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The warmth, akin to that of the sun, enveloped Night Star's heart, making her feel a deep desire to draw closer.
With this thought in mind, she acted on it, her hand gently covering the woman's delicate cheek. Mo Xier could clearly feel the man's somewhat rough fingers, which caused her a bit of discomfort.
Yet she remained silent, simply staying still. Although she appeared calm on the outside, her heart was tumultuous. Her fair cheeks flushed instantly, and she couldn't help but lower her head, looking like a shy young lady.
With a firm pull from Night Star, she found herself in the man's embrace. The strong heartbeat echoed in her ears, causing her body to feel weak.
His scent was pleasant; there was no hint of sweat as she had imagined. Instead, it carried a fresh fragrance reminiscent of soapwort, making her want to bury herself deeper and take a deep breath.
Just as the two were lost in their tender moment, an unexpected guest suddenly appeared, interrupting the romantic atmosphere.
"Miss, I finally found you! I was so worried..." Ru Er gasped as she stumbled upon the scene before her and let out a sharp scream.
Mo Xier reacted quickly, breaking free from the man's embrace and covering Ru Er's mouth with her hand, her expression quite displeased.
Dragging Ru Er back to the courtyard, Mo Xier's face was almost as stony as a rock. It was such a warm moment; why did Ru Er have to show up then?
Even after returning to her room, Mo Xier felt a lingering dissatisfaction. That had been her first time sharing such an intimate atmosphere with Night Star—how could it be so easily disrupted?
Ru Er looked extremely awkward, not daring to meet her gaze. She kept her head down, trying to minimize her presence as she huddled in the corner of the room, waiting for Mo Xier to speak.
Once back in her room, Mo Xier sat at the table in a daze, her gaze vacant as if lost in deep memories. Just thinking about their previous flirtatious interactions made two suspicious blushes rise on her fair cheeks, and she couldn't help but chuckle softly to herself.
To Ru Er's eyes, this behavior from Mo Xier seemed quite unusual, yet she didn't dare approach and could only stare blankly.
After sitting quietly for half an hour, darkness fell outside while candles lit up inside the room. It was only then that Mo Xier slowly turned her gaze toward Ru Er, who had been in the corner.
Sensing Mo Xier's attention on her, Ru Er straightened up abruptly with a look of panic on her face. "Miss, please let me explain! I didn't mean to intrude; I... I truly didn't know!"
Her flustered words were jumbled together in confusion, which surprisingly amused Mo Xier. She shook her head slowly and said softly, "I never said I would blame you. Why are you so scared?"
Hearing this, Ru Er was obviously taken aback and quickly waved her hands, saying, "No, no! I promise, Ru Er guarantees that this will never happen again!" Afraid that Mo Xier wouldn't believe her, she even raised her right hand as if swearing an oath.
Smiling as she walked over, Mo Xier pressed down on her right hand, her eyes filled with laughter. "Don't be so nervous. Old Madam has already agreed to let your young master take me away. We will set off tomorrow."
Ru Er clearly couldn't digest the content of her words and stared at her in a daze, subconsciously repeating her words, "Leave? Where are you and the young master going?"
Before she could answer, Ru Er began to speak to herself. "Could it be that you and the young master are eloping? Wow! The young master is so manly!"
Mo Xier reached out and tapped her forehead, feeling helpless. "What kind of nonsense are you thinking about all day long? Your young master is going to Gaochang; he is just taking me along. Instead of thinking so much, you might as well help me pack my things."
Ru Er's expression instantly fell, showing no signs of concealment. "What a disappointment!"
Shaking her head involuntarily, Mo Xier took her hand and sighed. "I assure you that there is nothing between me and your young master! Just help me pack my things properly!"
Ru Er nodded vigorously like a rattle drum, making a face that said she understood, and then lowered her head to start helping pack.
Seeing her like this, Mo Xier knew that no matter how she explained, the girl wouldn't believe her. It was better not to explain and just focus on packing.
In less than half an hour, Ru Er had organized everything.
Gently rubbing her forehead, Mo Xier tentatively said, "I'm just going out for a short trip; I don't need to bring so many things." Looking at the numerous bundles in front of her, Mo Xier's mouth dropped open in surprise; it was almost like moving house!
"Miss, don't be fooled by how many things there are now. Once you step out the door, you'll realize how useful these items really are!"
Ru Er spoke earnestly and then began to recommend items to her. "I don't know how long you'll be gone, but it's always better to bring more clothes. Also, Gaochang is extremely desolate; there won't be much good food. I've even packed some snacks that you like for you."
