, who was about sixteen years old, came to Hwang's residence with a little girl, but both of the girls eyes were covered with black cloth.

With reason, his face did not want to be seen by the girl. Gu Zheng handed it over to the Hwang family for treatment. Of course Aunt Hwang Qing's younger brother immediately agreed to it. Hwang Dao cannot have children. After Hwang Dao and her husband, Hwang Qing, took care of Yue.

The middle-aged woman also told all the lies that Huo Ah Mei had done in front of Empress Dowager Jia. Which states that Ah mei is the one who should be cared for by the Hwang family, that is not true at all.

Hwang Qing deeply regretted Gu Zheng's actions towards his adopted daughter. So with her husband. Condemning the actions of the Emperor who only wanted to play with Yue's feelings.

Half the truth Lai Xin had already gotten. Now he just had to figure out what was the reason Gu Zheng did this to his sister. Whether belief came from nowhere, clearly Lai Xin felt An Cheng Li was involved in this matter. Sooner or later he'll find out. Just look, her mind.

After the show was over, Lai Xin pleaded to retreat to meet Yue. The longing made her want to hug the Sister tightly. He will also apologize for being late to recognize the girl. Many times if necessary.

He walked down the hallway to arrive at a preparation room. The room was full of dancers and entertainers. It wasn't too difficult to find Yue. Perhaps it was because the girl was the most conspicuous among them.

Instantly a smile was etched on Yue's face. The smile that felt like it had not been Lai Xin's eyes on for a long time. She wanted to cry on her sister's lap.

"You ... look good," Lai Xin said as she bit her lower lip. To stop her tears from falling. Not in front of Yue.

Without warning Yue directly lunged into Lai Xin's embrace while insinuating her head. Yes, this was what Yue Bi often did first. Spark with him.

Yue looked up to see the face of Lai Xin who could barely hold back tears. Very embarrassing, he thought. He wanted to be able to be a backrest for his sister, not a whiny like this.

"You're giving them incredible entertainment" Lai Xin said.

Yue nodded. His sister still can't talk. He almost forgot. But that was no problem for Lai Xin. From now on he will also be the mouth for his sister.

"Sister Hwei wants to see you."

Still wearing her red dress, Yue followed her to where she was. Waiting impatiently. It's funny to remember Hwei Yang who couldn't stay still during the trip to An Kingdom. Just keep asking, does Yue Bi still remember it?

Of course the answer is no. Because Yue also did not remember Lai Xin.

Arriving at the door, Lai Xin saw Yue take a deep breath. A moment after the door opened, Hwei Yang immediately scattered and hugged Yue's frail body. Without waiting for them to enter first.

"Basic is impatient" Lai Xin's sergeant.

The little reunion of the Yuan family went on full of tears especially Hwei Yang who was endlessly crying. As if she did not remember her status as a Queen.

"I've allowed you to stay here, now you have to come home with us as you promised" said Hwei Yang. "If you want, you don't have to do all this, huh."

"We forget everything, we start over. Without them all ever hurting you. How's it?"

Yue bowed with the offer of the Big Brother. Actually Hwei Yang strongly objected that Yue should go back to Yuhan. So is he with himself. But his stubborn nature still seemed to be firmly attached to Yue.

In his letter firmly stated, that he will not stop until all the truth is revealed. And Yue thought by getting the position of empress Yuhan could fix everything.

Lai Xin did not understand that at all. Doesn't that mean his sister will be back tied to Gu Zheng? Wouldn't that make it harder for Yue to return to Sichuan?

That was what Lai Xin originally thought. And all those questions were answered tonight. All because of ego. Both Yue and Gu Zheng, each of them had fallen in love with each other. And only vengeance prevented them from admitting it out loud.

It's going to be hard, her mind.

******

Yue retreats to the castle in his room. After refusing many times to stay in the room of the eldest Brother. He still does not remember his childhood. It feels a little awkward to be with them for longer than this.

He also refused to be interracial. The attitude of the adult girl is forced of course. She almost became a mother. That means she's a grown woman, not a snot girl anymore.

Yue stroked his stomach slowly. If she hadn't been so careless, maybe the baby was still alive. Endless regret accompanied her every cry as she remembered the events of that night.

Of course, when he remembered it, tears also flowed without him noticing. Just drop. Quickly Yue wiped away the trace of her tears and quickened the steps towards her room.

Right at the turn of the passageway he felt his hand being pulled firmly into the darkness. Force him away from the lantern light that illuminates the passageway.

It happened so fast. He made himself slow to react. Without seeing who did it. Yue could only feel as something warm stuck to his lips.

Tbc....