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"Oh, I wonder what words your master left behind?" Mo Wen already had an idea about Yin Gongzi's master, who was undoubtedly Mr. You Ran.
"The heart's ailment requires a remedy from the heart, and my ailment lies in the inscription. The remedy is to have a poem inscribed on the painting. If I can find the right words that resonate with my feelings at that moment, perhaps I can untangle my heart's knot." Upon hearing this, Mo Wen couldn't help but internally scoff. Brother, your remedy should be to meet that girl, right? Once you see her, all your ailments will surely vanish.
"Can Brother Yin's ailment be cured?" Despite his inner thoughts, Mo Wen maintained a sympathetic expression.
"Haha! With brother Wen's work today, my heart's ailment has been lifted." Yin Gongzi laughed heartily, and it seemed his affliction had indeed improved. "However, I still have some doubts in my heart. Today, I intended to ask brother Wen for clarification. If it is inconvenient for you to speak, please feel free to refrain."
"Oh? What doubts does Brother Yin have? Please do not hesitate to share. If I can help clarify anything for you, it would be a good deed," Mo Wen replied curiously, wondering how someone whose ailment was lifted could still have doubts.
"Then I must apologize for my boldness in asking. Observing brother Wen's age, it seems there is a century of difference between us. Yet your demeanor and eloquence, as well as your poetry, do not match your years. In this regard, even though I have lived over a hundred years, I feel ashamed in comparison." Yin Gongzi spoke candidly without pretense.
"Uh..." Mo Wen was taken aback by Yin Gongzi's unexpected question and found himself at a loss for words.
"Haha! Perhaps I've spoken too much," Yin Gongzi chuckled.
"Hehe, that's not it; it's just that I don't know how to respond to Brother Yin," Mo Wen admitted. "I grew up without parents and have survived thanks to the care of others. I apprenticed at a young age and traveled with my master for many years. However, I'm rather dull-witted and lack talent in cultivation. Realizing this might bring shame to the Family Master, I chose to wander alone and no longer dare to mention the Family Master's name. As for poetry, I'm merely borrowing flowers to offer Buddha." Mo Wen realized he had become quite adept at spinning tales; however, it was true that he had borrowed poetry.
"No wonder! It's no surprise the Family Master often says that reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. It seems I too must go out and explore after this matter is settled. Would it be agreeable for us to travel together?"
"If Brother Yin wishes to travel together, that would be most welcome." Since he had said so, even if Mo Wen was reluctant, he couldn't refuse outright without causing offense. "I also have some doubts in my heart; if it's convenient for you, please enlighten me. Given Brother Yin's talent and background—not to mention how any woman in the Lianyun Empire would surely fall for you—what kind of woman is this Yun Girl who has caused you such heartache?" As he spoke of talent, Mo Wen felt a twinge of sympathy; judging by the painting before him, he found it hard to believe in this brother’s “talent.”
"The Zi Family... The Yun Girl's beauty cannot be captured even one-hundredth by my brush. Though I've known where she has been all these years, I've been unable to meet her. I'm sure you understand the reasons behind this," Yin Gongzi said.
Mo Wen smiled bitterly inside; if he hadn't learned beforehand that the figure in the painting was a woman, he wouldn't have recognized her even under duress. Forget about capturing even one-hundredth of her essence; what he saw was pure abstraction—he couldn't even discern her gender.
"I see now; it seems Brother Yin truly needs to put in some effort so as not to disappoint the Yun Girl's expectations." The Zi Family was well-known among those who had ventured outside their homes. Although Yin Gongzi was considered exceptional in Lian Yun back then, his family background could hardly compare on a broader scale. If he wished to meet his beloved, he would need to enhance his own strength. At this thought, Mo Wen felt a tinge of sympathy for this brother.
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