Watching Ru Er pull out item after item made Mo Xier feel inexplicably touched. This girl had only been with her for a few days yet was so devoted; if they were to part in the future, she would indeed find it hard to adjust.
Ru Er chattered on for quite some time, explaining the purpose of each bundle without taking a breath. Mo Xier truly witnessed how impressive this girl's talking skills were!
Propping her chin on her hands in a flower-like pose, she weakly said, "Ru Er, what will I do without you in the future? I will definitely miss your nagging."
As soon as those emotional words were spoken, the young girl immediately reddened her eyes. "Miss, you will definitely come back. I have served so many people, but I have never met anyone as approachable and easy to get along with as you."
"If only I could take you with me," she murmured softly, her reluctance growing stronger.
Although her voice was small, it was clearly heard by Night Star, who had just stepped through the door. A certain corner of his heart was deeply touched; he had never seen such feelings before, let alone experienced them himself.
He didn't know what had come over him, but he suddenly asked in a deep voice, "Do you want to take her with you?"
"Of course!" Mo Xier replied without thinking. However, upon seeing the person standing at the door, she became somewhat uncertain. "But whether she can go or not depends on your decision; after all, she is your servant, not mine."
After pondering for a moment, the man's gaze shifted between the two of them. "If you want to take her, then you can."
As soon as his words fell, Mo Xier's cheer followed immediately. This was exactly what she had been waiting for!
She turned around and grabbed Ru Er's hand, unable to contain her excitement. "Did you hear that, Ru Er? You can come with me."
After the initial joy, she suddenly hesitated again. "But that place is harsh; it probably won't be as comfortable as the General's residence. If you don't want to go, I won't force you."
She couldn't bear to look directly at the person in front of her for fear of rejection. At that moment, she resembled a child waiting for candy, filled with anticipation and anxiety.
Ru Er smiled at Mo Xier, respectfully bowing for the first time and responding loudly, "I naturally wish to accompany you, Miss!"
"That's wonderful!" Mo Xier couldn't help herself and reached out to embrace the person in front of her. The two women laughed and huddled together.
Under the dim yellow glow of the Candlelight, their faces radiated a warm light. Such pure feelings made Night Star feel both unfamiliar and yearning. He quietly exited the room, no longer wanting to disturb them.
On this early spring night, the stars appeared particularly bright. He slowly looked up; it had been a long time since he felt this way.
For these past few years, he had lived in repression—his mother's indifference towards him and his strict self-discipline made it seem like he hadn't looked up at the starry sky above for a long time.
Yet all of this began to change subtly with her appearance. At this moment, he surprisingly felt that even without his mother, just having her by his side would be enough.
With a light sigh, Night Star stepped back into the house, only to find someone waiting for him. Dressed in black, the visitor stood silently in the corner and respectfully bowed as the man entered, not daring to show any carelessness.
"Coming here suddenly, has there been any progress?" Since learning about the content of Mo Xier's dream, he had been sending people to search, waiting for what he hoped would be results.
"The Azure Dragon-shaped mark that you mentioned, I have carefully investigated. Within the Heavenly Universe Kingdom, only you possess such armor. If someone were to feign imitation, it would be impossible. It seems that the man Miss Mo spoke of is undoubtedly you."
Although he had mentally prepared himself, hearing this result still made his heart skip a beat.
He did not know what this connection could prove, but it felt very ominous. Lowering his gaze slightly, he asked in a deep voice, "What about other clues? Is there any place where a woman has gone missing?"
"There are still no leads. Miss Mo seems to have appeared out of thin air; everything related to her name is nowhere to be found." The figure in black replied calmly but with a hint of helplessness.
Little did they know that Mo Xier was her modern name and not the name of the original owner of that body. Searching for clues using that name was akin to chasing a fantasy!
It seemed that the trail had come to an end, but the shadow's next words seemed to spark a glimmer of hope.
"However, in the village where you met Miss Mo, some villagers mentioned that after you took her away, someone came looking for her—a weathered old man. If we can find him, we might unravel the mystery of Miss Mo's origins."
"An old man? Do you know what he looks like?" This slight clue piqued Night Star's interest.
"Not at the moment. The villagers said he arrived wearing a hood and his face was obscured. But I will do my utmost to investigate!"
In the deep silence of the night, within the vast General's residence, who else harbored secret thoughts besides him?
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