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How did they end up meeting like this?
She stood foolishly at the door, feeling like an outsider, unsure of how to react in that moment.
It wasn't until the lively girl suddenly collapsed to the ground that Lin Kedu snapped back to reality, dropping her things and rushing over to help her.
"Yuling." But someone was faster; almost instantly, the girl in red was securely cradled in that person's arms, unharmed.
Lin Kedu grimaced and shouted gruffly at him, "Hey! What are you doing in my house?"
Then she turned to the person in his arms and gently asked, "Yuling, you’re not feeling well, so you shouldn’t dance anymore."
"Lin Kedu, didn’t you tell me to uncover the truth of the story myself? So isn’t it good to start from your side?"
The Third Emperor, Bei Heng, was dressed in warm colors today, his usual elegance now enhanced with a touch of approachability.
The girl named Yuling tugged at her sleeve and said softly, "Sister, I'm fine. Don’t be so harsh on Brother Bei Heng. He’s a good person."
Her previously pale complexion now seemed flushed as if adorned with fine rouge, a shy smile gracing her face.
Lin Kedu felt a headache coming on; it was foolish of her to ask Bei Heng to dig for the truth—she was digging her own grave!
"If he’s a good person, then pigs would fly up trees."
Yuling looked puzzled and asked, "Sister, what are you talking about?"
Lin Kedu smiled and said, "It's nothing. It's just Yuling. Although you're feeling a bit better now, you should really rest well and not make me worry. Also, next time I'm not around, don't let strangers in."
As she spoke, her gaze pointedly shifted towards Bei Heng.
Bei Heng, who had been included in the category of strangers, smiled innocently and shrugged.
"He says he's your sister's friend."
Seeing Lin Kedu's serious expression, Yuling nodded, "Then I'll go inside." With that, she shyly glanced at Bei Heng.
Bei Heng gently ruffled Yuling's hair, his touch soft. "Rest well, Sister Yuling."
"Third Emperor has quite the skill to find his way here." While speaking, Lin Kedu deftly added water to the pot, the ladle scooping and pouring with ease.
In front of the stove was an open wooden window, and Bei Heng stood outside, leaning casually against the window frame. "There’s nothing I want to do that I can’t accomplish. Lin Kedu, I see you come down to the mortal realm so often; it turns out there’s a Sister Yuling hidden here."
"Yes! Yes! Having a sister like that is a treasure; it’s hard not to rush down," he added enthusiastically.
Lin Kedu shot him a glare and replied irritably while stirring the pot with her spoon.
"The Phoenix Dance of Miss Yuling is truly unparalleled in this world."
"Yes! Yes! Just look at whose sister she is," Lin Kedu said proudly, puffing out her chest.
"Yuling is Xu Fanluo's favored consort."
"Yes! Yes..."
Lin Kedu quickly fell silent, the smile on his face fading. "You can determine her identity just because she can perform the Phoenix Dance? There are plenty of girls who can dance the Phoenix Dance. Third Emperor, you are being too rash."
Bei Heng's expression darkened as he questioned, "I suppose you dance better?" He lowered his head, his hand resting over his heart. "It's not just about the Phoenix Dance; it's about the feeling. The feeling of familiarity and affection towards Yuling. Lin Kedu, you don't understand."
"Love at first sight?" He remained silent.
With a loud thud, Lin Kedu slammed the lid down in frustration, her anger boiling over as she grabbed Bei Heng by the collar, gripping tightly with both hands. "Damn it! Just because you've met her once, you feel familiar and affectionate? What about me? I've waited so long, and all I get from you is 'dream on.' You don't understand? How much longer do I have to wait for you to give me your heart! If I told you that Yuling is the wicked empress who tore us apart back then, would you still feel affection for her?"
She spoke in a rush, her voice fierce and her eyes sparkling with a fiery intensity that seemed ready to consume everything in its path.
Bei Heng momentarily lost himself in thought but then smiled as if in good humor. His long fingers gently pinched Lin Kedu's delicate chin, lifting it slightly with a bit of pressure. "If Yuling were the Empress of the Crimson Sun Kingdom, would you still treat her so kindly? The pills you've stolen were all to prolong her life, and the fabric she wears was personally woven by the Seventh Princess."
His face drew closer, their breaths nearly mingling as their noses almost touched.
Even after hundreds of years, the heartbeat remained, growing ever stronger.
Lin Kedu turned her head away, lowering her gaze to avoid his eyes. She bit her lip and said, "Is it acceptable to repay kindness with kindness?"
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