klisemfg Chapter 145 Farewell to Xianyang (3)
Chapter 145 Farewell to Xianyang (3)
Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu looked at each other, and both knew that what Meng Yi said was well-intentioned, so they nodded in agreement.
At this moment, a servant came hurriedly to report: "Young General, the palace maid who visited the mansion last time is here again."
Hearing this, Xiang Yu's face instantly showed an excitement that was hard to conceal. He hurriedly urged: "Brother Yi, please invite her in quickly!" His words were full of eagerness.
Meng Yi looked at Xiang Yu like this, and suddenly he understood. It turned out that his sworn brother had actually fallen in love with that palace maid. It must have been love at first sight!
However, Meng Yi only had a vague memory of this episode, vaguely remembering that in the TV series, Xiang Yu and Xiao Yue seemed to end up together. As for the specific details and developments, he could no longer clearly recall them.
Then, Meng Yi said to the servant, "Just lead the people here!"
Not long after, a graceful woman walked into the house carrying a bamboo basket. She was wearing a simple and elegant dress, with an extremely beautiful face and clear eyes like water, which was very charming.
After Xiang Yu saw her figure appear, his heart became more and more excited. He couldn't help but stand up and walk straight towards the woman. Unfortunately, perhaps because of excessive tension, his steps were a little disorderly.
"Miss... Xiaoyue, you are finally here." Xiang Yu spoke with a slight stutter.
Xiaoyue's lips curled up slightly, revealing a delicate smile. She responded softly, "Xiang Shaoxia, it's been a while since we last met. How are you?"
At this moment, Meng Yi stood aside and silently watched the scene unfolding before him, secretly delighted. It was hard to imagine that Xiang Yu, who was usually so majestic and imposing, would actually act so shy and timid in front of the person he admired.
Xiaoyue immediately turned to face Meng Yi, bowed respectfully, and said, "Master Meng, my brother knows you will be traveling to the Western Regions on a mission soon, so he has specially prepared some long-lasting snacks and asked me to personally deliver them to you."
After saying that, she gently placed the basket in her hand on the table.
Seeing this, Meng Yi's lips curled up slightly, a smile as gentle as a spring breeze. He spoke in a low, soothing voice, "That's very good. Please thank Gao Yao for me. I also thank you two for your kindness. I will be traveling far away this time, and my return date is uncertain. It will take at least a year and a half. You and your brother are in the inner palace. You must remain vigilant at all times and think carefully about everything. Don't take it lightly."
After a pause, Meng Yi continued, "In the Weiwei Army, there is a Hundred Captain named Li Yun, the son of Prime Minister Li. If you encounter any trouble or difficulties, you can go and seek his help."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyue's face lit up with gratitude. She quickly bowed and replied, "Thank you very much for your concern and advice, Master Meng. I will keep it in mind. Don't worry, my brother and I will be doubly cautious and will not be negligent in the slightest."
After everyone continued talking for a while, Xiaoyue stood up and bowed to everyone again to say goodbye.
At this moment, Xiang Yu was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. He knew that he was about to leave Xianyang and embark on the road back to Kuaiji. It would take at least a year or two before he could come back. If that happened, he might never see Xiaoyue again.
Thinking of this, Xiang Yu made up his mind and chased after him without hesitation.
Soon, Xiang Yu caught up with Xiaoyue. He took a deep breath, mustered his courage, and said, "Miss Xiaoyue, please stay! I have something in my heart that I want to tell you. After this separation, I really don't know when we will meet again. I have loved you since I first met you. I hope Miss Xiaoyue can understand my sincerity."
When Xiaoyue heard this, two red clouds instantly appeared on her cheeks and she lowered her head shyly. She looked like a flower in bud, which was about to bloom, and was extremely adorable.
Xiang Yu was overjoyed to see Xiaoyue's reaction, and immediately struck while the iron was hot, saying, "If Miss Xiaoyue is interested, I will come to you and propose marriage when I return."
Xiaoyue raised her head slightly, a flicker of deep emotion flashing across her clear eyes. However, she gently shook her head, delicate as a willow swaying in the wind, and said softly, "Young Master Xiang, I appreciate your kindness. But I am only an ordinary, insignificant palace maid, born of humble origins. I can hardly be compared to a hero like you! Besides, life outside of the palace is simply not what I yearn for or desire!"
Seeing this, Xiang Yu waved his broad, powerful hands and responded eagerly, "Miss Xiaoyue, please don't be so self-deprecating! I, Xiang Yu, have never valued so-called status or position. The only thing I care about is a sincere and honest heart! If you can agree, I am willing to accompany you far away from this palace full of constraints and struggles. From now on, hand in hand, we will freely roam the world and travel to the ends of the earth!"
After hearing Xiang Yu's heartfelt words, Xiao Yue couldn't help but feel deeply moved. However, she still had many worries and concerns in her heart. So after hesitating for a moment, she slowly said, "Young Master Xiang, this matter is of great importance. It concerns the future of both of us. We must think it over carefully and make long-term plans!"
Xiang Yu nodded slightly, indicating that he understood Xiaoyue's feelings at the moment. Then, he gazed firmly at Xiaoyue's beautiful face and said solemnly, "I understand, Miss Xiaoyue. But please believe me, my deep affection for you will never change in this life. This is the jade bracelet my mother left me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiang Yu without hesitation placed the warm and crystal jade bracelet into Xiaoyue's delicate hand, then turned around resolutely and walked away with long strides...
Xiaoyue stood quietly, her gaze following Xiang Yu's receding figure, a glint of gratitude and reluctance in her eyes. She parted her lips and whispered softly, "Thank you, Brother Xiang. If fate allows, we will surely meet again. I will always remember your kindness to me."
After she finished speaking, Xiaoyue slowly turned around. Every step seemed to carry endless thoughts and memories, and her graceful figure gradually disappeared outside the gate of the Meng Mansion.
In fact, Xiaoyue knew deep down that Xiang Yu must have possessed extraordinary character and talent to have become sworn brothers with Meng Yi. How could one not admire such a brave and heroic man? Furthermore, his care and kindness towards her were as warm and pleasant as a spring breeze.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this that Xiaoyue willingly buried this emotion deep in her heart, transforming it into a beautiful expectation. She believed that the threads of fate would always inadvertently intertwine, and when that time came, they would surely meet again and continue their story.