lcionline Chapter 229 Full of Reluctance
Chapter 229 Full of Reluctance
Time flies. After a few years, the young boy has become a famous general.
Originally, he planned to propose to Princess Wei Yang after returning victoriously, but he did not expect that Princess Wei Yang was calm and only wanted to be with Buddha to seek inner peace.
"Alas." The emperor sighed softly.
It turns out that Princess Wei Yang has someone else in her heart, and that is the gentle and elegant Su Yongyu.
Su Yongyu is not only extremely talented, but also has demonstrated extraordinary talent in political affairs since becoming the prince's companion, which has impressed everyone.
However, one day he suddenly left the capital and was never heard from again.
Princess Weiyang had been waiting for news of Su Yongyu, searching everywhere day after day, but she never found him. Finally, after losing hope, she chose to become a Buddhist and refused to marry.
Recently, Su Yongyu returned to the capital. Princess Wei Yang could not suppress her excitement and tried every means to meet him.
Just at this time, General Ronghe happened to return triumphantly, making the relationship between the three people become complicated.
The emperor felt very awkward about this, and he was unwilling to force a decision, and everything depended on Princess Wei Yang's wishes. But at present, the only person who could make General Ronghe obey was Princess Wei Yang herself.
When Wei Yang learned the news, her expression became serious.
"General Rong has returned victoriously and is heading towards the palace." The palace maid beside him reported excitedly.
Wei Yang remained silent, his face as calm as water.
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As General Ronghe entered the palace gate, everyone waited nervously.
The deputy generals of the Rong family all held their heads high, with pride in their eyes. If they had not defended the border, the people would have been living in misery.
Only Ronghe looked into the distance with a deep gaze.
"Uncle." A young and handsome man asked. He was the eldest grandson of the old general of the Rong family, Rong Mingxuan, and also the adopted son that Rong He regarded as his own.
"You guys go wait for me outside the Golden Palace first." Rong He ordered coldly.
"Uncle, is there anything else?" Rong Mingxuan was puzzled. Since he was going to the palace to meet the emperor, why didn't he go directly there?
Ronghe didn't explain, but just walked straight in another direction.
In this palace, he had nothing to fear.
Except facing that person...
Along the winding paths, through the twists and turns of the corridors, you can hear the gurgling water, the lotus flowers blooming in the lake, and the breeze blowing, bringing bursts of fragrance.
Rong He's pace became faster and faster, and the figure that haunted him emerged in his mind. Thirteen years had not only failed to dilute his memory, but made the emotion even deeper. When he walked to the end of the corridor, he stopped.
In front of me, a woman was sitting quietly by the corridor, gently scattering fish food in her hand. The koi in the lake jumped up to compete for the food, colorful and particularly eye-catching.
Time seemed to be particularly kind to her. Rather than leaving any marks on her face, it added a touch of tranquil beauty.
The former immaturity has transformed into mature elegance, and the former glory is now more restrained and profound, like a carved pearl, quietly emitting light.
Rong He's heart was deeply touched, the excitement even exceeded any charge on the battlefield. He felt his throat tighten and his words froze.
The person he had been thinking about day and night was right in front of him. He was speechless for a moment, as if his feet had taken root and he could hardly take a step.
"Wei Yang..." he called in a low voice.
Perhaps feeling the burning gaze, Wei Yang turned his head. They had said goodbye here before, when he said he was going to guard the border, and she briefly wished all the soldiers a safe return.
At this moment, they stood facing each other at a certain distance, as if they were in a dream. The fragrance of lotus flowers drifted in the wind, and everything seemed so unreal.
"General Rong." Wei Yang stood up and spoke in a businesslike tone. There was no longer the intimacy of their childhood in his tone, as if an invisible boundary separated the two of them.
Rong He felt a sharp pain in his heart, which was more painful than the physical injury.
Wei Yang’s cold gaze hurt him more than the enemy’s sword. He clenched his fists and couldn’t speak for a long time.
"Wei Yang, I'm back." He finally spoke, his voice slightly hoarse, enunciating each word.
Wei Yang was slightly startled and lowered his head. “It is a great blessing for the country that General Rong returns safely.”
"Have you been doing well these years?" Rong He's gaze always stayed on Wei Yang, and the surrounding scenery became dim in his eyes.
Wei Yang bit his lip lightly, "Fortunately, I am doing well."
"That's good..." Rong He responded softly, slowly loosening his clenched hands and taking a few steps forward, trying to get closer to each other, "After so many years, you are still so beautiful."
"General Rong has indeed changed." Wei Yang said lightly, without much emotion in his tone.
"You've changed!" Rong He sighed. His hands were covered with calluses and scars, which were traces of countless battles. Now, he was full of murderous aura, and was completely different from the boy who used to live in a gentle place.
But he never regretted it, for her, he was willing to give everything.
"Wei Yang." Rong He called in a low voice, his voice slightly hoarse.
"The Emperor is waiting in the Golden Palace. Why doesn't General Rong go and report?" Wei Yang's words seemed to be deliberately keeping a distance.
Rong He's eyes tightened, and a trace of pain flashed in his eyes, "You know, I came here not for national affairs, nor for fame..." His eyes were firm, his lips trembled slightly, longing for even a little attention from her.
"I'm here for you." After he said this, the corridor fell silent. He stared at Wei Yang, hoping to see the fluctuation in her eyes.
But Wei Yang's expression remained as calm as water, and he was indifferent to his true confession.
After a moment, Wei Yang finally looked up at him.
"Rong He." Her voice was calm and simple, but it made Rong He's heart tremble and his eyes became more passionate.
Whatever she said, he would obey.
He only wished to go back to the past and not be shut out by her anymore.
However, Wei Yang's next words completely shattered all his fantasies.
"I won't marry you. No matter how long you wait, my heart will never belong to you. I've told you this already." Wei Yang frowned slightly, lowered his head, his eyes revealing coldness.
Her words were like a sharp knife, piercing his heart.
That's right, he had long understood that Wei Yang's heart would never belong to him. Even so, as long as he was willing to wait, he was the only one who could protect Wei Yang for his whole life.
"Su Yongyu left without a word back then, and it has been more than ten years since he left. Can't you forget him?" Rong He was emotional, his voice was raised, and he was full of resentment.
Why should she still miss such a heartless person? Su Yongyu's departure made her cry all day long. This time, he would never make her sad again.
Even if I have to force myself, I must compensate her for everything that Su Yongyu failed to give her.
"Yes, I can't forget." Wei Yang's voice was still gentle.