Chapter 456: World I'm leaving
As Sun Shangxiang finished her words, Wang Yao's pen also stopped where it was.

In fact, ever since the night in the wild cave last night, he was not willing to face Sun Shangxiang alone, because now whenever he saw the girl, he could not help but be attracted by her clear and pure eyes. He did not like this feeling, and he always felt ashamed and embarrassed when he lost control of his emotions like a child last night.
but.

Faced with the girl's last meaningful words, Wang Yao, who had originally planned to remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing circumstances, subconsciously asked a question inexplicably.

"Where are you going?"

However, his tone was still so calm that one could not hear any emotion mixed in it.

Sun Shangxiang, who had long been accustomed to this, just smiled bitterly and said, "Where else can I go? Let's go back to Jiangdong. As my uncles said, that's my home after all."

As a result, as soon as Wang Yao finished listening to Sun Shangxiang, he suddenly fell silent again.

Because there was no need for the girl to explain too much, just one sentence "according to the original words of the uncles", Wang Yao could instantly understand the whole story; in short, everyone in Jiangdong, from the local Alka family to the royal family, obviously did not look favorably upon the future of the federal army, so their current actions were clearly an attempt to "sacrifice the chariot to save the king".

That's right, as long as the "royal family members" of Jiangdong do not get involved in this war, even if the federal army fails in the future, they will have enough reasons to avoid punishment from the Jixia Academy. From another perspective, if the federal army wins by chance, Jiangdong can still get a share of the pie.

Haha, how could Wang Yao, who is well aware of the dark side of human nature, not know what those powerful people in Jiangdong are planning?

Therefore, after being aware of the real reason behind it, Wang Yaocai tactfully shut up. He knew that with the girl's nature, she would not have too many bad thoughts. He thought that some expert from Jiangdong had secretly come to see her. Moreover -

Wang Yao had no intention of stopping Sun Shangxiang.

Yes, she is essentially a good girl and can indeed be excluded from the [Plan]. It is good for her to leave now and stay away from the upcoming bloody war.

Thinking of this, Wang Yao lowered his head again and focused his attention on the piles of documents in front of him.

However, in many cases, if a person does not express his feelings, no one will know. At least, Wang Yao's silence at this moment is a kind of tacit indifference in the eyes of the girl.

"Don't you care about me at all?"

Sun Shangxiang's voice suddenly came again, but this time, it inexplicably carried a slight cry: "They, they are under the banner of doing good for me, but in fact, they just want me to go back and marry another descendant of the Alka family, so as to consolidate the ruling position of the royal family. They only care about themselves. But what about you? Don't you want to ask me how I feel?"

The Jiangdong royal family actually planned to use Sun Shangxiang as a political sacrifice!

At this moment, the corners of Wang Yao's eyes trembled slightly uncontrollably. He raised his face again and fixed his gaze completely on the girl.

But the lively and cheerful girl in the past now looks indescribably sad and lost. Her eyes, which were once charming, are slowly covered with a layer of crystal mist because of her unwillingness and grievance. She is like a child who has suffered great grievances. She originally wanted to seek a little comfort from the person she relied on the most, but was ignored instead. In the end, she could only try her best to endure the bitterness in her heart alone. She looks so pitiful.
Wang Yao was stunned; although he remained calm on the surface, he had to admit that his heart was actually beginning to be in turmoil. It was this subtle change that only existed in his eyes that finally gave Sun Shangxiang the courage.

"Tonight, I'm leaving tonight. The reason I came to see you specially is to ask you in person, have you ever liked me? Even if it's just a little bit, I'll tell you! I have always liked you, so much that I can't help but look forward to the future every day."

Her fingers were tightly grasping the hem of her skirt, her bright eyes were filled with a complex luster of expectation, fear, and determination. But even so, she still bravely looked at the man in front of her, just like before, she would never be afraid to retreat when facing the enemy!
"I've said it before, I'm a very selfish person, so, so! So, before I leave, as long as you can give me a definite answer, I will come back to you even if I break off relations with the royal family!"

