Chapter 91

Listening to the angry and painful curses, the cheers, and the continuous applause from downstairs, even from the fourth-floor room, everything could be heard clearly.

Sui Weiwēi smiled, her hands supporting her cheeks, sitting quietly in front of the dragon and phoenix carved table like a young girl next door. She knew that today's new episode of Yue Heng's storytelling had been a great success, once again receiving widespread praise.

"Miss, it's about time. The audience downstairs is starting to disperse." The maid had already packed her personal belongings, and the large musical instruments had been transported to the pleasure boat in advance. If not for Mr. Hu's insistence, the two would have already left.

Sui Weiwēi gently stood up, put on a cloak that could conceal her stunning beauty, and instantly transformed into an ordinary person.

She looked around with some reluctance and sighed, "Cuī’er, let's go."

"You can't leave!"

The door creaked open, and a figure blocked the entrance. The maid Cuī’er leaped forward to protect her mistress, sternly rebuking the intruder.

"Cuī’er, it's Master Yue." Sui Weiwēi's heart, which had been racing, calmed down. She signaled Cuī’er to step back, thinking that no matter what, it was time to bring things to a conclusion. She softly invited Yue Heng to come in and talk.

Yue Heng hadn't even washed off his makeup, rushing over in such a hurry. Seeing Sui Weiwēi dressed as a traveler, he felt a twinge of pain, knowing that this woman had truly made up her mind to leave.

"Sui girl, are you really going to leave?"

"I am just a rootless water lily, a singer in the world of the arts. Staying in one place for too long, I naturally move on to another."

"It must be because I have offended you..."

"I have never been angry with Master Yue."

Sui Weiwēi's professional smile reappeared, so perfect that no one could find fault with it. But Yue Heng knew that this meant resistance and a cold attitude.

He didn't know what to say. Even with a thousand words, they seemed inappropriate at this moment.

He couldn't bring himself to plead with her to stay. They had only met by chance, and even though they had exchanged poems and gifts, they had not crossed that line. As ordinary friends, how could he have the right to ask her to stay for him?

If he were to confess his feelings, Yue Heng didn't know what to say. If he had confessed when they first developed feelings for each other a few days ago, there might have been a chance. But now, with that professional smile, it was clear that Sui Weiwēi had closed her heart again. What could he do to open it once more?

Looking at this seemingly delicate woman, who was actually incredibly strong-willed, and thinking about her description of herself as a "rootless water lily," Yue Heng felt a deep sense of affection. This girl had endured so much hardship in the world of the arts...

"Since Sui girl is determined to leave, may I offer you a song? Would that be acceptable?" A gentle look flashed in Yue Heng's eyes as he asked sincerely.

Sui Weiwēi lightly bit her lower lip. She knew Yue Heng's talent and feared that this song might undo all her efforts. She hesitated.

Yue Heng knew he had to take the initiative. Without waiting for her answer, he took out a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone from his bag, spread them on the table, and prepared to write the lyrics.

Perhaps this song could make her feel a little moved.

Yue Heng slowly closed his eyes and began to recall the background of the song "Daughter's Love."

In the 1986 version of "Journey to the West," this song "Daughter's Love" had touched countless viewers. As the Queen of the Women's Kingdom, she fell deeply in love with Tang僧 at first sight, with deep and tender feelings. Tang僧, facing the gentle and beautiful queen, had also wavered in his heart, but in the end, he remained firm in his belief to fetch the scriptures from the West, telling the queen, "If there is a next life."

However, in Yue Heng's memory, the original content of "Journey to the West" portrayed Tang僧 as someone who would do anything to obtain the necessary documents, far from the indecisive and humanized character in the TV series. The characters in the TV series were more relatable.

So this time, Yue Heng tried to block out part of his memory and focus his "heart path" on the part he wanted.

"No... too difficult..." Yue Heng felt mentally exhausted. This song, sung from the perspective of the Queen of the Women's Kingdom, was too challenging for him to grasp the "heart path."

His divine palace was trembling, and the forced separation of his consciousness had drained most of his energy, making his literary heart unstable.

Seeing Yue Heng's pale and exhausted face, Sui Weiwēi felt a pang of pain, her heart tightening, and her fingertips almost piercing her palm.

She wanted to say it was fine, but she knew that he was in a state of "immersion" and "heart path." Yue Heng had to come out of it on his own, or it would be detrimental to his future literary cultivation!

I can't hesitate anymore! Yue Heng gritted his teeth, regardless of whether it would work. The "Spring" and "Life" literary symbols in his divine palace activated simultaneously, and he was determined to give it a try!

Gradually, his body calmed down, and his literary heart, which had been trembling, became still. He didn't know if he had entered the "heart state," but at least he could now write the song "Daughter's Love"!

"Swans and butterflies fly together, the garden's spring beauty intoxicates.

