Chapter 270: Chapter 247: To Leave or Not to Leave Chapter 270: Chapter 247: To Leave or Not to Leave His words dismissed Guan Canghai’s doubts once again and asked about Moxiang’s reason for coming here. Rong Zhi wiped off the remnants of dicine from his face, then cleaned the disguise from his hands.
He thoroughly washed his hands, then slowly walked to the window. The clear daylight shined on his handso face, giving off an ethereal and remote charm.
The reason he stayed, Guan Canghai would not understand.
Because even he himself had not fully comprehended it yet.
Initially, impersonating Guan Canghai to get close to Chu Yu was rely due to so inner tremor. He was surprised by her resolute abandonnt and could not help but want to know if she really could let go completely as she had claid.
What about their interactions afterward? What were they for?
Rong Zhi’s inscrutable eyes flowed with contemplative expressions as he analyzed his own mindset with utmost calm. He had done this many tis over the past year. Rong Zhi was not soone else; he was that Rong Zhi whose inner strength surpassed everything. He would not let any external factor cloud his vision or obscure his intentions.
Including Chu Yu.
He dissected his heart, laying it open before his eyes to inspect closely. Should he find any problem, he would wield the decisive sword and cut through the knot.
Yet this ti, he found himself unable to locate the knot.
Truly absurd.
Rong Zhi thought to himself.
The eye contact with that woman was utterly absurd and unexpected. Awakened from a morning dream by a call, the woman he saw had eyes filled with sha and panic. From that mont, everything quietly started to change.
She clumsily masked herself, seriously fretted, cautiously pondered, and… sincerely and openly loved.
Since when had it beco impossible to ignore?
He originally planned just one more day because he had arranged to go fishing with her the next day. If he simply left, the real Guan Canghai might not go. But after fishing, they casually had a picnic by the river overnight, and by the ti he returned ho, the evening of the third day had already passed.
Ti and again he stayed for various reasons, but Rong Zhi understood in his heart that these were just excuses. If he truly wanted to leave sothing, no matter how many tasks delayed him, he could ignore them all.
He did not leave, simply because he did not want to leave.
Even though he frequently spent ti with Chu Yu, he had not abandoned his original goals. Through Feng Ting, he gradually infiltrated the politics of Northern Wei. Feng Ting and the little emperor Tuoba Hong were just a front and the tools he was currently using.
However, Tian Rujing’s appearance disrupted his arrangents. He sided with Tuoba Hong, explicitly setting Tuoba Hong and Feng Ting, this nominally mother and son duo against each other, and prevented Feng Ting from further seizing power. Following that, he sent for Huan Yuan through Tuoba Hong.
Rong Zhi was very clear about Tian Rujing’s purpose. Tian Rujing’s actions had two uses: one was to control Chu Yu and her group, and the other was to test him.
This was his challenge: from the Southern Dynasty to the north, crossing national borders, Northern Wei was their new battlefield.
The past was Tian Ruyue, the present is Tian Rujing.
Tian Rujing was not to be feared, but the bracelet he possessed was indeed troubleso. Even Rong Zhi had to be cautious. If he had no concerns at this mont, he should imdiately head to Ping City to deal with the dilemma caused by Tian Rujing.
Having resolved the matter with Tian Rujing and consolidated control over Northern Wei, after reorganizing the military for a few years, he had his spies in the Southern Dynasty instigate chaos, then in one fell swoop, he would lead his troops southward. After completing these plans, he would have won the ga of capturing the mountain…
And then what…
What else could be done?
Rong Zhi slightly furrowed his brow. In the past, when he reached this point, he would never have such extensive concerns but would further carefully strategize and prepare. But now, for so reason, he felt as though sothing was missing in his heart.
The emptiness couldn’t be eradicated; even ten thousand miles of splendid rivers and mountains couldn’t fill it. Sothing specific was needed to satisfy it.
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“What?”
Chu Yu was startled and almost dropped the wine cup in her hand.
Although she had drunk several cups, the sweet and mild fruit wine was hardly different from a beverage, and her mind was still very clear. She carefully reminisced and confird that Wang Yizhi had indeed just said the words, “Do you want to co with ?”
Chu Yu couldn’t help but frown, “Co with you, for what?”
Wang Yizhi laughed heartily, “You have no attachnts left in Luoyang, and currently, I lack a travel companion. Our personalities are quite compatible, so why not join ? There’s a saying, ‘Read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles.’ To roam the vast world, wouldn’t that be delightful?”
The two were currently inside Baima Temple where Jiran had his own personal courtyard; as long as he ordered not to be disturbed, no one would co in.
In the elegant Zen room, Jiran sat in a corner, glanced at the two sitting opposite each other drinking wine, and with a helpless smile let them be, busying himself with reading the scriptures.
As long as Wang Yizhi didn’t invite him to drink, whatever he did in this so-called Buddhist sanctuary, he decided to turn a blind eye; Buddha is not in the temples, Buddha is in the heart.
Chu Yu set down her wine cup; she seriously thought about the words Wang Yizhi said and surprisingly found the suggestion quite comforting. If she could indeed roam the world carefree as Wang Yizhi suggested, it might not only be a joyful venture but could also help her escape her current somber mood.
Thinking he had walked away, she unexpectedly encountered him again, his deanor unrestrained, smiling warmly as he extended his hand towards her.
The deeper she thought, the more her heart was moved. Chu Yu couldn’t help but ask, “If we go together, can we bring family mbers?”
Wang Yizhi raised his eyebrows, slightly puzzled, “Family mbers?”
Without blinking, Chu Yu corrected herself, “I an relatives. I’d like to bring Amman; is that convenient?”
Comparing the na Amman with the Kunlun slave boy she had seen by the river earlier, Wang Yizhi readily agreed, “There’s nothing inconvenient about it… But are you only bringing him? What about the other one… Canghai?”
Chu Yu shrugged, “Canghai is very capable and has his own destinations; I don’t need to worry about him.” After a mont’s hesitation, she added, “You’re bringing this up rather suddenly; may I take so ti to consider?”
Although she was tempted by Wang Yizhi’s proposition, Chu Yu did not intend to agree outright as she had so other concerns that she needed to think over thoroughly after returning ho.
Wang Yizhi didn’t make it difficult for her, saying only, “That’s naturally for the best. If you agreed right away, I’d still worry you might regret it later on the journey.” He lifted his wine cup, his eyes twinkling with mirth, “I will await your decision above the waters of Luoshui, south of Luoyang City, three days from now. If you agree, co onto my boat, and we’ll set off together.”
Touched by the humor in his eyes, Chu Yu also couldn’t help but smile. She raised her wine cup and gently tapped his, “It’s a deal.”
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