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Princess Lianhua had finally calmed down. She looked at me in silence, her expression serious, filled with both confusion and disbelief.
As I watched Princess Lianhua and Mu Liushang, I suddenly realized how foolish my relentless pursuit had been in the past.
In my youth, I always thought that what I liked was what suited me best. Yet in this world, there are so many things and people to like, and not everything that one desires truly belongs to them.
Ksitigarbha once said that many ghosts in Wangsi City were those who constantly yearned for things that did not belong to them. Whether they were harmed by others or took their own lives, it was all their own fault.
Every cause has its effect; the heavens are fair.
As these thoughts crossed my mind, I felt a sense of relief.
Looking at Princess Lianhua, I recalled how her carefree nature back then was something I envied.
Now, seeing her like this, it could be said that we had both contributed to this situation. I had found liberation in Difu, while she continued to struggle in the mortal realm.
I reached out to her. She paused, surprised as she looked at me. I smiled and took her hand gently, whispering, "You see? I'm still very much alive."
Her eyes reddened at my words, leaving me puzzled.
"A Mei. I'm sorry, A Mei," Princess Lianhua cried. "I've been so scared. All these years, I've dreamt of you calling out that phrase, waking up terrified and unable to sleep again. Only when I'm with Liushang do I feel somewhat at ease; when he's not around, the fear returns..."
I handed her a handkerchief and comforted her, saying, "Actually, it's me who owes you all an apology. Let's call it even now. Falling off a cliff really does hurt."
Princess Lianhua nodded through her tears.
Seeing that I had politely declined the invitation to stay for dinner, Mu Liushang first escorted the relieved Princess Lianhua back to her room before returning to see me off at the door.
"You really are her," he suddenly blurted out without any preamble. I looked up at him.
"I know. You are her," I winked at him playfully and said, "So what if I am? And what if I'm not?"
Mu Liushang looked down at me seriously, a hint of guilt in his tone as he said, "Back then, it was my fault. At that time, I only thought that fame and fortune were worth pursuing. Later, I understood, but you were no longer there."
He paused for a moment before continuing, "It took me a long time to realize after you left. By the time I understood, I didn’t know where to express it to you. Eventually, I thought it didn’t matter who it was anymore."
He stopped walking, his expression complex as he said, "Now we are both doing well. We will continue to be well in the future. The past is the past."
There was a hint of hesitation in his voice, but he still spoke with determination, "You are Lady Xie, the adopted daughter of the Grand Tutor's Residence. Lianhua and I will be just fine."
I thought my expression must look particularly relaxed at that moment.
Since coming here, those nightmares that once troubled me had not appeared for a long time. I rarely thought about the events from five years ago.
They say one feels shy when returning home; instead, I found myself quieting down and occasionally reminiscing about life in Difu—thinking of Xie Bian, Ksitigarbha, Fan Wu Jiu, and all the people of Difu.
The so-called unfinished ties now seemed rather amusing.
At this moment, hearing Mu Liushang say this made me realize that it could finally come to an end.
So I lowered my head and softly replied, "I am naturally Lady Xie, and can only be Lady Xie."
Mu Liushang escorted me to the door, and just as I was contemplating whether to have a "heartfelt" farewell, I unexpectedly spotted a familiar figure I hadn't seen in a long time.
"Bian?" Xie Bian turned around, the clouds at the horizon casting a glow behind him, outlining his tall silhouette.
He slowly walked towards me, and I suddenly found myself at a loss for words.
Mu Liushang was watching me closely, ready to ask something, but I quickly realized and flew towards Bian.
That's right, I flew over.
In my excitement, I instinctively unleashed my ghostly nature.
I clung tightly to Xie Bian, bursting into tears. "Bian! Bian! I missed you so much! I want to go home, Bian! Bian..."
Xie Bian gently stroked my head, a tender smile gracing his face as he softly said, "Let's go home."
The surprise came too suddenly for me to process.
Seeing my dazed expression, Xie Bian could only helplessly take me back to Difu.
When we returned to Difu, all the little ghosts rushed out to greet us. Leaning against Xie Bian's embrace, I happily waved at them, nearly exclaiming, "Comrades, you've worked hard!"
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