readytorunbook Chapter 204 Peace Talisman
Chapter 204 Peace Talisman
Faced with this scene, Gu Weiyi's mouth corners slightly raised, and a barely perceptible smug look flashed in his eyes.
Pei Yu was caught up in anxiety and sadness. He inadvertently noticed that his good friend Fan Ruoxuan also looked unhappy.
Pei Yu mistakenly thought that Fan Ruoxuan was also dissatisfied with the current arrangement, so he quickly comforted him, "Don't worry, I have the amulet that Jun Wei drew on me. As long as the three of us don't separate, you will be fine."
Hearing this, Fan Ruoxuan frowned and looked at Pei Yu with complicated eyes, saying in a reproachful tone: "Brother Pei, although I don't understand matters of love, I have to remind you that you change your mind so easily, faster than changing clothes, which is really not what a gentleman does."
"Miss Han has a kind heart, just like a newly blossoming lily, elegant yet gentle. How can you bear to let this beauty be stained with the slightest sadness? If your heart cannot promise her a haven of peace and joy, perhaps taking a step back and giving her space to be free is the deepest mercy to her. This world is vast, and happiness has many forms, which cannot be defined by you alone; perhaps, in the days without you, her happiness can bloom more brilliantly like flowers in spring."
Pei Yu's throat choked when he heard this, and his eyes flickered. It seemed that there were thousands of words stuck in his heart, which eventually turned into an unfinished murmur: "Brother Li, you..."
Fan Ruoxuan's voice was full of unquestionable determination, like ice in the cold wind, cold but clear: "Yes, I have a secret crush on Miss Han. From the moment I first saw her, her independence and fearlessness have been deeply imprinted in my heart. Unlike Brother Pei, my emotional path has always been my own, not bound by worldly constraints. I believe that I can pave a path to happiness for her that you cannot."
Before he finished speaking, a sudden knocking sound outside the window broke the heavy atmosphere in the room. Fan Ruoxuan and Yang Shengming were agile and moved to the window almost at the same moment, ready to find out what was going on.
Pei Yu's expression suddenly darkened, and a trace of worry covered his brows: "Don't act rashly! That sound may not be from the human world. Could it be some ominous creatures wandering outside?"
But as soon as the warning was sounded, the window was suddenly opened by Fan Ruoxuan's forceful push, and the night wind took the opportunity to rush in, bringing with it a hint of unknown chill.
Fan Ruoxuan fixed his eyes on the person outside the door - Gu Weiyi, and a hint of sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Brother Pei, since you are so attached to the warmth of life, why are you willing to take the risk and come here? Is it for Miss Han too?"
Yang Shengming's laughter was gentle, but his eyes were sharp: "I guess Mr. Gu is guessing that he still has a place in Miss Han's heart, and he wants to take this opportunity to completely cut off those unfinished feelings."
Fan Ruoxuan nodded in agreement: "That's true. If Miss Han saw his cowardice and hesitation at this moment, the attachment in her heart would naturally disappear."
Pei Yu frowned even more tightly, and the doubts in his heart grew thicker and thicker like dark clouds, as if something was quietly brewing.
At this time, Gu Weiyi outside the window spoke again, his tone was full of unquestionable firmness: "Everyone here, can you please stay to protect Miss Han? I will go out alone to investigate the anomaly here."
Yang Shengming maintained just the right amount of politeness and asked, "Mr. Gu, have you noticed anything wrong?"
Gu Weiyi's face was solemn: "The whole village was shrouded in a thick haze, but after entering, the gloomy atmosphere disappeared inexplicably. There must be something strange. I must find out the truth."
Fan Ruoxuan agreed with Gu Weiyi's proposal: "Mr. Gu, please do as you please. My martial arts are among the best among this group of people. I will take on the responsibility of protecting Miss Han."
A hint of displeasure flashed across Gu Weiyi's face, but he didn't say much. It was obvious that he didn't want to argue with anyone at this critical moment.
Before Pei Yu could express his wishes, the role of the flower protector had quietly changed hands, and he couldn't help feeling an unspeakable bitterness in his heart.
He was about to insist on following, but was met with Fan Ruoxuan's cold gaze: "Brother Pei, if you are always so cautious, it is not advisable for you to take the risk yourself, so as not to disturb your sleep."
After saying that, Fan Ruoxuan hurried towards the house where Han Yueer was temporarily staying.
This farmer's house has two guest rooms, one for Han Yue'er and one for Gu Weiyi. The layout is simple and warm.
As soon as Fan Ruoxuan arrived, he ran into Han Yueer who was about to go out. Her figure looked particularly thin and tough under the dim candlelight.
Fan Ruoxuan was slightly stunned: "Miss Han, where are you going at this late hour?"
Han Yue'er's tone was calm and indifferent, like a clear spring under the night sky: "The purpose of my trip is to solve the mystery. Naturally, I have to go everywhere and look for clues hidden in the darkness."
After she finished speaking, she picked up something from the corner and examined it carefully in the dim light.
The object gradually revealed its true appearance in the dim light. It turned out to be a pearl, and an extraordinary one at that. It was a top-quality Tianhai pearl.
The Pearl of Tianhai is extremely precious among the pearls of the Dasheng Empire, second only to the Zhongnanhai Pearl which is exclusively enjoyed by the royal family.
The annual output is no more than a thousand kilograms, and among this limited number, the best hundred will be selected into the palace as the exclusive property of the emperor, empress dowager, concubines, princes and princesses. The rest will have a chance to flow into the public.
Even so, for ordinary people, Tianhai pearls are still an unattainable luxury. Even ordinary people with wealthy families often cannot wear such precious ornaments due to their low status.
While Han Yue'er was concentrating on her research, Sheng Junwei never stopped searching on the other side of the room.
Suddenly, she noticed something strange and her eyes turned to the door involuntarily.
The little boy from the farmer's family was seen standing quietly behind the curtain, his figure almost blending into the dark background. If Sheng Junwei had not observed meticulously, it would have been difficult to spot him.
She asked softly, her voice gentle and concerned: "My friend, it's late at night, why are you still not sleeping?"
The little boy grinned, revealing two tender white teeth, and without anyone's permission, he slapped the ground happily with his muddy little feet, as if he ran straight into the house with unrestrained innocence.
"Sister, are you going to be my new mother?"
He raised his head, his eyes sparkling with anticipation and innocence, and his voice was as clear as a silver bell.
Sheng Junwei raised her eyebrows slightly, with a hint of amusement in her eyes, "Why should I be your mother?"
There was a subtle gentleness in her tone, yet it was also firm.
The little boy tilted his head and said seriously, "You just looked at my dad a few more times."
He bent his fingers slightly and gestured several times, as if those few unintentional eye contact had planted the seeds of hope in his heart.
Sheng Junwei chuckled helplessly, her eyes gentle but with a hint of determination that could not be disobeyed, "I just glanced at your father unintentionally, and I'm married, so I can't be your mother."