Quietly I ask the scholar, is the daughter beautiful, is the daughter beautiful?

What do you care about wealth and power, what do you fear about rules and regulations?

I only wish for eternal love, to be with my beloved forever.

I love you, I love you, I wish to be with you for life."

Yue Heng wrote without stopping, the few lines weighing heavily on Sui Weiwēi, making it hard for her to breathe.

"Ah~"

Sui Weiwēi felt dizzy. This was clearly a song where the daughter takes the initiative to express her feelings, a rare type.

She had expected Yue Heng to sing a song like "Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix," but instead, he sang a love song from a woman's perspective, which made her cheeks flush with embarrassment and she didn't know what to do.

Yue Heng sighed and continued, "Phoenix, phoenix, return to your homeland, wander the four seas seeking your phoenix.

When you find no one to accompany you, how can you understand the joy of ascending to this hall!

There is a beautiful lady in her chamber, close but far, causing me pain.

How can we become like mandarin ducks, flying together in the sky!

Phoenix, phoenix, come and rest with me, let us be together forever.

Our hearts are in harmony, who knows who will be with me at midnight?

We will fly together, high and free, without any regrets or sorrow.

Sui girl, I dare not compare myself to Sima Xiangru, nor do I dare to hope that you will be like Zhuo Wenjun. At least for now, I cannot be as bold and brave as Mr. Sima. But just because I cannot do it now doesn't mean I won't be able to in the future. Sui girl, if you can give me three years, I will disregard any wealth or power, any rules or regulations, and only hope that you will give me a chance to make up for my mistakes."

After reciting Sima Xiangru's "Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix" from the ancient times and expressing his true feelings, Yue Heng said no more. He believed Sui Weiwēi would understand his meaning, and the decision was now hers.

Sima Xiangru, poor and destitute, boldly used "Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix" to court Zhuo Wenjun, and they eloped, becoming a legendary couple.

But Yue Heng couldn't do that. Once a man has a goal, it's easy to overlook the small things around him.

Having lived two lives, on the path to becoming a literary sage through the study of Fuxi's literary symbols, love was not an essential part of his life. But he didn't want to give her up. The possessive and greedy nature of men was evident. Sending songs and poems, his goal was the same: he hoped Sui Weiwēi would wait for him.

Sui Weiwēi finally understood. From a certain perspective, Yue Heng was no different from other men.

It was cruel for her, but realistic for him, wasn't it?

After all, this was still a world dominated by men, and she felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

The two were silent, the air filled with a sense of helplessness. Yue Heng sighed, looking at the paper in front of him, and softly sang, "Swans and butterflies fly together, the garden's spring beauty intoxicates. Quietly I ask the scholar, is the daughter beautiful, is the daughter beautiful..."

This clear singing, like a song and a cry, echoed in the room, with a unique beauty.

When Sui Weiwēi heard "What do you care about wealth and power, what do you fear about rules and regulations," her beautiful eyes finally closed, and two tears rolled down her cheeks.

She knew that Yue Heng wasn't incapable of understanding what women wanted, but he couldn't give her much. This sense of helplessness and conflict made her feel both helpless and exhausted. She wanted to cry and pour out all the委屈 she had endured over the years, just like "I only wish for eternal love, to be with my beloved forever." "I love you, I love you, I wish to be with you for life."

This song expressed the deepest secrets of women's hearts, a song that moved the gods!

A blue light burst from Yue Heng's body, his divine palace trembled, and his divine consciousness extended outward, enveloping Sui Weiwēi like a gentle hand. No one knew that an almost imperceptible change had occurred within both of them.

Another part of the blue light shone on Sui Weiwēi's face, making her look pitiful with her tears, which made Yue Heng want to embrace her and show her affection.

"On behalf of all the women in the world, I thank you, Master Yue, for this song 'Daughter's Love'!" Sui Weiwēi finally recovered, raising her sleeve to cover her face and using a handkerchief to dry her tears.

Yue Heng felt a bit better. Even if they parted today, this song "Daughter's Love" would add to Sui Weiwēi's reputation in the world of music. Perhaps on a quiet night, she would look at the moon and remember him.

"Sui girl, where will you go next?"

"I don't know, maybe to Chu Capital, or perhaps to the Great Capital."

"Since you are determined to leave, I won't try to persuade you to stay. But will you consider this three-year agreement?"

"This..."

Sui Weiwēi's eyes avoided Yue Heng's. Three years was a long time, and a woman's best years were in her twenties. She didn't know what would happen in three years and didn't dare to promise lightly.

But Yue Heng's talent was like a magnet, firmly attracting her. Each poem, each song, struck the deepest and softest part of her heart, making her feel weak all over.

It also hurt her the most!

Just as Yue Heng was about to give up, Sui Weiwēi said softly, "Master Yue, can you sing 'Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix'? I have never heard your true feelings before~"