As if she had used up all her strength, Sun Shangxiang's face flushed red, and she shouted out to the world what she had always wanted to say but had never dared to say.

You know, for a girl with a sensitive and special identity, this is not easy.
After Sun Shangxiang's lyrical confession, the entire hall fell into an unprecedented silence.

It was so quiet that one could even clearly hear the girl's rapid breathing and pounding heartbeat.

Afterwards——

It seemed like only a moment had passed, yet it seemed like an eternity had passed.

After a long silence, Wang Yao finally avoided the girl's expectant gaze and said in a slightly hoarse voice: "Perhaps, your family did this for your own good."

Outside Wolong Hill, the sky and the earth were pitch black, and everything was silent.

The Kongming lanterns placed in every corner of the hall continued to emit silver light, but although they had light, they did not have the slightest warmth.
Sun Shangxiang just stood there in a daze, from her initial stubbornness to her loss, and then her eyes gradually became redder, and finally all turned into a very forced and euphemistic smile.

"What? Haha, sister Da Qiao really got it right. Everything is just my wishful thinking." As if she didn't want Wang Yao to see her embarrassment, she subconsciously turned her back, suppressing the heat in her eyes.

"Yes, that's right! You are the chosen one with a mission, a person who creates great achievements. I am just an impetuous little girl, not gentle, not cute, and not virtuous. You really won't like me like this. Of course! No matter what, it was really great to meet you three years ago. At least, I am still very happy to accompany you for such a long time, really."

In this silent palace, the girl's voice at this moment is as sad and gloomy as the sound of a lonely piano played by an angel.
No one knows how sad she is in her heart.

It was not until a long while later, with a long sigh, that Sun Shangxiang turned around again and looked at Wang Yao carefully. Then, she gave him a disappointed and relieved smile and waved at him freely.

"Then I'm leaving!"

In one sentence, I express all the longing and sorrow I have felt day and night for the past three years.

Only Wang Yao was left behind, who watched the girl gradually leave and seemed to be hesitant to say something.

He never spoke again.

But for some reason, even though he clearly agreed that the current situation was the best outcome for the girl, why did he feel as if his heart was being stabbed by something sharp?
Wang Yao hesitated again and again, and finally slowly raised his face again.

In an instant——

Looking at the girl's back as she walked away sadly, and the face that had unknowingly become more and more familiar in his mind, an unprecedented feeling of loneliness suddenly surged out from the darkness on all sides of the hall, drowning him like a raging flood!

You really don't plan to let her stay?
The slightly trembling right hand unconsciously raised slightly, but was quickly held down tightly by the other hand.

But Wang Yao's eyes were filled with pain, and he was trying hard to restrain himself!

Shut up, shut up, shut up! You can't keep her!

Your heart has been dead for a long time. Even if it still exists, it only belongs to that girl and there is no room for a second person!
You can't give her a future! You'll kill her!

You are an eternal sinner who has killed millions of soldiers!
Your fate has long been cursed by those murdered soldiers!
Your future and responsibility is to put an end to this era and then die to atone for your sins!!

In his inner world, rationality and sensibility were entangled and competing fiercely until the girl's figure finally disappeared into the darkness outside the door. Only then did he fall heavily into his seat like a person who was completely exhausted after high pressure.

This sitting made him feel as if he was falling into an abyss.

So be it.
He leaned back in his chair, put his hand on his forehead, and closed his eyes slightly in pain, like an old man whose oil had run out and could no longer muster a single bit of life.
The night is long.

The temple is empty.

There are many heartbroken people.
However, no matter how difficult the world is, there is still beauty.

Just when Wang Yao was exhausted physically and mentally——

"?"

As if he sensed something, he subconsciously turned his head to look in the direction of the gate. This sight made him stunned.

"!!"

The girl who was supposed to have left was hiding outside the door, looking at his miserable state and laughing non-stop.
Her face had a charming blush of excitement and joy, and her cunning eyes had a gentle luster as bright as the stars in the night sky behind her.

"Hey, hey, hey, are you sad?"

In fact, just like Wang Yao, this Miss Sun from Jiangdong has never played by the rules!
(End of this chapter)