Chapter 35 - He whispered softly into his heart

"Achuuu!"

Ronglou sneezed. The whole way, she had been following Zhou Sheng. They had reached near a small lake, located north of Guang Town.

Zhou Sheng didn't send her away, so she decided to follow him. It was rare for her to see him and she just might be able to know more about him this way. Compared to when they were together on that mountain.

Hearing her sneezed, Zhou Sheng took off his wind resistant robe and placed it on her. Before he could even understand what he just done, Ronglou thanked him. "Thank you Brother Sheng."

He had always been an aloof guy and the one that never stayed close near a woman. He detested it. For some reason, he didn't hated being near her.

"What's your name? You never really did gave your name." Zhou Sheng looked at the girl beside him. He was 18 years old and this girl beside him looks about 14 or 15.

She owed him her life. This was something Ronglou was clear of. The only thing she was scared on this lifetime is when she'll experience the same hell that she went through before. Being Fengxin's Empress wasn't an easy thing to pull off.

That's why she decided to take her veil off. She wasn't scared for this man. It was almost like an instinct. Although he doesn't know her, he had easily let her go last time. She knew that she had made a big mistake on recognizing him but it was too late to back out now.

As she took her veil slowly, Zhou Sheng's heart fluttered. Since she was looking down, he couldn't see her very well. When it was finally off, she also took off her hat. Her hair flew gracefully along with the wind. The moonlight shone magically on her. It was like his time stopped.

Ronglou gave him her honest smile. A smile full of gratitude and happiness. "My name is Yu Ronglou." She bowed gracefully in front of him.

The more he looked at her, the more he felt that he should know her. Why? Why did she felt familiar? Did they really met before? When did it happened? For some reason, his eyes became wet. Tears fell on his cheeks. Unconsciously, he lifted his right hand to touch her cheeks.

Seeing the tears on his eyes, Ronglou wws puzzled. When he moved to touch her, she just let him be. Does my face looks similar to someone he knew? Is that why he is crying or the reason why he saved me? No, that can't be it. He was blind when it happened, he wouldn't be able to see my countenance when he saved me. Then why is he crying?

"Do I know you?" He whispered as his hand cupper her cheek.

Ronglou didn't know how to respond. No one would believe her if she said that she reincarnated. She didn't want to lie to him yet she couldn't tell him the truth. Ronglou sighed and answered.

"No, you don't. We didn't meet till 5 years from now. We'll, that probably wouldn't happen anymore since I changed my destiny." Ronglou smiled dryly.

Zhou Sheng's brows furrowed. Future? What did she mean exactly?

Seeing his confusion, Ronglou held his hand that was on her face. His hand was big and tough. It wasn't soft like Fengxin. "It means that I can see the future. Some part of it at least. 5 years from now, you saved me. I escaped from my kidnappers in ran into the forest. Unfortunately, the wolves surrounded me. With you kind heart, you saved me from them. Unable to protect myself, you took care of me.

I stayed for two weeks with you in that mountain. You said that you were waiting for someone. You never told me who or why, so don't ask. You only said your name and that's how I knew your name.

It might sound unbelievable, even I wouldn't believe it. It's up to you if you believe my words or not. I only wish to advise you. I owe you my life, that's why I advised you before. I don't wish for anything. I only want to help. Please, take care of your eyes."

After saying this, Ronglou pulled his hand away from her face. She turned around and left. Not looking back. She knew that he would think that she lost her mind! Who would believe such thing?

Yet those tears that she saw, she felt extremely uncomfortable seeing them. As if she was the cause. Why? Why was she feeling this way?

On the other hand, Zhou Sheng was thinking the same thing. He thought that she was definitely spouting nonsense and yet his heart felt that it was true. Can she really see the future? He looked towards her. She was only distant away but it felt that she was too far from him.

"Who are you... and why do I feel pain seeing you leave?."

He whispered softly into his heart.